bx_console SSL 4000 E vs Softube Console 1 Mk III
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which effect to buy.
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Specs compared
| bx_console SSL 4000 E | Softube Console 1 Mk III | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $299 | From ~$899 (system) |
| Dubspot Score | 8.5 | 8.5 |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX | VST3, AU, AAX, hardware |
| Product type | effect from Plugin Alliance / Brainworx | — |
| Developer | Plugin Alliance / Brainworx | Softube |
| Typical price | $299 | — |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX | — |
| Primary job | focused effect work in modern sessions | Hands-on console-style mixing control |
| Catalog status | Current as of 2026 | Current as of 2026 |
| Type | — | Hardware controller + console channel software system |
| Typical system price | — | About $899+ depending on configuration |
| Software formats | — | VST3, AU, AAX (channel/console processors) |
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