8.5Great
Softube Console 1 Mk III is a hardware control surface system with matching console channel software for hands-on mixing.
Plugin comparison
Softube Console 1 Mk III vs SSL Native Channel Strip 2
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which effect to buy.
Independent score / workflow fit / buying signal
Contenders
The side-by-side
8.6Great
SSL Native Channel Strip 2 (Solid State Logic) — effect from Solid State Logic. Score 8.6/10, price $329, formats and comparisons.
Score verdict
Which should you buy?
On the Dubspot Score, SSL Native Channel Strip 2 comes out ahead (8.6). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Technical matrix
Specs compared
| Signal | Softube Console 1 Mk III | SSL Native Channel Strip 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | From ~$899 (system) | $329 |
| Dubspot Score | 8.5 | 8.6 |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX, hardware | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Type | Hardware controller + console channel software system | — |
| Developer | Softube | Solid State Logic |
| Typical system price | About $899+ depending on configuration | — |
| Software formats | VST3, AU, AAX (channel/console processors) | — |
| Primary job | Hands-on console-style mixing control | focused effect work in modern sessions |
| Catalog status | Current as of 2026 | Current as of 2026 |
| Product type | — | effect from Solid State Logic |
| Typical price | — | $329 |
| Formats | — | VST3, AU, AAX |
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