Softube Harmonics review by MusicRadar
A new spin on analogue saturation modelling
The latest release from analogue modelling wizard Softube presents five distinct styles of harmonic saturation in a single plugin.
Having spent the last ten years poring over a ‘what’s what’ of vintage hardware processors, the Swedish developer has “hand-picked the best-sounding components from legendary units and placed them in one box to deliver a musical and versatile palette of analogue flavours”.
On the right, input and output levels are balanced using the so-named faders, each with its own peak level meter. RMS metering is provided by a responsive pair of VUs, which, rather cleverly, can also be switched to monitor THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) - handy indeed when using Harmonics on the mix bus.
Pros:
- Supremely ‘analogue’ sound.
- Five varied distortion styles.
- Dynamic Transient Control Filters and THD metering.
Cons:
- Needs an automatic gain compensation option.
- That lousy preset manager...
Verdict:
Easy to use, versatile and uniquely equipped to handle transients, Harmonics is a distortion nut’s dream plugin.
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