Tube-Tech Complete Collection 2 (upgrade from Tube-Tech SMC 2B)

Important Note: This is an upgrade path for existing owners of Tube-Tech SMC 2B. The standard purchase path is also available HERE.

There’s no such thing as too much Tube-Tech

All of Softube's exclusive, officially licensed Tube-Tech plug-ins in one bundle.

• New: Tube-Tech SMC 2B Multiband Compressor — fidelity & flexibility for your processing tasks
• Updated: Tube-Tech CL 1B Mk II and Tube-Tech Classic Channel Mk II
• Tube-Tech Equalizers Mk II — Pultec-style that’s perfect for timeless analog tone-shaping

An indispensable set of true-blue tools, Tube-Tech Complete Collection 2 gives you all Softube's exclusive, officially licensed TubeTech plug-ins.

The latest in the series, SMC 2B Multiband Compressor, is an expert emulation of the renowned three-band opto comp. Not your typical channel strip, the updated Classic Channel Mk II delivers tasteful warmth and saturation for any sound source. You'll also get the passive tube-driven PE 1C and ME 1B Pultec-style equalizers. Last but certainly not least is the world-famous optical compressor CL 1B Mk II, which brings punchy analog sound to your productions.

The collection represents the highest quality and versatility available for the modern studio. Or anywhere, for that matter.

Softube & Tube-Tech: Making Modern Classics

Softube's partnership with Tube-Tech goes back to 2006, when they began work on the definitive plug-in representations of the Danish company's best and most highly prized analog hardware units. In 2018, Softube utilized their latest signal processing technology and released Mk II versions of CL 1B and Classic Channel. The super stunning highresolution graphics and additional features made the best even better.

Never ones to rest on their laurels, Softube bring you the only officially licensed Tube-Tech SMC 2B Multiband Compressor plug-in, the new Tube-Tech Complete Collection 2, and additional updates to CL 1B Mk II.

Improved Control Across the Collection

The original Tube-Tech plug-ins were a smashing success. To improve the workflow of these popular tools, Softube have added modern features, like parallel blend and side-chain low cut for the CL 1B, a Generation Switch for easy access to the Mk I and Mk II versions of CL 1B (and Classic Channel), and stereo processing via linked or selectable Dual Mono operation for SMC 2B Multiband Compressor.

The addition of mid/side processing opens Classic Channel up to serious applications of stereo-image management. Compress and EQ your kick and snare differently from your overheads for a wider or more compact drum mix. Or, when mastering, gently balance the vocal against the rest of the track by low cutting the detector circuit of the ‘mid’ portion of the signal and homing in on exactly what you need.

Classic Channel: A Collection Exclusive

The Tube-Tech Classic Channel combines both generations of the CL 1B optical compressor with the Generation Switch, plus PE 1C and ME 1B, two complementary tube-driven passive equalizers.

The CL 1B is a modern classic for a good reason. Across genres, it brings warmth through its tube stages, transparent operation on transients through its quick attack, and smooth, musical levelling due to the slow reset characteristics of its gain reduction element.

With the equalizers, you can shape the sound of a track, a bus, or a whole mix within seconds. The highs sound smooth and gentle, the mid-range airy and focused, and the lows full and fat.

What's Included

• NEW: SMC 2B Multiband Compressor

Remarkable fidelity and extreme versatility. This three-band opto comp is the choice of top engineers, producers, studios, and mastering houses worldwide. It gives you flexibility and high fidelity for dynamic processing tasks, mix buses, and vocal, drum, and bass buses.

• CL 1B Mk II

Softube's CL 1B Mk II plug-in includes the legacy CL 1B compressor plus a total sonic remodel done with the latest signal processing technology. Just hit the Generation Switch to go from the sound of Mk I to the sound of Mk II. Whichever you choose, it will be perfect for hip hop, vocals, drums, and bass.

• Equalizers Mk II

Tube-Tech equalizers are perfect for timeless analog toneshaping. This collection includes the classic PE 1C and ME 1B combined, plus legacy versions of each. Use them to give character and style to drums, synths, vocals, guitars, strings, bass, and more.

• Classic Channel Mk II

Sotube's beloved, updated Tube-Tech Classic Channel combines both generations of the heroic CL 1B optical compressor, plus PE 1C and ME 1B, two complementary tube-driven passive equalizers.

The addition of the Generation Switch means you can toggle between CL 1B Mk I and MK II with ease.

• Legacy Products

Tube-Tech Complete Collection 2 includes four legacy products:

Tube-Tech CL 1B Mk I, Tube-Tech Classic Channel Mk 1, TubeTech PE 1C, and Tube-Tech ME 1B. Softube have included these discontinued legacy products to ensure your existing projects are safe when upgrading. Please note that some legacy products may be unsupported.

Features

• Created in partnership with and endorsed by Tube-Tech
• NEW: Tube-Tech SMC 2B Multiband Compressor
• Updated: Tube-Tech CL 1B Mk II
• Updated: Tube-Tech Classic Channel Mk II
• Tube-Tech Equalizers Mk II
• A Generation Switch to toggle between the sound of the CL 1B versions while using the CL 1B Mk II and Classic Channel Mk II plug-ins
• Modern features, such as mid/side processing and, in the CL 1B, side-chain low-cut filters and parallel blend
• Console 1-ready: Tube-Tech CL 1B Mk II and Tube-Tech Equalizers Mk II work both as native plug-ins and in Console 1. Learn more about Console 1
• Legacy plug-ins included

System Requirements

• macOS Big Sur 11, Monterey 12, Ventura 13
• Windows 10 (64-bit), Windows 11
• Softube account
• iLok account
• Computer with AU, VST, VST3, and/or AAX-compatible DAW host software
• Internet access (for downloading installers and managing licenses)

Supported CPU Families 

• Apple macOS computers with Intel Core i3/i5/i7 or Apple silicon (M1 or newer) CPU. Apple silicon is supported natively. 
• Windows computers with quad-core Intel Core i3/i5/i7 or AMD quad-core processors with SSE 4.2 support.
• Other Intel processors (Celeron, Pentium, and Xeon) are compatible if they support SSE 4.2 instructions. 

Supported Host Software (DAW)  

Any 64-bit VST, VST3, AU, or AAX (Pro Tools 11.0.2 or higher) compatible host application should work. However, due to plug-in host differences between DAWs—and our rigorous standards—Softube only officially test their plug-ins and instruments in the most recent versions of Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Cubase, Ableton Live, Studio One, and Reaper. Softube plug-ins are not tested regularly in non-listed systems. They will likely work if the system requirements are met. However, the manufacturer cannot guarantee a solution for issues in unsupported systems. 
  
Softube strongly recommend using VST3, as some of their plug-ins have features that are not present in the older VST format. Supported sample rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, and 192 kHz, in both mono and stereo. The most recent maintenance release of your DAW application is recommended. AAX DSP is not currently in active development. TDM/VENUE/RTAS are no longer supported. See Legacy Installers.

Important Note: Make sure that you always use the latest iLok License Manager. It is not included in the Softube installer but can be downloaded from www.ilok.com​