Tube-Tech Blue Tone is a multi-effect plugin by Softube that combines the multiband compression of Tube-Tech SMC 2B with the equalization of Tube-Tech PE 1C and ME 1B. It offers eight modes for mix and bus processing, controlled by a simple interface.
Tube-Tech Blue Tone packs several processing stages into one simple interface. Behind a few knobs sits the multiband compression of Tube-Tech SMC 2B and the EQs of Tube-Tech PE 1C and ME 1B. Instead of building a chain of separate plugins on each channel or bus, you can select a mode and adjust one amount control. The plugin is available for Windows and macOS in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats.
Softube says Blue Tone is built around the Tube-Tech sound, and the plugin uses officially licensed Tube-Tech processing. The multiband compression comes from the SMC 2B, while the equalization draws on the flexible, musical curves of the PE 1C and ME 1B.
Because the controls are kept deliberately few, the plugin is aimed at quick results on mix and bus tracks rather than detailed parameter tweaking.
Blue Tone includes eight modes: Vocal Clarity, Vocal Focus, Mix Bus, Mix Bus (Wide), Drum Bus, Bass, Instruments, and Keys/Guitar, plus a Stereo Guitars (Wide) mode.
Each mode targets a common task, so you choose the one that fits the source and dial in the amount. This suits engineers who want a starting point on individual channels or on a full bus without building a chain from scratch.
Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.
| Developer | Softube |
|---|---|
| Type | Plugin |
| Category | Multi Effect |
| Formats | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX |
| Operating systems | Windows, macOS |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
Tube-Tech Blue Tone is a multi-effect plugin by Softube. It combines multiband compression from Tube-Tech SMC 2B with equalization from Tube-Tech PE 1C and ME 1B in one interface with eight modes.
Blue Tone is available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats. It runs on Windows 10 (64-bit) or Windows 11, and on macOS Big Sur 11, Monterey 12 or Ventura 13.
You need a compatible DAW host that supports AU, VST, VST3 or AAX, a Softube account and an iLok account, and internet access for downloading installers and managing licenses.
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