Tube-Tech Complete Collection 2 by Softube plugin bundle interface

Tube-Tech Complete Collection 2: Channel Strip and EQ Bundle by Softube

Tube-Tech Complete Collection 2 is a plugin bundle from Softube that gathers its officially licensed Tube-Tech compressors, equalizers and channel strips in one package. It is available in VST3, VST2, AU, AAX and RTAS formats for Windows and macOS.

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01Overview

Tube-Tech Complete Collection 2 brings together the Tube-Tech line developed in partnership with Tube-Tech and endorsed by the company. It includes the new Blue Tone and SMC 2B Multiband Compressor, updated CL 1B Mk II and Classic Channel Mk II plugins, and Tube-Tech Equalizers Mk II. Legacy versions of several earlier units are also included, so existing projects can stay intact after an upgrade.

Best for

  • Bus compression
  • Vocal processing
  • Drum bus shaping
  • Mix and mastering EQ
  • Mid/side stereo control
  • Analog-style tone shaping
Developer
Softube
Store
Plugin Boutique
02Key features

What you get

  • Created in partnership with and endorsed by Tube-Tech
  • New Blue Tone plugin with a compact control set
  • New SMC 2B three-band opto multiband compressor
  • Updated CL 1B Mk II with a Generation Switch
  • Updated Classic Channel Mk II with mid/side processing
  • Tube-Tech Equalizers Mk II with PE 1C and ME 1B
  • Side-chain low-cut and parallel blend on the CL 1B
  • Console 1 compatibility for CL 1B Mk II and Equalizers Mk II
03In depth

Compression and Channel Strip Tools in the Tube-Tech Collection

The CL 1B Mk II is an optical compressor that includes the legacy CL 1B alongside a remodel built on newer signal processing. A Generation Switch moves between the Mk I and Mk II sound, and side-chain low-cut filters and parallel blend are available for control.

Classic Channel Mk II combines both generations of the CL 1B with PE 1C and ME 1B equalizers. Mid/side processing is included, which allows separate treatment of the mid and side signal. The SMC 2B Multiband Compressor is a three-band opto compressor, and Dual Mono or linked stereo operation is available.

Equalizers and Blue Tone for Tone Shaping

Tube-Tech Equalizers Mk II bundles the PE 1C and ME 1B Pultec-style equalizers, with legacy versions of each also included. They are built for analog-style tone shaping on drums, synths, vocals, guitars, strings and bass.

Blue Tone places multiband compression and both Pultec-style EQs behind a small set of controls, so a bus or channel can be processed without setting parameters across several plugins.

04Specs

Will it run?

Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.

DeveloperSoftube
TypePlugin
CategoryChannel Strip
FormatsVST3, VST2, AU, AAX, RTAS
Operating systemsWindows, macOS
Architecture64-bit
05Upgrades

Upgrade and crossgrade options

06FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats does Tube-Tech Complete Collection 2 support?

It is available in VST3, VST2, AU, AAX and RTAS formats. The product notes that TDM, VENUE and RTAS are no longer supported, and AAX DSP is not in active development.

Which operating systems can run Tube-Tech Complete Collection 2?

The collection supports Windows and macOS. Windows 10 (64-bit) and Windows 11 are supported, along with macOS Big Sur 11, Monterey 12 and Ventura 13.

What do I need to use Tube-Tech Complete Collection 2?

You need a Softube account and an iLok account, and a computer running an AU, VST, VST3 or AAX-compatible DAW. Internet access is needed to download installers and manage licenses.

Which DAWs are officially tested with these plugins?

Softube officially tests its plugins in the most recent versions of Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Cubase, Ableton Live, Studio One and Reaper. Other 64-bit VST, VST3, AU or AAX hosts should work but are not regularly tested.

08Developer

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