Timeless equalizers revitalized.
- Two classics, PE 1C and ME 1B, combined in one musical, versatile and full-featured equalizer
- Officially licensed and created in partnership with Tube-Tech
- Includes legacy versions of the PE 1C and the ME 1B
Fat, tube-driven, passive equalizers can be so much more than functional tools. They impart character and style to any source; drums, synths, vocals, guitars, strings, brass… you name it! As such, they’ve been sought after in top-of-the-line international studios for decades, and their sound enriches the textures of thousands of classic records, in every genre you can imagine.
Now combined into a single plug-in, which not only improves the workflow but allows for a revitalized approach to the sonics using our latest digital signal processing technology, the Tube-Tech Equalizers Mk II are a huge step forward for an already phenomenal pair of processors.
"It’s just about the perfect combo of tools for getting big, vibey bass and kick sounds that translate well between full-range and tiny laptop speakers. With access to that celebrated 'Pultec'/Tube-tech low-end followed by a no nonsense mid-range EQ."
Kristofer Harris
Producer & Mix Engineer for Belle and Sebastian, Ghostpoet, and Bear’s Den
Updated Sound
By combining the PE 1C and ME 1B equalizers, we've made a new beast which benefits from our latest signal-processing technology.
Loved and Coveted
Sound engineers all over the world praise the 'Pultec' tube-driven passive equalizer PE 1C for its super huge bass and its silky shiny treble.
Complete Visual Make-Over
The all-new high-res graphics look absolutely stunning on any display.
Long and happy partnership
As long ago as 2006, Softube formed a partnership with Tube-Tech of Lydkraft, Denmark, and began work on what would become the definitive plug-in representations of Tube-Tech’s best and most highly-prized analog hardware units.
In 2018 we released the updated Mk II versions; a total ground-up remodel of the CL 1B compressor, and a single combined EQ plug-in, taking advantage of our latest signal processing technology. We also added stunning high-resolution graphics and additional features to make the best even better.
Much more than function
Fat, tube-driven, passive equalizers can be so much more than functional tools. They impart character and style to any source; drums, synths, vocals, guitars, strings, brass… you name it! As such, they’ve been sought after in top-of-the-line international studios for decades, and their sound enriches the textures of thousands of classic records, in every genre you can imagine.
Quite a few tricks up its sleeves
Try, for example, the famous 'Pultec' low-end trick. Because the filters for the low frequency boost and attenuate functions are slightly offset in frequency (despite being controlled by the same frequency knob) it’s possible to create attractive and well-focused bumps or cuts in the low end by boosting and attenuating simultaneously. Give a kick drum more body, for example, by boosting heavily at 60 CPS and then attenuating to deal with the muddiness. The bump will remain, but you’ll have cleaned up too.
Unmatchable together
The ME 1B was designed to accompany the PE 1C equalizer, and provide control over the frequencies that the PE 1C cannot adjust. On its own it's a great tool to shape the midrange of any audio material, and together with the PE 1C it becomes a versatile and full-featured equalizer.
Straightforward interface
The user interface of the ME 1B is pretty straightforward. You have three different sections, the Low Frequency Peak, Mid Frequency Dip and the High Frequency Peak. The only confusing thing is that the mid section never boosts, but always attenuates the selected frequency. The other two sections, low and high frequency, always boost the frequencies. But as soon as you start to use the ME 1B in conjunction with the Tube-Tech PE 1C 'Pultec' Equalizer you'll find that these equalizers complement each other perfectly.
Console 1 Ready
This plug-in can be used within Console 1, our mixing system.
In short
- Console 1 Ready: works as a native plug-in and in Softube Console 1, our mixing ecosystem. Learn more about Console 1
- Created in partnership with and endorsed by Tube-Tech
- Improved sound, updated using our latest signal processing technology
- Spectacular new high-resolution graphics
- Still the same epic audio processors they always were
- A ‘Pultec’-style low and high end equalizer
- Mid-range equalizer with the same passive, tube-driven design
- Combined into one plug-in for better workflow and sound than ever
- 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)