Having owned some Lexicon PCM reverb's, I can tell you Softsynth did a tremendous job with the algorithmic modeling.

As to Softsynth, I'm only familiar with some of their renderings like their Native Instruments contribution with the RC24, and RC48 (Lexicon 224, and 448 rrspectively).

Ironically, I don't use it much except on the surgical side of a final mix. For me that's just not on the table, so sorry if that was in the context of comparisons. NI Guitar Rig is better for more experimental sounds. The only negative I could say about it is the presets aren't very adventurous. Again, signifigantly better than PS Ampire. But the new ST Amp Room is my go to for guitar amps. They've got a big sale on right now.Īs to cost, well, how much enjoyment and fulfillment does making music bring you? Using quality tools just adds to the enjoyment and inspires me to make better music. If you're are patient most of them can be bought at half price from their website. I'm far from an expert, but for me ST FX are a signifigant step up from the PS offerings. I would think you are pursuing two different flavours. Both FF and ST are highly regarded companies. As you must know, Softube specializes in vintage emulations and offers FX types not covered by FF or PS. Probably the best way to answer your questions. I also have NI Komplete Ultimate which has many FX made by Softube. But it would be interesting to see the responses, I think. I´m not trying to start a war here, I have great respect for all the mentioned companies, and I know there always is an amount ot subectivity about these things. OK, to the question, when talking of just the Presonus fat channel plugins, the channel strip collection, and the mix engine effects, to the Softube competition, how would you say they all compare? And if we throw Fabfilter into the mix also, ie Presonus+Fabfilter vs Softube? Do I need to start buying into all the new coffee sorts every month from the barista shop also? Is that a fair metaphor?. It´s like, I already buy some nice mid priced regular coffee in the supermarket. On the other hand, just talking about EQs, compressors and the like (not VSTsynths), I already own the S1 plugins that are included in the latest pro version of the sequencer and all the plugins from Fabfilter. Been hesitant many years because I don´t like and don´t want to endorse their use of the iLOK software protection system.īut I´m very tempted by the Modular route and their new VST-synths and some effects, and of course their nice collection of EQs, compressors, etc.Ī temptation it is, as I´m aware of the risk of sinking a neverending amount of money on their goodies, month for month. Longtime Studio One user, since v1, I contemplate taking the plunge and buy into Softube plugins.

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