For all the goodness of software mixers, touchscreens, mouse clicking and the like, sometimes you really need a compact, physical mixing solution which integrates with your DAW and gives fine, tactile control over your mixes.
Console 1 Fader Mk III has just launched from Softube, offering 100mm “Analog Feel” faders with capacitive touch. The unit allows you to set levels, write automation, adjust pan, and select tracks with tactile feel.
Specifications Comparison
Here’s a handy table outlining the main specifications and comparing them with the Mk I version.
| Features | Console 1 Fader Mk III | Console 1 Fader Mk I |
| Included Software | Console 1 Core Mixing Suite | Tube and Discrete Drive and Filters |
| Connectivity | Dual USB-C ports | Single USB-B port |
| Daisy Chain Units | Yes | No |
| Power | Powered by a single included USB-C PD (Power Delivery) connection that delivers power up to two units | Console 1 bus powered / Each Fader unit requires a separate PSU |
| Parameter Mode | Yes | No |
| Sends | 6 | 3 |
| DAW Control and Modes | Pro Tools HUI Mode, Direct Integration (Cubase and Logic), Integrated DAW Control (Studio One, Reaper, Ableton Live, LUNA, FL Studio, Harrison Mixbus, Digital Performer, Bitwig, Samplitude, Cakewalk), MCU Mode, Apollo Central Mode | VST3 DAW Control, Apollo Central Mode |
| Motorised Faders | 10 Premium Analog Feel™ Motorized Faders 0.2 mm resolution | 10 Motorised Faders |
| Haptic Feedback Functionality | Yes | No |
| Touch-sensitive | Yes | Yes |
| High Resolution Screens | 10 high-resolution screens | None |
| Mounting options | 100 mm M4 VESA on the bottom. M4 threads on the sides | No |
| NoConstruction | Annodized aluminium top – injection moulded smooth sides and back with integrated connectivity points | Plastic top – sheet metal frame and back |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 435 mm x 45 mm x 219 mm / 17.1″ x 1.77″ x 8.6″ | 426 x 187 x 42 mm / 16.8″ x 7.4″ x 1.7″ |
| Weight | 2.08 kg / 4.59 | 2.2 kg / 4.58 lbs |
