Test - Mastering With Softube Weiss DS1 MK3 Plug-in

The Weiss DS1 hardware is considered to be an absolute gold-standard in the mastering world because of its transparency, versatility, and top draw sound quality. It took several years for Softube to develop a "like for like" plug-in version of the DS1 hardware. This is not an emulation, it is, in fact, an exact line for line code port from the original digital hardware.

At first glance, Softube's DS1 appears to not be the cheapest plug-in in the world but if you were to buy the original DS1 hardware you would be in for a £10,000 investment. If you have ever had your eye on the original hardware but could afford the price tag then this plug-in clone of the DS1 hardware does represent fairly good value for money

So what is the DS1? It’s a de-esser, compressor and limiter unit that produces very transparent results, but it doesn’t do all three processes at once. Users can either use this as a de-esser and limiter, or compressor and limiter.

Watch the video to hear us test Softube's Weiss DS1-MK3 limiter performance and de-essing capabilities on a full band mix that's ready for mastering but has some sibilance issues that need attention.

Visit the Softube website for more information about Weiss DS1-MK3 plug-in.

[gabet]

You should have used the de-esser on your voice

[JoseSantos-uccl]

Just ran into your videos (in 2021)...Wow!...Thank you for the video details (with highlights!!!)

[infinagon]

This isn't a clone. Its actually one to one. Its exactly like the hardware model. People are sleeping on the innovation of plugin technology today.

[MusicforLions]

Also harsh high frequencies on a full mix aren't 'sibilance'. Sibilance is a product of over emphasizing syllables, ie by someone's voice. one of the more intricate pieces of gear around and the explanation is amateur hour. idk. something for you all to sort internally.

[acableguy]

It's a great tool but it makes you think: "Do I buy this or a used car?" :D SCNR CPU isn't that bad but it uses long lookahead, not really usable while tracking except in DAWs with good Plugin Delay Compensation.

[nuurnwui]

A review about a deesser that doesn't use a deesser

[jafethuerta]

Sorry, I’m late for the party but... can you control this plugin with the softube Console 1 ?

[michaelwiggler]

Limiter sounds transparent from what i can hear here. But not my kind off testing material.

[RecordClubRCTV]

where can i hire dan cooper for voice over??? <3

[tomhoward]

I am sorry but. this Video shows nothing of the Real Capabilities of the plug.
I Master 4-5 days a week. You really Can not expect. The listeners to HEAR.
The very subtle things you showed(Youtube is not set up for sound nuance.).
Please Redo an In depth look Video. Something everyone can Hear the difference in the Before and After.
Even though it is on Sale. I am still on the Fence on this plug. It is still a lot of money.
For Me. Can it replace my Analog Gear?

[sonnioffice]

I have the hardware and it sounds 10-15% better. The parts inside the box are significant thank fuck as i have two: one for compression and one dessing

[getlostlser]

Why can you not use all the features at once? It's 500 for the plug in, make it so I can use everything at once. Lazy programmers smh

[tracngoclinh]

It might be a CPU hog to enable 3 processing at the same time, otherwise that'd be an easy function to be included. And it's weird to test a desser with a non vocal piece of music and talking about transparency with a constant GR of 4-5dB. Too hyped marketing clip.

[najinelson]

After having demoed this Softube Weiss plugin, I have to say that TDR Kotelnikov is way better in master chain. Softube has an overpriced offer for this plugin imo.

[MusicforLions]

This video wasn't that good. Plenty of things that deserved more explanation that you sped over. Can't help but think it's because you didn't understand the settings yourself. Not what I would usually expect from the channel. No offense. Love the channel. But you could've done better here.

[MusicforLions]

dude and the music sounds like trash going into it. not a good example. idk. you guys totally missed on this video. i'll give you a mulligan. but what the hell is going on here

[Randallkoller]

You call this an "expert" review?

[jafethuerta]

Sorry, I’m late for the party but... can you control this plugin with the softube Console 1 ?