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Softube Chandler Limited Zener-Bender for Console 1

The unique Chandler sound for Console 1

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Description

The Zener-Bender For Console 1 combines in one channel strip the crisp and colorful character of the Curve Bender Mastering Equalizer with the big, punchy Zener Limiter to bring class, history, and most crucially of all, a phenomenal sonic impact. Component-modeled with Softube's customary care and experience, the sound of these units together can take charge of any mix.

The Curve Bender's filters, for example, can be placed before an existing Console 1 shape section, while the Zener's THD circuit occupies Console 1's drive section as a processor unto itself " making the Zener- Bender sonically assured in Console 1, while allowing you the feel and workflow of dedicated hardware. A winning combination.

Tracing the heritage of the Chandler Limited® Zener-Bender is like discovering an imperial family tree. The roots of the Chandler sound are in EMI consoles, used at Abbey Road from the 60s onwards to record some of the most seminal albums of all time, by the likes of Pink Floyd and The Beatles. And right up to the present day the Curve Bender and Zener Limiter are being used in both hardware and plug-in form by top producers and engineers across records by world- leading artists such as Beyonc©, Lady Gaga, The White Stripes, Foo Fighters, Taylor Swift, and more. The influence of the Chandler Limited® sound cannot be overstated. It shapes the world it rules.

In short

  • The sound of the Zener Limiter and the Curve Bender Mastering Equalizer combined in one channel strip for Console 1
  • The historic EMI/Abbey Road sound from the late 60s realized by Chandler Limited®'s hardware and reimagined for a modern studio context
  • An entirely new sonic flavor for the Console 1 ecosystem
  • The units the Zener-Bender For Console 1 is based on were used on modern classic records by Beyonc©, The White Stripes, and Lady Gaga by some of the world's top engineers

Tech Specs

System Requirements

  • macOS Ventura 13, Sonoma 14, Sequoia 15
  • 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)

Supported CPU Families  

Apple macOS computers with Intel Core i3/i5/i7 or Apple silicon (M1 or newer) CPU. Apple silicon is supported natively.  

Windows computers with quad-core Intel Core i3/i5/i7 or AMD quad-core processors with SSE 4.2 support.

Other Intel processors (Celeron, Pentium, and Xeon) are compatible if they support SSE 4.2 instructions.  

Supported Host Software (DAW)   

Any 64-bit VST, VST3, AU, or AAX (Pro Tools 11.0.2 or higher) compatible host application should work. However, due to plug-in host differences between DAWs—and our rigorous standards—we only officially test our plug-ins and instruments in the most recent versions of Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Cubase, Ableton Live, Studio One, and Reaper. Softube plug-ins are not tested regularly in non-listed systems. They will likely work if the system requirements are met. However, we cannot guarantee a solution for issues in unsupported systems.  

We strongly recommend using VST3, as some of our plug-ins have features that are not present in the older VST format. Supported sample rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, and 192 kHz, in both mono and stereo. The most recent maintenance release of your DAW application is recommended. AAX DSP is not currently in active development. TDM/VENUE/RTAS are no longer supported. See our Legacy Installers.  

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  • KF
    Kevin F.
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    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Jun 11, 2025
    Good Console 1 strip

    Slightly cpu heavy