Softube Weiss DS1-MK3

5.6easy start · #30 of 31
in Audio Mastering Software

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Runs where you worknot on record

Runs on Mac, Windows.

Softube Weiss DS1-MK3 is ranked #30 of 31 in audio mastering software on The Geeks Club. It runs on macOS, Windows. There is no free plan. A free trial is offered.

Softube Weiss DS1-MK3 plans and pricing

All plans

Weiss DS1-MK3 €549 once One-time purchase; page also lists upgrade pricing after sign-in. Three activations · Requires Softube and iLok accounts · Compatible DAW host required softube.com · 9 Oct 2026

Compared on audio mastering software

Free plan: No
Workflow type: plugin
Album sequencing: No
Supported plug-in formats: AU, VST, VST3, AAX

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The record

Purpose: A mastering plug-in for compression, limiting, and de-essing, based on the Weiss DS1-MK3 hardware.
Code port: Softube says the plug-in is a line-by-line code port of the original hardware, developed with Weiss Engineering.
Licensing: The product is officially licensed and endorsed by Daniel Weiss.
Limiter modes: It includes the original DS1 limiter plus Type 1 for high RMS values and Type 2 for true-peak limiting.
Waveform view: Waveform view displays how compression levels affect the waveform over time.
Included plug-ins: The DS1-MK3 collection includes DS1-MK3, MM-1 Mastering Maximizer, Compressor/Limiter, and Deess.
Presets and instances: The product page lists presets from mastering engineer Bob Katz and says users can run multiple instances on the same mix.
DAW formats: It requires a DAW host compatible with AU, VST, VST3, and/or AAX plug-in formats.
Platform requirements: The product page lists macOS Sonoma 14, Sequoia 15, Tahoe 26, Windows 10 (64-bit), and Windows 11.
Accounts and internet: Installation and licensing require a Softube account, an iLok account, and internet access for downloading installers and managing licenses.
Trial and activations: The product page lists a 20-day trial and three activations.
Support and returns: Softube lists tech support and states that web-store software is covered by a 14-day no-questions-asked refund policy.
Company: Softube says it is based in Linköping, Sweden, and traces its start to 2003.
Headquarters: Linköping, Sweden

Where it ranks on The Geeks Club

Best Audio Mastering Software in 2026#30 of 31

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Sources

softube.com/plug-ins/weiss-ds1-mk3· checked 9 Oct 2026
softube.com/support/refunds-returns/do-you-offer-re· checked 9 Oct 2026
softube.com/about-us· checked 9 Oct 2026