While Console 1 is technically a controller, the software bundle is the Console 1 ecosystem. You get the (SSL-style), FET (1176-style), and Transient Shaper . The magic here is the channel strip workflow. It replaces your mouse for EQ and compression, forcing you to use your ears instead of your eyes.
This review assumes you are considering a for the bundle, or have acquired a legal older version through proper transfer.