IK Multimedia T-RackS 3 Singles Mastering Software (Mac and Windows)

T-RackS 3 Single Effects Processor series offers each of the 10 modules included in the award-winning T-RacKS 3 Deluxe Mastering & Mixing Suite, available as individual processors that operate as native VST, AU, or RTAS plug-in, for more convenient usage inside any popular DAW when mixing individual tracks.

In addition to being used as a plug-in on individual tracks, all T-RackS 3 singles can be integrated into the the T-RackS 3 Standard Mastering & Mixing Suite (both Plug-in and Standalone) as a user's needs expand. For example, a user who owns the T-Racks 3 Standard suite can add the Vintage Compressor 670 module and integrate it into the 12 slots in the series/parallel chain available on both the T-RackS 3 Plug-in suite and T-RackS 3 Standalone...

The T-RackS 3 Single Effects Processor series includes these 10 plug-ins:

- Vintage Tube Compressor/Limiter model 670
- Vintage Tube Program Equalizer
- Opto compressor
- Intelligent, multi-algorithm Brickwall limiter
- High precision, high definition Linear Phase Equalizer
- Classic T-RackS Compressor
- Classic T-RackS Multi-band Limiter
- Classic T-RackS Clipper
- Classic T-RackS Equalizer
- High quality, high precision, complete metering suite

Features
- 10 individual mixing/mastering processors series comprised of 3 analog and vintage emulations (including models based on the Fairchild 670 and the Pultec EQP-1A), 2 digital processors as well the 4 classic T-RackS processors plus metering suite with Peak, Perceived Loudness, Phase, and RMS meters, plus a Spectrum analyzer with Peak, RMS and Averaging indicator

- VST, Audio Unit and RTAS plug-ins for any compatible DAW on Mac or PC

- New high-fidelity oversampling with crystal clear transparency, for high quality audio processing

- A-B-C-D quick comparison settings allow to compare various processor set-ups with one click

- New SCC(TM) technology coupled with IK's unique DSM(TM) technology provides the most realistic software emulation of vintage gear to date

- Can be integrated within T-RackS 3 Standard Mastering & Mixing Suite plug-in or standalone

- Presets can be read within module presets in T-RackS 3 Deluxe or Standard Mastering & Mixing Suite

- Extremely affordable: each plug-in are available for a fraction of what comparable sound quality plug-ins cost

- Current owners of T-RackS 3 Deluxe or Standard suites will be given the individual modules (included in the package they purchased) as a FREE download in their IK User Area

T-RackS 3 Single Effects Processor series has all the tools you need to create superb, tube-toned or digital-tuned, mixes and masters on you DAW.

Its rich, warm sound combines new tube-modeled and state-of-the-art digital processors on top of its classic top-notch analog classics. The complete metering section keeps all the most important variables of your sound under control. A truly superior set of processors that will put a polish on your tracks you may have never thought possible. All this, while adding the beautiful warmth and space of the tube devices it emulates. No other plug-in series offers this kind of dedicated environment for such an important task, and nothing sounds like T-RackS 3.

10 effect processors

6 New T-RackS processors:

NEW!
Vintage Tube Compressor/Limiter model 670
This model is based on the "Holy Grail" of compressors/limiters, the Fairchild 670. With a faithful reproduction of every control, this is an incredibly accurate model that captures every nuance of one of the best Fairchild units available.

NEW!
Vintage Tube Program Equalizer
This model is based on what is universally known as one of the best and most musical program EQs ever made, the Pultec EQP-1A.

NEW!
Opto compressor
Optical compression has a special sonic character that audiophiles can truly appreciate.

NEW!
Intelligent, multi-algorithm Brickwall limiter
Multi-algorithm Brickwall limiter that can really make your masters loud without squashing them to a lifeless sound (unless you want that!).

NEW!
High precision, high definition Linear Phase Equalizer
An accurate, high definition, high precision EQ that can be trusted for delicate Mastering tasks with 6 completely identical bands that can be set to all available filter types, and that can span the whole spectrum range.

NEW!
High quality, high precision, complete metering suite
A precision three-scale Peak meter, Real Perceived Loudness meter, Phase scope, Phase correlation, Spectrum analyzer with Peak, RMS and Averaging indicators, RMS meter, Loudness and RMS metering "optimal" zones' indication.

4 Classic T-RackS processors:

Classic T-RackS Compressor
A Classic tube stereo compressor/leveler designed for mastering.

Classic T-RackS Multi-band Limiter
A Multiband master stereo limiter.

Classic T-RackS Clipper
A soft-clipping stage to create warm, saturated mastering effects.

Classic T-RackS Equalizer
A state-of-the-art six band parametric equalizer, modeled on classic top quality analog gear.

Technical Info

Software
Works as a plug-in

Fully compatible with Mac OS X (Universal Binary), and Windows (XP / Vista)

Supported plug-in formats: VST, RTAS, and Audio Units

High quality oversampling

High precision and high transparency digital processors

Accurately analog modeled vintage classic devices

Full latency compensation support

Supports sampling rates up to 192 kHz

High quality sampling rate and bit depth converters

DSM(TM) and SCC(TM) proprietary IK technologies for extremely accurate digital models of analog hardware devices

Processors list
Vintage Tube Compressor/Limiter model 670

Vintage Tube Program Equalizer

Opto Compressor

Multi-algorithm Brickwall Limiter

Linear Phase Equalizer

Classic T-RackS Compressor

Classic T-RackS Multi-band Limiter

Classic T-RackS Clipper

Classic T-RackS Equalizer

Metering Suite

Metering
Multiple scale precison Peak Meter, peak hold and digital Over indications

Real Perceived Loudness Meter

RMS Level Meter

Hi speed Phase scope with selectable display options

Spectrum Analyzer with Peak, RMS and Averaging display options

Specifications
Power PC based Macintosh(R)
Minimal: 866 MHz G4 processor, 512 MB of RAM, Mac OS X 10.4 or later.

Suggested: dual 1.25 GHz G4 or G5 processor, 1 GB of RAM, Mac OS X 10.4 or later.

Supported Plug-in formats: AU, VST, RTAS.

Intel based Macintosh(R)
Minimal: 1.5 GHz Intel Core Solo processor, 512 MB of RAM, Mac OS X 10.4.4 or later.

Suggested: 1.66 GHz Intel Core Duo processor, 1 GB of RAM, Mac OS X 10.4.4 or later.

Supported Plug-in formats: AU, VST, RTAS.

Windows(R)
Minimal: Pentium 1GHz / Athlon XP 1.33 GHz, 512 MB of RAM, Windows XP / Vista or later.

Suggested: Pentium 2.4 GHz / Athlon XP 2.4 GHz, 1 GB of RAM, Windows XP / Vista or later.

Supported Plug-in formats: VST, RTAS.