IK Multimedia has announced that users will soon be able to purchase and download individual processor modules from the T-RackS 3 Deluxe mixing and mastering suite.Each of the processor modules will operate as a native VST, AU or RTAS plug-in for more options available for use inside any popular DAW when mixing individual tracks than ever before.
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
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
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™ technology coupled with IK’s unique DSM™ 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
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. Expandability 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 as a user's needs expand. For example, a user who owns the T-Racks 3 Standard suite can now purchase the Vintage Compressor 670 module, use individual instances plus integrate it into the 12 slots in the series/parallel chain for sophisticated routing and parameter recall. Pricing & Availability Each of the new T-RackS 3 Single Effects Processor plug-ins will be available for purchase from the IK online store in downloadable format at an introductory price of €74.99 / $99.99 each (excl. Taxes). The entire series is expected to ship within April 2009. 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.
You can attend a "T-RackS Master Class" clinic for a hands-on learning experience taught by the pros on how to mix and master with T-RackS 3.