T-RackS 6 Explained

Join veteran Groove3 instructor Eli Krantzberg for a comprehensive look at T-RackS 6, the latest stable of mixing and mastering plug-ins from IK Multimedia that provides everything you need to take your tracks across the "great mix" finish line. Eli covers what T-Racks 6 is, a fly by of all of the different modules, as well as important workflows and features like Snapshots, the Assembly Window, working with chains, metering, automation, and much more! So, familiarize yourself with all these incredible plug-ins and confidently use them in your own tracks. These T-RackS 6 videos are designed for new users.

Videos

• What Is T-RackS 6? (02:36) - Get an overview of the different components that make up T-RackS 6 and what will be covered in this series.

• EQ Modules (10:45) - Get a quick intro to each of the following T-RackS 6 EQ modules: EQP-1A, Classic EQ, EQ-73, EQ-81, EQ-PA, EQ-PB, EQ-PG, Linear Phase EQ, Master EQ 432, and EQual.

• Dynamics Processors Pt. 1 (11:35) - Take a look at the variety of compression flavors offered in the T-RackS 6 collection, including the Vintage Tube Compressor, Opto Compressor, Classic Compressor, Black 76 Limiting Amplifier, White 2A Leveling Amplifier, Quad Comp, Dynam-Mu, and Comprexxor.

• Dynamics Processors Pt. 2 (08:33) - Explore the various clipping and limiting modules, including Classic Clipper, Brickwall Limiter, Quad Limiter, Classic Multiband Limiter, Precision Comp/Limiter, and Stealth Limiter.

• Tape Emulations (08:49) - Learn about and listen to the various reel to reel and cassette tape emulations included in T-RackS 6.

• Reverbs (13:03) - Discover the hidden control and customization available in the T-RackS 6 algorithmic and hybrid convolution/modeling reverb modules.

• Delays & Echoes (07:42) - Discover the vintage sound and vibe of the Tape Echo (EchoFlex), Leslie?, Space Delay, and Delay Lab plug-ins.

• Channel Strips (05:25) - Explore the four main channel strips included with T-RackS6: British Channel, White Channel, Joe Chiccarelli Vocal Strip, and the new Channel Strip X.

• Repair, Degrade, & Enhance (10:17) - Learn about the variety of useful utility and creative plug-ins used to repair, enhance, or degrade audio, including Quad Image, De-Esser, Saturator X, Lo-Fi Punch, Filter Fusion, and Pusher.

• Mastering Plug-ins (08:07) - Explore the use of the dedicated mastering modules Bass One, One, and Master X on stereo mixes in the T-RackS 6 Mastering Console.

• Getting Started Using the Mastering Console (05:55) - Learn how to setup the mastering console application to work with your audio interface, how to load in multiple audio files, set up unique mastering chains for each song, playback, zoom, and loop sections from within the waveform view, create fades, and trim audio file start and end points.

• Snapshots (04:03) - See how you can use snapshots to apply different settings of T-RackS processors during playback at different sections of your song.

• Assembly Window (04:44) - See how this window is used to assemble multiple songs together for CD duplication.

• Working with Chains (07:44) - Learn how to set up both serial and parallel effects chains, how to search for and load plugins, use the A-B-C-D chain variations, and how to load and save settings for either individual modules or full effects chains.

• Metering (06:28) - Learn about the various metering and display options available in T-RackS 6.

• Master Bus Window (02:26) - See how this is used as a way to quickly check balance and compatibility between all the songs and different mastering chains used in your mastering project. Also learn how to use the inserts for last-minute changes that may be necessary across all the tracks.

• Automation (02:20) - Discover how to map individual plug-in parameters from within your mixing chain for automation in your DAW.

• Modules Manager (02:30) - See how to use the Modules Manager app to manage your purchased T-RackS 6 modules, enable trials of the un-purchased modules, and restore your setup when changing your computer system.

• Mastering Workflow (08:54) - Follow along as one of the songs used in this series is set up and mastered for streaming in T-RackS 6.