T-RackS Tutorial

Mastering with T-RackS

15 Videos : 2hr 36min 17sec
(15 reviews)

Presented by engineer and mixing guru Michael Costa and officially approved by IK Multimedia, this in-depth series shows you how to get professional radio sounding results using the IK Multimedia T-RackS.

Author: Michael Costa

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  • Contents 15
  • 9:30

    Intro to T-RackS

    Get a basic introduction to T-RackS layout and functions.

  • 4:07

    Introduction to Mastering

    Michael explains the basics of mastering before looking at the tools.

  • 10:29

    The Loudness Wars

    See how the desire for excessive loudness has damaged music and see how some clever processing in T-RackS Brickwall Limiter tries to minimize the damage.

  • 9:43

    EQ

    A discussion about EQ with some examples.

  • 14:26

    Dynamics

    Learn about dynamics processing and get a first look at some of T-RackS new dynamics modules.

  • 8:10

    Linear Phase EQ

    Discover the transparent sound that a fully phase compensated EQ can provide.

  • 3:26

    Dithering

    See when to use this small and often misunderstood necessity in the mastering chain.

  • 16:49

    MS Processing

    Learn how to split the mix into its mids and sides and how to process them separately from each other.

  • 15:34

    Multi-Band Dynamics

    See how processing just certain frequencies of the mix gives you more control over problem areas.

  • 10:53

    Parallel Processing

    Learn how two processors operating at the same time can toughen your mix.

  • 15:17

    Compressors in Series

    Understand how two compressors one after the other can be used to better tame your dynamic.

  • 4:30

    Stereo Width

    See how you can create a wider mix without compromising the center.

  • 2:38

    Stems

    Discover an alternative to straight stereo mastering that gives you more control.

  • 2:37

    The Power of Comparing

    Learn the importance of having a fixed reference when mastering to keep your ears in check.

  • 28:08

    Lets Do Some Mastering

    Dive into mastering four songs while using two others as a reference.

Product Overview

Presented by engineer and mixing guru Michael Costa and officially approved by IK Multimedia, this in-depth series shows you how to get professional radio sounding results using the IK Multimedia T-RackS.

Michael first introduces you to the powerful T-RackS Deluxe plug-in suite and then gives you a crash course into mastering your productions so they sound better while having a healthy, loud level. During your journey you'll learn about EQ, compression, dithering, parallel processing and much more. Step-up your sound today.

Camzilla54
Submitted 1 year ago

2024 - Not useful as T-RackS 5 tutorial

Useful for mastering information. Probably wasn’t useful as a T-RackS 3 tutorial, which is what he uses in the tutorial. He clearly states that in the first video though. It is a mastering tutorial and not a T-RackS tutorial to begin with. The title is not misleading in my opinion. Mastering with T-RackS is a far cry from T-RackS Tutorial. There is some very helpful knowledge in this tutorial.


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DrRodo
Submitted 3 years ago

Would be great if it wasn't 13 years old and about TRacks 3

The content about mastering is ok, not much new info if you're not new to mastering. The thing is i wanted also some help about using T Racks 5 as your mastering suite, thats why i purchased this tutorial, only to find out it is based on an outdated version of the software, and quickly you realize the lay out is completely different and useless for the current version. You should point that out in the title iof the tutorial so people can avoid it


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Rohit Raina
Submitted 4 years ago

Quite happy with the course, but...

This course definitely offers you the right and helps you to under stand your tool (if you're on T-RackS), but the mastering example could have been improved, otherwise, the course is a big yes yes! Thank you..


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Buggs
Submitted 5 years ago

Garbage

This is years old. It does not cover T-racks 5. This is for T-racks 3


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Alex2
Submitted 5 years ago

Very old tutorial

Very Old tutorial. I have confused with T Racks 5 and buyed by error.

I am a: Semi-Pro


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VTheMixer
Submitted 5 years ago

Very Insightful!

I feel greatly empowered not only in the sense of utilizing effectively T-RackS, but also with the rationale behind the design and purpose for each module in general. I see now the importance of apt tracking and mixing. My favorite lesson in this series is that when using an EQ, one can't effect change in one tonal aspect of a mix without compromising another aspect of the mix within the same frequency range. Thus, ensuring that all musical elements of tonal balance should be addressed much further up-stream before the mastering process. I just wish there were more dramatic examples rendered in this series to show how to "fix a mix". The tracks that the author used were almost nearly perfect from the start, yet I "got it" in regards to the purpose of mastering effects.


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Alan Valdez
Submitted 5 years ago

Excellent!!!

I master using Ozone and was interested in using my T-Racks Plugins for mastering too so I decided to learn from this tutorial and I'm very happy with the course!

I am a: Semi-Pro, Musician, Producer, Beat Maker, Audio Engineer, Sound Designer, Cubase


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Obeat999
Submitted 5 years ago

Very well Understandable

I love this site very happy to be here


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borisk
Submitted 8 years ago

Very Helpful!!!

I`m so excited about everything this has to offer. It has helped me very much!


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davedeck
Submitted 8 years ago

Great Intro to T-Racks and Mastering

I have T-Racks Custom Shop but I'm uncertain which modules to purchase. This tutorial gave me a better understanding of many of them and some I had not considered. In addition, I received an excellent tutorial about mastering techniques. I appreciated the honesty about modern mastering techniques that do not always provide the best listening experience.

I am a: Hobbyist


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