T-RackS 5 MAX v2

Emulating a well-known American tube compressor, celebrated for its warm sound and vivid colored tone. IK Multimedia’s virtual circuit modeling perfectly recreates its ability to glue a mix together, shinging on everything from individual tracks to the mastering chain. Add saturation and unique color by pushing Dyna-Mu to its limits.

Based on a legendary, fully tube-based vintage unit, one of the most famous vocal compressors ever. Just set the peak reduction knob to adjust how much compression you want, use the gain knob to set the output level, and enjoy a gentle, warm, and fat compression on any track.

Based on the 'Holy Grail' of compressor/limiters, the 'golden reference' Fairchild™ 670. With a faithful reproduction of each control, this Vari-MU type compressor/limiter gives shine to anything passing through it, thanks to its tube signal path and gain reduction mode.

Recreating the characteristic 'movement' of optical compression, which distortis less as it compresses than other methods. This module focuses on this specific type of compression (coming from the interaction of a light source and receptor), offering a special sonic character that brings weight without breaking down.

Based on the mix bus compressor of a legendary mixing console from the '80s, used on practically every hit record and production from then to today. The compressor was so widely used that it became a stand-alone unit, bringing the same trademark sound to even more studios across the world.

Multiband processors split audio in to frequency bands, but this filtering can sometimes cause artifacts and phasing issues. Quad Comp features 4 adjustable optical compressors for detailed and transparent compression that doesn't introduce artifacts.

Emulates vintage analog mastering gear. With some unique features like the Sidechain HPF (to avoid the 'pumping' sound of over-compressed bass) and Stereo Enhancement, this module offers useful tools alongside standard compression controls.

Based on one of the best and most musical program EQs ever made, the Pultec® EQP-1A. This module features extremely accurate modeling of two real world units, known to have 'the sound', offering character and musicality especially when performing broad-frequency boosts.

A 6-band equalizer tool for detailed and transparent frequency adjustments. The linear phase approach doesn't alter the phase of frequency bands during boosts or cuts, allowing this module to offer a cleaner sound than the colored tones of many famous analog EQs.

Designed after a 'go-to' equalizer on many custom modular consoles of the late '60s and '70s. This module's 3-band proportional Q design made the original box a mainstay in many studios, but it also features modern improvements for easier usability, like separating the frequency and gain knobs.

Following in the footsteps of the simpler 3-band EQ PA, EQ PB adds more flexibility by adding a fourth EQ band. This module also allows for overlapping bands for complex EQ shapes, all while maintaining the character of the original hardware it's based on.

Designed as a variation to the standard 3- and 4-band console EQs. Feturing the descrete signal path and proportional Q design of the EQ PA and EQ PB modules, EQ PG uses a 10-band graphic approach, making it quick and easy to dial in a specific shape without losing the original unit's character.

Based on one of the most heavily used and sought-after pieces of hardware in recording history. Originally part of a large-format British mixing console, this unit was first introduced as a standalone box in 1970, quickly becoming a studio staple for its thick class-A sound, rich in harmonics and fullness.

Delivering legendary British warmth and tone with a few twists. A more precise evolution of the EQ 73, the EQ 81 module is based on another classic piece of hardware whose character was instrumental in shaping the sound of many hit songs, maintaining tone while offering organic, analog warmth.

Based on the 'golden reference' standard in mastering equalizers, the first parametric EQ ever invented. The design quickly became the basis for most parametric EQs from manufacturers everywhere, offering independent bands while maintaining pristine audio quality and superior transient response.

A high-quality, 6-band parametric EQ, specially designed to achieve high-end performance in a mastering environment. Give 'air to the high end, 'fullness' to the low end, or 'focus' to the midrange of a mix with a smooth result for creative and musical applications.

Designed as an 'all-in-one' solution for easily and effectively shaping the sound of single tracks, mix subgroups, and even final masters. ONE includes an EQ, compressor, harmonic exciter, low-end enhancer, and limiter that help anyone achieve professional quality results quickly and effectively.

A comprehensive suite of metering tools to provide immediate visualizations of your audio. Stay compliant with leading reference standards using a precision LUFS meter for loudness, plus Peak / RMS / Dynamic Range meters to monitor your 'crest factor' (the difference between Peak and RMS levels—the dynamic range).

TASCAM literally invented affordable and portable recording in 1979 with the super innovative TEAC 144, followed by the TASCAM 244. But it was the TASCAM PORTA ONE that became the bestselling Portastudio ever and led to a revolution in home and mobile recording. Use this module to tap into that free-spirited frame of mind and enjoy the sound that inspired some of history's greatest songs.

The TEAC 3340S 4-channel Simul-Sync® tape deck was part of the second generation of their Creator series. This module puts all the controls from the original at your disposal, along with some additional features. Calibrate the record and playback heads and choose from 2 tape speeds and 4 tape formulas for a wide variety of tape-machine effects.

The TEAC A-6100 MKII was one of the first tape machines ever made for the sole purpose of mastering. To develop this tool, IK Multimedia interviewed the original product designer about how TEAC engineered the A-6100 in 1973 to be the most reliable and best-sounding mastering deck possible. Use this module to bring these tape effects into your own productions.

Professional analog tape recorders are highly prized tools, valued for their unique character. Tape Machine 24 carefully recreates the unique sound of a fantastic US-made machine, bringing the same pristine, phase-coherent sound that stays remarkably true-to-source with any audio.

When it comes to professional analog multi-track tape machines, there’s perhaps none more respected than the Studer A80. This Swiss machine became the universal standard for professional high-end multi-tracking with a perfect blend of transparency and subtle harmonic enhancement, and now it’s available in Tape Machine 80.

The Tape Machine 99 re-creates the Revox PR99 Mk II, a compact, rack-mount stereo recorder produced by Studer in the 1980s under their Revox brand. Engineered around a hybrid design that takes the best of discrete and op-amp topologies, it offers an un-hyped, elegant sound with an extremely smooth frequency response.

The Tape Machine 440 is modeled on the iconic Ampex AG440B stereo recorder, which became the standard for stereo mix-down with a rounded, solid bass and a silky presence on highs and upper mids. The 440 series dates from the late 1960s and delivers an unmistakably soulful color.

From tape to tube to transformer to transistor, Saturator X provides 10 individual styles of saturation and distortion, offering everthing from a gentle hint of drive to a slightly overdriven transistor to the full-on in-your-face mayhem of tubes driven to beyond their limit.

Rather than typical peak limiting, this module uses peak clipping to tame unruly peaks. Peak clipping is often more transparent than standard peak limiting, which is why mastering engineers often use it. Despite its powerful engine, the Classic T-RackS Clipper is easy-to-use, with only Gain, Slope, and Output controls.