IK had released Version 4.o if mixing and mastering suite for Mac & Pac. It features 5 new must haves must-have analog-modeled and digital processors 5 New T-RackS Processors, CSR integration, Improved Sound
The new T-RackS CS includes five brand-new processing modules. Four belong to the new Quad Series of multi-band mastering processors, which includes a compressor, limiter, stereo imager and de-esser.
The 5th new processor is British Channel, a meticulously analog-modeled emulation of the channel strip from the most popular British mixing desk of all time.
The new T-RackS CS now includes the IK Custom Shop, an integrated online tool that allows users to expand T-RackS with à la carte processors, to tailor their studio to fit any level of personal budget.
The online Custom Shop lets users browse the gear collection – which will be expanded regularly – and make purchases with IK “Gear Credits,” available in the Custom Shop. The “Try Before You Buy” feature allows for downloading a fully functional module for two days before deciding whether to purchase.
New T-RackS Custom Shop Free Version
There is also a FREE version, T-RackS Custom Shop, which includes two fully functional modules (classic EQ and metering), that can be downloaded from the IK User Area upon registration.
The included modules are the renowned 6-band parametric T-RackS Classic Equalizer, and a comprehensive professional metering suite comprising Peak, Perceived Loudness, Phase and RMS meters, and a Spectrum analyzer. Both the EQ and meters are available in the T-RackS shell, but also open as separate plug-ins. With these two included plug-ins as a starting point, users can add gear as they see fit via the Custom Shop.
New T-RackS CS Bundle Collections
In addition to the free version, T-RackS CS is now available in three distinct collections:
Classic – formerly T-RackS Standard, includes the four original T-RackS processors: Classic Compressor, Classic Multi-band Limiter, Classic Clipper and Classic Equalizer, plus the metering suite.
Deluxe – includes everything in T-RackS CS Classic, plus Vintage Tube Compressor/Limiter Model 670, Vintage Tube Program Equalizer, Opto Compressor, Brickwall Limiter, and Linear Phase Equalizer.
Grand – includes everything in T-RackS CS Deluxe, plus seven additional processors: Quad Comp, Quad Limit, Quad Image, De-Esser, British Channel, Black 76 and White 2A. It provides the full collection of 16 T-RackS processors, featuring all the new modules released so far (not including CSR).
Pricing and Availability
The T-RackS Custom Shop is available now in both the free and paid versions of T-RackS. Updated versions of T-RackS Classic (formerly Standard) and Deluxe, featuring the Custom Shop, are available as free updates for previous owners of those products.
T-RackS CS Grand is available for $399.99 (all prices T-RackS CS Deluxe is priced at $199.99 and T-RackS CS Classic at $79.99. All are available as digital downloads from IK’s Online Store and the T-RackS Custom Shop.
50%-off introductory upgrade price
T-RackS Grand is being offered to users who’ve purchased any previous T-RackS Deluxe or Standard bundle, or single plug-in. Special upgrade prices start as low as $99.99 and go up to $149.99, depending on the version, but only until January 7, 2013.
Credit Packs for purchasing à la carte models in the Custom Shop start as low as $19.99, for 20 credits, and go up incrementally to $499.99 for 1,000 credits. The cost for T-RackS processors inside the Custom Shop ranges from 40 to 120 Gear Credits each
For more information, please visit: www.t-racks.com or www.ikmultimedia.com
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