Quick! Your thoughts on T-RackS Plug-in Mastering Software??

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2012/08/21 20:00:03 (permalink)

Quick! Your thoughts on T-RackS Plug-in Mastering Software??

Musician's Friend's "Stupid Deal of the Day" is the IK Multimedia Mastering Bundle for $50, where it is originally $200. I'm tempted to buy this, but want to get other opinions first. Is it any comparison to Izotope Ozone?

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/stupid/?icid=200510

According to the description, "This Mastering Bundle features 2 of IK Multimedia's most popular titles, the T-RackS Plug-in Mastering Software and the Classik Studio Reverb."

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    trevia
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    Re:Quick! Your thoughts on T-RackS Plug-in Mastering Software?? 2012/08/21 20:20:29 (permalink)
    I believe that the versions on sale are 32 bit.

    From IK's site:

    We currently offer native 64 bit versions of the latest AmpliTube 3, ARC System, and T-Racks 3 software. Users can download these 64 bit compatible versions from their User Area > Downloads section.

    The rest of the IK plug-ins can be installed on a 64-bit system but as 32-bit plug-in, which is not taking advantage of any of the 64-bit processing. Through the user of various wrappers inside of popular DAWs (such as Cakewalk, Cubase, Logic), the software can be run successfully on a 64-bit OS.


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    Re:Quick! Your thoughts on T-RackS Plug-in Mastering Software?? 2012/08/21 20:25:00 (permalink)
    Yes they are 32 bit...

    But many swear by CSR...and I have T-Racks Deluxe, which is 64 bit, the Black 76 and the White 2A

    I also have several 32 bit IK products that work just fine under Sonar X1 64 bit.

    SampleTank
    SampleMoog
    SampleTron

    Miraslov and SonicSynth are also STILL 32 bit....last update was Sept 4th of 2009....pretty sad...but they work well..

    I don't have CSR...If I were spending 50 on a Reverb it would be Valhalla Room...

    But that's just me...

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    Re:Quick! Your thoughts on T-RackS Plug-in Mastering Software?? 2012/08/21 21:57:00 (permalink)
    The plug-ins from the mastering suite are 64bit. The mastering software is only 32bit. If you buy the mastering suite, you can download the 64bit plug-ins that are used in the mastering software from the site and use them in Sonar. CSR and the synths are still 32 bit.

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    Re:Quick! Your thoughts on T-RackS Plug-in Mastering Software?? 2012/08/22 02:26:36 (permalink)
    Another endorser of T-Racks 3 in x64 environment.

    Mike V. (MUDGEL)

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    Re:Quick! Your thoughts on T-RackS Plug-in Mastering Software?? 2012/08/22 03:09:04 (permalink)
    To me, 50 Dollar is nothing for the quality of this plugs.
    The singles like the white 2a la comp. and the (blue)vintage tube equalizer
    are really beast´s.The same is csr.........and no,I´m not the sales manger of IK.
    Basicallly we record here rock,funk,jazz aso.
    Some musicians here ,which are creating hip-hop, electronic beats aso don´t like 
    IK´s mastering tools at all, they prefer OZON.
     
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    Re:Quick! Your thoughts on T-RackS Plug-in Mastering Software?? 2012/08/22 03:11:44 (permalink)
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    Re:Quick! Your thoughts on T-RackS Plug-in Mastering Software?? 2012/08/22 04:20:43 (permalink)
    Is it the full T-RackS3 Deluxe?
    This is one of my favourite plugins and I use it whenever I can.  It's worth it just for the VIntage Equaliser (Pultec clone) module which can sound great on individual tracks.
    NB: There's also a very helpful book available and a Groove 3 tutorial video also.

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    Re:Quick! Your thoughts on T-RackS Plug-in Mastering Software?? 2012/08/22 12:14:49 (permalink)
    I don't see the deal on the web site. Has it expired?
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    Re:Quick! Your thoughts on T-RackS Plug-in Mastering Software?? 2012/08/22 13:14:15 (permalink)
    I have T Racks Deluxe it is 64 bit. No problems here. Also I wouldn't bother with this smaller bundle and wait out for a deal where they offer the deluxe bundle for $200. They do it every so often. Get in touch with IK Obi and he can keep you up to date about when IK is offering discounts. 


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    Re:Quick! Your thoughts on T-RackS Plug-in Mastering Software?? 2012/08/22 13:29:57 (permalink)
    Promo has expired. Yes they were for 32 bit versions, but after registering (If you got in on the sale) you can download the 64 bit versions of the T-Racks classics and 64 bit CSR is being worked on, though no public ETA yet.
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    Re:Quick! Your thoughts on T-RackS Plug-in Mastering Software?? 2012/08/23 00:36:03 (permalink)
    IK Obi


    Promo has expired. Yes they were for 32 bit versions, but after registering (If you got in on the sale) you can download the 54 bit versions of the T-Racks classics and 64 bit CSR is being worked on, though no public ETA yet.

    NOOOOO! I would have bought it if I knew I could get the 64-bit versions after registering... they should really make that more clear on the product description page. IK Obi, if you could somehow keep me informed of whenever future promos occur, I'd be most thankful!

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    Re:Quick! Your thoughts on T-RackS Plug-in Mastering Software?? 2012/08/23 12:51:15 (permalink)
    This promo wasn't done by IK, it was done by Musicians Friend. You can keep track of all our promos on our website or by signing up for our email newsletter.
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    Re:Quick! Your thoughts on T-RackS Plug-in Mastering Software?? 2012/08/23 12:55:40 (permalink)
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    Promo has expired. Yes they were for 32 bit versions, but after registering (If you got in on the sale) you can download the 54 bit versions of the T-Racks classics and 64 bit CSR is being worked on, though no public ETA yet.

    NOOOOO! I would have bought it if I knew I could get the 64-bit versions after registering... they should really make that more clear on the product description page. IK Obi, if you could somehow keep me informed of whenever future promos occur, I'd be most thankful!

    A daily visit to the software forum might be just what the doctor recommends. ;) Forum members usually do a pretty good job sharing the deals. (though I don't think this one was announced in that forum). :s

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    Re:Quick! Your thoughts on T-RackS Plug-in Mastering Software?? 2012/08/23 15:09:33 (permalink)
    IK is now doing a promo for T Racks standard for $30  http://www.ikmultimedia.com/summerstrummer/


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    Re:Quick! Your thoughts on T-RackS Plug-in Mastering Software?? 2012/08/23 19:05:08 (permalink)
    xabiton


    IK is now doing a promo for T Racks standard for $30  http://www.ikmultimedia.com/summerstrummer/

    Wow what the heck. I'm glad I didn't buy the Musician's Friend one then. Thanks for this xabiton.


    Has anyone here used T-Racks Standard and can give some opinions on how it is? Comparable to Izotope Ozone? How's the Mastering Limiter...which is the most important to me right now out of all mixing suites.


    Thanks in advance!

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    Re:Quick! Your thoughts on T-RackS Plug-in Mastering Software?? 2012/08/23 21:47:41 (permalink)
    I have the T-Racks Mastering suite. My only crit of it is that the interface is to small. Other than that, very nice.

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    Re:Quick! Your thoughts on T-RackS Plug-in Mastering Software?? 2012/08/23 22:04:01 (permalink)
    My opinion is save your money and get the T-Racks 3 deluxe version.
    It has a few more usable plug-ins plus a chainer that lets you place parallel effects.
    The chainer only works with the IK effects, but it is still useful.
    It has a very good brickwall mastering limiter, a very good linear phase mastering EQ.
    A stand-alone mastering station that is good for a quickie test master.

    Go look it up on the IK web site and see what I'm talking about.
    I'm a happy user of the product.


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    Re:Quick! Your thoughts on T-RackS Plug-in Mastering Software?? 2012/08/23 22:48:43 (permalink)
    Forget T-Racks and get the Fab Filter plugins

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    Re:Quick! Your thoughts on T-RackS Plug-in Mastering Software?? 2012/08/25 18:48:56 (permalink)
    Thanks for sharing the news on the T-Racks Standard and AmpliTube Jimi Hendrix on sale for the final wave of the Summer Strummer promo.
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    Re:Quick! Your thoughts on T-RackS Plug-in Mastering Software?? 2012/08/26 00:45:57 (permalink)
    Sweet! CSR is coming to the 64bit world.
    I've gotten used to CSR and love the verbs. At least one gets used on every project.

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    Re:Quick! Your thoughts on T-RackS Plug-in Mastering Software?? 2012/08/26 04:26:07 (permalink)
    IK Obi


    This promo wasn't done by IK, it was done by Musicians Friend. You can keep track of all our promos on our website or by signing up for our email newsletter.

    I've been a customer for years and never received any emails re. promotions.  Is there somewhere I have to go and tick a preference or something?
     
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    Re:Quick! Your thoughts on T-RackS Plug-in Mastering Software?? 2012/08/26 16:31:03 (permalink)
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    Re:Quick! Your thoughts on T-RackS Plug-in Mastering Software?? 2012/08/26 17:34:15 (permalink)
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    IK Obi


    This promo wasn't done by IK, it was done by Musicians Friend. You can keep track of all our promos on our website or by signing up for our email newsletter.

    I've been a customer for years and never received any emails re. promotions.  Is there somewhere I have to go and tick a preference or something?
     
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    Re:Quick! Your thoughts on T-RackS Plug-in Mastering Software?? 2012/08/27 08:46:50 (permalink)
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    Promo has expired. Yes they were for 32 bit versions, but after registering (If you got in on the sale) you can download the 54 bit versions of the T-Racks classics and 64 bit CSR is being worked on, though no public ETA yet.

    I'm surprised Freddie didn't pick up on that 


    I paid more, for the singles, but yer they are worth it if it's silly money.. but it now makes me not want to buy IK plugs straight away if they are gonna discount em really quickly.


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    Re:Quick! Your thoughts on T-RackS Plug-in Mastering Software?? 2012/08/27 16:36:04 (permalink)
    Lol, my apologies. Typo, I meant 64 bit. :)
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