LAGinz25
So based on the upgrade description, am I correct in assuming that there are no improvements in CPU loads?

Since they haven't been recoded, it's a safe assumption that the only difference for existing modules is the GUI. 
 
My take (which could be completely wrong) is that the $99 pre-release upgrade to T5 will get you the new standalone app plus the four new modules, your existing T-RackS plugins get a new dino-free resizable GUI, and the metering plugin will be improved to match the standalone app. 
 
For those who don't use the app (myself included), what we basically have here is a deal to get four new plugins for a C-note (real money, Gear Credits are currently no good) less any Jam Points you apply (up to $30 worth). Still with me? So if you've got the Jams, you can buy the new things for $69.99. Let's take a look at each of those.
 
1) ONE - a Swiss Army knife of a mastering plugin that can do pretty much anything -- broad EQ, compression, saturation, transient shaping -- the only similar plugin I can think of offhand is the Heavyocity Punish, but that is MUCH more expensive. It'll be interesting to compare.
 
2) Dyna-Mu - an emulation of the Manley Vari-Mu that's been previously modeled by Native Instruments and Universal Audio. Again, some shootouts will be in order. It's a studio standard mastering compressor.
 
3) Master Match - appears to be a matching EQ processor similar to the ones found in Ozone and Fabfilter Pro-Q2. Whether it offers any advantages over those remains to be seen.
 
4) EQual - new general-purpose clean EQ that takes GUI and functionality ideas from other modern EQs like Pro-Q2 and Waves H-EQ. Looks nice.
 
Assuming you don't already have similar plugins, $70 for all four appears to be a great deal. Although I personally wouldn't buy anything without demoing it first, these are likely to be competitive at least. I'm also curious to see how much CPU they consume, as recent T-RackS processors have been on the hungry side. Anyway, congrats to IK on the new release.
 
Cheers,
Eddie

I really, really, really wanted to like the T4 standalone.  I guess I do really like it with the exception of the size.  As far as flow and layout go, I much prefer the T4 GUI to twiddling about in FX bins in a DAW.  If the new T5 GUI sizing hasn't destroyed the otherwise efficient layout, that alone will be worth $70 to me.  Updated metering was mandatory at this point.
 
 

If anyone's still puzzled, I do believe Peter explained perfectly in this thread:
https://www.gearslutz.com...lar-system-mac-pc.html

Fleer
If anyone's still puzzled, I do believe Peter explained perfectly in this thread:
https://www.gearslutz.com...lar-system-mac-pc.html

The industry leader in dinosaur heads has just outdone themselves with possibly the most convoluted industry leading upgrade/crossgrade/preorder/gear credits/jam points scheme ever!
 
Best quote from that thread.

Mesh

BassDaddy

Mesh
That's kind of where I'm at ......I have 55 GC's and a code to get SVX2, but I can only use one or the other.

Mesh, use your Gear Credits and get the SVX2. You spend nothing out of pocket and that just about zero's you out. You would have to buy more Gear Credits to get just about anything else. It will never get more perfect.
I thought WOP was an Ellis Island immigration thing meaning With Out Papers.
Spanish does have a masculine equivalent, guapo.

This is the problem I'm having BD......in the Custom Shop the price for me (signed in) is $99.99. If I select "Use Credits", it says I need 100 GC's to purchase and can't go any further.
 
 
If I choose the "Buy" option, then I can use the promo code to get it at 50% off, but there's no option to enter the GC's.  
I can only use one or the other and have to pay the $49.99 out of pocket (while my 55 GC's just sit there). 
 
It would've made a lot of sense to have an option to use GC's when you get to the Order Summary and it says: "Choose your payment method below to confirm your order"......but, that's not the route IK has taken.
 
Like Eddie said: "Gear Credits seem to be getting more worthless with each new IK release." 
 
 

I'm sorry, Mesh I just assumed it was 50 Gear Credits for you. I just opened up my Amplitube Custom Shop and it's a 50 GC or $49.99 upgrade for me. What's up with that?

I read some of the posts in the Fleer's link above but... I'd like to ask this for Peter in the more direct way I can:
 
I already have T-Racks MAX 4. If I buy the $99.99 pre-order offer will I have the T-Racks 5 MAX bundle registered in my IK account? In other words... will it be the same as if I have bought T-Racks MAX 5?.
 
Sorry if I sound dumb.

sergiosimoes
I read some of the posts in the Fleer's link above but... I'd like to ask this for Peter in the more direct way I can:
 
I already have T-Racks MAX 4. If I buy the $99.99 pre-order offer will I have the T-Racks 5 MAX bundle registered in my IK account? In other words... will it be the same as if I have bought T-Racks MAX 5?.
 
Sorry if I sound dumb.

You will not see T-RackS 5 MAX specifically registered in your IK account.  You will have T-RackS 5 and any of your previous plugins from your MAX purchase will work as T-RackS 5 plugins (updtated GUI, work within the T-RackS 5 standalone, suite, and a single plugins in your DAW).

kitekrazy1

Mesh

BassDaddy

Mesh
That's kind of where I'm at ......I have 55 GC's and a code to get SVX2, but I can only use one or the other.

Mesh, use your Gear Credits and get the SVX2. You spend nothing out of pocket and that just about zero's you out. You would have to buy more Gear Credits to get just about anything else. It will never get more perfect.
I thought WOP was an Ellis Island immigration thing meaning With Out Papers.
Spanish does have a masculine equivalent, guapo.

This is the problem I'm having BD......in the Custom Shop the price for me (signed in) is $99.99. If I select "Use Credits", it says I need 100 GC's to purchase and can't go any further.
 
 
If I choose the "Buy" option, then I can use the promo code to get it at 50% off, but there's no option to enter the GC's.  
I can only use one or the other and have to pay the $49.99 out of pocket (while my 55 GC's just sit there). 
 
It would've made a lot of sense to have an option to use GC's when you get to the Order Summary and it says: "Choose your payment method below to confirm your order"......but, that's not the route IK has taken.
 
Like Eddie said: "Gear Credits seem to be getting more worthless with each new IK release." 
 
 

 I thought they fixed that. Did you PM Peter?

Yes, I PM'd Peter and he was very helpful in getting me the promo code.......however, he hasn't replied to this issue I sent him 2 days ago.  

He might be somewhat flooded ;)

Welp...I ordered the dang thing.  I've just about got all the plugins...but bought most of them separately during sales so hope this will be a good way to amalgamate them.  Plus the new 4 look pretty good.