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2015/05/20 17:22:52
orangesporanges
I bought an omni synth add on to Sample Tank awhile ago, so I would have a better GM sound set for BIAB (TTS-1 wouldn't work, new version supports 64 bit plugs) I keep getting offers for their Mastering Suite T-Rack series of plugins. They talk the right game(meticulously modeled) they look like cool vintage gear,and the sound examples on their website sound good (but how can you even tell!) The kicker is ,they have a whole series of them that they are selling right now for $149.99. If I get two good plugins out of the 16 included it's a good deal. I'm just wondering, does anyone have any experience with these that could chime in?
2015/05/21 08:37:32
bitflipper
Short answer: yup, they're pretty good, and yup, you'll find plenty of fans here who'll testify to that.
 
I don't happen to be one of them, having chosen iZotope and FabFilter products for my mastering chain, but I have used the T-Racks plugins and they're quite competent. The "White" compressor in particular is  a standout emulation of the legendary LA-2A. I also have the Fairchild 670; I don't know if that's part of the package but it's supposedly an accurate emulation of the compressor famously used by the Beatles on pretty much everything. If the package includes those two plus the 1176 then I'd say it's worth the money.
 
Don't be overly swayed by the "vintage emulation" angle, though. Sure, these are the devices that were standard equipment for decades and can be heard on all your favorite classic albums. But those old-school producers also didn't have a lot of options available to them at the time. Many of them might well have preferred modern processors if they'd had them, as many do today. 
2015/05/21 09:49:48
BassDaddy
At less than $10.00 each they are more than worth it. They aren' t just for mastering either.They are all usable, some are very good.
2015/05/21 10:06:12
Mesh
One of my go-to plugs is the Black 76 compressor......excellent on drums or practically anything else (not sure if it's part of the mastering suite, but it sure is a goodun'). 
2015/05/21 10:23:35
clintmartin
The opto compressor and clipper is very good. The limiter is good, linear phase EQ, but I use a different one. I still like to import my mixed wav into T-racks standalone and mess with it. Sometimes that works, sometime it's Mixbus...usually it's my Sonar version that wins.
2015/05/21 10:39:18
pentimentosound
Same for me! I use 'em and really like them. I have all of them now, via the last group buy and buying credits when they're on sale.
Check out Bobby Owsinki's multipart video on mxing and mastering with them.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sq2trw-FUVA
 
I have 11 of PSP's plugs, too and really like them. Platinum is quite well stocked with this kind of thing, but I get carried away with introductory prices! LOL
 
Michael
 
2015/05/21 11:01:08
cclarry
They are indeed good...even if the Company has some severe business issues
2015/05/21 12:42:49
orangesporanges
Thanks guys. There are sixteen of them available. Every one mentioned by name in your replies are included. I don't see how I can miss, except having to deal with their authorization process, which can be a PITA.
 
2015/05/21 12:54:43
Mesh
orangesporanges
Thanks guys. There are sixteen of them available. Every one mentioned by name in your replies are included. I don't see how I can miss, except having to deal with their authorization process, which can be a PITA.
 


It's actually not that bad. Once you install the VST and the Authorization Mgr., you just have to enter the Auth's in there.
2015/05/21 13:13:53
pentimentosound
Yeah, it's only entering the Authorization number from your IK products page. EZPZ
 
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