Academic IK Multimedia TrackS 3 Standard
Mastering/Mixing Suite

The successor to IK's best-selling analog-modeled mastering/mixing software, IK Multimedia TrackS 3 Standard offers more control over your mix than you ever thought possible.  You get upgraded versions of the 4 classic TrackS processors, a brand new metering section, plugin/standalone versions, and more.  IK Multimedia's flagship high-end mixing and mastering suite has now evolved into the next generation.

IK Multimedia TrackS 3 Standard Features:
-Upgraded versions of the 4 classic, award-winning T-RackS processors.
-New configurable mastering/mixing chain – run up to 12 parallel/series processors
-New complete built-in metering section with Peak, Perceived Loudness, Phase, and RMS meters, plus a Spectrum analyzer with Peak, RMS
  and Averaging indicators
-New standalone and plug-in versions available in the same package for use in all the most popular native DAWs
-New high-fidelity oversampling with crystal clear transparency, for high quality audio processing throughout the entire signal path
-New SCC technology coupled with IK's unique DSM technology provides the most realistic software emulation of vintage gear to date
-Extremely easy to use, with style-based presets, full chain visualization, one-click single module or chain bypass, "compare" function,
  multiple audio processing in standalone mode, and much more.

IK Multimedia TrackS 3 Standard offers a suite of mixing and mastering tools for every step in the recording process. A new modular processing chain provides fast navigation and A-B-C-D compare options, and a new complete metering section makes it easy to view every aspect of the final mix.

IK Multimedia TrackS 3 Standard has all the tools you need to create superb mixes and masters. A modular chain gives you full control and easy navigation/compare features. A complete metering section keeps all the most important variables of your sound under control. A truly superior mastering and mixing system that will put a polish on your tracks you may have never thought possible. All this, while adding the beautiful warmth and space of the tube devices it emulates. No other plug-in offers this kind of dedicated environment for such an important task, and nothing sounds like T-RackS 3.

4 Classic T-RackS processors:
-Classic T-RackS Compressor, a Classic tube stereo compressor/leveler designed for mastering.


-Classic T-RackS Multi-band Limiter, a Multiband master stereo limiter.


-Classic T-RackS Clipper, a soft-clipping stage to create warm, saturated mastering effects.


-Classic T-RackS Equalizer, a state-of-the-art six band parametric equalizer, modeled on classic top quality analog gear.


Modular mastering/mixing solution with 12 processing slots
New, selectable 12-processor slot audio chain, arranged in two rows of 4 slots for parallel processing plus 4 serial final slots.  Modules can be easily switched on/off with a single click, individually or all at once, at any time for quick a/b on the monitored audio, without having to navigate or scroll around.

Single module or global chain visualization options
A "compare" function with volume matching allows comparison between the sound of the processed version and the original, so that you can really judge the sound changes, and not be mislead by a volume increase.

Accurate, complete and truly useful Metering
T-RackS 3 includes a new high quality, high precision, complete metering section. This includes:
-A precision three-scale Peak meter with accurate sample indicators and real digital “Over” indication.
-Real Perceived Loudness meter. This is an amazingly useful meter that is not included on most software processors. It shows the REAL
  loudness that will be perceived on your masters. Compare your preferred records with your works on this meter, and you’ll immediately
  see where to go with loudness management.
-Phase scope, with options to match the style and indication you’re used to
-Phase correlation
-Spectrum analyzer with Peak, RMS and Averaging indicators.
-RMS meter.
-Loudness and RMS metering “optimal” zones’ indication, selectable by genre and style.

IK Multimedia TrackS 3 Standard Specifications:
-Software
  -Works as a standalone application, as well as a plug-in
  -Fully compatible with Mac OS X (Universal Binary), and Windows (XP / Vista)
  -Supported plug-in formats: VST, RTAS, and Audio Units
  -ASIO (Windows) and CoreAudio (Mac OS X) compatible (standalone only)
  -Configurable mixing/mastering chain – run up to 12 parallel / series processors
  -High quality oversampling
  -High precision and high transparency digital processors
  -Accurately analog modeled vintage classic devices
  -Full latency compensation support
  -Module and Global presets
  -Multiple curves Fade In and Out (standalone only)
  -Multiple Snapshots, independent for each audio file (standalone only)
  -Supports sampling rates up to 192 kHz
  -Supports multiple input and output audio formats (Wav, Aiff, sd2, Apple Caf, Flac, MP3), sampling rates and resolutions
  -High quality sampling rate and bit depth converters
  -Single or Multiple audio files processing (standalone only)
  -DSM and SCC proprietary IK technologies for extremely accurate digital models of analog hardware devices
-Modules list
  -Classic T-RackS Compressor
  -Classic T-RackS Multi-band Limiter
  -Classic T-RackS Clipper
  -Classic T-RackS Equalizer
-Metering
  -Multiple scale precison Peak Meter, peak hold and digital Over indications
  -Real Perceived Loudness Meter
  -RMS Level Meter
  -Hi speed Phase scope with selectable display options
  -Spectrum Analyzer with Peak, RMS and Averaging display options

IK Multimedia TrackS 3 Standard System Requirements:
-Power PC based Macintosh
  -Minimal: 866 MHz G4 processor, 512 MB of RAM, Mac OS X 10.4 or later.
  -Suggested: dual 1.25 GHz G4 or G5 processor, 1 GB of RAM, Mac OS X 10.4 or later.
  -Supported Plug-in formats: AU, VST, RTAS.
-Intel based Macintosh
  -Minimal: 1.5 GHz Intel Core Solo processor, 512 MB of RAM, Mac OS X 10.4.4 or later.
  -Suggested: 1.66 GHz Intel Core Duo processor, 1 GB of RAM, Mac OS X 10.4.4 or later.
  -Supported Plug-in formats: AU, VST, RTAS.
-Windows
  -Minimal: Pentium 1GHz / Athlon XP 1.33 GHz, 512 MB of RAM, Windows XP / Vista or later.
  -Suggested: Pentium 2.4 GHz / Athlon XP 2.4 GHz, 1 GB of RAM, Windows XP / Vista or later.
  -Supported Plug-in formats: VST, RTAS.