Log In
Save $469.99 compared to buying products individually
Free gifts available with your purchase
T-RackS 6 MAX
T-RackS 6 is designed as an all-in-one solution for mixing and mastering, offering a seamless, efficient workflow for musicians, producers, and engineers. The system provides over 25 years of expertise with cutting-edge technology to deliver high-quality results effortlessly. With 60 world-class effects that range from analog to digital, T-RackS 6 is positioned as a complete ecosystem that supports single effects, plug-ins, and a standalone mastering console. It is built with presets tailored for different genres, styles, and situations, enabling users to create professional-level mixes without the need for complex setups.
The new features in T-RackS 6 aim to enhance user control and streamline workflows. One of the key additions is the new Modules Manager, which allows users to install only the plug-ins they need, avoiding clutter in the DAW (Digital Audio Workstation). Another notable improvement is the inclusion of side-chain functionality in all plug-in modules, offering greater flexibility for modern production techniques. The redesigned graphical interface provides a sleek and optimized experience, and tools like the Master Bus Panel, In/Out Metering, and customizable meter windows allow for precise control of the project’s audio.
Mastering Console
The standalone Mastering Console in T-RackS 6 is designed specifically for mastering, allowing users to work on individual tracks or entire albums without the need to load a DAW. This console offers analog-quality sound in a digital format, providing a wide range of mastering tools and meters. It comes pre-loaded with 41 modules focused on mastering, offering both vintage analog-modeled and modern processing options. Other useful features include waveform editing, industry-standard export options, and ARC integration, making the Mastering Console a comprehensive tool for finalizing professional-quality tracks.
T-RackS Plug-in
In addition to its standalone capabilities, the T-RackS 6 Plug-in integrates seamlessly with DAWs, providing users the flexibility to mix and master within their preferred software environment. The redesign with a resize feature ensures a perfect integration with your DAW. And with the new Module Browser, users can load up to 16 plug-ins in series or parallel, offering extensive options for creating customized mixing and mastering chains. These modules are designed to handle a variety of production needs, from enhancing vocals to perfecting drum buses and guitars. The T-RackS Plug-in also supports presets from previous versions and comes with new preset packs created by top producers to boost the creative process.
Plug-in Collection
T-RackS 6 also introduces eight new modules to further expand its capabilities. These include tools like Master Match X for genre-based mastering, Channel Strip X for next-level EQ and dynamics, and BassONE for enhanced low-end control. The new modules are designed to offer flexibility and precision, whether users are looking to shape unique sounds with Lo-Fi Punch or achieve sophisticated delay effects with Delay Lab. With these additions, T-RackS 6 continues to expand its toolkit for modern music production, providing users with the tools to create high-quality, hit-worthy music effortlessly.
What’s New in T-RackS 6
- New Modules Manager: No more clutter with total control over which modules appear in your DAW.
- T-RackS Plug-in: Mixing and Mastering chains ready to speed up your creations
- T-RackS Singles: All dynamic T-RackS 6 plug-in modules now feature side-chain functionality.
- Revamped GUI: Experience a sleek, optimized interface for fast and efficient workflow.
- Master Bus Panel: Enjoy full project control with comprehensive tools to guide you.
- In/Out Metering in Chain View: Get a quick and comprehensive overview of your audio levels.
- Enhanced Floating Preset Window: Take advantage of intelligent features that simplify and boost your creative process.
- Customizable Meter Window: Tailor it to fit your preferences and needs precisely.
- 8 Exciting New Modules: Expand your sonic palette with the latest additions, including Master Match X, Channel Strip X, Bass One, Lo-fi Punch, Dual Spring, DelayLab, Pusher and Filter Fusion.
- World-class mixing and mastering effects: Black 76, Brickwall Limiter, British Channel, Bus Compressor, Classic Clipper, Classic Compressor, Classic Equalizer, Classic Multi-band Lim, Comprexxor, CSR Hall Reverb, CSR Inverse Reverb, CSR Plate Reverb, CSR Room Reverb, De-esser, Dyna-Mu, EQ 73, EQ 81, EQ PA, EQ PB, EQ PG, EQP-1A Vintage, Equal, ONE, Opto Compressor, Precision Comp/Limiter, Quad Comp, Quad Image, Quad Lim, Saturator X, Space Delay, Stealth Limiter, Sunset Sound Studio Rev, T-RackS Leslie, Tape Echo, Tape Machine 24, Tape Machine 440, Tape Machine 80, Tape Machine 99, TASCAM 388, TASCAM PORTA ONE, TEAC A-3340S, TEAC A-6100 MKII, The Farm Stone Room Vintage Tube Model 670, Metering, Mic Room, Lo-FiPunch, Pusher, SpringReverb, Master Match X,, Channel Strip X, FAME Studio Reverb, J. Chiccarelli Vocal Strip, Linear Phase Equalizer, Master EQ 432, White 2A White Channel, BassONE, Delay Lab, Filter Fusion
Innovative tone, in a DAW or on its own
With T-RackS 6, you have the freedom to optimize your workflow as you please with 3 different working environments. You can use the modules as single plug-ins inside your DAW or under an integrated plug-in suite that can host up to 16 modules at a time and create complex signal chains.
You can, of course, run T-RackS as a standalone application and perform all processing from its resizable interface. Plus, if you own IK’s ARC System, the ARC processing will be seamlessly integrated into the signal chain when you open T-RackS in standalone mode.
Signature presets from the industry's top engineers
Not only have IK packed an incredible number of features in the all-new T-RackS 6, but they have also teamed up with some of the industry's most innovative engineers to provide you with kickin' presets you can use in your productions and that will help you adopt the same approach as the one that defined the sound of these incredibly gifted studio giants.
Features
- Works as a standalone application, as well as a plug-in
- Full native compatibility with Apple silicon M1 and M2 processors
- ASIO (Windows) and CoreAudio (Mac OS X) compatible (standalone only)
- Configurable mixing/mastering chain – run up to 16 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 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
- Native compatibility with 64-bit applications and operating systems
Pianoverse MAX
The only piano instrument you’ll ever need
Breathtaking piano realism meets limitless creativity
Pianoverse combines the world’s finest concert-grade pianos with inspiring, cinematic effects to create an incredibly versatile piano instrument that can excel in any situation where a world-class piano sound is needed, from classical concerts to blockbuster movie soundtracks to live jazz performances.
Explore a breathtaking sonic range, from the most true-to-life acoustic piano experience to the wildest atmospheric and interactive creative textures, all in a single plug-in. And all with incredible ease of use and an inspiring workflow.
The world’s finest pianos in one instrument
Pianoverse offers the perfect piano sound for any genre, with superior results in every situation. IK’s team spent months sourcing treasured piano instruments from the most prestigious manufacturers including Yamaha, Steinway, Bösendorfer, Fazioli and more.
Each instrument was brought to one of Italy’s finest studios, hand-tuned and prepared, then sampled using multiple microphone setups and IK’s unique custom-built robotic system that allowed a degree of velocity measurement, sampling precision and repeatability that simply cannot be matched with traditional sampling workflows.
Robot-assisted sampling for unmatched accuracy
Realism is one of the most important things IK wanted to translate into the pianos of Pianoverse. Each piano has its own personality, in that it behaves in its own way, and this is particularly true for the dynamic response of the instrument.
A key has its own dynamic curve - the way it responds to varying velocity - and this curve is different for each key.
Only with a high-resolution, high-consistency sampling robot was it possible to capture a detailed representation of the entire dynamics of the piano without flattening it or simplifying it too much, which is what necessarily happens with traditional sampling.
Using a mix of hardware technology, proprietary software, and the right dose of craftsmanship in-between, IK designed a sampling robot comprised of an extremely precise and silent linear motor with an elastic actuator on top, made with a combination of rubber and 3D printed material, which had to sound like a human finger. The actuator is decoupled from the motor to prevent any shock from spreading to the robot structure and to simulate the aftertouch of a real finger.
The control electronics consist of the motor’s dedicated drive, an advanced programmable logic controller system, as well as some custom electronics we had to design to make the actuation more silent and to send specific control signals to the software. This is where the commands from a computer are transformed into the electric power signals driving the linear motor.
All is connected to the control room computer where our proprietary recording software handles the whole thing, synchronizing actuation and recording. The software is designed to make sure we take all the necessary steps to capture the piano’s true sonic DNA.
The process starts with an articulated calibration that must be run for each piano before it is sampled. This is done to sense the dynamic of the instrument, gage the timbre variation, and check other characteristics of the piano. Once this is done, it helps the operator define the parameters for the sampling of that specific piano and to optimize them for maximum realism.
During the recording, the software monitors everything: it waits for the note tails to fade completely before stopping the recording, constantly checking the meters to avoid clipping, and it also detects potential unwanted noises during the recording. When the note is successfully sampled, it invites the operator to move the robot to the next key.
Striking each key with ultra-precise consistency carefully preserved the unique velocity curve and sonic DNA of each piano, resulting in a breathtakingly true-to-life performance.
A powerful new performance engine
IK's sound design team then used subtle techniques perfected over 2 decades of virtual instrument programming to bring these thousands of samples to life. Pianoverse’s groundbreaking new engine uses completely redesigned round robin, voice management and other techniques to deliver a seamlessly authentic experience.
Beyond inviting accuracy and sound
Pianoverse also shines with a unique combination of performance controls for both stage and studio work. To customize each piano’s sound, Pianoverse offers adjustable lid position, harp resonance, pedal noise or even the noise of the piano mallets, all things that are usually only available in modelled instruments.
And for live use, all three pedals offer continuous control, including half- and catch-pedaling and una corda, to deliver an unmatched performance experience. Whether for classical, jazz, pop, Latin or any other genre, Pianoverse always offers truly superior piano sound and feel.
Must-have studio processing
Pianoverse provide two sets of microphones per piano so the user can choose if they prefer a more modern and in-the-face sound, or a more classical sound. On top of that, for traditional sound-shaping and mixing, the Pianoverse engine also offers a comprehensive suite of must-have effects tools.
There’s selectable EQ and compression, each with multiple modes, for both instrument and room stereo microphone pairs. And a dedicated master channel offers EQ and a VCA-style limiter for final mastering polish, while a Stereo Width control quickly sets the width of the image ¬– and even reverses it from player perspective to audience perspective.
Revolutionary generative Spaces to explore
Where other piano instruments end, Pianoverse is only getting started. Using a new generative reverberation engine, Pianoverse transports any of its concert-grade pianos to 30 sonic destinations, each with its own unique ambient sound. These go from traditional concert halls and studio spaces to less traditional ones like a warehouse or a vault, and otherworldly cinematic environments like iceberg, desert or even Mars!
Traditional spaces such as a club and cathedral are perfect for regular piano performances, but journey further afield to discover rich, interactive spaces that are perfect for all types of movie soundtracks. Each space uses unique sound generative techniques to create incredibly evocative soundscapes, inspiring your creativity at each step. Plus each space includes flexible controls to further shape your sound and create never-heard-before cinematic sounds and textures.
These immersive, inspiring sound design options deliver the most complete ambient sound-sculpting piano instrument ever.
Unique powerful creative effects
In addition to custom-created Spaces, Pianoverse also offers you 12 new creative effects to design your own sounds. These effects range from new cinematic spatial effects to must-have studio effects and can be inserted on 3 simultaneous slots: the first slot being a parallel send effect, while slots 2 and 3 are insert effects. Then, uniquely in Pianoverse effects, there are also 4 modulation sources – 2 envelopes and 2 LFOs – that may be assigned to various parameters in these 3 effects slots to further animate and move the sound and create extreme effects when desired.
All together these effects offer an arsenal of sound-sculpting tools that cannot be found in any other piano instrument.
Features
- The finest world-class pianos, meticulously tuned and recorded
- Robot-assisted sampling for unparalleled accuracy and precision
- New sound engine with redesigned round robin and voice management
- Continuous pedal control for half- and catch-pedaling
- Advanced controls: lid position, harp resonance, pedal and piano mallets noise
- Multiple instrument and room microphone options
- Studio-essential EQ, compression, limiting and stereo width
- 30 revolutionary generative sound Spaces to explore
- 12 high-end creative cinematic effects to tailor the sound
- New All-access subscription option
- Optimized resizable interface
- Native support of Apple M1 processor
- Works as a 64-bit plug-in or standalone instrument for Mac/PC
- MIDI control with MIDI learn
