IK Multimedia T-RackS 5 v2 | Integrated Mixing and Mastering Processing Suite
IK Multimedia T‑RackS 5 v2 is a professional processing suite for recording, mixing, and mastering, integrating a range of dynamics, EQ, saturation, and monitoring tools. It offers both standalone and plugin modes with an efficient workflow to help you achieve consistent, musical, commercial-quality sound.
Key Product Features
- Integrated mixing and mastering environment: can operate as a standalone application or as plugins within a DAW.
- Customizable processing chains: supports serial and parallel routing, allowing flexible creation of EQ, compression, limiting, and other module chains.
- Versatile tone-shaping tools: includes EQ, dynamics, saturation/tape-style, limiting, reverb, and utility modules.
- Advanced monitoring: provides visual analysis such as level, spectrum, and phase to assist loudness and tonal decisions.
- A/B comparison and preset management: quickly compare different settings, with support for snapshots and custom preset saving.
- Mid/side and stereo control: offers M/S, mono, and stereo processing options (depending on the module).
- High-precision processing and high-sample-rate handling: preserves dynamic range and detail (actual performance depends on system environment).
- Standalone project workflow: facilitates consistent adjustments across an entire release, batch exports, and A/B reference tracks.
System Requirements
- Operating system: 64-bit macOS and Windows environments.
- Processor: multi-core CPU recommended.
- Memory: 8 GB or more recommended (consider higher for large projects).
- Storage: several GB required for installation and content/modules (depends on actual installation choices).
- Network: an internet connection is required for installation, activation, and updates.
- Audio interface: ASIO/Core Audio-compatible device recommended for low latency.
Plugin Formats
- AAX
- AU (macOS)
- VST3
- Standalone application
Supported Applications and Workflow Integration
In compatible DAWs, it can be inserted as an AAX, AU, or VST3 plugin on tracks, buses, or the master output, supporting parameter automation and delay compensation—suitable for mix finishing and mastering. The standalone version provides project lists, A/B referencing, and batch export workflows to help maintain consistent tone and loudness across a release. You can also use settings suggested by collaborators or AI assistants as a starting point and then fine‑tune and finalize within T‑RackS. Actual compatibility and features depend on the installed version and the DAW used.
