IK Multimedia T-RACKS 6 PRO | Professional Mixing and Mastering Suite
IK Multimedia T-RACKS 6 PRO is a mixing and mastering suite aimed at professional producers, integrating commonly used EQ, compression, saturation, limiting, and metering/monitoring tools. It supports a modular signal chain and intuitive operation, works reliably in most DAWs, and helps quickly create a consistent, competitive sound.
Key Product Features
- Integrated mixing/mastering environment that consolidates EQ, compression, saturation, limiting, and metering/monitoring processes.
- Customizable modular signal chain with drag-and-drop ordering to quickly build processing paths suited to your style.
- Multiple monitoring visualizations: levels, peak/RMS, spectrum, and stereo correlation (depending on the actual modules).
- Preset library and user snapshots with A/B comparison and quick recall for easy version management.
- High-resolution interface with resizable design for more comfortable long working sessions.
- Supports common sample rates and high-precision internal processing, balancing audio quality and performance (depending on the host).
- Can be used as a plugin inside a DAW, relying on the host's automatic delay compensation to maintain timing and phase coherence.
- Overall settings can be saved as chain presets for efficient cross-project reuse and team sharing.
- Offers mid/side processing and stereo imaging control options (depending on selected modules).
- Provides reference indicators for output level and overall loudness to help meet platform requirements (requires the appropriate metering modules).
System Requirements
- Operating System: 64-bit macOS and Windows environments.
- Processor: Multi-core CPU recommended for high-load tasks such as mixing and mastering.
- Memory: 8 GB or more recommended; increase as project size grows.
- Storage: Sufficient free space required to install the application, modules, and presets.
- Display: 1080p or higher resolution recommended for the best workflow experience.
- Audio Interface: Compatible professional audio interface with Core Audio/ASIO or equivalent drivers.
- Network: Internet connection may be required for installation and license activation (if applicable).
- The above are conservative recommendations; refer to the manufacturer's official specifications for exact requirements.
Plugin Formats
- VST3 (Windows/macOS)
- AU (macOS)
- AAX (Pro Tools)
- 64-bit plugin environment only (depending on the specific version)
Supported Applications and Main Workflow Integration
Can be used in major DAWs that support AAX/AU/VST3 plugins, such as Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Cubase, Ableton Live, Studio One, Reaper, and more. Common workflows: insert T-RACKS 6 PRO on the master or a bus for overall dynamics, spectrum, and imaging management, or place it on individual tracks for precise tonal shaping. It can also be used for reference track comparison, leveling and loudness targeting, and work alongside AI analysis/suggestion tools: perform basic calibration first, then fine-tune parameters based on feedback to improve consistency and reproducibility.
