T-RackS Channel Strip X｜Versatile Channel Strip Processor, One-Stop Solution for Mixing and Mastering
T-RackS Channel Strip X is a multifunctional channel strip plugin aimed at mixing and mastering tasks. It integrates common dynamic processing, EQ, and tonal coloring tools to help quickly establish stable gain staging and consistent sonic character, suitable for vocals, instruments, and bus processing.
Key Product Features
- Integrated channel strip design: combines common processing modules such as EQ, compression, gating/expansion, and saturation (actual features depend on the version).
- High-efficiency workflow: perform corrective, shaping, and tonal tasks from a single interface, reducing plugin switching.
- Flexible routing and module order: adjust processing order as needed to optimize signal flow and sonic results (if supported by the plugin version).
- Accurate level monitoring: provides input/output gain and metering tools to easily maintain healthy gain staging.
- Presets and management: built-in presets in various styles and support for saving custom presets for quick recall.
- Compatible sidechain workflows: can work with the host's sidechain routing for dynamic control (depending on DAW and plugin format support).
- Mono/stereo and multichannel processing: suitable for individual tracks, vocal groups, and buses (depending on the host environment).
- Suitable for many scenarios: from clean and transparent to moderately colored, covering recording, mixing, and pre-mastering needs.
- Keyboard and mouse friendly: common parameters offer fine stepping and quick nudging to improve editing efficiency.
System Specifications
- Platform: Windows 64-bit, macOS 64-bit (actual versions and compatibility per official announcements).
- Host requirements: a 64-bit DAW that supports AAX/AU/VST3.
- Hardware recommendations: 64-bit processor, sufficient RAM, and available storage to install the plugin and save presets.
- Network: internet connection may be required for initial activation and license management (if online licensing is used).
- Display: 1080p or higher resolution recommended for an optimal user experience.
Plugin Formats
- AAX (64-bit)
- AU (64-bit)
- VST3 (64-bit)
- Actual available formats depend on the official release.
Supported Hosts and Workflow Integration
Can be used as an insert effect in major DAWs that support AAX, AU, or VST3: place the plugin in a track or bus slot and configure modules such as EQ, compression, and saturation as needed, then use the host's automation and sidechain routing for dynamic control and scene switching. It is recommended to create templates and presets to speed up mixing workflows for vocals, drums, and instrument groups; when paired with AI assistants or macro automation, common parameters (such as threshold, ratio, and band gain) can be mapped to quick-access controls to improve efficiency.
