The IK Multimedia Classic T-RackS Compressor Software (Download) is a stereo dynamic processor designed to emulate vintage analog compressors used in mastering applications. The user interface features a virtual VU meter, as well as virtual knobs for controlling traditional compression parameters such as the input level, the attack time, the release time, the compression ratio, and the output level.
Additional controls include a sidechain high pass filter for situations where you don’t want bass heavy elements such as the kick drum pumping the compressor. It also includes a stereo enhancement control knob that can be used to widen the stereo image and generate a result similar to that of mid-side compression. A bypass switch allows you to A/B the effect of the processing on the signal, and a reset switch can be used to restore the original settings.
The plug-in is fully compatible with native 32- and 64-bit applications on both Mac OS X (Universal Binary) and Windows (XP/Vista/7/8) computers. It supports VST, RTAS, AAX, and Audio Units plug-in formats. It can also be used with the T-RackS CS standalone application (sold separately).
