

This can be achieved using the Master Match as a stand-alone processor or at the end of a pre-existing processing chain. Master Match calculates the spectral balance and perceived loudness of the reference tracks, analyzes them using sophisticated algorithms and then creates an exact match for the source material providing an editable ultra-high quality EQ curve and level adjustment. T-RackS 5 Master Match module is a new type of plug-in that automatically matches the sound of your songs using up to 3 different source tracks as reference. The other additions are the Dyna-Mu vari-mu compressor/limiter, which is based on a piece of American hardware and is designed to glue your mix together the EQual 10-band parametric EQ, which replicates the typical curves of British and American analogue EQs and the One processor, which combines an EQ, compressor, analogue harmonic exciter, low-end enhancer and limiter and is designed for streamlined and straightforward audio finalisation. IK reckons that this will enable even those with no previous audio engineering experience to create great-sounding masters, and could be seen as an attempt to see off auto-mastering services such as LANDR. The new modules include Master Match, which promises to match the sound of a mix with up to three other reference tracks. T-RackS 5 is totally customisable: you can now choose from a total of 38 modules and create a 16-processor series/parallel chain. It will be available in October 2017 and is now open for pre-order. IK Multimedia has announced T-RackS 5, which they describe as a cutting-edge mixing and mastering system for Mac and PC.
