Mastering software

Acoustic correction system in a plug-in, contains 1 x measurement microphone, 1 x meaturement suftware + 1 x correction plug-in

Review: The ARC System 2 (Advanced Room Correction) is the sequel of the first and only acoustic correction system that combines a measurement microphone, measurement software and a correction plug-in to improve the sound reliability and acoustics of your studio in an elegant, low-cost portable solution.

The ARC uses Audyssey MultEQ XT32 patented technology to improve your monitoring system so what you hear is not affected by distortions caused by room acoustics. Near field monitor systems used in studio applications are designed to deliver sound without distortion or coloration. However when they are placed in a room, surrounding walls, ceiling, furniture, and other objects reflect and absorb sounds, creating complex distortions specific to that room. This ultimately causes them to lose the accuracy they have been designed for, and you end up hearing more of the sound of the room, than the music actually being produced.

Traditionally studio acoustics can be improved using acoustic treatments, but these are generally very expensive and require professional installations, which is often not practical in many of today's home and project studio. Other types of electronic correction systems use some form of equalization that works only on the frequency response of the room but worsen the phase response of what you are hearing. The ARC System 2 solves all these problems elegantly, with a unique, innovative DAW-based solution that works both in the frequency/time domain and is not affected by any of the drawbacks of other type of correction systems.

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Measurement software upgrade ONLY

Review: The IK Multimedia ARC System 2 Advanced Room Correction System Software is the first acoustic correction system that combines a measurement software and a correction plug-in for most popular DAWs to improve the acoustics and sonic reliability of your studio.

The ARC works by measuring your room using the included measurement microphone and measurement software and then generates an algorithm to provide a correction of your room's acoustic problems that you can apply to your mix using the included plug-in. You can record and mix with confidence knowing that what you hear from your speakers is a faithful representation of how your music will translate to the outside world.

The ARC uses Audyssey MultEQ XT32 patented technology to improve your monitoring system so what you hear is not affected by distortions caused by room acoustics. The ARC 2 can improve the acoustics of any room. An untreated room will experience a dramatic improvement, but also treated rooms will sound better depending on the quality of the existing treatment. Many of the ARC 2 improvements make it more effective in a wide spectrum of applications i from amateur bedroom studios to the most high-end professionally treated studios.

Mix & mastering effects suite, coems with 9 x analog modeled & digital processors

Review: The IK Multimedia T-RackS 3 Deluxe raises the bar in high-end DAW mastering and mixing, with a suite of 9 analog modeled and digital Dynamics/EQ processors, an audio quality that is unmatched in software, and scores of new and unique features.

IK Multimedia T-RackS 3 Deluxe has all the tools you need to create superb, tube-toned or digital-tuned, mixes and masters. Its rich, warm sound combines new tube-modeled and state-of-the-art digital processors on top of its classic top-notch analog classics.

A modular chain gives you full control and easy navigation/compare features and the complete metering section keeps all the most important variables of your sound under control. The selectable 12-processor slot audio chain, arranged in 2 rows of 4 slots for parallel processing plus 4 serial final slots. Modules can be easily switched on/off with a single click, individually or all at once, at any time for quick a/b on the monitored audio, without having to navigate or scroll around.

The T-RackS 3 includes a new high quality, high precision, complete metering section. A precision 3-scale Peak meter with accurate sample indicators and real digital over indication. The Real Perceived Loudness meter is an amazingly useful meter that is not included on most software processors. It shows the real loudness that will be perceived on your masters. Compare your preferred records with your works on this meter, and you'll immediately see where to go with loudness management.

A useful addition, the Phase scope, with options to match the style and indication you're used to, with Phase correlation. Also included is a Spectrum analyzer with Peak, RMS and Averaging indicators, an RMS meter. Loudness and RMS metering with optimal zones indication, selectable by genre and style.

The IK Multimedia T-RackS Deluxe 3 is a truly superior mastering and mixing system that will put a polish on your tracks you may have never thought possible.

The IK Multimedia T-RackS 3 Deluxe includes the following processors:

Vintage Tube Compressor/Limiter model 670: This model is based on the Holy Grail of compressors/limiters, the Fairchild 670. With a faithful reproduction of every control, this is an incredibly accurate model that captures every nuance of one of the best Fairchild units available.
Vintage Tube Program Equalizer: This model is based on what is universally known as one of the best and most musical program EQs ever made, the Pultec EQP-1A.
The Opto compressor has a special sonic character that audiophiles can truly appreciate.
Intelligent, multi-algorithm Brickwall limiter can really make your masters loud without squashing them to a lifeless sound.
High precision, high definition Linear Phase Equalizer, that can be trusted for delicate Mastering tasks with 6 completely identical bands that can be set to all available filter types, and that can span the whole spectrum range.
Classic T-RackS Compressor, a classic tube stereo compressor/leveler designed for mastering.
Classic T-RackS Multi-band Limiter, a multiband master stereo limiter.
Classic T-RackS Clipper, a soft-clipping stage to create warm, saturated mastering effects.
Classic T-RackS Equalizer, a state-of-the-art six band parametric equalizer, modeled on classic top quality analog gear. Can now be used in Stereo or MS modes.

B-STOCK: Box opened but product is new, unused and in perfect working order

Review: *** B-STOCK: Box opened but product is new, unused and in perfect working order ***

The IK Multimedia T-RackS 3 Deluxe raises the bar in high-end DAW mastering and mixing, with a suite of 9 analog modeled and digital Dynamics/EQ processors, an audio quality that is unmatched in software, and scores of new and unique features.

IK Multimedia T-RackS 3 Deluxe has all the tools you need to create superb, tube-toned or digital-tuned, mixes and masters. Its rich, warm sound combines new tube-modeled and state-of-the-art digital processors on top of its classic top-notch analog classics.

A modular chain gives you full control and easy navigation/compare features and the complete metering section keeps all the most important variables of your sound under control. The selectable 12-processor slot audio chain, arranged in 2 rows of 4 slots for parallel processing plus 4 serial final slots. Modules can be easily switched on/off with a single click, individually or all at once, at any time for quick a/b on the monitored audio, without having to navigate or scroll around.

The T-RackS 3 includes a new high quality, high precision, complete metering section. A precision 3-scale Peak meter with accurate sample indicators and real digital over indication. The Real Perceived Loudness meter is an amazingly useful meter that is not included on most software processors. It shows the real loudness that will be perceived on your masters. Compare your preferred records with your works on this meter, and you'll immediately see where to go with loudness management.

A useful addition, the Phase scope, with options to match the style and indication you're used to, with Phase correlation. Also included is a Spectrum analyzer with Peak, RMS and Averaging indicators, an RMS meter. Loudness and RMS metering with optimal zones indication, selectable by genre and style.

The IK Multimedia T-RackS Deluxe 3 is a truly superior mastering and mixing system that will put a polish on your tracks you may have never thought possible.

The IK Multimedia T-RackS 3 Deluxe includes the following processors:

Vintage Tube Compressor/Limiter model 670: This model is based on the Holy Grail of compressors/limiters, the Fairchild 670. With a faithful reproduction of every control, this is an incredibly accurate model that captures every nuance of one of the best Fairchild units available.
Vintage Tube Program Equalizer: This model is based on what is universally known as one of the best and most musical program EQs ever made, the Pultec EQP-1A.
The Opto compressor has a special sonic character that audiophiles can truly appreciate.
Intelligent, multi-algorithm Brickwall limiter can really make your masters loud without squashing them to a lifeless sound.
High precision, high definition Linear Phase Equalizer, that can be trusted for delicate Mastering tasks with 6 completely identical bands that can be set to all available filter types, and that can span the whole spectrum range.
Classic T-RackS Compressor, a classic tube stereo compressor/leveler designed for mastering.
Classic T-RackS Multi-band Limiter, a multiband master stereo limiter.
Classic T-RackS Clipper, a soft-clipping stage to create warm, saturated mastering effects.
Classic T-RackS Equalizer, a state-of-the-art six band parametric equalizer, modeled on classic top quality analog gear. Can now be used in Stereo or MS modes.

Personal audio editing system

Review: The WaveLab Elements 8 is an affordable and highly powerful production environment, devoted to the needs of home producers and musicians. The Elements 8 delivers uncompromising quality when it comes to editing and restoring audio material alongside creating state-of-the-art podcasts.

Seamlessly integrating into your home studio, the WaveLab Elements personal editing system is based on the approved WaveLab mastering solution, a proven editing and analysis tool with a valuable selection of restoration and mastering plug-ins and much more.

Whether you're into audio editing, mastering, restoration or podcast creation, the WaveLab Elements provides quality tools that let you bring your audio recordings to perfection. Based on the approved WaveLab mastering solution, the Elements version highlights proven editing and analysis tools, a valuable selection of restoration and mastering plug-ins, a CD burning engine and much more, all accessible through an intuitive user interface.

The WaveLab Elements 8 highlights 2 premium plug-ins to push your audio projects to perfection. First, Tube Compressor, known from the Cubase music production system, not only shapes the dynamics of your signals very precisely but also colors them with a beautifully warm and rich compression. Second, the Brickwall Limiter prevents your recordings from unwanted peaks and keeps the audio signal from passing the threshold, perfect for achieving the hottest signal without clipping the recording's maximum level.

For the WaveLab Elements 8 Steinberg focused on improving the overall user experience in order to make things faster and easier. Among the list of new features is the new auto-replay function, which automatically re-triggers the playback right after an edit has been made. And of course there are many other improvements such as a simplified envelope selection to speed up the editing process.

The WaveLab Elements 8 introduces a plug-in chain window that hosts all inserted track or master plug-ins in one easy-to-access area. Now you can switch between different plug-ins in next to no time. Also new in version 8 is the completely redesigned plug-in organization. The newly introduced plug-in settings dialog allows you to group and sort plug-ins by vendor, category and favorites, making it easy to keep track on the ever growing number of plug-ins.