Description
Overview
The T-RackS Quad Imager is a professional multiband stereo imaging processor designed for precision control over the spatial characteristics of your audio. By combining the power of M/S (Mid-Side) matrix processing with a multiband architecture, it allows engineers to manipulate the stereo width of specific frequency bands independently.
Whether you are correcting phase issues on a master bus or creating expansive, otherworldly widths for creative sound design, the Quad Imager provides a surgical approach to the stereo field. It utilizes high-quality filters for band splitting to ensure that phase manipulation remains transparent and musically accurate.
Key Details
- Multiband M/S Processing: Independent control over the Mid (center) and Side (stereo) components across multiple frequency bands.
- Precision Band Splitting: High-grade filters ensure clean separation between bands, minimizing artifacts during phase manipulation.
- Stereo Width Control: Ability to widen the high-end for air and space while keeping low-end frequencies focused and mono-compatible.
- T-RackS Integration: Part of the renowned T-RackS mixing and mastering suite, ensuring professional-grade sonic performance.
Use Cases
- Master Bus Correction: Fix technical imbalances in a final mix where the relationship between center and side content is skewed in specific frequency regions.
- Low-End Focus: Tighten the bass and kick drum by narrowing the stereo width of the low frequencies while maintaining a wide, immersive high-end.
- Creative Sound Design: Exaggerate the width of synth tracks or pads to create unusual stereo effects and “tricks” that move beyond standard panning.
- Drum Overhead Cleanup: Restore focus to the center kick and snare in overhead recordings that were captured too wide or lack center definition.
Installation
The T-RackS Quad Imager is a 64-bit application. Installation is performed via the manufacturer’s software manager. An internet connection is required for product authorization. Once authorized, the plug-in can be loaded within any compatible DAW using the supported plugin formats.
Compatibility
Supported Operating Systems:
- Mac: macOS 10.15 or newer (64-bit). Compatible with Apple M1 and Intel Core i5 processors.
- Windows: Windows 10 (64-bit) or newer. Requires Core i5 Processor or equivalent.
Plugin Formats:
- Mac: Audio Units (AU), VST 3, AAX (64-bit).
- Windows: VST 3, AAX (64-bit).
System Requirements:
- RAM: 8 GB minimum.
- Disk Space: 9 GB of available hard drive space.
- Graphics: OpenGL 2 compatible graphics adapter.
- Audio (Windows): ASIO compatible sound card.
Additional Details
- Manufacturer: IK Multimedia
- Product Type: Multiband Stereo Imaging Processor
- Platform: macOS, Windows
- Plug-in Formats: VST 3, AU, AAX
- Plug-in Formats: VST3, AU, AAX
- Architecture: 64-bit
- SKU: 1049-67
- Delivery Format: Download / Digital License
- Supported Operating Systems: macOS 10.15+, Windows 10 (64-bit)+
- RAM Requirements: 8GB RAM
- Disk Space: 9GB Hard Drive Space
- Requirements Source: manufacturer or supplier product documentation (https://www.ikmultimedia.com/).
- Requirements Source: manufacturer or supplier product documentation (http://www.ikmultimedia.com/products/trquadimage/).
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