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Drunken Mixer 12-30-2003 07:28 AM

T-racks Vs. Waves
 
I have the waves gold bundle, and the Antares Filter.
Is there any reason I need to get T-racks?
DM

Slim Shady 12-30-2003 08:00 AM

Re: T-racks Vs. Waves
 
Quote:

Is there any reason I need to get T-racks?

I dunno, you're filthy rich and can't find anything else to spend your money on?

Just kidding - but this topic has been discussed before, so try a search and you'll find other users reviews on both T-Racks and Waves. There's also a demo available, so you might want to try that and form your own opinions.

Chris Coleman 12-30-2003 08:21 AM

Re: T-racks Vs. Waves
 
T-Racks is useful if you're going for a closed-in, boxy feel. Waves has its own flavor too, but it's more transparent to me than the T-Racks processors which all kind of sound dark and muddy if you're not careful.

I don't know what T-Racks is going for these days, but if I were you, I'd suggest putting the cash into your front end rather than plugins. How's your mic selection? Have any nice-ish outboard reverbs? Find the weakest link in your chain and strengthen it...that is the only way you'll actually "improve" anything with gear. The rest is up to you.

sdemott 12-30-2003 08:57 AM

Re: T-racks Vs. Waves
 
I agree with Chris Coleman - T-Racks is a bit muddy sounding...very coloured. The odd thing is that the old stand alone version sounded nothing like the plugs, much more open...go figure.

Save your $$ and put it towards a nice mic or pre or a better ADC. Whatever would help you the most with the work you do the most.

JFreak 12-31-2003 12:20 AM

Re: T-racks Vs. Waves
 
don't go for t-racks unless you get it for free and wat to try it out. instead, surf to pspaudioware.com and try theirs i bet you'll be drooling over the vintagewarmer and master-q..

mindnoise 12-31-2003 05:42 AM

Re: T-racks Vs. Waves
 
I´d also say if your are looking for vintage sound rather get
McDSP, http://www.nomadfactory.com or psp, their sound is much better and destinctive. Vintage Warmer normally goes for $129 New on ebay.

For me, when I tested McDSP for the first time, after a couple of minutes I thought: this one is for me!!! I have heard only VERY few EQ and Filters that musical!

best


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