Essential Information About TrackPlug 7 Software
- All-in-one channel strip combining gate/expander, compressor, 10-band equalizer, transient processor, tube saturation, and peak limiter with lookahead.
- Advanced visual control featuring real-time spectrum display, scrolling time views, and advanced metering options including K-meters.
- Modular routing and rearrangeable processing chain, with linked stereo or mid/side processing per band for surgical mixing.
- Fast and precise workflow thanks to EQ Match, flexible sidechains, and a clear interface offering millimeter-precise adjustments.
What TrackPlug 7 Is Used For
TrackPlug 7 is designed for mixing and pre-mastering individual tracks or buses. It allows cleaning up a recording (noise removal, transient control), shaping the tone with a 10-band EQ, mastering dynamics via a versatile compressor, and adding color with natural tube saturation. Ideal for music production, podcasting, voice-over, or video post-production, it centralizes essential processing in a single low-latency plug-in.
Main Features
Gate/expander and noise reduction
The gate/expander module includes a sidechain EQ to target noise and a scrolling time view to visualize threshold, ratio, and attack/release phases. It effectively cleans vocals, drums, and ambiances without artifacts.
Versatile compression with sidechain
The compressor offers multiple modes, an internal equalizable sidechain, and real-time gain reduction visualization. Whether for transparent control or pronounced punch, the action remains clear and musically coherent.
10-band equalizer and EQ Match
The EQ provides parametric, shelf, analog shelf, and notch filters, complemented by variable slope brickwall high-pass/low-pass filters. Each band can operate in linked stereo or mid/side mode, with spectrum display and extended view for detailed adjustments. The EQ Match mode automates reference equalization between tracks.
Transient shaping and tube saturation
The transient processor separately modulates attack and sustain for punchy percussion or more laid-back sources. The tube saturator adds analog warmth and natural harmonic richness, perfect for thickening vocals, bass, and buses.
Customizable chain and advanced metering
Freely rearrange modules to tailor the signal flow to your goal. The peak lookahead limiter ensures low-latency protection. K-meters, spectrum display, and time views provide reliable visual feedback for quick and confident decisions.
Technical Specifications
Compatible Operating Systems
- macOS: macOS 10.13 "High Sierra" or later.
- Windows: Windows 7, 8, 10, 11.
Plug-in Formats
- macOS: VST3, AU, AAX.
- Windows: VST2, VST3, AAX.
Processing Features
- Gate/expander with sidechain EQ and scrolling time view.
- Multi-mode compressor with sidechain EQ and scrolling time view.
- 10-band equalizer: parametric, shelf, analog shelf, and notch filters.
- Variable slope brickwall high-pass and low-pass filters.
- Linked stereo and mid/side processing per band.
- EQ Match mode to automate equalization between tracks.
- Transient processor for shaping attack and sustain.
- Analog tube-type saturation for warmth and harmonic richness.
- Customizable processing chain with rearrangeable modules.
- Low-latency peak lookahead limiter.
Signal Measurement and Control
- Real-time spectrum display.
- Advanced metering options, including K-meters.
- Real-time gain reduction visualization.
- Output controls: gain, pan, width, and channel polarity.