Wavesfactory Trackspacer

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Country: Spain (ES)
Founded: 2013
Developer: Wavesfactory
Pricing: $49 (one-time purchase)
Open source: No
Platforms: macOS, Windows

Indexes

Audio/Music Production

Overview

Trackspacer is an audio plugin that creates space in a mix by analyzing the spectrum of a sidechain signal and applying an inverse EQ curve to the track where it is inserted. It uses a 32-band EQ to subtract frequencies from the target track in real time, allowing elements like vocals or instruments to stand out without manual EQ adjustments. Designed for audio engineers and producers in music production, it simplifies frequency carving compared to traditional multiband sidechain compression.

Key Features

32-band EQ - Internal EQ reacts to sidechain signal spectrum and applies reversed curve to create space.
Sidechain Analysis - Real-time analysis of sidechain audio frequency content for dynamic processing.
Amount Knob - Single control to adjust the intensity of the frequency carving effect.
High-pass and Low-pass Filters - Adjustable filters to define the frequency range of the effect.
EQ Display - Visualizes control signal and EQ amount applied to the affected track.
Pristine Audio Quality - Maintains transparency in processing without artifacts.

Pricing

Plan	Price	Includes
Standard	$49	Full version of Trackspacer plugin (VST, AU, AAX formats).
Trial	Free	Limited-time demo version for testing.

Platforms & Requirements

Available as VST, AU, and AAX plugins for macOS and Windows DAWs. Compatible with 32-bit and 64-bit hosts. No Linux or mobile support mentioned; requires sidechain-capable host.

Integrations & Ecosystem

VST plugin format
AU plugin format
AAX plugin format
RTAS plugin format
Sidechain input from DAW tracks
Compatible with major DAWs like Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Pro Tools

Alternatives

App	Difference
FabFilter Pro-MB	Multiband compressor with sidechain but requires more manual band setup than Trackspacer's automatic EQ.
iZotope Neutron Sculptor	AI-assisted masking tool with broader mix analysis, less focused on simple sidechain carving.
Oeksound Soothe2	Dynamic resonance suppressor that acts on internal signal, not sidechain-based like Trackspacer.
Waves C6 Multiband Compressor	Manual multiband compression with sidechain, lacks Trackspacer's inverse EQ automation.

Reputation

Trackspacer is regarded as an effective, simple tool for quick frequency masking in mixes, praised for its transparency and ease of use with minimal controls. Users appreciate its utility in vocal and instrument carving via sidechain. Some note a learning curve for optimal sidechain setup, but it remains a staple plugin since 2013 with updates as recent as 2018.

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