TrackSpacer User Manual, Revision A
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What Is TrackSpacer?
TrackSpacer is an audio plug-in (available in VST, AU, and RTAS formats) that creates space in the mix for
an instrument, voice, or other audio by performing automatic ,multiband equalization on a channel. In
real-time it analyzes the audio frequency content in a channel via sidechain, and applies an intelligent
32-band EQ to subtract those frequencies from the channel where TrackSpacer is inserted.
TrackSpacer is versatile and can be used in many different situations. But for illustration let’s look at
two common examples where it can solve complex EQ problems.
If the kick and bass are competing for space, insert TrackSpacer in the bass channel and have it listen to
the kick. Then you can easily fine-tune TrackSpacer so that it only subtracts from the bass signal the
frequencies that help define the core sound of the kick. The result is that both are heard more clearly.
If you need to create room for the vocal in a busy and dense mix, route all the competing instruments to
a bus, insert TrackSpacer, and have it listen to the vocal. As the performer talks or sings TrackSpacer
selectively subtracts the vocal’s audio frequency energy from the bus signal. This gives the vocal a lift
without a reduction in the overall volume level of the instruments.