Tracktion Plugin Racks Explained

Tracktion master Bill Edstrom is back with a power packed series on the "way cool" Plugin Racks unique to Tracktion. Mainly used as FX Chains or Channel Strips, you'll learn all about them and how to use them in different ways, upping your creativity and workflow.

Videos

• Introduction (04:26) - Bill welcomes you to the course and discusses General Concepts, Rack designer, how to add racks using the plugin object, browser presets and wrapping.

• Patching & Instances (07:28) - In this video Bill explores patching connections through racks and how rack instances work when copying racks or dragging from presets.

• Rack Properties (07:29) - Bill explains and demonstrates Wet & Dry, I/O Connections and Levels using stereo.

• FX Chains (07:51) - Bill demonstrates some examples of creating FX chains using included and 3rd party plugins.

• Dueling Delay (07:31) - Learn how to build a useful mono to stereo delay rack using two mono delay plugins.

• Parallel Processing (11:18) - See how to use any effect for parallel processing and learn some tips about managing the side effects of plugin latency when using parallel processing.

• Side Chaining (09:59) - In this video Bill uses Racks to setup sidechain FX before using side chaining to lock the bass part to the kick.

• MIDI Layering (04:20) - Learn how to layer multiple virtual instruments using a plugin rack and MIDI routing.

• EZdrummer Example (07:52) - Bill uses EZdrummer demonstrate how to configure a multi-output virtual instrument. Bill also demonstrates how to get each drum mic to a separate track.