Since all sound systems behave differently in each environment, we need to calibrate our system before mixing; in a live setting, this is known as tuning the PA. However, access to a venue’s system processors is often limited and there’s limited time before sound check. On these occasions especially, TRACT will be invaluable.
The TRACT plugin calculates a corrective FIR EQ curve and time alignment corrections to calibrate your system, using data measured by Smaart Di v2 or Smaart v8. The plugin lets you take and merge up to 8 measurement snapshots of your system, create a reference curve as the basis for EQ corrections, and quickly generate a corrective FIR EQ curve. Once the FIR EQ is created, you can manipulate its frequency and amplitude ranges, as well as supplement it with 8 bands of IIR EQ filters.
This bundle also includes Rational Acoustics’ industry-standard Smaart Di v2 audio analysis software. Smaart Di v2 features a dual-channel iteration of Smaart’s trusted Spectrum and Transfer Function engines, relied upon by audio professionals around the world.
TRACT’s minimal phase FIR component runs at very low latency and with low phase distortion, and includes a linear-phase FIR component. You can use it live with any console (via Waves MultiRack), with the eMotion LV1 live mixer, or you can run it within any major DAW.
With TRACT and Smaart Di v2, you can quickly get any sound system to sound its best, providing a well-balanced foundation for happy mixing.
Main Features:
- All-in-one software solution to quickly tune a sound system
- Includes TRACT EQ auto-correction/time-alignment tool and Smaart Di v2 audio analysis software
- Designed for live and studio use
- TRACT runs in MultiRack, eMotion LV1, or any major DAW
- Create a corrective FIR EQ curve to balance your system’s EQ
- Capture and merge up to 8 snapshots of measured response signals
- TRACT includes minimal-phase FIR and linear-phase FIR components
- 8 bands of industry-standard IIR EQ filters
- Easily calculate and add delay to time-align a sound system
- Sub zoom gives you a closer look at the crossover point while phase-aligning subs
- TRACT can be used on its own as a high-quality 8-band equalizer
Upon purchase, TRACT will be available for immediate download. You will later receive your Smaart Di v2 license and registration instructions from Rational Acoustics. (Please allow 24-48 hours for delivery.)
TRACT System Calibration (V11) - System Requirements
Mac
CPU
Intel Core i5 / i7 / i9 / Xeon
Memory
8 GB RAM
8 GB free disk space on the system drive
Operating System
10.12.6 - 10.15
Screen Resolution
Minimum: 1024x768
Recommended: 1280x1024 / 1600x1024
USB displays are not supported as the primary display.
Windows
CPU
Intel Core i5 / i7 / i9 / Xeon / AMD Quad-Core
Memory
8 GB RAM
8 GB free disk space on the system drive
Operating System
Windows 10 64 bit
Screen Resolution
Minimum: 1024x768
Recommended: 1280x1024 / 1600x1024
Please note: Waves Central and preset management via the WaveSystem Toolbar are currently not supported.
Using TRACT and Smaart on Separate Computers over a SoundGrid Network
If TRACT is running on a SoundGrid host (i.e. MultiRack SoundGrid, eMotion LV1) and Smaart is running on a separate computer, you must use a separate, dedicated network adapter to remotely control Smaart’s functions.
For more information, please see the TRACT User Guide.
Connecting to Smaart over Wi-Fi while Running SoundGrid
If TRACT is running in a SoundGrid application, we do not recommend using Wi-Fi for connecting to Smaart. This connection is possible, but it can degrade the performance of SoundGrid applications, such as MultiRack SoundGrid, eMotion ST Mixer, or eMotion LV1.