TC Works' MasterX Ships
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July 10, 1998
TC WORKS announces the first shipment of MasterX, the first ever TC Multiband Dynamics Processing Plug-In for Pro Tools TDM systems. MasterX provides integrated multiband expansion, compression and limiting, all optimized for mastering applications. An intuitive user interface provides a stream-lined approach to dynamics processing featuring many new ideas to make this critical process faster and easier.
MasterX expedites the mastering process by integrating several phases of mastering into a single, easy to use interface. Crossover-points and Gain Adjust for each of the 3 bands in MasterX are configured via a large graphic display, allowing instant access and visual feedback. The overall processing characteristics are controlled via "Target Curves" that simplify the set-up process by pre-selecting a global style for the bands. The interaction between the bands can be fine tuned by applying "Target
Factors" which determine the frequency focus of each processing module, and also reduce the number of required user parameters significantly.
MasterX includes accurate level metering with clipping counters and peak hold indicator. A digital ceiling parameter allows the user to precisely limit the maximum volume for mastering CDs, or other types of applications where brick-wall limiting is required. A "Look Ahead" feature allows MasterX to "look into the near future" of a recording for sudden anomalies in the program material, and to ensure that they won't create any audible artifacts.
"The MasterX Plug-In for Pro Tools is the result of a great deal of advanced research combined with input from many highly respected mastering engineers", said Leon Mortensen, TC Works' TDM Plug-In project leader. "We are proud to present this new kind of dynamics processing Plug-In which will make it easier and faster to use than traditional mastering tools."
MasterX Features:
- 3 Band Expander/Compressor/Limiter
- Gain Control per Band (+12 - -25 dB)
- Adjustable Band Crossovers
- Gain Reduction Meter per Band
- Hi Precision ppm meters with selectable hold modes
- Consecutive clippings counter
- Limiter/Expander Indicator per Band
- Dynamics Processing Curve Display per Band
- Target Control per Band, for module specific frequency adjustment (hi/lo)
- Look Ahead Delay of up to 10 ms
- Digital Ceiling with accuracy of up to 0.05 dB
- Separate L/R Input Level controls for post-balancing mixes
- Soft Clipping for Limiter stage (analog emulation)
- Requires only 1 DSP to run all modules
Retail Price for MasterX is $999. For more information, visit their web site at www.tcelectronic.com.
TC ELECTRONIC INC.
790-H Westlake Village, CA 91361 | 
