IK Multimedia T-RackS 6 vs FabFilter Pro-L 2

IK Multimedia T-RackS 68.8Visit FabFilter Pro-L 28.7Visit

Higher score IK Multimedia T-RackS 6 #4 in Audio Mastering Software 8.8/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 2 of 3 features Visit IK Multimedia

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FabFilter Pro-L 2 #5 in Audio Mastering Software 8.7/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 3 features Visit FabFilter

• IK Multimedia T-RackS 6 fits best

  Affordable standalone and DAW mastering

• FabFilter Pro-L 2 fits best

  Precise limiter and immersive mastering

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Side by side

Feature	IK Multimedia T-RackS 6 8.8/10 Visit ↗	FabFilter Pro-L 2 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	8.7
Ranking	#4 in Audio Mastering Software	#5 in Audio Mastering Software
Best for	Affordable standalone and DAW mastering	Precise limiter and immersive mastering
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	—	—
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	14 days	30 days
Free trial length	14 days	30 days
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Windows, macOS	Windows, macOS, iOS
Support	Tickets, Docs	Email, Docs
Compliance	GDPR	GDPR
Integrations	1 integrations	5 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features IK Multimedia T-RackS 6 2/3 · FabFilter Pro-L 2 0/3
Stereo processing	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Album sequencing	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Batch processing	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Workflow type	Both	Plugin
Loudness standards	LUFS; leading professional reference standards	EBU R128, ITU-R BS.1770-4, ATSC A/85, TR-B32
Supported plug-in formats	Audio Units, VST3, AAX	VST, VST3, Audio Units, CLAP, AAX Native, AudioSuite
Delivery formats	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Combines a standalone console with AU, VST3 and AAX plug-in workflows Includes reference-based mastering, loudness metering and stereo processing Supports album assembly, metadata entry, waveform editing and export	Eight limiting algorithms with true-peak and loudness metering Up to 32x oversampling, dithering, and configurable loudness targets Supports surround and Dolby Atmos processing up to 9.1.6
Cons	The full processor range requires higher-tier editions The workflow may be broader than needed for simple single-track mastering Works on Windows and macOS, with ARC listed as its integration	No free plan is available Desktop pricing may vary by currency or region Plugin workflow requires a compatible host or AUv3 iPad setup
Our verdict	IK Multimedia T-RackS 6 is audio mixing and mastering software for musicians, producers, engineers and studios. It combines a standalone Mastering Console with a DAW plug-in, letting users build customizable processing chains or work with… Read the review →	FabFilter Pro-L 2 is a professional true-peak limiter plug-in for mixing and mastering. It is aimed at mastering engineers, mixing engineers, music producers, and other audio professionals working with mono, stereo, surround, or immersive… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• IK Multimedia T-RackS 6 — where it wins

  • Combines a standalone console with AU, VST3 and AAX plug-in workflows
  • Includes reference-based mastering, loudness metering and stereo processing
  • Supports album assembly, metadata entry, waveform editing and export

  Where it doesn't

  • The full processor range requires higher-tier editions
  • The workflow may be broader than needed for simple single-track mastering
  • Works on Windows and macOS, with ARC listed as its integration

• FabFilter Pro-L 2 — where it wins

  • Eight limiting algorithms with true-peak and loudness metering
  • Up to 32x oversampling, dithering, and configurable loudness targets
  • Supports surround and Dolby Atmos processing up to 9.1.6

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan is available
  • Desktop pricing may vary by currency or region
  • Plugin workflow requires a compatible host or AUv3 iPad setup

• IK Multimedia T-RackS 68.8/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

  A flexible mastering suite with standalone, DAW, reference-based and album workflows.

  Visit IK MultimediaFull verdict →
• FabFilter Pro-L 28.7/10 · 30-day trial

  A deep mastering plug-in for engineers who need control beyond basic limiting.

  Visit FabFilterFull verdict →