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Head-to-head · Audio Mastering Software

IK Multimedia T-RackS 6 vs Pyramix

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
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
Pyramix #8 in Audio Mastering Software 7.9/10 Paid Free trial✓ 2 of 3 features Explore Pyramix

IK Multimedia T-RackS 6 leads on 1 check, Pyramix on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreIK Multimedia T-RackS 6 · 8.8/10
  • Free planonly IK Multimedia T-RackS 6
  • Free trialboth

IK Multimedia T-RackS 6 scores higher on our rubric for audio mastering software: 8.8 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #8.

IK Multimedia T-RackS 6 offers free plan; Pyramix doesn't. On workflow type, IK Multimedia T-RackS 6 gives you Both where Pyramix offers Standalone.

IK Multimedia T-RackS 6 is the better fit for affordable standalone and DAW mastering. Pyramix is the better fit for studios combining mastering with recording and immersive.

  • IK Multimedia T-RackS 6 fits best

    Affordable standalone and DAW mastering

  • Pyramix fits best

    Studios combining mastering with recording and immersive

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Side by side

Feature IK Multimedia T-RackS 6 8.8/10 Visit ↗ Pyramix 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 7.9
Ranking #4 in Audio Mastering Software #8 in Audio Mastering Software
Best for Affordable standalone and DAW mastering Studios combining mastering with recording and immersive
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price — €119 one-time
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial 14 days 30 days
Free trial length 14 days 30 days
Deployment Desktop Desktop
Platforms Windows, macOS Windows
Support Tickets, Docs Docs
Integrations 1 integrations 9 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features IK Multimedia T-RackS 6 2/3 · Pyramix 2/3
Stereo processing ✓ ✓
Album sequencing ✓ ✓
Batch processing Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Workflow type Both Standalone
Loudness standards LUFS; leading professional reference standards Not checked yet
Supported plug-in formats Audio Units, VST3, AAX VST2, VST3
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
  • Records and edits multitrack audio in real time, including during playback
  • Supports immersive, Ambisonics, and object-based mixing workflows
  • PRO and PREMIUM add loudness tools and DDP/CD authoring
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
  • Runs on Windows only
  • Loudness processing and DDP/CD authoring require PRO or PREMIUM
  • The listed support channel is documentation
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…

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Pyramix is a Windows digital audio workstation for professional studios and engineers working across music production, mastering, and TV and film post-production. Its workflow spans multitrack recording, editing, mixing, and album…

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  1. IK Multimedia T-RackS 6Audio Mastering Software 8.8Free plan · 14-day trial
  2. PyramixAudio Mastering Software 7.9Paid

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

  • Pyramix — where it wins

    • Records and edits multitrack audio in real time, including during playback
    • Supports immersive, Ambisonics, and object-based mixing workflows
    • PRO and PREMIUM add loudness tools and DDP/CD authoring

    Where it doesn't

    • Runs on Windows only
    • Loudness processing and DDP/CD authoring require PRO or PREMIUM
    • The listed support channel is documentation

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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