Waves TRACT Sytem Calibration
MPN #TRCTSP
Auto EQ and delay alignment, FIR and IIR filters, works with Smaart v9, runs in LV1 or DAWs, flattens response, restores clarity, 8 snapshots, custom curves
TRACT System Calibration is your fast and powerful tool for tuning any sound system to perfection-whether you're in a live venue, studio, or house of worship. Designed to work seamlessly with Smaart analysis software, TRACT automatically measures your system's response, then applies corrective EQ and time alignment to bring your sound to its full potential. It reads the room, identifies issues, and corrects them with minimal effort, making your mixes more accurate and impactful.
You can run TRACT inside the eMotion LV1 mixer, SuperRack, or your favorite DAW. It includes both minimal-phase and linear-phase FIR filters, plus an 8-band parametric EQ, letting you tailor your system's sound precisely. TRACT also supports up to 8 snapshots for comparing different mic positions, and lets you create custom reference curves. Use it to align speakers, clean up frequency response, or make sure your subs and tops are working together perfectly. With TRACT, what you hear is what your audience gets-clean, balanced, and ready to impress.
Features
Auto-correction equalization and time alignment for any sound systemIntegrated with Smaart software (supports Smaart version 9 Suite, RT, and LE)Ideal for live performance systems, monitor correction, and studio spacesAutomatically detects and corrects EQ issues in room acousticsApplies time alignment to minimize phase problems between system componentsRuns as a plugin within Waves eMotion LV1, SuperRack, or any major DAWMix with confidence, knowing you are hearing accurate, calibrated audioIncludes both linear-phase and minimal-phase FIR filter optionsFeatures 8 bands of high-quality parametric IIR filtersRestore sonic clarity lost in untreated spacesCustomize your own reference target curvesSave and recall up to 8 measurement snapshotsDesigned to simplify PA tuning, front fill delay alignment, and sub phase correctionUser-friendly workflow with capture, merge, and auto-calculation tools
Specifications
General Specifications
Plugin for automatic EQ correction and time alignmentIntegrates with Smaart v8 and v9 (Suite, RT, LE)Compatible with eMotion LV1, SuperRack, and major DAWsRuns in SoundGrid environments or standard plugin hostsNo additional hardware required
Measurement Integration
Uses real-time spectrum and transfer function measurements from SmaartCaptures and stores up to 8 room response snapshotsAllows merging of multiple captures into averaged snapshotReference signal compared to measurement to generate correction
EQ Correction Features
Calculates and applies corrective EQ to flatten frequency responseIncludes FIR filter curve generation based on captured measurementsSupports user-defined or factory reference curves (flat, boosted, X-curve)FIR banding resolution selectable from 1 octave to 1/48 octaveConstrains FIR correction by frequency and amplitude range
Time Alignment Features
Automated delay detection using Smaart's delay finderInserts and adjusts delay based on measured vs. current alignmentTrack mode compensates for changing delays in real-timeApply delta function to sync system delay
EQ Processing Tools
8-band IIR EQ (used with or without FIR processing)Band types: bell, shelf, tilt, flat-top, cut, all-passCustom user reference curves can be created from IIR or captures
Phase and Sub Alignment
Phase trace alignment supported for sub and crossover integrationSub Zoom view for low-frequency monitoring (27 Hz to 240 Hz)Optional use of all-pass filters for phase alignment
Workflow and Use Cases
Tune full-range speakers, align front fills and subsSuitable for FOH system engineers or mix engineersCan operate standalone with IIR only when Smaart is unavailableAllows accurate, consistent tuning across venues
Display and Control Features
Graph displays spectrum, magnitude, phase, and EQ tracesRemote control Smaart generator and measurements from TRACTToolbar includes preset management, undo/redo, and resize options
Latency
Minimal Phase: approx 0.15 msLinear Phase: approx 11.7 ms depending on configuration
System Requirements
Requires Smaart license and configuration for measurement functionalitySoundGrid or DAW host needed for plugin operationManual or auto configuration of IP via Smaart API connection panel
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