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PowerCore Comparison

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Included Plug-ins

PowerCore6000, PowerCoreX8, PowerCore FireWire, PowerCore Compact, PowerCore PCI mkII and PowerCore Express deliver an array of powerful tools right out of the box. The virtual processors that are included with these hardware choices feature the most complete collection of versatile processing available. Please note that PowerCore Unplugged is the same piece of hardware as PowerCore PCI mkII but without the included plug-ins.

24/7•C

Convincing vintage compression and limiting using one of the most desired vintage models for PowerCore.

Character

Character represents a new approach to getting great sound virtually instantly. The audio processing employs both the frequency response and the dynamic properties of the input source in a highly time-varying sense.

Chorus•Delay

Modulation Multi-FX that recreates the 1210 Spatial Expander with its unique modulation images like Chorus, Flanging and Slap Delay with very flexible routing and filtering facilities.

ClassicVerb

Classic Verb adds warm, lush reverb effects often associated with big expensive hardware processors.

DeNoise

DeNoise is optimized for broadband noise removal, from tape hiss to static environmental noise. DeNoise is part of the optional plug-in Restoration Suite.

Dynamic EQ

Dynamic EQ is a new tool for any mixing or mastering situation. This virtual processor eliminates the shortcomings of static EQ by providing a dynamically applied equalization.

EQSat

EQSat Custom is a very clean sounding and carefully crafted EQ-model for any application including mastering.

Filtroid

With its dual filters and extensive modulation capabilities, Filtroid brings the sound of analog filter banks to PowerCore.

MasterX3

- Virtual Finalizer Knock out Punch for any mixes or masters. Period. MasterX3 is the virtual incarnation of the TC Electronic Finalizer, the standard mastering processor in the pro audio field.

MegaReverb

Hi-end Reverb based on years of ongoing research and the core technology of the TC Electronic M5000 hi-end studio processor.

PowerCore 01

This mono-synth will deliver results similar to the famous SH-101, with some added features like velocity and drive.

PowerCore CL

Vintage Compressor*Limiter delivers Hi-quality compression and limiting on each channel - up to 28 Vintage CLs can be run on one PowerCore card.

Tubifex

Tubifex includes three tube stages and a speaker simulator for truly convincing amp modeling. Each of the three stages is based on a classic 12AX7 design.

VoiceStrip

This complete voice processing channel includes all tools required for vocal sound adjustment: Compression, De-Essing, a dedicated Voice EQ, Lo Cut Filter and Gate.

Optional Plug-ins

In addition to the included software that comes with PowerCore FireWire, PowerCore Compact, PowerCore PCI mkII and PowerCore Express, PowerCore users may choose from the growing number of optional TC Electronic and 3rd party tools. Featuring renowned brands such as Sony Oxford, Access, Waldorf, Novation, Dsound, Noveltech, TC-Helicon and many more to come, the PowerCore platform gives you a wealth of professional 3rd party tools to choose from.

Assimilator

Learn the EQ from your favorite tracks or mixes and apply it to your own!

Audiffex VL2

The VL2 is an 8-channel virtual valve interface for mixing and mastering, adding the warmth and life of tube processing to any digital recording.

DVR2 Digital Vintage Reverb

The DVR2 Digital Vintage Reverb is another great professional reverb for the PowerCore Platform ported from the revered System 6000.

Fabrik C

The Fabrik C is a full-blown EQ, de-esser and 3-band/full band compressor in one single plug-in – in short, the Fabrik C has all the qualities of a channel strip.

Fabrik R

Fabrik R combines four new TC algorithms in one single plug-in. Thanks to the the Meta Intuitive Navigation Technology (MINT™) it is a breeze to find the sound you're hearing inside your head. If you want to apply a “live” vibe to your vocals and instruments, use the Live Reverb.

Harmony4

Harmony 4 creates convincing virtual harmony tracks from a single vocal.

Intonator HS

The TC-Helicon Intonator fixes intonation problems in vocals on the fly, saving producers hours of recording and editing time.

MasterX5

MasterX3 expanded to 5 bands 48-bit Expansion, Compression and Limiting.

MD3 Stereo Mastering

MD3 Stereo Mastering brings the professional production and mastering possibilities known from System 6000 to the realm of DAWs, and integrates smoothly with serious music and film editing applications.

NonLin2 Stereo Effects Reverb

The NonLin2 Stereo Effects Reverb for PowerCore is another world class reverb directly ported from the System 6000. NonLin2 is capable of generating compact vocal ambience, percussive and dramatic drum sounds, reverse reverbs and completely new “twisted” effects.

Restoration Suite

Hi-End restoration solution with DeScratch, DeNoise, DeClick, DeCrackle and DeThump.

Sonnox Oxford Dynamics

Dynamics from the original Sony Oxford digital console in pristine 48 bit precision.

Sonnox Oxford EQs

EQ section from the original Sony Oxford digital console in pristine 48-bit precision.

Sonnox Oxford Inflator

A new approach to maximizing loudness without artifacts in pristine 48-bit precision.

Sonnox Oxford Limiter

The Oxford Limiter is a flexible limiter with advanced features for both programme loudness control and conventional limiting.

Sonnox Oxford Transient Modulator

The Sonnox Transient Modulator is an application that allows the dynamic level of signals to be modified by the transients in the program material over time.

TC Thirty

TC Thirty is a virtual model of the classic 1961 British Vox amplifier, AC30, and just like the AC30 overdrive modification, TC Thirty has a treble booster option that emulates the singing, crunchy sound of Queen’s Brian May.

Tube-Tech CL 1B

The CL 1B plug-in is based upon highly advanced component emulation technology, and brings the legendary analog sound of the CL 1B compressor/limiter to the PowerCore platform.

UnWrap™

Transparent up-conversion from stereo to 5.1, and from LtRt to 5.1.

V-Station|PowerCore

The V-Station|PowerCore virtual analog synthesizer is built on the award winning K-Station from Novation. This awesome plug-in comes with three powerful oscillators providing all the classic waveforms.

Softube Vintage Amp Room

Straightforward and simple, Vintage Amp Room Native emulates three carefully selected guitar amps in a complete studio set-up with speaker cabinets and fully flexible microphone positioning.

Virus|PowerCore

Based on Access Music’s award-winning Virus Indigo hardware synthesizer, Virus|PowerCore offers sixteen voices with three main oscillators, two filters, three LFOs and two envelopes for every voice.

Vocal Enhancer

Conventional Harmonic Exciters™ or Enhancers are very effective tools to juice up the vocal sound, but are equally infamous for all their side effects. These range from listening fatigue to artefacts due to excess amounts of harmonic processing.

VoiceModeler

TC Helicon's cutting edge voice morphing technology now available for the PowerCore platform.

VSS3 Stereo Source Reverb

The VSS3 Stereo Source Reverb for PowerCore is a genuine and original reverb directly ported from the System 6000. The VSS3 algorithm was researched and fine-tuned by TC engineers for over a year, resulting in an exceptionally precise tool.

Future development of PowerCore has been ceased
As part of a larger strategic review, we have decided to cease further development of the PowerCore product range, including hardware units as well as software for the PowerCore platform.
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PowerCore X8 Press Quotes

MusicTech April 2008 – Mike Hillier:
'Some of the best plug-ins available and an outboard DSP farm to manage them, freeing up your host CPU for other tasks.'

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