If you’ve ever stacked instruments and thought, “Why does this still sound messy?”, you’re not alone. I’ve been there more times than I can count. EQ helped a bit. Sidechain compression helped sometimes. Then I tried Trackspacer 2.5.10, and things started making sense.
This plugin doesn’t flatten your mix. It simply clears room where sounds fight each other.
What Does Trackspacer Do?
Trackspacer is a frequency-based sidechain tool. Instead of lowering the whole volume like a compressor, it only reduces the frequencies that clash.
Example from real use:
- Vocal fighting with guitars?
- Bass stepping on the kick?
Trackspacer listens to one track and gently pushes it out of the way of another.
No pumping. No weird volume drops.
How Trackspacer Fits Into a Real Mixing Workflow
I usually place Trackspacer on music tracks, then sidechain it to the vocal. The moment I press play, vocals sit forward without touching an EQ.
That’s the part many producers miss. You’re not boosting vocals. You’re clearing space around them.
For beats, I use it between kick and bass. It keeps the low end tight without making the kick punchy in a bad way.
How to Use Trackspacer (Simple Setup)
This is one of the easiest plugins to set up.
Basic steps:
- Insert Trackspacer on the track you want to control
- Sidechain it to the main track (vocal, kick, lead)
- Turn the amount knob slowly
That’s enough for most mixes. No deep menus. No confusing graphs.
Trackspacer vs Sidechain Compression
Sidechain compression lowers the whole signal. Trackspacer only reduces clashing frequencies.
From experience:
- Compression works well for EDM pumping
- Trackspacer works better for clean mixes
If you’ve ever hated how sidechain compression makes instruments disappear, Trackspacer solves that.
Trackspacer for Vocal Clarity
This is where Trackspacer shines.
I’ve used it on:
- Dense pop arrangements
- Guitar-heavy tracks
- Synth layers
Instead of carving EQ cuts manually, Trackspacer reacts in real time. When the vocal stops, the music comes back naturally.
Trackspacer CPU Usage Explained
Many users worry about performance.
In my sessions:
- One instance uses very little CPU
- Multiple instances run smoothly
- No crashes in long projects
If CPU spikes happen, it’s usually from very large projects or outdated systems.
Fixing Trackspacer Not Working
If Trackspacer seems inactive:
- Check sidechain routing
- Make sure audio is playing
- Confirm correct input source
Most issues come from missing sidechain setup, not the plugin itself.
Is Trackspacer Worth Using in 2026?
For producers who want clean mixes without hours of EQ work, yes. It doesn’t replace mixing knowledge, but it speeds things up in a way that feels natural.
I still use EQ and compression. Trackspacer just handles the boring part.
1.Does Trackspacer work better than normal sidechain compression?
Yes. Trackspacer reduces only the exact frequencies that clash, instead of lowering the entire signal.
2.Why does Trackspacer sound too aggressive sometimes?
This happens when the amount knob is set too high. Lowering it usually fixes the issue.
3.Can Trackspacer clean muddy vocals?
Yes. When placed on instruments and sidechained to vocals, it creates space automatically.
4.Is Trackspacer heavy on CPU?
No. CPU usage stays low in most projects, even with multiple instances.
5.Does Trackspacer work in all DAWs?
Yes. It supports VST, AU, and AAX formats.