The TC Electronic PowerCore PCI mkII is a card for built-in PowerCore plug-in acceleration. Fits into a standard PCI/PCI-X slot.
Both of the TC Electronic PowerCore PCI MKII and TC Electronic PowerCore Express come with the same amount of plug-ins and feature set and they are a potent combination between 14 state-of-the-art processing plug-ins and 4 x 150 mHz DSPs. The plug-in bundle that comes with the PCI and the Express card, consists of the 14 plug-ins known from PowerCore FireWire and PowerCore X8, leaving you with a bunch of versatile and professional tools, and it sports the same performance as the rack-based PowerCore FireWire. Pick'n' choose your favorite plug-ins.
Designed by professionals, for professionals
PowerCore PCI mkII and PowerCore Express are designed for professional audio tasks, and with the included and optional plug-ins, they can be optimized for a variety of applications such as mastering, vocal processing and sound design. The PCI card and the Express card are the obvious choice for any professional sound engineer or producer with a VST, AU or RTAS compatible audio system.
When you just want the sound of quality
For songwriters, composers and everybody else that care about sound quality and serious plug-ins, the PowerCore platform is the perfect match. The blue PowerCore PCI mkII card and the black PowerCore Express card deliver the sound of quality right into your studio. It complements the very highest of standards and excels via the unique and renowned tools that it has to offer. If you're looking for the ultimate tool that will enhance your creativity and give your productions superior audio quality, you should look no further.
It just can't get flexible enough
Integrating perfectly with most VST, AU and RTAS applications, we've secured your freedom to choose your favourite application for music or film editing. On top of that we're constantly supplying new and professional plug-ins, most notably 1:1 ports of original and undiluted algorithms from the System 6000. 3rd party developers are adding to the stack, which gives you the choice of the best tools and instruments around.
PowerCore Compatibility
PowerCore and VST
PowerCore is compatible with all VST host applications, such as Nuendo, Ableton Live, Cubase, Sonar, Wavelab, Acid, Sound Forge, a number of film- & post applications and more.
This means that you can use all PowerCore plug-ins within these programs.
PowerCore and Audio Units
PowerCore is compatible with Apple's Audio Units (AU) format.
This means that PowerCore plug-ins will run in all AU compatible host applications such as Logic, GarageBand and a number of film- & post applications.
System requirements
Mac:
Desktop or laptop.
G4, G5, or Intel (733mHz or better).
Mac OS X 10.4 or higher.
512 MB RAM or more.
Windows PC:
Desktop or laptop.
Pentium 4, 1.4 Ghz or better.
Windows XP or higher.
512 MB RAM or more.
6000, X8, FireWire and Compact:
400 MBit FireWire connector (IEEE 1394)
PCI mkII and Unplugged:
A free PCI/PCI-X slot
PowerCore Express:
A free PCI Express slot
Audio Units or VST compatible application such as Logic, Nuendo, Cubase, Ableton Live or Sonar
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.
Filtroid
With its dual filters and extensive modulation capabilities, Filtroid brings the sound of analog filter banks to PowerCore.
EQSat
EQSat Custom is a very clean sounding and carefully crafted EQ-model for any application including mastering.
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.
