Ive used TR for a few months, mostly experimenting with it and doing a A/B comparisons to the different settings..i.e. presets. One thing I like is it simpler to click and drag until sounds like what Im looking for. It dithers quite nicely even 16 to 16 transfer. Its obvious that the presets are modern day over kill, trying to make everything too loud. I started making my own presets named to match whatever song Ive played with... Its a toy...It can improve your sound if you know what your doing. Ive never heard it pump, but then again Im a minimalist with compression. It shouldn't be compared with Mastering software though...no PQ editors, all the work for proper start/stop editing had to be done some where else....I usually have to do manual fade to zero in SF, then after that import to TR...Spend the money on something better if your going outside the local family and friend network...Nuendo is only 1200 bucks and will do everything if you just learn how to use it. If your budget limited, for 300 bucks and some sweat..and some tears, TR is good enough. If your planning on getting dupes made..get your tones and PQ info ready...You get for what you pay for...Just as opinionated...
Peace,
Dennis