An introduction to limiters (and how to use them)
The limiter plays a vital role in shaping the final loudness and preventing digital clipping in music production. However, achieving a commercially...
Audio mastering
Audio mastering is the last stage of music production where you add the finishing touches to your overall mix. Check out our resources below to learn the tools and techniques involved in preparing your mix for publishing.
How and when to use stem EQ in mastering for a more polished sound
As a mastering engineer, the variety of mixes you receive from clients can be all over the map, sonically. Some songs need a major overhaul, and others...
10 tips for mastering if you're not a mastering engineer
Audio mastering is the final step in the audio production process and the first step in the distribution chain. It is an opportunity to enhance the overall...
How to use Master Assistant in Ozone 12
The new Master Assistant in Ozone 12 gives you the tools to get the sound of chart-topping hits or your favorite reference file using advanced matching...
Start mastering with Ozone Elements
If you’re a producer looking to get your latest song out on streaming services, Ozone Elements has intelligent assistive technology to get up and...
Mastering low end: essential processing tips and tools
Ask just about anyone working in audio what one of the most challenging things to get right is and they’ll likely agree: mastering low end. That...
Why upgrade to Ozone 12? Here's what's new
iZotope Ozone 12 is the ultimate collection of mastering tools, designed to help you go beyond the limits of mastering. With new and improved features,...
How to master a song from start to finish with Ozone
Audio mastering is the final stage of the audio production process during which you polish your mix and prepare it for distribution. While mixing is the...
Resonant frequencies: what they are and how to fix them
You’ve probably been deep into a mix, and found something bugging you. Maybe the vocal sounds boxy, the snare rings in an oddly metallic way, or the room...
Bob Macciochi: The art, workflow, and business of mastering
I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with one of my favorite mastering engineers, Bob Macciochi, also known as Macc. His work is all over the...
What is mid/side processing?
Mid/side processing seems to be everywhere these days. The vast majority of Ozone modules support it, and and Native Instruments brand Brainworx...
Essential tips for listening to your mix on different playback systems
If you’re reading this, chances are good you’ve been there: the mix sounds stellar in your studio – deep, wide, punchy. The bass rattles your room just...
