Cleaner, easier stem separation with Music Rebalance in RX 12
Have you ever had a vocal that was too quiet in a mix but didn't have access to the multitrack? Maybe you need to remove an unwanted sound from a...
Audio mixing
Audio mixing is the art of blending, editing, and balancing multiple sources of sound to achieve sonic clarity and cohesion. Check out our resources below to learn the tools and techniques used in creating professional sounding mixes.
Essential tips for mix bus processing
Spend any time whatsoever investigating the art of mixing and you’ll likely hear the words “mix bus processing.” First, you’ll be...
6 parallel compression mistakes in mixing
Parallel compression is a powerful tool. By blending a compressed signal into the dry audio, you can enhance the punch and power of that instrument without...
A guide to fundamental frequency and harmonics in music
If you’ve ever heard someone talking about harmonics in music or audio, or perhaps heard them allude to “the fundamental,” and been left scratching your...
What is top-down mixing? How to speed up your workflow
You might have heard about top-down mixing, a technique many professional engineers employ to speed up their workflow and maximize their efficiency. But...
Understanding serial compression: how to use it to control dynamic range
Ever sit there slamming your vocals through one compressor and wondering why it doesn’t sound slick, sophisticated, polished, or professional? Now...
What is distortion in music? When and how to use it
Distortion can be a powerful tool for audio engineers. In the right hands, distortion can add all sorts of flair to a track, fill out thinly recorded signals,...
Trash is back: your favorite distortion plugin is better than ever
Distorting, mangling, and transforming your sound has never been easier. Trash is back and reimagined with over 660 distortion types and impulse responses, and a...
Learn iZotope Trash in 10 minutes
Trash is back with a modern, multiband twist. Trash was always a deep cut of a plugin – a distortion powerhouse that could unlock so many sonic...
What is an impulse response? How to use convolution reverb on drums, synths, bass, and more
Impulse response: It’s not a concept relating to self-control – not in the world of audio, anyway. An impulse response is a tool that is often...
What does an audio engineer do? Advice from a pro on how to become one
As audio hardware and software has become cheaper and more accessible, more and more people have begun buying gear to record themselves or produce...
Principles of equalization: how to EQ your mix
EQ is a fundamental tool used by audio engineers to shape the sound of music, voice recordings, and other audio content. With equalization, you...
