Music production

Music production is an artform that evolves with new technology, workflows, and techniques. Browse through our music production tips below to help you adapt and stay innovative.

Why upgrade to RX 11? Here’s what’s new

Why upgrade to RX 11? Here’s what’s new

Update: RX 12 is here! Learn more about the latest features in our RX 12 overview.  RX 11 is here with new, state-of-the-art machine learning...

Stem separation Music Rebalance RX 12

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...

Get a sneak peek at RX 11

Get a sneak peek at RX 11

iZotope RX is the industry trailblazer for intelligent audio repair and enhancement. Infused with new, state-of-the-art machine learning technology, the...

Reducing reverb with the RX De-reverb module

Reducing reverb with the RX De-reverb module

Reverb can be a desirable characteristic, adding emotion and ethereal qualities to a recording. But what happens when reverb makes a recording sound...

The fundamentals of vocal pitch correction

The fundamentals of vocal pitch correction

Let’s say you’ve crafted your vocal chain and done some vocal recording. After selecting your favorite takes and comping together a vocal track, you’ve...

What is distortion in music? When and how to use it

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

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...

Choosing the right EQ for your mix

Choosing the right EQ for your mix

Using EQ in audio mixing enhances clarity and balances the overall sound. It can be difficult to know which EQ is best for different mixing tasks, whether...

8 tips for mixing vocal harmonies

8 tips for mixing vocal harmonies

Mixing vocal harmonies offers the unique advantage of creating lush, captivating textures that enhance the emotional impact of a song. These harmonies can...

How to produce background vocals that complement a lead

How to produce background vocals that complement a lead

It's no secret that the presence of good background vocals can really make a vocal sound professional. Whether you're crafting lush harmonies or subtle...

Why upgrade to Nectar 4? Here's what's new

Why upgrade to Nectar 4? Here's what's new

iZotope Nectar 4 is the complete vocal mixing suite to help you get professional-quality vocals effortlessly. Complete with thirteen component plug-ins and...

Why upgrade to Music Production Suite 6.5? Here's what's new

Why upgrade to Music Production Suite 6.5? Here's what's new

Music Production Suite has been your go-to toolkit for music production, audio mixing, and audio mastering. And now, Music Production Suite 6.5 has even...