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 Ozone 11? Here's what's new

Why upgrade to Ozone 11? Here's what's new

iZotope Ozone 11 is the ultimate collection of mastering tools that helps you unlock the full potential of your productions. Now including powerful stem...

How to Mix 808s for a Powerful Low End

How to Mix 808s for a Powerful Low End

Almost every type of music has some low end frequencies, but there are a handful of genres that are, to put it mildly, all about that bass. Particularly in...

Vocal Editing 101: Your Guide to High Quality Vocals

Vocal Editing 101: Your Guide to High Quality Vocals

Vocal editing is one of the most important steps in the process of audio production, especially when dealing with vocal driven music. The vocalist in a...

What Is Plate Reverb? How to Use It in Your Mix

What Is Plate Reverb? How to Use It in Your Mix

Plate reverb is an audio effect that has been a staple in music production and mixing for decades. Its lush and spacious sound has been heard on countless...

6 Tips to Speed Up Session Load Times

6 Tips to Speed Up Session Load Times

iZotope and the Dynamic, Demonic Derek Smalls (ex-Spinal Tap)

iZotope and the Dynamic, Demonic Derek Smalls (ex-Spinal Tap)

This article references previous versions of Ozone. Learn about the latest Ozone and its powerful new features like Master Rebalance, Low End Focus, and...

Producing a Song with Free VST Instruments in KOMPLETE START

Producing a Song with Free VST Instruments in KOMPLETE START

Here at iZotope, we’re often looking at ways to improve our mixes and masters. But what about our music production? Producing music can seem daunting, but...

8 Tips for Perfect Vocal Comping

8 Tips for Perfect Vocal Comping

Getting a perfect vocal performance rarely happens in one take. To get the perfect performance, vocalists will record multiple takes to get the whole song...

7 Steps to Creating a Balanced Static Mix

7 Steps to Creating a Balanced Static Mix

A static mix is a crucial step in the mixing process as it allows you to identify any issues with the balance of the tracks before you make more...

7 Tips for Mixing Sample-Based Music

7 Tips for Mixing Sample-Based Music

Samples can make magic happen during the creative process. But they can pose some serious challenges when mixing. Samples can come from any number of...

4 Types of Kick Drums and How to Mix Them

4 Types of Kick Drums and How to Mix Them

The kick drum is a foundational part of a mix. It can dictate the feel, tempo, and aesthetic of the music. The kick can signify not only genre, but also...

Choosing the right compressor for your sound

Choosing the right compressor for your sound

A compressor in mixing and mastering is used to reduce a signal's dynamic range—that is, to reduce the difference in level between the...