Welcome to the Summer Sale: save big on mixing, mastering, and creative plugins
Our Summer Sale is here with one of the best opportunities to upgrade your studio setup and improve your creative workflow. Whether you’re looking...
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.
Meet the new iZotope subscriptions: pro audio tools that grow with you
Whether you’re just beginning to record or you’re a seasoned engineer refining a final master, having the right tools makes all the difference....
The best reverb plugins for vocals in 2026
Have you ever tried to mix a vocal and it just felt wrong? Either it’s too forward and dry or it’s too wet and cloudy, but one thing’s...
The best gifts for musicians in 2026
It can be hard to find that perfect gift for today’s musician. Guitars aren’t as popular as they once were, drum sets are bulky. Also,...
Julian Bunetta on the art of the perfect song
If your song isn’t making people pick up the phone and call somebody, Julian Bunetta says, “your song’s not good enough. You’ve...
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...
Digital audio basics: audio sample rate and bit depth
In this article, we’ll cover some basic principles of digital audio and how they impact the recording and production process. Specifically,...
6 practical ways to use RX for music production
If you’re a music producer, you might think RX is just for post-production engineers who scrub muddy audio from noisy lav mics. But RX has become an...
A glossary of common and confusing mixing terms
Audio terminology can be downright confusing. Even familiar words often take on new meanings when used to describe sound. If you’ve ever been on an audio...
What is de-essing? The dos and don’ts of using a de-esser
Vocals are a tricky business, especially when the singer is sibilant. Sibilance can be piercing, harsh, shrill, and generally unpleasant. Yet we often need...
Essential tips for using reverb on vocals
Modern mainstream music centers around the vocal. The best mixes of our times highlight the vocals in standout ways. Don’t believe me? Go to any...
Algorithmic reverb: how to create space and depth in audio productions
Reverb is one of the most essential tools in audio production, capable of transforming flat and lifeless recordings into a more immersive experience. In the...
Introducing Equinox: an immersive, adaptive reverb plugin for music and post production
Crafting immersive depth and life in your mixes has never been this intuitive. Equinox is designed to be your go-to reverb for both music and post...
