Sound Design

The best reverb plugins for vocals in 2026

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 secret sauce: crafting the audio of The Bear with the Emmy-winning sound team

The secret sauce: crafting the audio of The Bear with the Emmy-winning sound team

The chaotic yet captivating sonic landscape of The Bear is as much a character as the chefs themselves. From the clatter of pans to the rapid-fire...

Introducing iZotope FXEQ: The EQ that paints effects

Introducing iZotope FXEQ: The EQ that paints effects

Unlock a world of color in your sound with  FXEQ . This newest addition to the Catalyst series is a multi-effect plugin that easily adds drive, dimension,...

Algorithmic reverb: how to create space and depth in audio productions

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

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...

Getting started with Music Production Suite 7

Getting started with Music Production Suite 7

In the ever-evolving world of music production, staying ahead of the curve with the latest tools and techniques is essential to getting your best sound....

Spatial audio, immersive audio, and 3D sound explained

Spatial audio, immersive audio, and 3D sound explained

The world of audio has evolved rapidly in recent years, and with that has come a wave of new technologies designed to enhance the listening experience....

What is spring reverb? How to give your music a brighter sound

What is spring reverb? How to give your music a brighter sound

Of all the different types of reverb, spring reverb is arguably the most recognizable. Even if you think you don’t know what spring reverb is, you have...

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...

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...

Learn iZotope Trash in 10 minutes

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

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...

Understanding Chorus, Flangers, and Phasers in Audio Production

Understanding Chorus, Flangers, and Phasers in Audio Production

Most producers are familiar with the most common audio processors: EQs, compressors, reverb, and delay. These can be (and often are) used in every...