Ultimate Drum Compression Guide
Drums are the backbone of any great song, providing the rhythmic foundation that drives the music forward. However, capturing the perfect drum sound is no...
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Read and watch tutorials for iZotope audio plugins like Ozone, Neutron, and RX. Get music production tips, boost your post production skills, and more.
Which Comes First: EQ or Compressor?
When mixing a new project, usually the first tools the engineer will reach for are EQ and compression. Not only do these processors correct problems with...
Essential Bass Compression Guide Part 2
Learn more about Bass Compression in part 1 of this article. I’ve just given a basic primer for dialing in bass compression, but there are a few more...
Essential Bass Compression Guide
Learn more about Bass Compression in part 2 of this article. Bass is an essential part of any mix, carrying the foundation of the entire track on its back....
6 Tips to Speed Up Session Load Times
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...
Welcome to Tonal Balance Control 2.2!
Update: Tonal Balance Control 3 is here! Now featuring a standalone app, three new meters for vocals, dynamics, and width, and a built-in hybrid EQ for...
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...
Why Upgrade to Music Production Suite 5 Universal Edition?
Music Production Suite has always been your go-to toolkit for music production, audio mixing, and audio mastering. And now, Music Production Suite 5.2 ...
What Is a True Peak Limiter?
As you may have noticed, there’s some controversy around true peak limiting. Some people swear by it, while others seem to have sworn off it. To further...
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...
What Is Audio Compression? Everything You Need to Know
Of the five principle tools at our disposal when crafting a mix—level, panning, EQ, compression, and spatial effects like reverb and delay—compression...
