Vocal mixing 101: free vocal doubler plugin and tips for mixing vocals
Nobody said mixing vocals would be easy, but with powerful tools and some knowledge of tips and tricks to back you up, you’ll have everything you need...
iZotope Learn
Read and watch tutorials for iZotope audio plugins like Ozone, Neutron, and RX. Get music production tips, boost your post production skills, and more.
How to Create Better Transitions in Your Mix
Have you ever thought, “I have these killer verses, a great chorus, and catchy bridge; but how do I get better transitions between the sections in...
Multiband Compression Basics
There are no two ways about it: without some good guidance, multiband compression is tricky! As a young, intrepid engineer, I remember asking one of the...
How to Use Dynamic EQ in Mastering
If you’ve ever found yourself wondering, “Hold on, should I be using dynamic EQ or multiband compression here? And actually, when should I...
Mastering Music: 10 Hidden Features in iZotope Ozone
iZotope Ozone is one of the most popular and powerful mastering plug-ins in the world. It’s been around for almost 20 years, but whether...
Signal chain: order of operations
The way you sequence plug-ins matters. How you order equalizers, signal processors like compressors and gates, and effects will change the sound of your...
Automation in the Audio Mastering World
Automation isn't just for mixing engineers. Neither is automation strictly limited to volume rides. Whether you're working in the analog or digital...
What Is a Noise Gate and How to Use It
What exactly is a noise gate and how can you use it effectively in audio production? In this article, we’ll cover what a noise gate is, typical uses...
What is Audio Production?
Audio production is a fairly large umbrella term for a wide range of audio tasks. To sum it up, audio production covers everything related to recording,...
5 Tips for More Transparent Compression
It could easily be argued that no contemporary music production would be complete without a good dose of dynamic range compression. Certainly, there are...
5 Basic Audio Effects Every Vocalist Should Know
This article will familiarize you with some of the most common and essential audio effects to take your vocal production to the next level. If you are new...
What Is Mix Automation? Everything You've Been Too Afraid to Ask
Whether it was a music producer saying "I automated the EQ cutoff frequency to create an awesome filter sweep" or a sound engineer using...
