How Joe Caithness mastered 260+ video game soundtracks with an in-the-box workflow
Joe Caithness is a UK-based mastering engineer who has carved out a unique niche in the audio world: video game soundtrack remastering and vinyl...
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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.
What is metering in mixing and mastering?
In the twin practices of mixing and mastering, we often speak of the meters, particularly after making bold decisions. "How does that look on the...
How to mix a song with iZotope Music Production Suite 8
We all know mixing can be tricky. You might wrestle with muddy frequencies where instruments clash, struggle to balance the dynamics so your song hits...
The best Cyber Season deals at iZotope
Now is the time to build your dream studio! Head to our deals page to save big on essential music production tools from iZotope and Native Instruments....
Repair, mix, and master a song with iZotope Elements Suite
You’ve recorded and produced your song, and now it’s time to make it sound polished and professional. Whether you’ve been using virtual...
From the pros: The most common issues in audio mastering
Even the best mastering engineers can only work with what they’re given – and while a great mix makes mastering a joy, certain recurring mix...
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...
From subtle to saturated: how to use tape emulation in your mix
What is tape emulation, what does it actually do to your audio, and how should you use it to achieve professional analog warmth? Tape emulation is one of...
Find your space: a guide to iZotope Equinox, Neoverb, and Aurora reverbs
Neoverb, Aurora, and Equinox are iZotope's algorithmic reverbs, taking the celebrated sound of early digital reverbs and skillfully bringing them into the...
10 steps to a quick master in iZotope Ozone
Mastering music is often seen as a “dark art,” but the phrase is really a misnomer – it isn’t any more of a secret than any other part...
Mastering with Mat Leffler-Schulman: why attention, relationships, and perspective matter
Today, we’re interviewing Mat Leffler-Schulman, a GRAMMY-nominated mastering engineer based out of Baltimore, Maryland. Operating out of a purpose-built...
