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...
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.
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...
5 mixing trends defining 2025 (and how you can use them too)
Every year brings new “game-changing” technologies and sonic fashions to the world of music production, and 2025 is no different. But while...
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...
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...
How and when to use stem EQ in mastering for a more polished sound
As a mastering engineer, the variety of mixes you receive from clients can be all over the map, sonically. Some songs need a major overhaul, and others...
10 tips for mastering if you're not a mastering engineer
Audio mastering is the final step in the audio production process and the first step in the distribution chain. It is an opportunity to enhance the overall...
How to use Master Assistant in Ozone 12
The new Master Assistant in Ozone 12 gives you the tools to get the sound of chart-topping hits or your favorite reference file using advanced matching...
Start mastering with Ozone Elements
If you’re a producer looking to get your latest song out on streaming services, Ozone Elements has intelligent assistive technology to get up and...
Mastering low end: essential processing tips and tools
Ask just about anyone working in audio what one of the most challenging things to get right is and they’ll likely agree: mastering low end. That...
