Redefining the rules of mastering: an inside look at Ozone 12’s groundbreaking features
For over two decades, iZotope Ozone has been a leader in mastering technology, trusted by engineers and producers to bring their tracks to life. With the...
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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.
Why upgrade to Ozone 12? Here's what's new
iZotope Ozone 12 is the ultimate collection of mastering tools, designed to help you go beyond the limits of mastering. With new and improved features,...
How to master a song from start to finish with Ozone
Audio mastering is the final stage of the audio production process during which you polish your mix and prepare it for distribution. While mixing is the...
Resonant frequencies: what they are and how to fix them
You’ve probably been deep into a mix, and found something bugging you. Maybe the vocal sounds boxy, the snare rings in an oddly metallic way, or the room...
Bob Macciochi: The art, workflow, and business of mastering
I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with one of my favorite mastering engineers, Bob Macciochi, also known as Macc. His work is all over the...
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...
What is mid/side processing?
Mid/side processing seems to be everywhere these days. The vast majority of Ozone modules support it, and and Native Instruments brand Brainworx...
Beyond send effects: How to 'paint' effects directly into your mix with iZotope FXEQ
FXEQ isn’t just a mixing tool – it’s something that lets you reimagine how to interact with your favorite effects. It blurs the boundary between...
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,...
Exploring Catalyst series plugins from iZotope
Aurora, Plasma, Cascadia, Velvet, and now FXEQ are small, streamlined plugins that differ from the channel-strip layouts of Ozone, Neutron, and Nectar. These...
Essential tips for listening to your mix on different playback systems
If you’re reading this, chances are good you’ve been there: the mix sounds stellar in your studio – deep, wide, punchy. The bass rattles your room just...
Ultimate Guide to Podcast Production (Part 2)
Learn more about Podcast Production in part 1 of this article. While there are many aspects of editing podcasts, these are basic steps and techniques used...
