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...
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.
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...
Ultimate Guide to Podcast Production
Learn more about Podcast Production in part 2 of this article. Let’s start with planning. Having a set intention is integral to fashioning a...
What is the difference between mixing and mastering?
If you're not a mixing or mastering engineer, you probably have questions about how the two processes differ. The technical talk and knowledge of...
How to EQ bass to sit well in the mix
When people say the bass is the foundation of your mix, they’re not exaggerating. Getting the bass to sit right is what separates a good mix from a...
Mixing vocals: 8 steps to a pro vocal sound
When learning how to mix music, getting vocals to sound professional can be one of the trickiest skills to master—but, it doesn’t have to be....
Gain staging: what it is and how to do it
Gain staging is a term that baffles many beginners. It’s the kind of phrase people throw around at producer parties as though they know what it...
Audio dynamics 101: compressors, limiters, expanders, and gates
In this article, we’ll demystify the compressor and other audio dynamics processors. We’ll cover the four main types of plug-ins used to...
