Introducing Equinox: an immersive, adaptive reverb plugin for music and post production
Crafting immersive depth and life in your mixes has never been this intuitive. Equinox is designed to be your go-to reverb for both music and post...
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.
A LUFS and tonal analysis of 10 top-charting dance and electronic songs
In some of my other recent analysis articles we’ve seen a surprisingly constant trend of most commercial releases being mastered to around -8.3...
How to mix bass: 7 tips for a solid foundation
When it comes to mixing, getting your low end right is crucial to a well-balanced product. Too much bass can swallow up the mix, and too little can leave...
6 ways to use a high-pass filter when mixing
A high-pass filter is an EQ curve used to remove low-frequency sounds from an audio signal. We call it a high-pass filter because it allows...
7 ways to use RX Music Rebalance in production and mixing
I'm often asked if vocals can be removed from a recording, or if it’s possible to split a song into different tracks for remixing. I used to tell...
From a rough mix to radio-ready: We Make Noise and iZotope announce new mixing and mastering courses
In celebration of mix and master month and International Women's month, we have partnered with We Make Noise to offer new mini mixing and mastering...
How to mix a song from start to finish
You’re at square one, staring at a session of unmixed tracks. There’s much to do, from gain staging and unmasking the kick and bass, all the way to...
From the pros: 5 essential mastering tips for 2025
Mastering can seem intimidating, but the truth is, it's more accessible than you might think. Like any creative skill, mastering is a craft honed through...
Oscars 2025: an analysis of the Best Original Song nominees
‘Tis the season – awards season! With the 2025 Oscars – a.k.a. Academy Awards – right around the corner, we thought it would be fun to...
Vocal mixing cheat sheet: Your guide to a release-ready sound
As engineers, we all want a polished vocal sound. But more than any other instrument, vocals cannot be reduced or described by a cheatsheet. Specific EQ...
5 tips for using multiple EQs when mixing audio
We've explored the power of layering reverbs to create rich, immersive soundscapes in a mix, but what about a similar approach with EQ? Can using multiple...
When to use dynamic EQ in a mix
EQ is a tricky thing in mixing – especially when you consider how music changes over time. A cut to tame harsh vocal frequencies might work for one...
