Audio Mastering

Learn how to master audio with these audio mastering tips and tutorials from iZotope.

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Ozone 9 Advanced

What's New in Ozone 9

Ozone 9 is full of new features like Master Rebalance, never-before seen processing for low end, real time instrument separation, and lightning-fast workflows. Learn more about these features.

Working With a Mastering Engineer: Tips from the Pros
Jul 23, 2021
We demystify the dark art of mastering by sharing the simple steps you can take to successfully collaborate with others in mastering.
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Experts Discuss 5 Beautifully Mixed & Mastered Tracks from the Last 40 Years
Jul 15, 2021
What makes a brilliantly mixed and mastered song? Industry experts in mixing and mastering curate a list of great-sounding records through the decades.
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Rulebreakers: How to Use Ozone Modules for Mixing and Production
May 27, 2021
Learn how to use Ozone, iZotope's flagship mastering software, in both your mixing and production projects, unlocking unique new possibilities along the way.
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Mastering for Streaming Platforms: Normalization, LUFS, and Loudness Myths Demystified
May 20, 2021
Learn how to bust myths on mastering for Spotify and streaming platforms⁠—from the real reason why your song sounds so quiet, to peak level and album balance.
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Musical Mastering: How Mastering Can Affect Genre and Feel, and Vice Versa
May 17, 2021
Learn how emotion, context, and genre all play roles in the mastering decisions we make, and how some creativity can allow us to manipulate those elements.
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How Will My Music Sound on Spotify?
May 12, 2021
Streaming loudness normalization and data compression can be a bit of a mystery. In this article, we investigate how Spotify performs these processes.
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Master Faster: Tips Learned from 5 Years Using Ozone
May 07, 2021
Learn tips on how to streamline your audio mastering workflow with Ozone, plus download free presets to get started.
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Order of Mastering Operations
Mar 26, 2021
Build a mastering workflow that consistently yields great-sounding masters. Follow this order of mastering operations below to get you started.
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4 Tips for Audio Mastering at Home
Mar 19, 2021
Mastering your tracks at home can be challenging. Here are tips to help you navigate your way towards a great-sounding master.
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