Audio Mastering

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

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Ozone 9

What's New in Ozone 9

Oct 03, 2019

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.

5 Ear Training Exercises to Listen Like a Mastering Engineer
Aug 12, 2020
Explore five ear training exercises to help you sharpen your listening skills and listen like a mastering engineer.
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What Is Crest Factor and Why Is It Important?
Jul 28, 2020
Find out what "crest factor" means in the world of audio mastering, how to interpret different readings, and how to use them to inform mastering decisions.
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Understanding Loudness in Audio Mastering
Jul 08, 2020
What is loudness? The answer may seem obvious, but let's explore the factors that influence our perception of loudness and how to apply them to audio mastering.
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Power to the People: Simple DIY Mastering with Ozone
Jun 29, 2020
Learn how a song was brought to its final mastered sound through DIY Mastering using iZotope’s Music Production Suite, with Ozone 9 & Tonal Balance Control.
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How to Bring Dynamics Back to a Mix
Jun 09, 2020
It feels impossible to bring dynamics back to a mix during mastering, but it’s not! Here are a few tips and tricks to bring life to an overly-processed mix.
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The Importance of Monitor Gain in Audio Mastering
Jun 04, 2020
Learn how to correctly set your monitor gain for audio mastering, and why doing so will help you achieve more consistent, tonally balanced results.
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17 Great-Sounding Masters According to Industry Pros
May 20, 2020
Hone your critical listening skills and your listening environment by checking out great-sounding masters recommended by today’s top mastering engineers.
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Why Mastering Matters: a Guide for New Producers and Mix Engineers
May 14, 2020
Mastering isn’t a mysterious process exclusive to record labels and Top 40 artists. Here are reasons why you shouldn’t shy away from learning the art yourself.
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3 Uses for Parallel Compression in Audio Mastering
May 06, 2020
If you're a fan of parallel compression but wonder how to use it when mastering, this one's for you. Learn three parallel compression techniques for audio mastering.
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Audio Mastering

Explore iZotope mastering software:

What's New in Ozone 9

5 Ear Training Exercises to Listen Like a Mastering Engineer

What Is Crest Factor and Why Is It Important?

Understanding Loudness in Audio Mastering

Power to the People: Simple DIY Mastering with Ozone

How to Bring Dynamics Back to a Mix

The Importance of Monitor Gain in Audio Mastering

17 Great-Sounding Masters According to Industry Pros

Why Mastering Matters: a Guide for New Producers and Mix Engineers

3 Uses for Parallel Compression in Audio Mastering

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