De-essing a Master: Tools, Tips, and Tricks

Mar 24, 2020

De-essing at the mastering stage is tricky. Here are a few tricks to help you pinpoint exactly what you want to de-ess, without impacting the content you wish to preserve.

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5 Unusual Uses for Compression

Mar 23, 2020

As with all things audio, there's an experimental side to compression. Explore five unusual tips for mangling audio with everyone’s favorite dynamics processor.

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Product Update: Ozone 9.1

Mar 18, 2020

iZotope released our first official update to Ozone 9. Version 9.1 has improvements requested by our users, including improved support for Mac OSX Catalina.

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9 Tips to Preserve Dynamics without Sacrificing Loudness

Mar 17, 2020

Everyone wants a loud mix, but also one that has a healthy dynamic range. In this article, learn tips for achieving a dynamic mix that preserves its loudness.

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What Is Dithering in Audio?

Mar 11, 2020

In this piece you’ll learn what dithering is, why you need to dither, how it improves dynamic range, and why dithering isn’t masking anything.

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Multiband Compression in Action: 3 Examples in the Audio Mastering World

Mar 10, 2020

The multiband compressor is one of the more specialized audio mastering tools at our disposal. Read three examples of how it’s used in various mastering sessions.

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First Time Mastering Your Music? 17 Tips from Industry Pros

Feb 19, 2020

Audio mastering can be a daunting experience for first-timers, and it shouldn’t be! Here are tips to help you prepare when it’s time to get your music mastered.

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How to Learn Audio Mastering | Are You Listening? Season 2 Episode 6

Feb 18, 2020

How do you learn audio mastering? It’s easier and more accessible than you think. Here are free beginner, intermediate, and advanced resources to help.

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Loudness in Mastering | Are You Listening? Season 2 Episode 5

Feb 11, 2020

Learn how perception influences loudness when mastering audio, and get best practices for loudness in a variety of formats—streaming, vinyl, CD, and beyond.

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