iZotope Learn Author Ian Stewart

Ian Stewart

Ian Stewart is a mastering engineer and audio educator from the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts where he's operated Flotown Mastering since 2011. Ian received his B.S. in Music Engineering Technology from the University of Miami in 2007 and has been a passionate advocate for audio quality, and for fostering a better understanding of the topics surrounding it, ever since.

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Articles by Ian Stewart

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Mix Bus 101: Why, When, and How to Group Tracks into a Bus

Learn everything you need to know about the mix bus, master bus, and aux bus to get better sonic control and improved organization within your mixes, all while being more CPU friendly.
December 16, 2021
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Headroom: How to Set Your Levels in Mixing and Mastering

Learn what headroom is, why it's important in both mixing and mastering, and how it ties in to the related concept of crest factor.
November 10, 2021
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Multiband Compression Basics

In this piece, we cover the basics of multiband compression. Learn when to reach for a multiband compressor along with how to set it up for mixing or mastering.
September 16, 2021
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