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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A LUFS and tonal analysis of the top-charting holiday songs in 2025

Explore holiday music loudness through LUFS analysis, vintage vs. modern mastering, and insights into mastering for streaming LUFS from 1957 to today.
Audio Mastering December 16, 2025
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From the pros: The most common issues in audio mastering

Discover the most common mix issues that complicate mastering, and how to avoid or fix them before sending your tracks off to a mastering engineer.
Audio Mastering November 18, 2025
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Mastering low end: essential processing tips and tools

Master the low end in your music with Ozone 12. Learn why bass is tricky, how to meter it, and how to use tools to balance punch, power, and weight.
Audio Mastering September 2, 2025
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