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Best of 2019

From mixing to mastering and everything in between, 2019 has been a year full of tips, tricks, and new tools of the trade to help you improve your craft and perfect your production. Check out some of the best content of 2019 below.

New iZotope Plug-ins in 2019

4 Popular Mixing Reference Tracks, and Why They Work

Mixing reference tracks are indispensable. Hear four of the best chosen by a seasoned engineer, and visualize their frequency balance with help from Tonal Balance Control.

Jett Galindo Jun 14, 2022
5 Ways to Boost Bass in a Mix

Want mixes that shake walls? Smack you right in the chest? Follow these actionable tips to boost bass in a mix.

Jul 01, 2019
Spire Studio's Soundcheck Now Detects and Shapes Your Instrument’s Tone

Spire Studio's latest update to Soundcheck now intelligently detects the instrument you’re playing and sets input levels to sculpt your tone.

James Zabik Nov 04, 2019
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.

Geoff Manchester Oct 03, 2019
Mixing While Producing Music: Good or Bad Idea?

Some of us like to mix while producing while others prefer to keep the two stages separate. We discuss the pros and cons of both approaches with consideration for genre and workflow.

Feb 04, 2019
5 Mix Tips You Need to Improve Dynamic Range

A balance of loud and soft in a mix adds interest and emotion. But dynamics can also be overdone and sound sloppy. Here are five dynamic range compression tips to find the right balance.

Arthur Kody Nov 22, 2021
Why Do My Mixes Sound Bad? 8 Tips to Douse the Flames

You have only so much time to mix, but no matter what happens, everything sounds bad in your room and in your cans. We’ll cover some ways to get yourself out of this frustrating situation.

Mar 29, 2019
Are You Listening? Episode 2: Your Listening Environment

How can you train your ears to listen like a mastering engineer? And why does a listening environment matter? In Episode 2 of 'Are You Listening?' learn critical listening skills.

Feb 21, 2019
Kimbra Shares Mixing Techniques on Song “Secret Tapes”

Watch as artist, songwriter, and producer Kimbra shares her approach to mixing while producing and the tools she used to do so on her song, “Secret Tapes.”

Rachel Alix Oct 16, 2019
8 Tips for Mixing Bass in Home Recording Studios

Many home recording monitoring setups don’t represent bass accurately. So how do you ensure you’re getting a proper balance in the low end? Read on to find out.

May 23, 2019
Beat Making 101: How to Make a Beat

The beat is the basis of rhythm and momentum in contemporary music. Discover the tools you’ll need for beat making, what makes a good beat, and how to make a beat from start to finish.

Arthur Kody Nov 12, 2021
How Mark Foster Writes a Foster the People Song with Spire Studio

Mark Foster of Foster the People sat down with us to chat songwriting, and how Spire Studio is the perfect songwriting tool for musicians.

Apr 23, 2019
Enhance: Mastering in Spire Studio

Enhance is Spire Studio’s newest feature that uses intelligent analysis and a variety of equalization and compression to improve the clarity and boost the loudness of your mixes.

Apr 08, 2019
How to Mix a Song from Start to Finish

Learn how to mix your song from start to finish, and then polish it into a rough master with plug-ins in iZotope Music Production Suite.

Nick Messitte Jul 27, 2022
How to Mix and Master with Reference Tracks in Ozone

Using reference tracks while mastering helps ensure the track you’re working on is headed in the right direction. Learn how to use reference tracks quickly and intelligently using tools like Ozone 9 and Tonal Balance Control.

Geoff Manchester Dec 03, 2019

Best of 2019

New iZotope Plug-ins in 2019

4 Popular Mixing Reference Tracks, and Why They Work

5 Ways to Boost Bass in a Mix

Spire Studio's Soundcheck Now Detects and Shapes Your Instrument’s Tone

What's New in Ozone 9

Mixing While Producing Music: Good or Bad Idea?

5 Mix Tips You Need to Improve Dynamic Range

Why Do My Mixes Sound Bad? 8 Tips to Douse the Flames

Are You Listening? Episode 2: Your Listening Environment

Kimbra Shares Mixing Techniques on Song “Secret Tapes”

8 Tips for Mixing Bass in Home Recording Studios

Beat Making 101: How to Make a Beat

How Mark Foster Writes a Foster the People Song with Spire Studio

Enhance: Mastering in Spire Studio

How to Mix a Song from Start to Finish

How to Mix and Master with Reference Tracks in Ozone

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