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EQ in Mastering Tips & Tutorials

EQ in mastering is about making subtle spectral enhancements to your track to achieve maximum clarity and transparency. Browse through our resources below to learn EQ techniques for mastering and how you can use Ozone to match the EQ qualities of your reference tracks. 

Our Best Articles on EQ in Mastering

Are You Listening? Episode 6: EQ in Mastering

In Episode 6, professional mastering engineer and Director of Education Jonathan Wyner demonstrates why we use EQ when mastering, what differentiates EQ in mixing from mastering, and why you should trust your eyes as much as your ears.
March 15, 2023
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How to Use Dynamic EQ in Mastering

Learn when to use dynamic EQ rather than multiband compression in audio mastering, and what can go wrong when you take it too far.
September 14, 2021
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Subtractive EQ: a Mastering Engineer's Not-So-Secret Weapon

Subtractive EQ is a powerful, underrated tool used by mastering engineers for decades. See how this EQ in mastering is used in several practical examples.
July 22, 2019

Most Recent Articles on EQ in Mixing and Mastering

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How and when to use stem EQ in mastering for a more polished sound

Discover mastering techniques for Ozone 12’s new Stem EQ feature to refine your workflow and make precise mix adjustments for a polished master.
Audio Mastering September 12, 2025
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Why upgrade to Ozone 12? Here's what's new

Explore the new and improved features of iZotope Ozone 12, including Stem EQ, Unlimiter, and the customizable Master Assistant flow, designed to give you precise control over your master.
Product News September 2, 2025
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How to master a song from start to finish with Ozone

Audio mastering is the final stage of the audio production process where you polish your track and prepare it for distribution. Learn how to master a song from start to finish using the latest version of Ozone, with steps that will set you up for success.
Audio Mastering September 2, 2025
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Resonant frequencies: what they are and how to fix them

Discover key mastering tips for managing resonant frequencies in your mixes – how to identify, control, and use resonance creatively for a balanced, polished sound.
Audio Mixing August 28, 2025
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Introducing iZotope FXEQ: The EQ that paints effects

Discover FXEQ, the multi-effect plugin that lets you easily add drive, dimension, and texture to your sound by applying powerful creative effects through an innovative EQ workflow – all without complex routing.
Product News August 4, 2025
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Ultimate guide: How to EQ vocals for beginners

Learn how to EQ vocals by gaining a better understanding of vocal frequencies, analyzing vocal recordings, and discovering the best EQ settings for vocals.
Audio Mixing July 24, 2025
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How to EQ bass to sit well in the mix

Getting bass to sit right is what separates a good mix from a bad one. In this article, we'll give you concrete and conceptual tips for how to EQ bass in your mix.
Audio Mixing July 24, 2025
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Mixing vocals: 8 steps to a pro vocal sound

Professional sounding vocals need to be clearly heard, have a consistent level, and be in tune. Explore essential techniques and tools you can use when mixing vocals.
Audio Mixing July 24, 2025
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