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Check out iZotope's most recent articles and tutorials. Learn, create, and collaborate with these tips, tricks, and tutorials for mixing, mastering, music production, home recording, and more.

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Soft Synth Essentials: Oscillators, Envelopes, and Filters

From oscillators to envelopes and filters, learn the basics of Synth VSTs so you can start creating your own sounds for use in your music production.
March 13, 2019
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11 Tips to Fix Cheap Sounding Audio in the Mix

Home recording studios have come a long way—but they can still yield cheap-sounding audio. So when a flat sounding drum kit or a comb-filtered vocal comes your way, read these tips to learn how to make them sizzle!
March 11, 2019
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5 Tips for Layering Music in Spire Studio

Start big, record more than you need, and use space and opposing sounds to add depth. Learn five tips for layering music in Spire Studio.
March 6, 2019
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9 Types of Bass Parts and How to Mix Them

There are so many different kinds of bass parts—and so many different functions for them. Learn the different types of bass and how to mix them.
February 28, 2019
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A Conversation with Misha Mansoor of Periphery

We sat down with Misha Mansoor, guitarist and creative force behind Periphery, to chat songwriting, production, and life as a working musician.
February 27, 2019
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iZotope Insight 2: Now Updated for Netflix Loudness Requirements

Netflix recently updated their loudness delivery standards. Read how we updated iZotope Insight 2 to make it easy for mixers to meet them
February 26, 2019
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5 Times to Use VocalSynth 2 in a Mix

VocalSynth 2 is an effects engine that quickly (and if desired, drastically) alters voice characteristics in musical ways. Learn functional uses of it when mixing vocals.
Vocal Production February 26, 2019
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Music Technology History: the Electronic Handclap

In 1980, Roland founder Ikutaro Kakehashi’s rewired pop and underground music technology history with the TR-808, which revolutionized the handclap. We chart some of the handclap’s most pivotal moments.
February 20, 2019
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