Music production

Music production is an artform that evolves with new technology, workflows, and techniques. Browse through our music production tips below to help you adapt and stay innovative.

Meet the new iZotope subscriptions: pro audio tools that grow with you

Meet the new iZotope subscriptions: pro audio tools that grow with you

Feb 18th, 2026

Whether you’re just beginning to record or you’re a seasoned engineer refining a final master, having the right tools makes all the difference....

The best reverb plugins for vocals in 2026

The best reverb plugins for vocals in 2026

Jan 20th, 2026

Have you ever tried to mix a vocal and it just felt wrong? Either it’s too forward and dry or it’s too wet and cloudy, but one thing’s...

The best gifts for musicians in 2026

The best gifts for musicians in 2026

Nov 13th, 2025

It can be hard to find that perfect gift for today’s musician. Guitars aren’t as popular as they once were, drum sets are bulky. Also,...

Julian Bunetta on the art of the perfect song

Julian Bunetta on the art of the perfect song

Nov 3rd, 2025

If your song isn’t making people pick up the phone and call somebody, Julian Bunetta says, “your song’s not good enough. You’ve...

An introduction to limiters (and how to use them)

An introduction to limiters (and how to use them)

Sep 18th, 2025

The limiter plays a vital role in shaping the final loudness and preventing digital clipping in music production. However, achieving a commercially...

digital audio basics: audio sample rate and bit depth

Digital audio basics: audio sample rate and bit depth

Jul 24th, 2025

In this article, we’ll cover some basic principles of digital audio and how they impact the recording and production process. Specifically,...

6 practical ways to use RX for music production

6 practical ways to use RX for music production

Jul 16th, 2025

If you’re a music producer, you might think RX is just for post-production engineers who scrub muddy audio from noisy lav mics. But RX has become an...

A glossary of common and confusing mixing terms

A glossary of common and confusing mixing terms

May 30th, 2025

Audio terminology can be downright confusing. Even familiar words often take on new meanings when used to describe sound. If you’ve ever been on an audio...

Welcome to the Summer Sale: save big on mixing and mastering plugins

Welcome to the Summer Sale: save big on mixing and mastering plugins

May 22nd, 2025

Our summer sale is here with one of the best opportunities to save up to 50% off on essential upgrades for your studio setup. Whether you’re...

What is de-essing? The dos and don’ts of using a de-esser

What is de-essing? The dos and don’ts of using a de-esser

May 7th, 2025

Vocals are a tricky business, especially when the singer is sibilant. Sibilance can be piercing, harsh, shrill, and generally unpleasant. Yet we often need...

Essential tips for using reverb on vocals

Essential tips for using reverb on vocals

Apr 23rd, 2025

Modern mainstream music centers around the vocal. The best mixes of our times highlight the vocals in standout ways. Don’t believe me? Go to any...

Algorithmic reverb: how to create space and depth in audio productions

Algorithmic reverb: how to create space and depth in audio productions

Apr 16th, 2025

Reverb is one of the most essential tools in audio production, capable of transforming flat and lifeless recordings into a more immersive experience. In the...

Introducing Equinox: an immersive, adaptive reverb plugin for music and post production

Introducing Equinox: an immersive, adaptive reverb plugin for music and post production

Apr 16th, 2025

Crafting immersive depth and life in your mixes has never been this intuitive.  Equinox  is designed to be your go-to reverb for both music and post...