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Redefining the rules of mastering: an inside look at Ozone 12’s groundbreaking features

Go behind the scenes with the iZotope Research Team to discover the innovative technology behind Ozone 12’s new IRC 5 Maximizer, Unlimiter, and Stem EQ.

Audio Mastering September 2, 2025

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

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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BRING TRACKS TO LIFE

Introducing Ozone 12

Go beyond the limits of mastering with 20 pro modules, including 3 brand-new, best-in-class additions. Plus, make Master Assistant your own, and more.

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How to mix music 101

New to mixing? Start here. Learn the fundamentals of audio mixing, and discover resources to mix like a pro.

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Audio mixing

Dive deeper into audio mixing with the resources below.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

LEARN MASTERING

Audio mastering 101

Mastering is the final stage of audio production. Learn the basics of what mastering is in this guide.

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Audio mastering

Dive deeper into audio mastering with the resources below.

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

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

Essential tips for listening to your mix on different playback systems

Avoid common pitfalls when checking your mix on different speakers and headphones. Discover tips for achieving a balanced sound in any listening environment.

Audio Mixing July 31, 2025

How to master for streaming platforms: normalization, LUFS, and loudness

Whether you’re a mastering pro, or prepping your first release, this article will get you ready to master for Spotify, Apple Music, and more in 2025 and beyond.

Audio Mastering July 24, 2025

Audio dynamics 101: compressors, limiters, expanders, and gates

Audio dynamics processing is a major part of mixing in music production. In this article, we discuss the basics of dynamics in audio.

Audio Mixing July 24, 2025

A LUFS and tonal analysis of top-charting rock and alternative songs

Discover how today's Billboard-charting rock and alt hits stack up in LUFS, tonal balance, and more through analysis of mix techniques and mastering trends.

Audio Mastering July 18, 2025

From the pros: the reference tracks they use on every mix

Ever wonder how the pros get their mixes sounding so good? Uncover the essential reference tracks used by top mixing and mastering engineers for consistent and impactful results.

Audio Mastering April 24, 2025

BRING OUT THE BEST IN YOUR MIX

Introducing Neutron 5

Featuring three brand-new plugins, a faster and smarter Mix Assistant, mid/side and transient/sustain channel modes, and more, Neutron 5 delivers world-class quality, whether it’s your first mix or your next big hit.

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