
Finalize the audio through mastering, resolving issues and delivering the best sounding two-track file for its medium, using mid-side eq and stereo width for streaming, cd, vinyl, and cassette.
Master the core tools of mastering: gain control, EQ, and compression to craft a cohesive master from a well-mixed track, and explore mid-side and multi-band functions.
Master mid/side eq and multiband compression to sculpt left, right, and center signals, shaping edge and center elements like vocals and snare with targeted low-end, mid, and high bands.
Explore the Ozone 10 GUI, including naming instances, presets, undo, the main plugin window, metering, and GUI size adjustments.
Master mid-side in Ozone 10 to sculpt mix by isolating mid and side with the EQ, soloing mid or side, and reducing low end on the sides to boost vocals.
Explore multiband in Ozone 10 to split the frequency spectrum and apply targeted compression or level adjustments to specific bands, like boosting 1–6kHz vocal without affecting the low end.
Master impact compression with four-band stereo dynamics, auto gain per band, adjustable splits, and envelope sync to sculpt kick transients, bass, and air in a mastering context.
Explore the exciter in Ozone, a multi-band distortion tool that adds harmonics to enhance or balance a track, with post filter options and oversampling.
Explore spectral shaper as an ai-assisted tool to attenuate problem frequencies using spectrum-like and compression-like views, adjusting threshold, attack, release, and tonality to reduce artifacts.
Explore low end focus tool in iZotope Ozone 10, a band-limited compressor/transient designer for 20 Hz to 300 Hz with punchy or smooth modes; use delta to hear the difference.
Explore the maximizer in Izotope Ozone 10, comparing learning threshold, multi-band versus single-signal processing, and IRS algorithms. Adjust ceiling, threshold, soft clip, and transient emphasis to shape loudness for mastering.
Explore AI-assisted features in iZotope Ozone 10, including learn to auto-split bands, gain match to maintain loudness, and the AI mastering assistant with master rebalance for streamlined mastering.
Explore how the AI mastering assistant in Izotope Ozone 10 analyzes a short audio input to adjust tonal balance targets, custom curves, and the mastering chain.
Explore the stabilizer module in Ozone 10, using delta to hear exact reductions, shape and cut curves with speed, sensitivity, and tame transients, plus three band controls for targeted dynamics.
Master Rebalance in iZotope Ozone 10 uses AI-assisted technology to target vocal, bass, or drums, allowing precise gain edits within a single instance to improve mastering.
Lift vocal presence at mastering using mid-side eq in Ozone 10 to boost the center and cut the sides, then refine with Master Rebalance to emphasize vocals.
Master the Ozone 10 equalizer module, using two identical EQs with adjustable bands, spectrum view, and left-right or mid-side modes, plus analog or digital phase options and soft saturation.
Master dynamic eq by selecting a band, setting frequency, gain, and q, and using threshold with auto scale to lift or cut the vocal high end.
Explore how to use match EQ in Ozone 10 with a reference source, capture profiles, and adjust smoothing and gain for a cohesive, well-balanced master.
Explore the Ozone multiband dynamics compressor, using per-band dynamics, multi-band limiter, thresholds, ballistics, and linked bands to sculpt audio with visual feedback.
Explore the vintage compressor's spectrum view with an eq profile to filter the low end, and dial in sharp, balanced, or smooth modes for warm analog character.
Explore vintage eq in Izotope Ozone 10, blending non-linear phase, analog saturation, and an exciter. Wide pultec-style bands snap to fixed points for a transparent yet flavorful boost or cut.
explore vintage tape saturation as a whole-mix tool, dialing in input drive, bias, and harmonics, and adjusting tape speed to shape character; not typically for mastering but for specific vibe.
Set up a dedicated mastering template with preloaded references, perform uninterrupted listening with notes, and gain stage to secure headroom for a cohesive master.
Mastering TAF walks through a step-by-step workflow using iZotope Ozone 10, covering sub dynamics, center vocal balance, mid-side processing, dynamic EQ, exciter, and final limiting.
Master a track using iZotope Ozone 10 with a template mastering setup, preloaded plugins and references, and set a -0.3 dB ceiling to create sufficient headroom for a release.
Master bliss demonstrates mastering a dynamic track with iZotope Ozone 10, using reference matching, dynamic EQ, mid/side, and vintage limiting to glue guitar, percussion, and vocals.
Mastering music and its many genres can be a challenging process, as it involves a different set of techniques from mixing music. However, mastering is a crucial final step in the music production process that can make a good track sound great.
In this course, we will take you from a basic understanding of the tools in Izotope Ozone 10 to becoming a mastering master of this powerful software. By the end of the course, you will have a full understanding of each tool in Ozone 10 and when and why to use them. You will be able to take your own music to a commercial release level and even offer your new skills for client work.
In Mastering Music with Ozone 10, we will cover:
What is mastering
All the tools inside Izotope Ozone 10
How to use tools and techniques to fix specific issues
Step-by-step mastering of a track
The importance of true peak and how it affects your music
How bit depth affects the end result
The best way to export for a streaming release
Whether you're new to using Ozone or have experience with previous versions, this course has something for you. We will cover the latest features available in Ozone 10 and apply the most modern mastering techniques to help you take your music to the next level.