The iZotope Ozone 8 Advanced (Download) is a practical and very powerful tool-set used in mastering. An elegant and intuitive design, alongside an improved workflow, makes the integrated mastering software essential options in high-quality audio processing. Spectral Shaper, EQ, Dynamic EQ, Post EQ, Maximizer, Imager, Exciter, Dynamics, Vintage Limiter, Vintage Tape, Vintage EQ and Vintage Compressor modules are available, with sufficient parameters for all conceivable situations. Among the new features are performance improvements, e.g. track referencing, which allows simple A/B comparisons with other tracks, or the Master Assistant, which analyses signals with its algorithm and provides mastering suggestions for streaming, CD and reference applications.
Tonal Balance Control
This unique tool has been fed with information from countless well-known tracks from the last few years, so that it can work with various comparison models. This allows you to compare your own material with analysis data of music of the same genre and adjust it manually thanks to the integrated EQ. The visual display helps to reach the target value - all quite intuitively, clearly and quickly. Of course, you can also use your own track masters as a guideline and integrate them.
Master Assistant
New in Ozone 8 is the Master Assistant, which analyses audio files and provides mastering suggestions. Many aspects are considered in order to offer a professional starting point for mastering. The intensity of the "intervention" can be determined or selected for which medium/situation is currently being produced (streaming, CD or reference). An intelligent algorithm changes EQ, Maximizer and Dynamics, while you can intervene at any time and optimize as desired. The Master Assistant is also able to search for comparison values from other audio files and apply them to your own mix.
Spectral Shaper
The Spectral Shaper mitigates certain frequency ranges so that a more balanced sound image is created. This is especially useful for zipping hi-hats, harsh vocals, energetic percussion parts and general frequencies that stand out too much from time to time. Standard parameters such as Threshold, Attack and Release, as well as the intensity (light, medium, heavy) and Tone can be set here.
Track Referencing
A/B comparison made easy - the track referencing of Ozone 8 allows you to compare up to 10x tracks in order to make the right adjustments to your own audio material. Ozone 8 automatically recognizes different song parts such as verses and choruses, so you get to the result faster.
The main features of the iZotope Ozone 8 Advanced (Download) include:
System Requirements:
Ozone works both as a stand-alone program and as a suite of plug-ins.
Plug-In Formats:
AAX (64-bit), AU, RTAS (32-bit), VST, VST3
Supported Hosts:
Ableton Live 9-10, Cubase 9.5, Digital Performer 9, FL Studio 12, Logic Pro X, Nuendo 8, Pro Tools 10-12, Reaper 5, Reason 10, Studio One 3-4