Learning iZotope Ozone

Course details

Learn how to leverage iZotope Ozone 7 in your mastering and mixing workflow. In this course, Nate Mars dives into the different features offered in Ozone, and shares techniques for mastering audio in various music genres, as well as for podcasting and voiceover work. Nate shows how to navigate the Ozone interface, use presets, and work with different mastering modules, including EQ, Dynamic EQ, Exciter, and other specialized tools. He also explains how to export your final master.

Learning objectives
Navigating the Ozone 7 interface
Working with and creating presets
Working with the EQ module
Using the Dynamic EQ module
Using the Dynamic Compressor
Working with the Exciter module
Working with vintage tools
Using the Ozone Maximizer
Exporting your mastered project
Mastering dance, rock, and hip-hop tracks

Concepts

Introduction

Welcome
What you should know
Using newer versions of Ozone

Getting Started

Standalone vs. plugin version
Creating a project
Navigating the Ozone 7 interface
Module browser
Working with presets
Creating presets
Undo History window

The Equalizer

EQ basics
Approaches to EQ in Ozone 7
Mid-Side processing
Using matching EQ
Pre and post EQ

Using the Dynamic Modules in Ozone

Using the Dynamic EQ module in Ozone
Using the Dynamic Compressor in Ozone

Using the Exciter

Working with the Ozone Exciter
Advanced Exciter techniques

Working with Vintage Tools

Vintage Compressor and hardware modeling
Understanding the Vintage EQ
Adding tape saturation and harmonics
Using the Vintage Limiter

Maximzing and Stereo Imaging in Ozone

Working with the Ozone Maximizer
Using the Stereo Imager in Ozone

Preparing the Master for Final Export

What is Codec Preview
Working with dither
Trimming, fades, and final audio edits
Channel Swap and Mono mode
Exporting your mastered project

Genre Specific Mastering in Ozone

Voiceovers and podcasts
Mastering a dance electronic track
Mastering a rock track
Mastering a hip-hop track

Conclusion

Next steps