Ozone 4 Explained

Want to make your mixes punch and kick? Learn all about the tool professionals use to master their recordings to get that CD quality level and powerful sound. DAW guru Bill Edstrom takes through the amazing iZotope Ozone mastering plug-in from beginning to end.

Getting Started

• Introduction (05:42) - Get an overview of the key mastering tools built into Ozone.

• Getting Around (08:15) - Discover the basics of the Ozone user interface.

• The Preset System (09:36) - See how to recall, save and organize your Ozone presets.

• Common Controls (13:00) - Learn how to set the general options, use the undo history, keyboard shortcuts, and solo and bypass each mastering module.

Mastering Modules

• Paragraphic EQ (09:26) - Learn how to use the mastering EQ, analog and digital modes along with the mid-side mode.

• Para EQ Spectrum Options (06:34) - See how to configure the spectrum options to customize the frequency display.

• Matching EQ (10:51) - Watch how to use spectrum snapshots then apply the frequency curve of one song to another using the 'matching' mode.

• Mastering Reverb (08:56) - Discover how to use Ozone's high quality reverb to tie the mix together with a subtle added sense of space.

• Loudness Maximizer (13:30) - Learn this essential tool to increase the apparent volume of your mix while keeping it warm. Watch an example of using the Loudness Maximizer to match the four tracks in our sample project.

The Mulitband Mastering Modules

• Common Controls (08:40) - All of Ozone's multiband modules have common controls for the frequency bands. Learn how to bypass a band, solo a band, change the number of bands in any of the multiband modules.

• Harmonic Exciter (07:39) - Ozone's exciter can add presence or sparkle to any of the bands without impacting headroom. See how to tweak the amount of excitation for each band along with the type of harmonic content to add.

• Multiband Dynamics (12:33) - Explore how to control up to four bands of compression for precision mastering and problem solving.

• Stereo Imaging (05:48) - Discover how to expand the stereo width of your mix using 4 bands of stereo widening.

Advanced Features

• Input / Output Meters (10:50) - Learn how to setup the I/O options for the Ozone meters. Also learn how to adjust the gain when Ozone is bypassed for better A/B comparisons.

• K-System Metering (04:42) - Explore the Ozone K-System metering options and what they can do for your mixes.

• Correlation & Spectroscope (07:06) - See how to use these important mastering tools to “see” the stereo spread and detect phase problems.

• Dithering Options (08:52) - Discover Ozone's comprehensive set of bit reduction options for CD mastering.

Application Notes

• CPU Optimization (04:02) - Ozone requires more processing power than typical plug-ins. Learn some ways to keep CPU utilization under control.

• Creating Mastering Presets (06:14) - Using everything from this series, we construct a preset for mastering from scratch.

• Using MacroFaders (07:33) - See how to add three top level MacroFaders to control some key Ozone parameters.

• Mastering Example Pt. 1 (12:16) - Using the demo songs and our mastering preset, I walk you through finishing up the demo project.

• Mastering Example Pt. 2 (17:02) - Continuing from part one, we complete the last three songs and bounce to disk completing the Ozone Explained series.