iZotope RX 3 Explained

iZotope RX 3, the next generation of sound repair and restoration software has arrived! RX 3 master Mike Thornton (Mr RX It) reveals every feature and function of this in-depth industry standard solution, and shows RX 3 in action on real-world audio examples for a complete understanding of the RX 3 package. Wether you use the regular or "Advanced" version, this is the most comprehensive RX 3 video series available, so learn it right the first time, or just take your existing knowledge to the next level.

Introduction

• Introduction (03:38) - In this video Mike outlines why applications like iZotope RX 3 are needed in an increasing noisy world with examples of the kinds of problems iZotope RX 3 can be used for. Mike also covers the different formats RX3 comes in, RX 3 or RX 3 Advanced; plug-in or Stand Alone.

• User Interface (13:28) - Mike goes through the key parts of the graphical user interface and tools in iZotope RX 3.

• Waveform and Spectrogram Display (13:15) - In this video Mike explains how to understand and interpret the waveform and spectrogram display in iZotope RX 3.

• Settings (12:48) - Mike shows how to configure RX 3 with your interface and how to use and reconfigure keyboard shortcuts.

• Recording into RX 3 (03:54) - Join Mike as he takes you through a new feature in RX 3 where you can record audio directly into RX 3.

• Saving Files (04:56) - Mike demonstrates using the new RX 3 document format and the RX 3 Advanced feature to export history as an XML file.

• Markers and Regions (05:04) - In this video Mike shows how to use markers and regions in RX 3 to help navigate around projects.

Treating Noisy Audio

• Denoise Pt. 1 (14:34) - Mike explains and demonstrates the Denoise module in action by cleaning up a hissy recording.

• Denoise Pt. 2 (10:18) - In this video Mike explains and demonstrates the features of the Denoise module that are only available in RX 3 Advanced including the Adaptive mode and the Advanced Settings.

• Denoise Pt. 3 (09:21) - Mike shows how to use the Denoiser as a plug-in in Pro Tools.

• Dialog Denoiser (05:07) - Mike shows how to use the new Dialog Denoiser in RX3 Advanced to treat audio in real time with no latency as a plug-in in Pro Tools.

Treating Distortion

• Distortion Pt. 1 (06:25) - In this video Mike explains and demonstrates the Declip module in action with an overloaded recording on a speedboat.

• Distortion Pt. 2 (04:16) - Mike shows how to use the Declick and Deconstruct modules to reduce other kinds of distortion.

Treating Hum and Buzz

• Remove Hum Pt. 1 (12:16) - In this video Mike explains and demonstrates the Remove Hum module in action with a file that has nearly as much hum as wanted signal.

• Remove Hum Pt. 2 (05:25) - Mike explains and demonstrates using the Denoise module to clean up the same recording he used with the Remove Hum module.

Spectral Repair

• Spectral Repair Pt. 1 (12:29) - In this video Mike gives an overview of how to use the Spectral Repair module.

• Spectral Repair Pt. 2 (11:29) - Mike demonstrates the Spectral Repair module in action treating sudden sounds like whistles in a concert, bike bells, camera shutter sounds and mic pops.

• Spectral Repair Pt. 3 (07:15) - Mike shows how to use Spectral Repair as a plug-in in Pro Tools.

Restoration

• Vinyl (07:40) - In this video Mike explains and demonstrates the Declick and Decrackle module in action with a very scratched vinyl record.

• Tape (13:37) - Mike shows how to use the Channel Operations module and the Denoise module to fix a poor quality recording with azimuth and noise problems.

• Clicks (04:36) - Watch as Mike shows other uses for the Declick module removing mouth clicks, and clicks from excessive use of a plectrum on Bass and acoustic guitar.

• Dereverb (10:16) - Mike explores how to use the new RX 3 Advanced Deverb module to treat recordings made in different reverberant spaces.

The Deconstruct Module

• Deconstruct (05:48) - In this video Mike explains and demonstrates that the RX 3 Advanced Deconstruct module is great for sound design as well as restoration by separating the breath and wind sounds from the tonal sounds in a flute recording and then separating the different components in a clock chiming.

Signal Processing Modules

• Gain (03:17) - In this video Mike explains and demonstrates the Gain module in action adjusting the gain of a clip and adding a fade in and fade out too.

• EQ (07:17) - Mike explains and demonstrates the EQ module in action showing the different types of EQ and how they affect the sound.

• Channel Operations Pt. 1 (10:03) - In this video Mike explores and demonstrates the Mixing and Phase tabs in the Channel Operations module.

• Channel Operations Pt. 2 (05:16) - In this video Mike explains the RX 3 Advanced feature for Center Channel Extraction.

• Spectrum Analyser (07:13) - Mike explains and demonstrates the Spectrum Analyser module in action in their different modes.

• Plug-In Hosting (08:03) - Mike shows the Plug-in Hosting module in action by processing a file using Nectar inside iZotope RX 3.

• Time and Pitch (13:30) - Mike explains and demonstrates the RX3 Advanced Time and Pitch module in action by pitch shifting a male voice and how to change the intonation and create vari-speed effects with the Time & Pitch module.

• Resample - Advanced Only (06:27) - In this video Mike explains and demonstrates the Resample module in action by taking a 192 KHz sample rate file and down sampling it down to 44.1KHz and handling the aliasing.

• Dither (08:32) - In this final video, Mike explains and demonstrates the Dither module in action, why Dither is important and how to reduce the bit depth of a file correctly.