iZotope Music Production Suite: Remixing a Stereo Mix

Studio pro Gary Hiebner presents comprehensive iZotope Music Production Suite video tutorials! Learn how to take a 2 channel stereo mix audio file and extract the different elements such as vocals, drums, bass, etc and then import them into a new session and mix them again for better sound, as well as alternate mixes. You also get the stereo mix file used in the videos so you can follow along on your system. These videos are for those who are already familiar with the different plug-ins included with iZotope's Music Production Suite.

Videos

• Introduction (01:43) - Gary starts off by showing you exactly what is covered in the series, as well as what specific iZotope Plug-ins will be used.

• What to Fix in the Mix (02:45) - In this video, get a play through of the song that needs remixing, and discuss what elements need to be fixed.

• Using the Music ReBalance to Isolate the Stems (04:32) - Gary now shows you how to use the Music Rebalance Module in RX to Isolate the instruments into new individual stems.

• Saving the Stems from the Music Rebalance (02:09) - Watch how to save the newly isolated stems to new, unique audio files.

• Adding the Stems to a Project (02:49) - Gary now demonstrates how to import these new audio stem files into a new DAW project for mixing.

• Using Neutron, Relays & the Visual Mixer (05:03) - Watch and learn how to use Neutron's Visual Mixer and Relays to balance the stems.

• Corrective EQ-ing with Neutron (04:53) - Next, see how to apply Corrective EQ to the stems using Neutron's EQ to better make them fit in the mix.

• Using DeReverb on the Vocals (05:08) - Watch Gary use the RX DeReverb module to reduce the amount of reverb on the vocal stem so it blends better overall in the mix.

• Replacing an Audio Stem in the Mix (03:55) - See how you can also replace an audio stem and mix it back in, and in this case, replace the bass stem with a new part.

• Changing the Width of a Stem (03:10) - Now discover how you can use Neutron's Relays to increase the width of the stems for a better stereo presence.

• Comparing the Mixes (04:25) - In this video, Gary compares the mixes, first with the stereo audio file before, and then with music rebalance and processing, and then after with the isolated stems and their processing, so you can hear exactly what's going on.

• Creating Backing Tracks (02:59) - You can also use the isolated stems to create a new backing track, perfect for when you want to perform your song live, and only want the track with no vocals. See how it's done here!

• Using Mastering EQ with Ozone (04:49) - Gary now shows you how to add some mastering EQ post processing for a more polished sound.

• Using Multiband Dynamics with Ozone (03:51) - Next, explore how to use some multiband compression to better control the dynamics of the mix and get that "glued together" sound.

• Using the Maximizer to Increase the Perceived Loudness (03:28) - To finish it all off, watch how to apply hard limiting via the Maximizer in Ozone to increase the overall perceived level of the remix.