![]() ![]() Avoid the mistake of exporting to lossy MP3. Once you’re satisfied with your mastering adjustments, export your master to a lossless audio format. ![]() Export your master and listen back in various commercial playback systems Streaming sets your output ceiling to -1.0 dB to lessen the chances of intersample peaks caused by streaming codecs. Selecting Reference lets you select your reference track of choice as the target for the EQ curve and loudness.ĭestination (Streaming / CD) - Determines your master chain’s limiter headroom based on the final destination of the delivery. Loudness & EQ (Manual / Reference) - Selecting Manual allows the Master Assistant to set a starting signal chain based on your desired intensity-low (-14 LUF), medium (-12 LUFS), or high (-11 LUFS). Vintage introduces the addition of vintage-inspired modules that emulate the warm sound of classic analog outboard gear such as the Pultecs, Fairchild 670s, and Studer A810 tape deck. Modules (Modern / Vintage) - Determines which set of modules will be used by the Master Assistant in your signal chain. Select the Master Assistant button then choose your preferred mastering parameters on the next window: Once you’ve loaded Ozone, clear the signal chain so you’re starting off with a blank slate. Having the essential metadata on hand before mastering (artist name, song title, album title, sequence, ISRC if it’s available, etc) ensures a smooth, efficient session.ĭig deeper: Learn more about the importance of monitor gain in mastering and discover how to use metering in mastering. Although different mastering houses have their own set of preferred specifications, you’ll be well on your way by exporting mixes in the WAV format, keeping it at its native sample rate, and setting the bit depth to at least 24-bit or 32-bit float. But another metering tool that’s worth having in your arsenal is Tonal Balance Control, which gives you a contextual picture of your master’s tonal balance in relation to a reference target (album, genre, etc.) File & metadata checkĭouble check that you have the right files, and ensure that your mixes are at the optimal format/resolution for mastering. Tools such as Insight provides detailed information about levels, crest factor, loudness targets, stereo imaging, just to name a few. MeteringĪ well-rounded set of metering tools along with properly-calibrated monitoring are crucial to giving you the most accurate picture of the sound you’re aiming for while mastering. This is more crucial for a multipurpose studio environment, because it trains your ears to develop an internalized compass for both loudness and tonal balance that effectively translates to the outside world. Here are a few key factors to consider: MonitoringĬalibrate your playback monitoring to a fixed gain level for mastering. ![]() By optimizing your workstation for mastering, your tools and ears are able to make more accurate and reliable mastering decisions that better translate to the outside world. Remember, one of the main goals of mastering is translatability-that your music sounds good and translates well across a wide range of playback systems, formats and environments. ![]() Prep your workstation & DAW for masteringĮspecially if you have a multipurpose production room where everything from songwriting, recording to mixing takes place, it’s important to prep and calibrate your workstation and DAW for mastering. Here we’ll walk you through a simple 10 step-by-step process to help you achieve a great-sounding master in Ozone with the help of Master Assistant and Ozone’s built-in mastering presets.įollow along with your copy of Ozone, iZotope’s mastering plug-in.ġ. But with this great power comes great responsibility. From this optimized starting chain, you can then adjust every setting with precision to take your music to its final polished, mastered sound.ĭIY mastering with Ozone is now more accessible and intuitive than ever thanks to Master Assistant and its ability to construct an optimized starting chain for your mastering session. However, baked into Ozone lies the power of AI and machine-learning to help you jumpstart your mastering workflow. iZotope has released various levels of mastering guides here on the Learn site. But with patience and critical listening, learning the art of mastering can be very fulfilling and empowering-whether you’re the artist, producer or engineer. After all, we’re talking about the final stage of the production before your music hits the marketplace. It’s easy to be intimidated by the mastering process. ![]()
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