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

0. Introduction

01 - Welcome
02 - What you should know
03 - Using newer versions of Ozone

1. Getting Started

04 - Standalone vs. plugin version
05 - Creating a project
06 - Navigating the Ozone 7 interface
07 - Module browser
08 - Working with presets
09 - Creating presets
10 - Undo History window

2. The Equalizer

11 - EQ basics
12 - Approaches to EQ in Ozone 7
13 - Mid-Side processing
14 - Using matching EQ
15 - Pre and post EQ

3. Using the Dynamic Modules in Ozone

16 - Using the Dynamic EQ module in Ozone
17 - Using the Dynamic Compressor in Ozone

4. Using the Exciter

18 - Working with the Ozone Exciter
19 - Advanced Exciter techniques

5. Working with Vintage Tools

20 - Vintage Compressor and hardware modeling
21 - Understanding the Vintage EQ
22 - Adding tape saturation and harmonics
23 - Using the Vintage Limiter

6. Maximzing and Stereo Imaging in Ozone

24 - Working with the Ozone Maximizer
25 - Using the Stereo Imager in Ozone

7. Preparing the Master for Final Export

26 - What is Codec Preview
27 - Working with dither
28 - Trimming, fades, and final audio edits
29 - Channel Swap and Mono mode
30 - Exporting your mastered project

8. Genre Specific Mastering in Ozone

31 - Voiceovers and podcasts
32 - Mastering a dance electronic track
33 - Mastering a rock track
34 - Mastering a hip-hop track

Conclusion

35 - Next steps