But its a good tool for assessing my stereo mix, similar to the EQ in step 4.įor advice beyond that, I think I'd have to see the file and take a shot at mastering it, and give you feedback on what I learned as I did. Perhaps an occasional very subtle boost to the stereo spread. One of the things I like though is the ability to analyze and have it "learn" the dynamics and set the target mastering loudness as desired, to for example -14LUfs.Ħ: I dont use the Imager much. You might wish to ease off the threshold from the suggested setting a little. range.) I would go back to the mix and start again at step 1.ĥ: I find the maximizer to often be a little aggressive for my tastes. If more than subtle EQ is suggested, (Preferably in the max. (in most cases, this is usually going to be the final chorus of traditional arrangements)Ĥ: Assess the recommendations. Set it to the mildest setting and analyse the loudest portion of your track. Insert Ozone 8, and select Mastering assistant.
6dBfsģ: open a new mastering project and add the audio file. To get started with what you describe, while getting familiar with Ozone Essentials, I would suggest:ġ: Get your mix as good as you feel you can, disable any master buss processing. This is actually an area where these types of plug-ins can be very educational IMO. I would point out that bass balance is one of the hardest parts of mixing/mastering to get "right"Įven with careful referencing, it can be difficult to overcome the limitations of modest monitoring systems and listening environments.
Or I could save my money and upgrade to standard.Īnd when you describe "bass heavy results" do you mean previous attempts, or your experiments with the plug-in? This bundle is a cheap way to upgrade to v3.
In fact, my version of Neutron Essentials is the previous version, and I have to make a decision here myself. My impression is basically that I learn something from them even by just exploring them. That leaves Nectar, Neutron and Ozone, and any one of those is IMO a great deal at that price.
The more advanced versions however are a staple in many pro audio studios. I need to explore RX Essentials further, but my initial impression- the modules available in this version are pretty basic and utilitarian. I do have the delay, experimented with some presets and explored the interface. Looks like a sound designer/electronic producer thing, dunno. The Mobius filter is another I haven't used. The addition of Trash (Distortion plug-in) might be of interest to some, I haven't used it before. Even if you only find one thing useful or to your liking. The Essentials versions are fairly stripped down versions and you need to know going in that these are a serious gateway drug. My opinion/impression? iZotopes is one of a small handful of leading edge developers of smart tools for the modern producer/mixer.