Ozone 9 Advanced delivers the latest in audio technology with new tools for instrument balance and low end, smarter audio assistance, and improved performance.Ozone 9 helps make mastering easier with AI-powered assistive audio tools that give you an instant starting point. New source separation technology in Master Rebalance lets you correct instrument levels before starting your master, or add excitement to key sections. Have the final say in any mix with complete control of your sound. Tame harshness in high end and bring out your low end instruments with industry-first tools like the Spectral Shaper and Low End Focus modules. Use intuitive, fluid controls to target specific regions to easily smooth out issues or create unique effects.
Ozone 9 Advanced Features include:
- NEW! Updated Metering
- NEW! Improved Performance
- NEW! Resizable Windows
- NEW! UI Improvements
- Ozone Global Presets
- Ozone Module Presets
- Track Referencing: A/B your master against reference tracks directly within any instance of Ozone or its standalone application. Now an integrated process, track referencing is easy, intelligent, and incorporated into Ozone’s workflow. Track referencing in Ozone allows you to load up to 10 tracks and identifies sections of your reference like Verse or Chorus for easy playback, so you can spend less time finding and more time mastering.
- Stand-Alone App
- Plug-in Hosting (App Only)
- Sample Rate Conversion (App Only)
- Improved Signal Chain
- Dither: The final stage of processing in any mastering session, proper dithering ensures no audible loss of quality when you convert to lower bitrates.
- Codec Preview: Codec Preview allows you to hear what your audio will sound like after conversion to MP3 or AAC, and gives you the opportunity to compensate for this data loss without leaving your DAW. For example, when converting to a low bit rate MP3, you may want to brighten your audio slightly, to counteract the loss of high frequency data.
NEW! Native Instruments NKS Support
- Accessible preset integration
- Macro controls for NKS hardware
Improved Master Assistant
Master Assistant analyzes the sonic profile of your audio and suggests a logical starting point for your signal chain, processor settings, and loudness. Control the intensity of your master with low, medium, or aggressive settings, and optimize dynamics specifically for streaming services or CD. Automatically set dynamics and attenuate harsh frequencies in seconds, simply by playing back a section of your track.
- Modern Mode
- CD & Streaming targets
- NEW! Vintage Mode
- Reference target
- Loudness Targets - High, Medium, & Low
- Updated Interface
Improved Match EQ
With Ozone 9, you can match to any reference track to an extreme degree with an EQ that uses over 8,000 separate bands to get the most precise snapshot possible. New region parameters now give you more control over the end result by letting you choose what parts of the audio to match. Capture a reference from a track in your session, or a reference file loaded into Ozone 9, and save your favorite results as presets for easy access. Take an imprint of your reference track and save time finding the right EQ balance with this mastering engineer’s secret weapon.
- Available as module
- Source & Target snapshot
- Amount/smoothing controls
- Set match region boundary
- Save snapshots as presets
- Available as a Plug-In
NEW! Master Rebalance
New in Ozone 9 Advanced, Master Rebalance uses Source Separation technology to let you change the volume of vocals, drums, or bass in any audio file—even a stereo bounce. It gives you the final say in a mix, letting you correct and change the levels of instruments without needing the original tracks. Give your vocals a small boost to add presence without affecting the mid-range, or slightly lower the bass guitar instead of using a compressor. Correct weak-sounding drums with one small boost that can save you from hours of EQ surgery. A well-balanced mix makes any mastering engineer’s job easier—with Master Rebalance, you can nudge your sound in the right direction.
- Available as module
- Available as plug-in
- Separate Drums, Vocal, & Bass
- Real time processing
- Spectrum meter
- Source meter
NEW! Low End Focus
Low audio frequencies can be the toughest to handle in mastering. Modern mixes often have lots of energy in the low end, and using EQ and compression can lead to artifacts or loss of clarity. With Low End Focus, you can use simple controls to sharpen the edges of your bass sounds, whether they’re flabby kick drums, overwhelming synths, or boomy bass guitars. Low End Focus can also be used as a subtle effect to get that extra bit of bass “magic” and put your track over the finish line. Go in-depth with surgical controls that let you shape your tone and timbre, and bring out the best in your low end with minimal artifacts using this industry-first bass shaping tool. It’s the fastest way to a punchy, hard-hitting final master.
- Available as module
- Available as plug-in
- Low End spectrum meter
- Set Action Region
- Punchy & Smooth modes
- Gain Control
- “Listen” mode
Improved Tonal Balance Control
The Tonal Balance Control plug-in is the fastest way to locate and fix frequencies in your mix that may be out of balance so your audio can sound great in any listening environment. View high, mid, and low frequency areas against targets based on genre or your own uploaded reference tracks. Use Broad or Fine view modes to identify problems both large and small, and solo frequencies to hear what instruments are contributing the most to your overall balance. Adjust the gain or EQ on other iZotope plug-ins directly from the Tonal Balance window while viewing the changes against your reference target and know when your music is ready for release. Experience professional tonal balance in a fluid, resizable environment that will give you a new perspective on your sound.
- More genre targets
- Band solo
- Fluid metering
- Control Nectar, Neutron, & Ozone EQ
- Control Relay gain
- Import custom targets
- Broad & Fine view mode
- Low End Crest Factor meter
Maximizer
Ozone’s highly regarded mastering limiter features multiple modes of iZotope’s transparent limiting algorithm, IRC™. With Ozone in 9, IRC IV is better than ever, featuring Transient and Modern modes. Get more transparent limiting with less pumping at higher volumes—ideal for times when you need to tame the kick drum peaks without causing vocals to pump, keep the subtle snap of a snare rimshot in a country single, or give a club track incredible impact. Prevent your master from clipping while dramatically lifting the perceived overall audio level for more loudness without sacrificing crisp detail.
- Available as module
- Stereo Independence
- Threshold learn
- Threshold & ceiling link
- Transient Emphasis
- IRC I & II
- IRC III & IV
- Available as plug-in
Imager
Precisely adjust stereo width for your master using the Imager module. The Imager works with up to four frequency bands*, providing independent control over stereo width by frequency. An integrated Vectorscope and Correlation Meter give you valuable visual feedback for the mastering process, including Polar vectorscope modes and a Stereo Balance meter.
*Multi-band imaging available in Ozone Standard and Advanced only.
- Available as module
- Stereoize II NEW!
- Stereoize I
- Vectorscope
- Stereo Width meter
- Correlation meter
- Antiphase prevention
- Multi-band
- Crossover learn
- Link bands
- Available as plug-in
Equalizer
Ozone includes two Equalizer modules (in addition to its Dynamic EQ), each with eight bands of adjustable filters and a variety of filter shapes. Use the Equalizer for initial shaping of your master, then take advantage of Post-EQ later in the signal chain.
- HUD Display NEW!
- Mid/Side Mode
- Surgical Mode
- Per-band filter selection
- Available as module
- Additional Post-EQ module
- Available as plug-in
Vintage Modules
- Vintage Limiter: Glue a mix together and add character with the Vintage Limiter’s analog-sounding final-stage limiting. Retain the ease and precision of digital maximizing while bringing a natural feel to harsh and digital-sounding masters for the silkiness, body, and nostalgic vibe of classic recordings.
- Vintage Compressor: The Vintage Compressor module is a single-band feedback compressor for subtle warming and sweetening effects. Featuring program-dependent release times, the compressor tailors release shapes to adapt naturally to your music. Thicken the mid-range, tighten and round out the lows, let the top sparkle, and get authentic vintage character.
- Vintage EQ: With the richness, musicality, and color of Pultec equalizers, Vintage EQ lets you brighten your master, smooth out heavy low end, and add body to your digital recordings. You can bring a musical focus to your EQ with discrete frequency value selections. Use the boost and cut controls separately—yet simultaneously!—for a low-shelf that boosts first, then cuts, and then levels out to smoothly avoid making your mix sound “boomy.”
- Vintage Tape: The Vintage Tape module brings the distinctive richness and feel of tape saturation to your modern digital recordings with all the frequency coloration, distortion, and phase effects of tape. Take advantage of analog tone for masters that sound more musical with added dimension, fatness, and depth. With Ozone 9 Advanced, you now get even more flexibility with the new 7.5 IPS setting!
- Available as plug-ins
Spectral Shaper
Smooth and sculpt problematic and harsh frequencies with the new Spectral Shaper module. Mold your audio by applying frequency-specific dynamics surgically or creatively to create smooth, balanced audio. Fantastic for taming percussive transients, Spectral Shaper can tame sibilant hi-hats, harsh vocals, plucky acoustic guitars, and other overly bright mix elements. For a creative twist, use Spectral Shaper across any frequency band to experiment with timbre, resonance, and transient information without affecting other elements of the source audio.
- Available as module
- Available as plug-in
Dynamic EQ
Now in both the standard and advanced versions of Ozone 9, the Dynamic EQ module lives and breathes with your music. Get finer control over your sound with the precision of an equalizer and the musical ballistics of a compressor integrated into one processor. With an intuitive workflow and clearer visual feedback, Dynamic EQ is a valuable mastering tool that excels where traditional EQs and compressors fail.
- Available as a Module
- Available as plug-in
Exciter
Ozone’s Exciter allows you to add warmth and character to audio across any frequency band selection. Choose from multiple saturation modes including analog-inspired Tube, Retro, or Tape, as well as Triode and Dual Triode modes. Further customize a saturation profile by allowing you to apply different modes to each frequency band.
- Available as Module
- Available as plug-in
Dynamics
Easily fine-tune dynamics with independent control for up to four audio frequency bands, each with separate limiting, compression, and expansion. Both a limiter and compressor in one module, Dynamics also packs in the precision of iZotope metering, allowing you to surgically glue your mix together and add punch and energy to your master.
- Available as Module
- Available as plug-in
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