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Stereo widening: What it is and 4 techniques for a wider mix
Learn about four stereo widening techniques that can help you achieve an effective mix, including the Haas effect, mid-side EQ, and more.
The 3 goals behind a clean mix (free stems included)
Learn how to wield separation, glue, and movement to create a clean mix that's both cohesive and effective.
How loud should you master your music?
Learn about the most important factors that go into answering the age-old question of how loud you should master your music.
How to prepare your mix for mastering: 5 essential tips
From leaving headroom to best practices for exporting, here are five essential tips that will help you prepare your mix for mastering.
10 of the best VST plugins of 2024
From powerhouse synths to forward-thinking effects units, here are some of the most popular plugins on Splice from the past year.
Creating the world’s fastest mix with iZotope’s Neutron and Ozone
In this mixing challenge, we discover exactly how assistive audio tech can help us quickly arrive to a solid starting point, so that we can focus on the creative decisions that matter.
Mastering basics with iZotope’s Ozone 9 Elements: Maximizer
We use the Maximizer module in iZotope’s Ozone 9 Elements to demonstrate how to bring our track up to commercial loudness.
4 tips for mastering your music with confidence
Are you never sure when your master's 'good enough?' Let's explore four practices that'll help you master (and move on) with confidence.
The evolution of iZotope’s Ozone (2001 – 2022)
Let’s explore the evolution of iZotope's Ozone, from its humble beginnings to the recent release of Ozone 9.
How to optimize your masters for streaming platforms
Learn how mastering to a reference, using true peak normalization, and previewing artifacts can help you create a master that's optimized for streaming.
Ebonie Smith on what Hamilton and music production have in common
What similarities do Hamilton and approaching an unmastered mix share?