{"id":3789,"date":"2017-10-05T11:00:36","date_gmt":"2017-10-05T15:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/?p=3789"},"modified":"2019-10-03T17:51:29","modified_gmt":"2019-10-03T21:51:29","slug":"mastering-with-ozone-8-what-is-mastering","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/mastering-with-ozone-8-what-is-mastering\/","title":{"rendered":"Mastering with Ozone 8: What is Mastering?"},"content":{"rendered":"

This mastering guide is meant to teach you the skills you need to get a decent master for your track using iZotope Ozone 8 Standard<\/a>.<\/strong> This guide will educate you on the mastering process and get up to speed with the essential mastering techniques.<\/p>\n

We are going to break down this guide into 6 sections:<\/p>\n

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  1. What is mastering?<\/li>\n
  2. Signal Flow & Metering<\/a><\/li>\n
  3. EQ<\/a><\/li>\n
  4. Compression<\/a><\/li>\n
  5. Limiting<\/a><\/li>\n
  6. Preparation<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Ozone 9 Advanced<\/strong><\/a>, the latest version of iZotope\u2019s mastering suite, offers even more powerful features \u2014 check out the guide here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

    What is mastering?<\/h2>\n

    Mastering is the process of finalizing a song by applying subtle technical touches that make it sound professional and “radio-ready.” A mastering engineer is responsible for preparing and submitting files to the label or various digital domains for ingestion (ie: preparing a “master.”)<\/p>\n

    The goals of mastering<\/h2>\n

    When coming up with a master, there are a few things you should look out for. Here are some tips:<\/p>\n

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    1. The master should play well on a wide range of systems, from laptop speakers, to earbuds, to a car stereo, to a high-end sound system).<\/li>\n
    2. The master should sound like a finished product.<\/li>\n
    3. The master should meet technical specifications by label \/ artists \/ digital streaming platforms.<\/li>\n
    4. The master should enhance the mix.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      I can’t stress enough the importance of point\u00a04. Many engineers and producers can get so carried away with mastering a track that they lose sight of where they started. Ultimately, your master should be enhancing the sonic quality of the mix you started with.<\/p>\n

      Rule of thumb stuff<\/h2>\n

      Here are 5 tips worth remembering when approaching the mastering process:<\/p>\n

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      1. Whenever possible, master in a room\u00a0that you’re\u00a0familiar\u00a0<\/strong>with.<\/li>\n
      2. A\/B<\/strong> your master against your mix at matched levels<\/strong>. Ozone 8’s gain matched<\/b> bypass feature allows you to do that.<\/li>\n
      3. Work fast<\/strong> and don’t spend more than 30 mins<\/strong> on a single song.<\/li>\n
      4. If you’re tired or out of idea<\/strong>s, close your session, take a break, and come back to it later.\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n
      5. Do not over process<\/strong>. Do not over process. Do not over process. Mastering is about subtle touches<\/strong> and nuanced decisions that go a long way.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Ready to get started? Check out\u00a0Signal Flow & Metering <\/strong><\/a>next.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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