iZotope Ozone5 Advanced

iZotope's complete mastering system in a single integrated plug-in includes eight essential mastering tools: 

Maximizer, Equalizer, Multiband Dynamics, Multiband Stereo Imaging, Post Equalizer, Multiband Harmonic Exciter, Reverb, and Dithering.

 

Ozone 5 Advanced adds 6 additional component plug-ins, extended features in every module, and an entire suite of configurable meters.

 

Your mix isn't finished until Ozone is on it.

The process of mastering ranges from correcting mistakes made in the mix to preparing a recording for target listening environments. Like a final coat of polish, mastering makes the difference between a good-sounding mix and a professional-sounding master. With Ozone 5, we've delivered the biggest update ever to our critically-acclaimed software mastering system, making it easier than ever for anyone to master their audio simply and efficiently.

 

Setting a new industry standard for mastering tools, the all-new Ozone 5 Advanced extends the standard version of Ozone 5 for greater flexibility, precision, and control. Based on feedback and requests gathered from mastering professionals, Ozone 5 Advanced includes exclusive controls and features like the Meter Bridge suite and 6 individual component plug-ins based on Ozone's mastering modules.

 

In Ozone 5, every module has been updated with refined signal processing algorithms to bring you a new level of mastering quality. The most complete mastering suite available has never sounded better.

 

Guided by iZotope's expertise in DSP research, Ozone 5 combines the best nuances of both analog and digital worlds:

 

Analog-modeled processing combined with linear phase precision

Flexible sonic capabilities for adding realistic warmth, bite, punch, and space to your mix

New IRC™ III Limiter for louder, fuller masters that preserve crisp transient detail

Fully-revamped hybrid Reverb module

 Additional Reverb room models and circuit-modeled Exciter modes

 Stereoize feature for widening mono/narrow mixes

 True Envelope peak detection and Detection Circuit filters in the Dynamics module

 Unique Mixed-Phase EQ mode

 

We've redesigned the Ozone user interface to make it even easier to dial in the professional sound you want. New users can get started right away and experienced Ozone fans will feel right at home.

 

Workflow enhancements allow for finer control while keeping important features right at your fingertips:

 

Comprehensive preset manager with over 250 professionally-designed presets

New per-module presets and intelligent module Amount Controls

User-definable signal routing and extensive automation support

Optimized for today's low-latency DAW environments

 Individual plug-ins for inserting any of Ozone Advanced's modules as independent plug-ins in your host: EQ, Maximizer, Dynamics, Stereo Imaging, Harmonic Exciter, and Reverb

 Additional controls in nearly every module for greater flexibility and precision

 

With Ozone 5, see your mix like never before! A broad variety of updated metering tools provide unprecedented visualizations of how mix elements fit together, guiding both your eyes and your ears to the perfect-sounding master.

 

Each processing module is complemented with useful spectrums, phase meters, vectorscopes and level histograms:

 

For example, use the Gain Reduction Trace view to help set the compressor's release time, or watch the Correlation Trace to catch instantaneous phase problems

 All-new Meter Bridge with a full suite of extended audio analysis and visualizations tools within one convenient and configurable window

 Exclusive Meter Tap plug-ins for visually analyzing multiple streams of track and bus audio data

 High-resolution real-time 2D and 3D Spectrogram plots and a real-time, resizable Spectrum Analyzer

 Enhanced Loudness Meters with BS.1770-2, EBU, K-System, True Peak, and RMS options