How iZotope Ozone changed mastering forever | iZotope

iZotope Ozone was built on a single question: what if the constraints of mastering weren't permanent? To celebrate 25 years of iZotope, we explore the legacy of Ozone and the breakthrough technologies – from Intelligent Release Control to stem separation and dynamic restoration – that changed what a modern master sounds like. Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction & the history of Ozone 0:01:23 - 1. Intelligent Release Control (IRC) & limiting 0:04:00 - The loudness war & iZotope's role 0:06:12 - Why old algorithms are still in Ozone 0:07:21 - 2. Visualizing EQ & Tonal Balance Control 0:13:03 - 3. Modular signal chains & mid-side processing 0:15:13 - 4. Master Assistant & AI integration 0:17:28 - 5. Master Rebalance & stem control 0:19:41 - The Unlimiter: Restoring dynamics 0:21:08 - Democratizing mastering & what's next Try Ozone free: https://www.izotope.com/en/products/ozone.html?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=ozone+12&utm_content=youtube+organic_ozone+12_how+izotope+ozone+changed+mastering+forever Read about the history of Ozone: https://www.izotope.com/community/blog/5-things-you-didnt-know-about-izotope-ozone?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=ozone+12&utm_content=youtube+organic_ozone+12_how+izotope+ozone+changed+mastering+forever #izotope #mastering #musicproduction #audioengineering #ozone12 Subscribe to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/iZotopeinc?sub_confirmation=1 Follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/izotopeinc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/izotopeinc iZotope makes innovative products that inspire and enable people to be creative. With over a decade developing award-winning products and audio technologies for professionals and hobbyists alike, and used by millions of people in over 50 countries, iZotope products are a core component of GRAMMY-winning music studios, Oscar and Emmy-winning film and TV post production studios, and prominent radio studios, as well as basement and bedroom studios across the globe. For more info, visit our website: https://www.izotope.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=organic&utm_content=youtube+organic_organic_video+description