
Topics of discussion include working with the Ozone software interface, setting Ozone preferences through the Options window, using the Master Assistant, applying equalization to shape audio and isolate problem areas, using dynamics processing to control the dynamic range of a song, using imaging techniques to adjust the stereo width of a mix applying harmonic distortion to add warmth and glue to a mix, using the Maximizer to set an appropriate overall loudness level, comparing a project to one or more reference tracks, adding dither, previewing different codecs, and exporting the finished audio from the standalone application. The included hands-on exercises will help students develop their skills applying the techniques discussed in each chapter while improving their listening skills. It includes a fantastic collection of vintage analog modeled processing effects and others. The book covers all of the controls available in the Project window and in the Ozone plug-in. Ozone 8 Advanced Initially introduced in 2001, as a mastering and analog modeling DirectX plugin, Ozone is now up to version 8 and is available as a standalone as well as in significant plugin formats: AAX (64-bit), AU, RTAS (32-bit), VST/VST3. In the course, students will learn to use Ozone as a standalone application or as a plug-in on the master bus of their DAW of choice.

Designed to support instructor-led training and independent learning, this course book covers all aspects of working with Ozone 8 Advanced. Most likely, you’ll still want to do some tweaking to match the specific attributes of your project. The module choices and settings that it comes up with are always usable and often get you most of the way there. Mastering with Ozone 8 covers the process of mastering finished songs using iZotope's preeminent Ozone software package. The Master Assistant was quite a useful feature in Ozone 8 in Ozone 9 its expanded user options make the results more customized.
