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.
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.
EQUALIZER
Analog-matched frequency response for all filter types
Vintage Low and High Shelf filters with variable "Cut" control
Extra-steep "brickwall" analog Low- and High-Pass filters
Flat Low- and High-Pass filters with variable slope
New Snapshots panel with easier EQ snapshot workflow
Improved, simplified Matching EQ feature
Mini Info Panel for easy access to active EQ band's settings
Ability to zoom by time and frequency for precise equalization
Separate EQ settings for left/right channels
Second Post EQ in signal chain for post-dynamics/exciter shaping
Zoomable spectrum in EQ
New Spectrum options including Left/Right and Mid/Side modes
Phase Response, Phase Delay and Group Delay plots
Analog filter shapes in Digital EQ mode (linear and mixed phase)
Mixed-Phase EQ: vary between minimum, linear and maximum phase per band
MAXIMIZER
IRC III Limiting mode: new psychoacoustic algorithm with transient preservation
Gain Reduction Trace view: shows gain reduction over time
Spectrum view
Stereo Link: allows variance between fully independent left/right limiting and linked limiting
Transient Recovery: introduces transient shaping to preserve sharp attacks
DITHER
Additional Dither noise-shaping curves
Dither Shape view
EXCITER
Improved sound quality in all Exciter modes
Natural-sounding Peak Saturation: adds harmonics without drastic gain changes
Post-Saturation High Shelf filter: for additional harmonic shaping
Saturation Spectrum display: shows excitation by frequency
Refined Tube, Tape, Retro, and Warm algorithms
Oversampling mode prevents aliasing
Circuit-modeled Triode and Dual Triode Exciter modes
STEREO IMAGING
New Vectorscope modes: Polar Level, Polar Sample
Anti-phase prevention
Stereo Width Spectrum view
Correlation Trace view shows mono-compatibility over time
Stereo Balance meter
Phase Rotation allows phase fine-tuning to optimize asymmetrical waveforms' loudness
Stereoize mode: natural sounding, mono-compatible widening for narrow/mono sources
DYNAMICS
Greatly-improved workflow includes always-visible Attack and Release controls
All Bands mode shows most crucial controls for every band in one view
Gain Reduction Trace shows dynamics characteristics superimposed on waveform
Interactive Threshold provides intuitive control over all dynamics stages
Improved Gain Reduction meter with input/output and overlaid histogram options
Hard/Soft Knee selection
New upward compression boosts levels as they fall below the threshold
Limiter Boost pushes up threshold-crossing levels when Limiter ratio is set to the left
Variable Knee control for each Dynamics stage and each band
True Envelope detection algorithm: flat frequency response and low distortion
Detection circuit High Pass filter with variable slope and frequency
"Tilt" mode (similar in style to the "API Thrust" detection circuit filter)
REVERB
New Modeled Reverb algorithm: provides realistic early reflections with smooth decay
Improved Plate and Room modes and new Hall mode
3 additional modeled spaces: Theater, Cathedral and Arena
Independent control over early reflections
Cross-mix control for more control over stereo image
PRESETS AND ROUTING
All Global Presets updated to take advantage of new DSP and features
Many new genre-specific presets added to Global Presets
Improved Amount controls make adjusting presets simple
Module Presets: each mastering module has dedicated preset saving and loading
Over 80 new Module Presets included
Select independent or shared crossovers for multiband modules
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