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    • Mixing / November 11, 2022
      Mixing

      What is a de-esser (and how do I use it for vocals)? What is a de-esser (and how do I use it for vocals)?

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    • Routines & Process / November 3, 2022
      Routines & Process

      YouTube channel strategy for musicians: How to grow your audience YouTube channel strategy for musicians: How to grow your audience

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    • Mixing / October 21, 2022
      Mixing

      The 10 best free mixing plugins you need for your music The 10 best free mixing plugins you need for your music

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    • Music Theory / October 12, 2022
      Music Theory

      What is melody in music: A guide to pitch, scales, and keys What is melody in music: A guide to pitch, scales, and keys

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    Tools / December 26, 2022
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    10 of the best VST plugins of 2022

    From powerhouse synths to forward-thinking effects units, here are some of the most popular plugins on Splice from the past year.

    Mixing / July 27, 2022
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    Creating the world’s fastest mix with iZotope’s Neutron and Ozone

    In this mixing challenge, we discover exactly how assistive audio tech can help us quickly arrive to a solid starting point, so that we can focus on the creative decisions that matter.

    Mastering / May 12, 2020
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    Mastering basics with iZotope’s Ozone 9 Elements: Maximizer

    We use the Maximizer module in iZotope’s Ozone 9 Elements to demonstrate how to bring our track up to commercial loudness.

    Mastering / October 24, 2019
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    4 tips for mastering your music with confidence

    Are you never sure when your master’s ‘good enough?’ Let’s explore four practices that’ll help you master (and move on) with confidence.

    Mastering / October 17, 2019
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    The evolution of iZotope’s Ozone (2001 – 2022)

    Let’s explore the evolution of iZotope’s Ozone, from its humble beginnings to the recent release of Ozone 9.

    Mastering / October 8, 2019
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    How to optimize your masters for streaming platforms

    Learn how mastering to a reference, using true peak normalization, and previewing artifacts can help you create a master that’s optimized for streaming.

    Tools / October 7, 2019

    Ebonie Smith on what Hamilton and music production have in common

    What similarities do Hamilton and approaching an unmastered mix share?

    Mastering / October 3, 2019

    How to master your music with iZotope’s Ozone 9 Advanced

    Let’s explore three new modules in iZotope’s Ozone 9 Advanced and learn how they can elevate your mastering workflow.

    Mixing / September 21, 2019

    4 techniques for widening your sound

    Learn four techniques for widening your track that can help create a mix where each element has space and stands out.

    Mastering / January 7, 2019
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    How to master with Ozone 8 Advanced and reference tracks

    Learn how to use Ozone 8 Advanced’s Master Assistant to maximize the power of reference tracks in just several simple steps.

    Tips & Tutorials / May 14, 2018

    Getting the most out of iZotope Ozone 8 Advanced and Neutron 2 Advanced

    In this blog post we take a look at how iZotope’s Ozone 8 and Neutron 2 Advanced can work together to aid in making some tough production decisions.

    Mastering / May 4, 2018
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    How to master hip hop

    In this blog post, we uncover a few techniques to get you started on mastering hip hop in your bedroom.

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