Before processing, ensure your monitoring environment and software settings are optimized:
: Select Streaming (targets -14 LUFS) or CD (targets maximum loudness).
: Set your "Ceiling" to -1.0 dB to prevent "inter-sample peaks" that can occur during conversion to MP3 or streaming formats. iZotope Ozone Advanced v9.1.0a
After the Assistant finishes, manually refine these specific modules:
: Play the loudest portion of your song while the Assistant listens. It will automatically build a signal chain with EQ, Dynamics, and Maximizer settings tailored to your audio. 3. Key Module Adjustments It will automatically build a signal chain with
: Always place Ozone Advanced on your Master Bus (stereo output). In version 9.1.0a, you can also use the individual component plug-ins (like the Maximizer or EQ) on specific tracks if needed. 2. Utilizing the Master Assistant
: Choose "Modern" for a clean, transparent sound or "Vintage" for added harmonic warmth and character. In version 9
: Ensure your mix peaks between -3 dB and -6 dB. This provides the necessary headroom for Ozone’s processors to work without clipping the input stage.