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. When you're ready to master, Ozone is all you need.
Ozone 4 combines seven essential mastering processors into one complete system, letting you give your mixes a finished, full and professional sound. Ozone's critically acclaimed IRC Loudness Maximizer gives you commercial volume and fullness without distorting or coloring your mix. An eight band Paragraphic EQ combines linear phase precision with the warmth and character of analog equalizers and even lets you intelligently match your mix to reference tracks. Innovative Multiband Dynamics, Harmonic Exciter and Stereo Imaging tools add depth and polish to your music.
All of these modules are combined into a single, powerful interface, making the mastering process more efficient and intuitive than ever before. Whether you're a seasoned professional or simply ready to take your productions to the next level, Ozone is the complete solution you need. Your mix isn't finished until you put it through Ozone.
KEY FEATURES
* Complete mastering system in a single plug-in
* Includes seven essential mastering tools: Loudness Maximizer, Paragraphic EQ, Multiband Dynamics, Multiband Stereo Imaging, Harmonic Exciter, Dithering, Mastering Reverb
* Analog-modeled processing combined with linear phase precision
* Elegant, highly efficient user interface
* Extensive metering and spectrum analysis tools help you get better results
* Comprehensive preset manager with over 100 professionally designed presets and new MacroPresets
* User-definable signal routing
* Extensive automation support
* CPU-efficient and optimized for today's low-latency DAW environments
* Powerful mid/side processing tools
* Supports sampling rates up to 192kHz
* Documentation that helps demystify the mastering process
CPU Notes
Ozone is a powerful system that combines a half dozen 64-bit audio processing modules with real-time visual meters. In Ozone 4 we've gone to great lengths to optimize Ozone for the latest generation of powerful computers. Our objective is to deliver the highest sound quality possible, without compromise. The design tradeoff is that Ozone requires more CPU than a typical plug-in.
With that said, here are some tips for using Ozone effectively even on slower speed machines:
1) If you're not using modules for processing, you should be sure to bypass them to conserve CPU power.
2) Ozone's digital processing modules consume more CPU than their analog counterparts. If you're using Ozone's Digital EQ, Digital Crossover, or Room-modeled Reverb, you should adjust your buffer sizes for optimal performance. See "Buffer Sizes" in Ozone's documentation for details.
3) Try changing the buffer size and/or latency setting in your host application. When buffers are too high (latencies are too large), meters will update very slowly and performance may suffer. As buffers become very small (latencies are very low), the Digital EQ, Digital Crossover, and Room-modeled Reverb will consume more CPU.
4) You can disable meters in their option screens. Right click on any meter to bring up the options screen for that meter.
5) Using less crossover bands can save significant CPU. Try using 1 or 2 band dynamics, for example, instead of all 4 bands. See Using Multiband Modules for instructions on how to change the number of crossover bands.
6) You can force Ozone to process stereo files in mono, requiring roughly half the CPU for half the channels. This is useful while previewing to save CPU in some cases. You can enable this option in the General Options tab.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Operating System:
* Windows (XP, x64, Vista)
* Mac OS X 10.4 or later (Universal Binary)
Plug-In Formats:
* Pro Tools 7+ (RTAS/ AudioSuite), VST, MAS, Audio Unit, DirectX
TRIAL LIMITATIONS
In Trial mode, Ozone 4 will work without restriction for 10 days. After 10 days, Ozone 4 will operate in Demo Mode, and will insert silence at regular intervals.
Technically, Ozone is a plug-in, although it really encompasses several modules to provide a complete system for mastering. In addition to providing audio processing, it provides meters, tools for taking snapshots of mixes, comparing settings, and rearranging the order of the mastering modules within the system. If you know how to use Ozone, you'll be able to come up with a great sound on your own. And it will be your own great sound.
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