Ozone 5 Advanced by iZotope is a complete mastering system presented in a single integrated plug-in interface, and includes eight essential mastering tools.
These include a maximizer, equalizer, multi-band dynamics, multi-band stereo imaging, post equalizer, multi-band harmonic exciter, reverb, and dithering.
The advanced version extends the standard version for greater flexibility, precision, and control.
The process of mastering ranges from correcting mistakes made in the mix, to preparing a recording for targeted listening environments. To that end, every module has been updated with refined signal processing algorithms to deliver a high level of mastering quality. Ozone 5 Advanced adds six additional component plug-ins, extended features in every module, and an entire suite of configurable meters.
The user interface has been redesigned to make it even easier to dial in the required sound. New users can get started right away and experienced Ozone users will feel right at home. A broad variety of updated metering tools provide visualizations as to how individual mix elements fit together, guiding both the eyes and ears to the perfect-sounding master.
Component Plug-Ins
Equalizer component plug-in
Maximizer component plug-in
Dynamics component plug-in
Reverb component plug-in
Stereo Imaging component plug-in
Exciter component plug-in
Meter Bridge
Spectrogram
Unlike typical "waterfall" plots, Ozone's real-time 3D spectrogram creates a detailed topographical map of audio using the software's high-resolution spectrogram capabilities
Choose between high-resolution and real-time 2D or 3D scrolling spectrogram plots
Perform detailed inspections with Freeze and Zoom modes
Easily examine Gain values by frequency with a convenient mouse pointer readout
Takes advantage of video card graphics processing for full-screen 3-dimensional metering, leaving more processing power for the audio
Meter Taps
Feed information on multiple audio streams to the Spectrogram via Meter Tap plug-ins
With Ozone on the master bus, add Meter Tap plug-ins to individual tracks or buses, then open the Meter Bridge to see how mix elements combine in rich Spectrogram detail, all in real-time
Use overlay, tile, or stack views to compare different Meter Tap streams and see their relationships, then bring different audio streams into focus to see how each fits in the mix
Tailor the display with customizable colors
Vectorscopes
The Meter Bridge's Advanced's resizable and undocked Vectorscope provides useful display options for examining the stereo image of a mix
Lissajous and Polar modes provide multiple visualizations of stereo field activity and activity history
Stereo Balance meters illustrate the balance between Left and Right channels
Correlation meters indicate the degree of similarity between Left and Right channels
Quickly diagnose mono and/or phase compatibility issues
Spectrum Analyzer
Includes a completely resizable (including full-screen) real-time spectrum analyzer
Variable zoom by both time and frequency
Mid/Side, Left/Right, Linear, octave band options, and more
Completely independent settings from Ozone's EQ spectrum display
Spectrum True Fill shows an accurate overview of high frequency information
Loudness Meters
Options include K-System, BS.1770-2, True Peak, and RMS
BS.1770-2 metering is compliant with recommendations by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU-R BS.1770-2) and the European Broadcasting
Union (EBU R128) for determining subjective program loudness and true-peak signal level
EQ
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
Move Module Presets between Ozone Advanced and Ozone Advanced components
Other Features
Sound, Workflow, Visual Feedback
Analog-modeled processing combined with linear phase precision
Flexible sonic capabilities for adding realistic warmth, bite, punch, and space to a mix
New IRC III Limiter for louder, fuller masters that preserve crisp transient detail
Fully-revamped hybrid Reverb module
Comprehensive preset manager with over 250 professionally-designed presets
Per-module presets and intelligent module Amount Controls
User-definable signal routing and extensive automation support
Individual plug-ins for inserting any of Ozone Advanced modules as independent plug-ins in your host - EQ, Maximizer, Dynamics, Stereo Imaging, Harmonic Exciter, and Reverb
Additional controls in nearly every module for greater flexibility and precision
Each processing module is complemented with useful spectrums, phase meters, vectorscopes and level histograms
High-resolution real-time 2D and 3D Spectrogram plots and a real-time, resizable Spectrum Analyzer
Optimized for today's low-latency DAW environments