A mastering plug-in. Master Assistant analyzes a stereo mix and suggests settings for further adjustment.
A starting point for mastering
The Ozone Master Assistant analyzes the shortcut and offers initial processing settings. It is more convenient to run the analysis at the site where the main elements of the mix are heard. If you choose only a quiet introduction, the decision will be based on a fragment that says little about the chorus. After the analysis, listen to the entire composition form. The assistant's offer can be changed along with individual modules.
Verse and chorus
For a learning example, take your mix with a quiet verse and a dense chorus. Analyze the passage with rhythm and voice. Save the original settings, then compare the result at about the same volume. First, listen to whether the voice remained legible next to the bass. After that, go to the quiet verse and check if there is a difference between the parts.
If allowed reference is used, compare compositions with the close role of instruments. The coincidence of the overall curve will not fix, for example, too quiet vocals in the original mix. In this case, it is better to change the balance of tracks first.
Check before exporting
Make a short trial export and compare it with listening within the project. Check the peaks, beginning and end of the composition, and then listen to it on another system. The tools and settings available are different between editions. Before buying, find out whether it is possible to open an existing project with the same chain and whether the working program supports the desired plugin format.
Suitable tasks
- Prepare a draft master of your own mix
- Compare tonal balance with allowed reference
Strengths
- Initial processing chain proposal
- Settings can be revised based on the results of listening
Limitations
- Mastering depends on the quality of the original mix
- Comparing at different volumes distorts the estimate
Selection and conditions
- Free access
- Not confirmed
- Trial period
- Not confirmed
- No sign-up required
- Not confirmed
- Russian interface
- Not confirmed
- Local installation
- Not confirmed
- API
- Not confirmed
“Not confirmed” means there is not enough information. The feature may still be available; check the developer’s terms.
- Input formats
- Audio
- Result
- Audio
Terms
Ozone is installed in a compatible working environment for sound. Before buying, check the system, plugin formats and edition.From task to first result
Practical example
- Task
- Prepare a draft master of your own mix
- What to prepare
- Your own completed mix without accidental clipping, in a suitable audio format; optionally a reference you may use.
Task brief or prompt
Task: upload the completed mix, compare available mastering versions at similar volume and choose the processing character you prefer. Return to mixing if the balance is wrong. Check the beginning, tail, dynamics and required format before paying for a download.
Expected result
A preview master for listening; complete audio downloads follow the service and plan conditions.
How to check the result
- Match the source and processed versions in volume when comparing.
- Check bass, sharp consonants, stereo and dynamics.
- Listen to the finished file on familiar systems.
- Keep the original mix, master, version and usage terms.
An editorial teaching example of a task brief, not the result of hands-on testing of the service. Check that the required mode is available, that you have rights to the source material and that the intended use of the result is permitted.
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This description is based on the developer’s material. Features, prices and availability may change; check the primary source before use.
