Get tracks release-ready with pro mastering plugins
Ozone 12 Standard is an intelligent suite of mastering plugins to give tracks the pro polish. Building on over two decades of award-winning, cutting-edge innovation, Ozone 12 keeps you in full control while offering previously impossible mastering workflows. Whether it's your first track or the latest in a long line of hits, this is everything you need to bring your creative vision to life.
Embracing the power of Ozone has truly been a gamechanger for me. This remarkable tool has not only enhanced the quality of my projects but has also ignited my creativity in ways I never thought possible. I can now sculpt soundscapes and bring my artistic vision to life.
Chris Gehringer, Latin GRAMMY-nominated Mastering Engineer (Dua Lipa, Rihanna, Drake, Lady Gaga)
Ozone 12, once again, raises the bar on what's possible with mixing and mastering. It's been on my mix bus and every single mix since version 7. And it will definitely remain there with all of the incredible new features.
Craig Bauer, GRAMMY-winning Mixing Engineer (Kanye West, Lupe Fiasco, Ed Sheeran, Rihanna)
I started using iZotope's Ozone plug-in at Ozone 2. What a game changer. Ozone continues to improve and take my mixes to another level, and can help yours too.
Dave Pensado, GRAMMY-winning Mix Engineer (Beyoncé, Michael Jackson, Justin Timberlake)
If you want masters that are both louder and more dynamic, while also reaching into the tone, dynamics, and individual instruments within the mix, Ozone 12 is the future of mastering.
Will Borza, GRAMMY-recognized Mastering Engineer (The Black Keys, The Lumineers, The Smashing Pumpkins)
The Mastering Assistant isn't just a tool for novices... for me it's an incredibly useful way to gain a fresh perspective after a full day of mixing. The new flow customizations make it faster and easier to experiment with exactly the approach I'm after.
Joe Visciano, GRAMMY-winning Mix Engineer (Vince Staples, Summer Walker, Earl Sweatshirt, Omar Apollo)
Ozone brought everyone to the table. Ozone helped break the walls that kept indie artists out.
Noah "40" Shebib, GRAMMY-winning Producer (Drake, Beyoncé, Lil Wayne, Alicia Keys)
I've been working with Ozone for mastering for a very long time now. It's fast and easy to use, but doesn't compromise when it comes to the professional result. Whenever I find something that works this well for me I like to stick to it, which is exactly what I've been doing with Ozone since day one.
Martin Garrix, Multi-Platinum Producer / DJ
Ozone is the salt in my mix. Enhancing each individual element's flavor in a natural and transparent manner.
Jon Castelli, GRAMMY-nominated Mix Engineer (Billie Eilish, SZA, Lil Nas X, The Kid Laroi, Harry Styles)
Ozone is full of great mastering tools, and it just keeps getting better!
Adam Ayan, GRAMMY-winning Mastering Engineer (Shakira, Father John Misty, Lana Del Ray, Bruce Springsteen, Queen)
Ozone 12 pushes the boundaries of what you think is possible! It's taking full advantage of the digital domain and doing things that you can't do in the analog world. The new modules are jaw dropping!
John Nathaniel, GRAMMY-nominated Mix Producer / Mixer / Composer (OneRepublic, Shawn Mendes, Akon)
Since its inception, iZotope's Ozone has been my go-to mastering plugin. Its sheer versatility and unparalleled functionality have only improved with each iteration, culminating in the incredible Ozone 12. To me, it's more than just a mastering plugin - it's an essential tool that transforms my music.
Pete Boxta Martin, Producer / Engineer (James Arthur, Jesse J, Dope Saint Jude, Mali Music)
Ozone is my go to in-house mastering tool. When working on an album, I use Ozone to make each new version sound exciting and focused.
Butch Vig, GRAMMY-winning Producer (Nirvana, The Smashing Pumpkins, Garbage)
iZotope Ozone is one of the essential tools in our studio, we use it every day. It has an intuitive interface and saves us a lot of time. And the sound quality is flawless.
Above & Beyond, GRAMMY-nominated Producers / DJs
Ozone and Nectar are mainstays for me - it's really hard for me to imagine writing a song and not reaching for one of those two plugins.
Porter Robinson, GRAMMY-nominated Producer, Songwriter, Vocalist
Ozone is always at the end of my master bus; getting my music ready for the club and festival environment. ESSENTIAL!
Dubfire, GRAMMY-winning Producer / DJ
See what you're missing
Get to know the latest additions to Ozone 12. Still on an older version? Compare features to discover the difference.
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What's new in Ozone 12?
Lock in your low end, reshape your balance, and revive crushed mixes
Discover 3 brand-new plugins to perfect your sound. Give your lows the power and control to translate with Bass Control. Fine-tune your vocals, bass, drums, and more – without the mix – in Stem EQ. And "undo" overly compressed audio with the groundbreaking Unlimiter.
Save time with AI-powered flows that keep you in the driver's seat
Experience more creative control in Master Assistant than ever before with the new Custom flow. Pick from dozens of genre profiles, upload your own references, set a LUFS target, toggle which modules to use, define processing strength, and tons more.
Achieve louder, cleaner masters without the typical tradeoffs
Push your masters even harder with the IRC 5 limiting mode – the most advanced algorithm yet in Ozone's fan-favorite Maximizer. Shape impactful masters with stunning clarity, even at high LUFS. No pumping. No distortion. Just pure professional polish.
Mastering made for everyone
In the early 2000s, home-recording musicians and engineers wanted their tracks to sound like the radio but weren't sure how to get there – many didn't even know what mastering was. iZotope's founders, feeling this need too, set out to create an accessible tool to give recordings that finished sound. And just like that, Ozone was born, evolving over the years into the backbone of countless masters worldwide.
AI tech that guides, not decides
In 2017, Ozone's AI-powered Master Assistant sparked the shift to faster, smarter, more accessible mastering. Using the analysis of thousands of professional tracks, Master Assistant was the first to create custom presets that match target sounds in seconds. And Master Assistant is just that, a creative co-pilot for engineers of all levels, saving precious time, supporting creativity, and taking the pain out of mastering.
The cutting-edge of mastering tech
Doing the impossible is an Ozone tradition. Best-in-class neural nets let you unlock previously unreachable parts of your audio, solve previously unsolvable problems, and discover uncharted levels of control and creativity. If you're tired of the tedious and craving the creative, Ozone is the answer.
Why Ozone?
Intelligent tech for any workflow
Ozone fits your approach to mastering. Build your chain from scratch, or let the AI-powered Master Assistant create a tailor-made preset for your audio, and tweak from there. This isn’t upload-and-cross-your-fingers, it’s calling the shots with creative control.
Advanced DSP for premium results
As a trailblazer in the space for nearly 25 years, Ozone pushes the boundaries of what’s possible in mastering. Discover the “wait, you can do that now?” tech behind countless chart-topping tracks, with seamless flows that put decades of power right at your fingertips.
All you need, all in one place
If your track needs it, Ozone has it. Cover every part of a modern mastering chain – plus hidden-gem tools to do even more – with 20 full-featured modules, all in a single mastering hub. Streamline the full process and avoid the unnecessary cost of tons of separate plugins.
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Read Ozone 12 articles
Go behind the scenes with the iZotope Research Team to discover the innovative technology behind Ozone 12's new IRC 5 Maximizer, Unlimiter, and Stem EQ.Learn more
Master the low end in your music with Ozone 12. Learn why bass is tricky, how to meter it, and how to use tools to balance punch, power, and weight.Learn more
Audio mastering is the final stage of the audio production process where you polish your track and prepare it for distribution. Learn how to master a song from start to finish using the latest version of Ozone.Learn more
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Every mastering plugin you need in one intuitive suite
From best-in-class new additions like Stem EQ, Bass Control, and Unlimiter, to industry trailblazers like the AI Master Assistant, Ozone 12 puts all the mastering plugins you need in one place. It's packed with features, modules, and tools to make masters your own – from laser-focused EQ cuts to magically restoring transients and matching your favorite tracks with the help intelligent Assistant. Master every track’s potential with this complete suite of 20 pro plugins.
NEW: Bass Control
Lock in your low end in any listening environment. Whether you're fixing a weak mix, tightening a kick, or adding subtle weight, easily shape low end energy while enhancing balance, control, and punch with Bass Control. No more guesswork. Make sure your masters hit hard in the car, the club, and the charts.
Remember to use headphones!
NEW: IRC 5 limiting algorithm
Push your masters harder than ever without the usual tradeoffs. Achieve outstanding loudness and stunning clarity with the new IRC 5 limiting mode – the most advanced algorithm yet for Ozone’s fan-favorite Maximizer. Easily craft clean, open masters, even at high LUFS. No pumping. No distortion. Just pure pro polish.
Remember to use headphones!
NEW: Custom Master Assistant flow
Call the shots with the new 'Custom' Master Assistant flow. Looking for full transparency? A more aggressive edge? Pick from dozens of genre targets, toggle modules, and set loudness levels to create a module chain that’s truly yours. Save time and finalize your track with confidence – all without ever losing creative control.
Remember to use headphones!
And more...
Split stems with new levels of precision and fewer artifacts thanks new neural nets in Stem Focus. Sculpt a balanced sound across a broader range with 25 new genre targets for Stabilizer. And master in style with a fresh interface, featuring a new design and color palette that invite you to step in and take control.
Ozone Standard- Core plugins & modules
Mix-and-match Ozone Standard's 16 full-featured tools to design your own mastering chain in the “mothership” hub plugin.
NEW! Bass Control
Add drive, punch, and balance to your low end with new levels of ease, regardless of your listening environment.
Maximizer [NEW! IRC 5]
Max out power and clarity without the usual tradeoffs with our most advanced limiting algorithm yet.
Equalizer
Get full control over the finest details of your sound with fluid metering and HUD controls.
Stabilizer [NEW! +25 targets]
Sculpt a balanced sound with this intelligent and adaptive mastering EQ featuring 25 new genre targets.
Imager
Add natural stereo width to narrow mixes in Stereoize mode or enhance mono with Recover Sides.
Match EQ
Match to any reference track with over 8,000 separate bands to get the most precise snapshot possible.
Master Rebalance
Adjust the volume of the drums, bass, or vocals in ANY audio track, even a bounced mix.
Dynamic EQ
Use an intuitive GUIto make frequency boosts and cuts that respond to the dynamics of your audio.
Dynamics
The mastering engineer’s most versatile tool. Tame dynamic mixes and give your tracks energy.
Exciter
Mix and match between seven different types of distortion to add warmth and character.
Vintage Tape
Introduce rich saturation with all the frequency coloration, distortion, and phase effects of tape.
Vintage Compressor
Add colorful dynamics with compression modeled after famous mastering hardware.
Vintage Limiter
Glue your mix together for louder, fuller tracks and give your masters a bit of additional vintage character.
Vintage EQ
Brighten your master, smooth out heavy low end, and add body to your digital recordings.
Other features & utilities
Master Assistant View
See the big picture of your Ozone processing with macros for key controls, all in one place.
Custom Assistant flow
Save time and finalize your track with confidence – all while keeping creative control.
Track Referencing
Add reference tracks directly into Ozone to manage your full mastering session from a single plugin window.
Transient/Sustain modes
Enhance transient or sustain material by applying Ozone modules to a specific “channel mode”.
Assistive Vocal Balance
Achieve clear, perfectly-balanced vocals without needing the mix to bring out the emotion in your music.
Dither
Ozone’s extensive suite of dithering options help you ensure no audible loss of audio quality.Learn more
Which edition of Ozone is right for you?
Whether you're starting your journey or perfecting your craft, you’re in the right place. Take your first steps with Elements. Finesse your sound with Standard. Complete your suite with Advanced.
Includes Ozone’s Master Assistant (with the Assistant View and new Custom flow) and Assistive Vocal Balance. Individual plugins/modules not accessible.
Includes 14 editable mastering modules that load within the Ozone mothership plugin, plus delta buttons, track referencing, and transient/sustain targeting.
Includes 20 editable mastering modules that can load within Ozone, or as individual plugins in your DAW. Also includes 3 add-on plugins and Stem Focus workflow.
Compare Editions: Ozone Plugins/Modules
| Ozone 12 Elements | Ozone 12 Standard | Ozone 12 Advanced | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master Assistant: Custom Flow [NEW] | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Master Assistant: Assistant View | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Modules available as separate plugins | ✓ | ||
| Bass Control [NEW] | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Clarity | ✓ | ||
| Dynamic EQ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Dynamics | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Equalizer | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Exciter | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Imager | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Impact | ✓ | ||
| Low End Focus | ✓ | ||
| Master Rebalance | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Match EQ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Maximizer | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Spectral Shaper | ✓ | ||
| Stabilizer [IMPROVED] | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Stem EQ [NEW] | ✓ | ||
| Unlimiter [NEW] | ✓ | ||
| Vintage Compressor | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Vintage EQ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Vintage Limiter | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Vintage Tape | ✓ | ✓ |
Compare Editions: Additional features
| Ozone 12 Elements | Ozone 12 Standard | Ozone 12 Advanced | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonus Plugin: Relay | ✓ | ||
| Assistive Vocal Balance | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec Preview | ✓ | ||
| Delta buttons in all modules | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Dither | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Improved interface design | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stem Focus [IMPROVED] | ✓ | ||
| Track Referencing | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Transient/Sustain channel modes | ✓ | ✓ |
Pro mastering for any genre
Remember to use headphones!
What's new in Ozone 12?
The newest version of Ozone introduces introduces 3 brand-new plugins, an overhauled Master Assistant experience for more creative control, and the latest mastering tech for louder, cleaner masters. Watch it in action here.
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NEW: Bass Control
Lock in your low end in any listening environment. Whether you're fixing a weak mix, tightening a kick, or adding subtle weight, easily shape low end energy while enhancing balance, control, and punch with Bass Control. No more guesswork. Make sure your masters hit hard in the car, the club, and the charts.
Remember to use headphones!
NEW: IRC 5 limiting algorithm
Push your masters harder than ever without the usual tradeoffs. Achieve outstanding loudness and stunning clarity with the new IRC 5 limiting mode – the most advanced algorithm yet for Ozone’s fan-favorite Maximizer. Effortlessly craft clean, open masters, even at high LUFS. No pumping. No distortion. Just pure pro polish.Remember to use headphones!
NEW: Custom Master Assistant flow
Call the shots with the new 'Custom' Master Assistant flow. Looking for full transparency? A more aggressive edge? Pick from dozens of genre targets, toggle modules, and set loudness levels to create a module chain that’s truly yours. Save time and finalize your track with confidence – all while keeping creative control.
Remember to use headphones!
And more...
Split stems with new levels of precision and fewer artifacts thanks new neural nets in Stem Focus. Sculpt a balanced sound across a broader range with 25 new genre targets for Stabilizer. And master in style with a fresh interface, featuring a new design and color palette that invite you to step in and take control.
Ozone 12 Standard
Bring tracks to life with 14 pro mastering tools and a range of AI-powered features.
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Ozone 12 Standard at a glance
| Product type: | Standalone plugin |
|---|---|
| For use with: | As a plugin within select AAX, AU, and VST hosts/DAW |
| Effect category: | Audio processing for mastering |