Ozone Mastering Plug-In Reaches Version 3

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iZotope has released a new version of their 64-bit mastering plug-in, Ozone 3. This latest version extends the analog modeled processing while simultaneously adding options for "digitally transparent" and intelligent processing.

Highlights of the new version include:

Analog Modeling

• Proprietary MBIT+ wordlength reduction technology
• Tape modeling for warm multiband excitation
• Tube modeling for classic dynamic excitation
• Analog modeled lowpass and highpass EQ modes

Digital Transparency

• Linear phase multibands with adjustable Q control
• Linear phase EQ processing
• Transparent loudness maximizer mode
• 64-bit acoustic modeled reverb

Intelligent Processing

• Automatically create "matching" EQs from spectrums
• Intelligent release loudness maximizer technology
• Intersample clipping prevention with predictive limiters
• Auto-blanking dither with peak noise limiting

In all, Ozone 3 introduces over 30 additional features, covering areas of automation, performance, metering, processing and more.

Ozone 3 is available for purchase as a download or on CD from the iZotope web site. The price for the download version is $199 for new customers. For Ozone 1 or 2 customers, the upgrade is $49 for the download version.

System Requirements:

• Pentium II 500 or greater
• 64 MB RAM or greater
• Windows 98, ME, 2000 or XP
• DirectX host application