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Ozone 9

Watched the new features video on that page. Liking the new Low-End Focus and upgraded Match EQ module.....




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I got a notice and again read the features. For my use a lot of the cool features that are track oriented would be of limited benefit as it appears that they would require Neutron or some of its modules to be on each track. I like Neutron a lot but I equally like Waves CLA series. FWIW.

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Just over there reading about it now.

I don't think you need Neutron on each track, Bud, not from what I'm reading anyway. It says: "Correct and change instrument levels at the mastering stage without needing the original tracks".

Read that here: https://www.izotope.com/en/learn/rebalance-the-master-with-ozone-9.html

Pretty cool tech if that is the case!

Anyway, I'll probably bite the bullet and upgrade, I'm a sucker for new toys eek

P.S. Thanks for the heads up Steve! smile

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NP sir. I had not upgraded my Neutron when it was released a few months ago either. I'll probably update both Neutron/Ozone Advanced.




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Pretty pricey and no discount for those of us who bought Ozone 8 elements (...maybe because they recently gave it away for free! grin).

Need to correct that... there is a discount if you have a "paid" Ozone 8 elements.

But still... Generally, above my "no-brainer" budget restrictions. crazy



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My Sweetwater card will get heavy..... Going for the "Music Production Suite 3" bundle since it has both Ozone/Neutron Advanced upgrades together for me. I've really been impressed with Izotope's product improvements over the last 5 years.




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$149 to upgrade to Ozone 9 advanced for me until the end of October, not too bad IMHO. I'll definitely do it before the end of the month.

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$149 to upgrade to Ozone 9 advanced for me until the end of October, not too bad IMHO. I'll definitely do it before the end of the month.


$125 from Audio Deluxe if you have a account setup there.


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I’m sitting on the fence. I recently upgraded to the Music Production Suite 2.1. To upgrade the Music Production Suite seems over the top. Maybe from Ozone 8 Advanced to Ozone 9 Advanced but what real benefit would I get. Maybe the Tonal Balance bit might help more but what I have I just got worked out. When it comes to Vintage EQ or the Vintage Limiter that’s what I’ve been using for sometime now. Sometimes I think I upgrade not for need but because I feel I don’t want to be left behind (or is it a status thing). Most of what I have I don’t really use. Where to go from here?

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I was really impressed with the demos I heard of the new vintage setting in the master assistant function, big improvement IMHO.

And that new "rebalance the master function" looks very cool too, very impressive demo. I have some old already mastered tracks here that could benefit from that (tracks that I no longer have the source files for so I can't remix).

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Originally Posted By: BlueAttitude
I was really impressed with the demos I heard of the new vintage setting in the master assistant function, big improvement IMHO.

And that new "rebalance the master function" looks very cool too, very impressive demo. I have some old already mastered tracks here that could benefit from that (tracks that I no longer have the source files for so I can't remix).


Are there some amazing new algorithms that can sniff out say a mandolin or piano or guitar track, etc, i.e., actually recognizing the sonic characteristics of that instrument per se? And allowing it to be manipulated w/o affecting other instruments that share those characteristics? Otherwise wouldn’t it be only, perhaps, a more automated use of eq and multiband compression, etc.

IMHO code that allow you to, in effect, remix a mixed track (even in a limited manner) would be revolutionary. I’ve spent considerable time trying to improve tunes for which I no longer have the tracks. And the results have been marginal at best. I much look forward to seeing how all this shakes out.

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I was really impressed with the demos I heard of the new vintage setting in the master assistant function, big improvement IMHO.

And that new "rebalance the master function" looks very cool too, very impressive demo. I have some old already mastered tracks here that could benefit from that (tracks that I no longer have the source files for so I can't remix).


Are there some amazing new algorithms that can sniff out say a mandolin or piano or guitar track, etc, i.e., actually recognizing the sonic characteristics of that instrument per se? And allowing it to be manipulated w/o affecting other instruments that share those characteristics? Otherwise wouldn’t it be only, perhaps, a more automated use of eq and multiband compression, etc.

IMHO code that allow you to, in effect, remix a mixed track (even in a limited manner) would be revolutionary. I’ve spent considerable time trying to improve tunes for which I no longer have the tracks. And the results have been marginal at best. I much look forward to seeing how all this shakes out.

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There is definitely some AI happening, Bud. Currently it seems it can only isolate vocals, drums, and bass. But it seems to be able to do so without affecting other instruments living in the same frequency range.

Demo is impressive, check it out here: https://www.izotope.com/en/learn/rebalance-the-master-with-ozone-9.html

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I’m sitting on the fence. I recently upgraded to the Music Production Suite 2.1. To upgrade the Music Production Suite seems over the top. Maybe from Ozone 8 Advanced to Ozone 9 Advanced but what real benefit would I get.


Yeah, I checked Sweetwater and the upgrade from 2.1 to 3 is $199. For the most part it is just the Ozone update you would be getting that's new. It appears that Neutron 2 was upgraded to 3 from 2.0 to 2.1 so I guess that wouldn't be updated for you. Just ask yourself if it's worth the $199 to stay up to date and enjoy the new features of Ozone. You won't be that far behind if you stay on 2.1. You might want to wait a year to see if they do a 3.1 for the next Neutron update then cut loose.




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Here is a nice video that will demo everything from Sweetwater.
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Ya, I am looking close at this - may be something I should think a bit harder about.

But, while we are all here, can I ask, what is with that color scheme in the Ozone 9? Is that gray on gray on gray? It just seems awful from a design perspective. Did they just give up on color? How many shades of gray are there? crazy


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Is that gray on gray on gray? It just seems awful from a design perspective. Did they just give up on color? How many shades of gray are there? crazy


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You may be thinking of the Cakewalk color scheme perfected by SONAR. Grey detail on darker grey background. Ha.

But Ozone 9 promo material looked more dark blue to me. Anyway, I ordered the upgrade. I’m intrigued by the new bass handling.


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You may be thinking of the Cakewalk color scheme perfected by SONAR. Grey detail on darker grey background. Ha.

But Ozone 9 promo material looked more dark blue to me.


Ya, there is a little blue used amoungst the shades of gray.


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Purchased version 9, upgrade from 8.

Complete waste of money. Have been unable to install, despite repeated emails back & forth w/ Izotope tech support. Hoping I can get a refund but I won't hold my breath. Very unimpressed with Izotope and their installer issues.

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Roger, the download manager process they use is annoying, but I had success using the link in my confirmation email.


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