User Manual

Introduction
OZONE 7 | INTRODUCTION
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New Features in Ozone 7
If you’re moving up from an earlier version of Ozone to Ozone 7, we thank you for your continued
support! Here are details of some of the changes and new features that you’ll find in Ozone 7:
Vintage Tape [Advanced only]
The Vintage Tape module brings the distinctive richness and warmth of tape saturation to your
modern digital recordings with all the frequency coloration, distortion, and phase eects of tape. Take
advantage of analog tone for masters that sound more musical with added dimension, fatness, and
depth.
Vintage EQ [Advanced only]
With the richness, warmth, and color of Pultec equalizers, Vintage EQ lets you brighten your master,
smooth out heavy lows, and add body to your digital recordings. Discrete frequency value selections
let you boost and cut separately — but at the same time! — without ending up with a “boomy” master.
Vintage Compressor [Advanced only]
Vintage Compressor is a single-band compression module for subtle warming and sweetening eects.
The program-dependent release tailors release shapes depending on your material to adapt naturally
to your music. Thicken the midrange, tighten and round out the lows, let the top sparkle, and get
authentic vintage character.
Codec Preview [Advanced only]
Get a real-time listen to how your master will sound in various industry-standard codecs with Codec
Preview. Preview the sound of a compressed master within your DAW or the Ozone standalone
application. Instantly make adjustments to perfect the audio for streaming or online music stores with
this easy-to-use tool that improves your workflow.
Vintage Limiter
Glue a mix together and add character with the Vintage Limiter’s warmer, analog-sounding final-stage
limiting while retaining the ease and precision of digital maximizing. Bring a natural feel to harsh and
digital-sounding masters. Get a silky warmth and body and the nostalgic vibe of the classic records
you grew up with.
Export Formats
Specify the file format for export from a variety of compressed or uncompressed popular choices like
MP3, WAV, and AAC. You no longer need to output to .wav and then use a separate MP3 converter.
Now you can export your digital formats directly from your source files and add metadata before
export, including track name, band name, album name, and more.
Upgraded Maximizer with IRC IV
Ozone’s legendary mastering limiter features a new algorithm (IRC IV) with multiband and frequency-
specific operation, so that the limiter doesn’t have to work as hard. Get even more transparent mixes
with less pumping at higher volumes — ideal for when you need to tame the kick drum peaks without
causing vocals to pump.