User Manual

Mastering Modules
OZONE 7 | MASTERING MODULES
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Example Using Mid/Side Processing in Exciter Module
Using the Side channel in the Harmonic Exciter module, try selecting the upper frequency bands for
your mix. By increasing the amount sliders for the upper frequencies you will be applying the exciter to
the extreme edges of your mix only and leaving the Mid (center) channel as-is.
Example Using Mid/Side Processing in Ozone’s Dynamics Module
When dealing with multiband compression on a stereo mix, it is sometimes dicult to apply processing
to a specific instrument or vocal if they are too close in frequency.
In these cases, Mid/Side processing reveals more refined control by allowing you to separate a
specific frequency range into its Mid and Side components and apply compression separately to the
Mid (center) channel, or the Sides of your mix.
There are many uses for Mid/Side processing using compression. For example, this can help prevent
other instruments from being aected by compression on the lead vocal, since the vocal is usually in
the center of your mix and other instruments are typically found at the sides of your mix.
Mid/Side Processing with Ozone Modules
On the three Ozone modules that oer Mid/Side processing, you can choose between normal stereo
operation or Mid/Side processing by clicking on the Stereo or M-S labels, on the left-hand side of the
module’s interface. The chosen option will illuminate in blue.
• When “Stereo” is selected, the Ozone module will
perform basic stereo signal processing.
Note: When the audio file is mono, the Stereo
button will be labeled “mono” and Mid/Side controls
will be disabled.
• When “Mid/Side” is selected, all Mid/Side features
become available, and an additional vertical set of
Mid/Side controls appear in the left-hand side of the
interface, allowing you to customize certain aspects
of the Mid/Side operation.