User Manual

Mastering Modules
OZONE 7 | MASTERING MODULES
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Dynamics
One of the most powerful modules in Ozone is the Dynamics section. You can use this module to
shape the dynamics of your mix, with up to four bands of analog-modeled compression, limiting, and
expansion.
Key Features
• Apply dynamics processors selectively to dierent frequency ranges, and even to the center
and edges of the sound stage with Mid/Side processing.
• Automatic gain compensation (only available when all bands are selected) provides automatic
makeup gain, and also allows you to easily compare your mix with and without dynamics
processing applied.
• Metering features including interactive threshold control with input/output gain reduction and
histogram options, as well as the Gain Reduction Trace Meter.
• Detection Filter with high-pass and tilt modes, for fine control over how the Dynamics module
responds to incoming audio (especially useful for single-band operation).
• Advanced detection circuit modes with Peak, RMS, and True Envelope detection as well as
variable Look-ahead time.
• Variable knee for detailed control over hardness or smoothness of gain reduction.
• Adaptive Release automatically and intelligently adjusts compressor release times based on the
peak factor of the incoming signal.
How to Use Ozone Multiband Dynamics
Each band has its own controls for controlling the dynamics. There can be up to four bands, as shown
by the sections in the multiband display at the top of the module.
To select a band, click on its corresponding section in the multiband spectrum or its corresponding
band number in the top right of the window.
When you click on a specific band, the settings for the controls, as well as the dynamics meters, will be