Ozone 12 EQ: A Mastering Tool From iZotope – Now Available as Freeware!
This professional-sounding mastering EQ is free!
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Ozone 12 EQ: A Mastering Tool From iZotope - Now Available as Freeware! · Source: iZotope
With Ozone 12 EQ, iZotope has released an equalizer that sounds professional and is completely free as part of the Music Production Bundle. What makes this product particularly exciting is that it is not a stripped-down trial version of the recently introduced Ozone 12 mastering solution, but a fully-fledged plugin that can be used straight away. Thanks to its integration into the Komplete Start bundle from Native Instruments, the EQ can also be seamlessly combined with a wide range of other free tools. This makes Ozone 12 EQ ideal not only for beginners, but also for anyone looking for a precise EQ for mixing or mastering.
Ozone 12 EQ is a Free Equalizer with a Delta Function and Mid/Side Option
The plugin is technically based on the well-known algorithms from iZotope’s Ozone 12 mastering bundle, but is delivered as a standalone solution. This means it can be used with any DAW, regardless of whether you already use Ozone. The ability to choose between analog and digital EQ models is particularly useful. You can either gently color the sound or edit it surgically, depending on what the material requires. In addition, the mid/side mode ensures that the frequency response in the stereo image can be adjusted precisely. For instance, if you want to clean up the mids slightly or reduce the highs only in the side area, you will find this to be a very accessible tool.
Another special feature is the Transient/Sustain mode, which enables you to edit the attack and release components of a signal specifically. This can help enhance punch and clarity in the mix, especially when mastering or editing complex bus signals, without having to resort to a compressor. In addition, the Delta function makes it possible to hear the changes that the EQ is making to the signal, a feature more commonly found in high-priced tools. The plugin’s visual area looks tidy, the metering runs smoothly, and the entire interface can be scaled as required.
Now Available as Freeware in a Bundle with Other Effects!
The release of Ozone 12 EQ as freeware is a gift to the production community. Combined with the other free effects and instruments in the bundle, it provides a setup that can be used professionally at no cost. So, if you’re looking for a versatile, transparent-sounding and user-friendly equalizer, don’t miss out on Ozone 12 EQ! Highly recommended download!
Download and Specifications
iZotope Ozone 12 EQ is available free of charge on the Native Instruments website as part of the Music Production Bundle. All you need to do is create a Native Access account. The plugin runs on macOS 13.7 or higher (including Apple Silicon support) and Windows 10 or higher as VST3, AAX or AU in 64-bit.
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4 responses to “Ozone 12 EQ: A Mastering Tool From iZotope – Now Available as Freeware!”
thanks..free
nice
Authorization seems to work, better not-work voa Izotope. Installed it with NI. Any idea? Thx in advance!
I’m sad and blustered because I’m very interested in all things you post albeit free or not and what really gets me is the fact that everytime I read your post on anything musical like this new Ozone 12 equalizer mastering tool for free I’m always let down when I read that only people with an apple account or windows can access the product in question. Why can’t you target the Android population??? I’m sure that there are many more who feel as I do and I’ll even venture to bet there would be way more buying customers from the Android side and be more appreciative if you would. What is the matter of why you can’t? Is it that you can but just don’t want to or is there an electrical glitch that doesn’t let your equipment consider with the Android equipment. All I know is I would like an explanation of why we Androinians have to suffer the loss of some of the best electrical app engineers out there. Please take time to answer this girl’s request. Please so I don’t continue to get my stomach into knots. I’m serious. I get upset about it. Why I don’t switch to apple or windows device is because I really don’t get along with using them for some reason I always mess things up in the end. I’m way much better with the Google/Android version of things. If you have read this far. Thank you so much for taking time out to read my wailing email text to you and you can be certain I will be looking for a reply. Sincerely Christie Blue