iZotope Ozone 12
Plugin : A set of capabilities installed into an AI application or a host · requires daw
AI-assisted mastering suite: complete chain, reference matching, stem separation on the master.
The go-to assisted mastering reference that engineers actually use; one-time purchase.
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What it does, concretely
Finalizing a track for distribution requires mastering loudness, equalization, dynamics, and streaming platform compatibility: a set of technical steps that can discourage producers without formal mastering training. Ozone 12 brings the entire chain together in a single plugin.
The tool offers 20 mastering modules (equalizer, limiter, multiband compressor, stereo imager, stem separator, and more) accessible from a unified interface. The AI-powered Master Assistant analyzes the audio content and automatically generates a tailored starting point that the user can then adjust as needed.
Ozone 12 is aimed at independent producers who master their own tracks as well as professional sound engineers looking to speed up their workflow. The Advanced version includes additional features such as stem separation directly on the master.
However, the tool is not suited for those looking for a fully automated solution with no manual intervention, nor for those working outside a DAW environment, as Ozone operates exclusively as a plugin.
What it offers
- ·Master Assistant: the AI analyzes your audio and suggests a personalized mastering chain in seconds.
- ·20 integrated mastering modules covering equalization, compression, limiting, stereo imaging, and more.
- ·Stem separation directly on the master, allowing adjustment of individual elements (vocals, bass, etc.) without leaving the plugin (paid, Advanced version).
- ·Reference track matching to align the sonic character of your master with an existing track.
- ·Loudness targeting tailored to major streaming platforms.
- ·Fully local processing: no audio data is sent to external servers.
- ·Free 10-day trial available with no commitment.
In practice
- Price
- Paid · from 249 €
- Commercial use
- Commercial use: yes
- Available on
- macos, windows
- Host
- daw
- Other hosts
- ableton, logic, fl-studio, reaper, pro-tools, cubase
- Runs locally
- Yes
- FR interface
- No
Security and data
- Rating
- Security: nothing to flag
- Your data
- Data stays local
- Maintenance
- Active
Links and repository checked on 25 October 2026 · added on 1 January 2013