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Reference Tracks: 10 Things You Need to Know


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Learn how to use reference tracks in your mixing and mastering sessions to get a professional sound. Follow along as Geoff Manchester shares how to think about and understand references in a mixing or mastering context, including what references to use, how to work with a client who wants to use a reference track, and more. Explore the myriad of tools available to help you achieve your sonic vision when using reference tracks, including iZotope Audiolens, RX, Ozone, Insight, and Tonal Balance Control.

Learn more about how to use reference tracks: https://www.izotope.com/en/learn/what-is-a-reference-track.html?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=reference-tracks-10-things-you-need-to-know

Explore iZotope Ozone mastering plug-in: https://www.izotope.com/en/products/ozone.html?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=reference-tracks-10-things-you-need-to-know

Explore iZotope Audiolens reference capturing software: https://www.izotope.com/en/products/audiolens.html?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=reference-tracks-10-things-you-need-to-know

Explore iZotope RX noise removal plug-in: https://www.izotope.com/en/products/rx.html?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=reference-tracks-10-things-you-need-to-know

Explore iZotope Insight metering plug-in: https://www.izotope.com/en/products/insight.html?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=reference-tracks-10-things-you-need-to-know

Chapters:
00:00 – Intro
01:20 – There’s no perfect match
04:11 – Understand what you’re referencing
06:06 – Respect the rough mix
07:08 – Reference quality matters
08:51 – How to reference with iZotope Audiolens
11:18 – Use iZotope RX to reference smarter
13:35 – Use iZotope Insight to reference
14:50 – Use Ozone 10 to reference
17:44 – Use Tonal Balance Control to reference
19:45 – Trust your choices

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