Are You Listening?

Are You Listening?

Welcome to the iZotope video series that teaches you the art and science of audio mixing and mastering. Learn about the fundamentals, discover advanced production concepts, and explore state-of-the-art tools to help you become a better audio engineer.

Season 6: Mastering from start to finish

Season 6: Mastering from start to finish

Mastering engineer and Berklee College of Music professor Jonathan Wyner teaches you how to master music like a pro. Learn what mistakes to avoid in mastering, how to develop your critical listening skills, and how to master a song from start to finish at home.

Get the plug-ins Jonathan uses—including iZotope Ozone.

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Get the plug-ins from 'Are You Listening?'

Get the plug-ins from 'Are You Listening?'

Follow along with Are You Listening? using our flagship audio production plug-ins. Get all the latest iZotope mix and master tools, like Ozone 12 and Neutron 5.

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Season 1: Mastering Fundamentals

Audio Mastering Basics

Audio Mastering Basics

Your Listening Environment

Your Listening Environment

Compression in Mastering

Compression in Mastering

Limiting in Mastering (Part 1)

Limiting in Mastering (Part 1)

Limiting in Mastering (Part 2)

Limiting in Mastering (Part 2)

EQ in Mastering

EQ in Mastering

Season 2: Your Mastering Toolkit

Stereo Imaging in Mastering

Stereo Imaging in Mastering

Reference Tracks in Mastering

Reference Tracks in Mastering

Loudness Metering and Visualizations in Mastering

Loudness Metering and Visualizations in Mastering

Mastering for Spotify® and Other Streaming Services

Mastering for Spotify® and Other Streaming Services

Loudness in Mastering

Loudness in Mastering

How to Learn Audio Mastering

How to Learn Audio Mastering

Season 3: Advanced Mastering Techniques

Mastering with Headphones

Mastering with Headphones

Excitation in Audio Mastering

Excitation in Audio Mastering

Automation in Audio Mastering

Automation in Audio Mastering

Mix vs. Master Levels

Mix vs. Master Levels

Artificial Intelligence in Mastering

Artificial Intelligence in Mastering

Audio Repair and Restoration in Mastering

Audio Repair and Restoration in Mastering

Sculpt your mix with industry-standard plug-ins

Sculpt your mix with industry-standard plug-ins

Explore the mixing plug-ins featured in Season 5 from Native Instruments and Plugin Alliance that will take your mix to the next level. 

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Season 4: Art and Science of Mixing

Mixing Basics

Mixing Basics

Mixing in Your Home Studio

Mixing in Your Home Studio

Setting Up and Balancing Your Mix

Setting Up and Balancing Your Mix

EQ and Panning

EQ and Panning

Audio Dynamics in Mixing

Audio Dynamics in Mixing

Mix Automation

Mix Automation

Season 5: Mixing a Song from Start to Finish

How to Start Mixing the RIGHT Way

How to Start Mixing the RIGHT Way

Essential Steps of Mixing Drums

Essential Steps of Mixing Drums

Mixing Bass to Sit Perfectly in the Mix

Mixing Bass to Sit Perfectly in the Mix

How to Mix Guitars and Keys for Magnificent Midrange

How to Mix Guitars and Keys for Magnificent Midrange

How to Mix Vocals Like a PRO

How to Mix Vocals Like a PRO

How to Finish Your Mix

How to Finish Your Mix

Season 6: Mastering from Start to Finish

10 Critical Mastering Mistakes You Should Avoid

10 Critical Mastering Mistakes You Should Avoid

How to Hear like a Pro Mastering Engineer

How to Hear like a Pro Mastering Engineer

10 Essential Tips for Mastering at Home

10 Essential Tips for Mastering at Home

Top Signs Your Mix Isn't Ready for Mastering

Top Signs Your Mix Isn't Ready for Mastering

Step-by-step Guide to Mastering Pop Music

Step-by-step Guide to Mastering Pop Music

Must-Know Mastering Tips for Rock Music

Must-Know Mastering Tips for Rock Music