IZotope explained

Industry:Software industry/SIP licensing
Location City:Cambridge, Massachusetts
Location Country:United States
Area Served:Worldwide
Products:Audio middleware
Parent:Native Instruments

iZotope, Inc. is an audio technology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States. iZotope develops professional audio software for audio recording, mixing, broadcast, sound design, and mastering which can be used in wide range of digital audio workstation (DAW) programs. In addition, iZotope creates and licenses audio DSP technology including noise reduction, sample rate conversion, dithering, time stretching, and audio enhancement to hardware and software companies in the consumer and pro audio industries.

In 2023 iZotope was acquired by Native Instruments.[1]

Software

!Product name!Release date!Description
Alloy 2 August 14, 2012[2] channel strip plugin with EQ, Transient Shaper, Dynamics, Exciter, Limiter, and De-Esser
ANR-BMay 10, 2007[3] iZotope's only hardware unit — adaptive realtime noise reduction for broadcast audio
BreakTweakerJanuary 23, 2014[4] drum sculpting and beat sequencing machine that blurs the line between rhythm and melody
DDLY Dynamic DelayFebruary 9, 2016[5] responds to track musical dynamics to create unique delays
InsightNovember 13, 2012[6] CALM Act compliant essential metering suite
Insight 2September 13, 2018[7]
Iris 2November 19, 2014[8] spectral sampling re-synthesizer featuring spectral selection tools
NectarNovember, 2010[9] vocal production suite
Nectar 2October 18, 2013[10]
Nectar 3October 16, 2018
NeoverbOctober 2, 2020[11] reverb plug-in that combines industry-leading Exponential Audio technology with an intuitive, AI-powered workflow
NeutronOctober 5, 2016[12] audio mixing plug-in suite including advanced analysis and metering
Neutron 2October 5, 2017[13]
Neutron 3June 6, 2019[14]
Neutron 4June 2, 2022
Ozone 7November 3, 2015[15] mastering suite with equalizer and dynamic eq, dynamics processing, exciter, spectral shaping processor, imager, maximizer, track referencing system and mastering assistant
Ozone 8October 5, 2017
Ozone 9October 3, 2019[16]
Ozone 10September 13, 2022[17]
RX 6April 20, 2017[18] audio restoration suite
RX 7September 13, 2018
RX 8September 2, 2020[19]
RX 9October 14, 2021
RX 10September 7, 2022
Stutter EditJanuary 13, 2011[20] sample stutter effects and slicing
Stutter Edit 2June 24, 2020[21]
Tonal Balance ControlOctober 5, 2017visual analysis tool measuring the distribution of energy across frequency spectrum, comparing audio to program-specific or custom-created targets
Tonal Balance Control 2May 5, 2020[22]
Trash 2November 19, 201264-bit modeling of guitar amplifiers, distortions, delays and filters
VinylFebruary 1, 2001[23] record simulation and lo-fi effect
Vocalsynth 2May 23, 2018[24] Color and shape vocals to the point of unrecognizable, using vocoder, talkbox, and other features. Includes a full suite of stompbox-style studio effects.

Mobile applications

Third-party plugins

Discontinued products

Compatible software

iZotope's software can be used with Pro Tools, Logic Pro, GarageBand, Cubase, Nuendo, WaveLab, Studio One, Adobe Audition, Reaper, FL Studio, Ableton Live, Reason etc. iZotope is compatible with most software that use VST or VST3 files.

Hardware

iZotope introduced an iPhone-driven physical recording device, branded Spire Studio. The small, portable device works wirelessly with iZotope's Spire iOS app and includes 4GB of storage and an internal microphone, as well as audio inputs for connecting external instruments or microphones. Spire Studio is targeted to musicians, small bands, and home recordists, as well as the podcasting and meeting sectors.

Licensing

iZotope licenses its software and technology licensing, offering development of technology for Mac and Windows platforms, mobile, video game, and embedded DSP. Clients have included Sony, Adobe, Xbox, Harmonix,[36] Smule, Sonoma Wire Works, and most recently, Blue Microphones.[37] Algorithms are delivered as a plugin or SDK for easy implementation. To date, iZotope technology has shipped in nearly 68 million products worldwide.[38]

Licensed technologies

Mac/PC[39] iZotope has audio technology readily available in the form of VST, DirectX, AudioUnits, RTAS or AudioSuite plug-ins. Typical uses for licensed technology for Mac or PC applications include audio finalizing, music production, audio for video, presentation audio, metering to address broadcast loudness standards, and media playback. Categories of available licensed technologies include audio enhancement, voice enhancement, audio repair tools, creative tools, DJ tools, audiophile tools, time manipulation and audio for video.
Video Games[40] iZotope has developed plugins for use directly in Audiokinetic WWise for audio enhancement, voice effects occlusion and room modeling. In addition, iZotope has developed sound design tools and special effects for sound designers using the FMOD middleware engine. For middleware engines supporting XAudio and Multistream formats, iZotope has a collection of licensable DSP for use in music related games or karaoke.
Mobile SDKs[41]
Embedded[42] Noise reduction DSP is available for use in hardware using Analog Devices SHARC and Blackfin processors. In 2012, iZotope embedded Adaptive Noise Reduction and Keyboard Click Reduction technologies on Blue Microphones' Tiki USB Mic.[43]
Other

Notable licensing partners

Artist references

Awards and accolades

Further reading

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2023-06-14 . iZotope, Brainworx und Plugin Alliance sind jetzt Teil von Native Instruments. . 2024-01-18 . Native Instruments Blog . de-DE.
  2. Web site: iZotope Alloy 2. Sound on Sound. 2019-10-04.
  3. Web site: iZotope ANR-B. Sound on Sound. 2019-10-04.
  4. Web site: iZotope Break Tweaker. Sound on Sound. 2019-10-04.
  5. Web site: iZotope release free DDLY Dynamic Delay. Sound on Sound. 2019-10-04.
  6. Web site: iZotope Insight. Sound on Sound. 2019-10-04.
  7. Web site: What's New in Insight 2. 2020-10-31. iZotope. en.
  8. Web site: iZotope Iris 2. Sound on Sound. 2019-10-04.
  9. Web site: iZotope Nectar. Sound on Sound. 2019-10-04.
  10. Web site: iZotope Nectar 2. Sound on Sound. 2019-10-04.
  11. Web site: iZotope Introduces New Intelligent Reverb Plug-in, Neoverb. 2020-10-31. www.izotope.com.
  12. Web site: iZotope Neutron. Sound on Sound. 2019-10-04.
  13. Web site: iZotope Neutron 2 & Ozone 8. Sound on Sound. 2019-10-04.
  14. Web site: iZotope announces Neutron 3. 2019-06-06. Visuals Producer. en. 2019-11-21.
  15. Web site: iZotope Ozone 7. Sound on Sound. 2019-10-04.
  16. Web site: iZotope Ozone 9 Released - New AI Based Features - Exclusive Demo And Review. Production Expert. en-GB. 2019-10-04.
  17. Web site: iZotope Introduces RX 10 and Ozone 10—now with new intelligent features that make repair and mastering more intuitive than ever before . 2022-10-03 . iZotope . en.
  18. Web site: iZotope RX6. Sound on Sound. 2019-10-04.
  19. Web site: iZotope RX8. Sound on Sound. October 5, 2020.
  20. Web site: iZotope Stutter Edit. Sound on Sound. 2019-10-04.
  21. Web site: iZotope Stutter Edit 2 Announced With Simplified Workflow And Additional Effects Packs. 2020-10-31. Production Expert. June 24, 2020 . en-GB.
  22. Web site: Welcome to Tonal Balance Control 2.2!. 2020-10-31. iZotope. en.
  23. Web site: iZotope Releases Free Vinyl Plug-In. iZotope, Inc.. July 11, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20130224034815/http://izotope.com/press/1.02.2001%20-%20Vinyl.html. February 24, 2013. dead. mdy-all.
  24. Web site: Release Notes. 2020-10-31. iZotope. en.
  25. Web site: McConnon. Brian. iZotope Acquires iDrum and Phatmatik Pro . iZotope, Inc.. July 11, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20130224035527/http://izotope.com/press/4.12.2006%20iZotope%20Acquires%20iDrum%20and%20pHATmatik%20PRO.html. February 24, 2013. dead. mdy-all.
  26. Web site: iDrum. iZotope, Inc..
  27. Web site: Music and Speech Cleaner.
  28. News: Sonifi iPhone App lets your fingers remix music. Los Angeles Times . November 17, 2009.
  29. Web site: McConnon. Brian. T-Pain and iZotope Introduce The T-Pain Effect. Music Marcom. July 11, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120601012911/http://www.izotope.com/press/7.20.2011_T-Pain_and_iZotope_Introduce_%20The_T-Pain_Effect.html. June 1, 2012. dead. mdy-all.
  30. Web site: McConnon. Brian. iZotope Releases Ozone Maximizer Rack Extension for Reason. Music Marcom. July 11, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20130224035544/http://izotope.com/press/6.14.2012_iZotope_Releases_Ozone_Maximizer_for_Reason.asp. February 24, 2013. dead. mdy-all.
  31. Web site: McConnon. Brian. iZotope Introduces Mastering Essentials. Music Marcom. July 11, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120507105302/http://www.izotope.com/press/1.20.2012_iZotope%20Introduces%20Mastering%20Essentials.asp. May 7, 2012. dead. mdy-all.
  32. Web site: McConnon. Brian. iZotope Releases iZotope Radius for Logic. Music Marcom. July 11, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20130224035405/http://izotope.com/press/5.19.2006%20iZotope%20Releases%20iZotope%20Radius%20for%20Logic.html. February 24, 2013. dead. mdy-all.
  33. Web site: iZotope Acquires iDrum and pHATmatik PRO. McConnon. Brian. Music Marcom. July 11, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20130224035527/http://izotope.com/press/4.12.2006%20iZotope%20Acquires%20iDrum%20and%20pHATmatik%20PRO.html. February 24, 2013. dead. mdy-all.
  34. Web site: Introducing iZotope Spectron. iZotope, Inc.. July 11, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20130224035550/http://izotope.com/press/6.28.2003%20-%20Spectron.html. February 24, 2013. dead. mdy-all.
  35. Web site: Spectron. iZotope, Inc..
  36. Web site: McConnon. Brian. iZotope Technology Licensed for Inclusion in Rock Band 3. iZotope, Inc.. July 11, 2012.
  37. Web site: tiki FAQ. Blue Microphones.
  38. Web site: Powered By iZotope. iZotope, Inc.. June 6, 2012.
  39. Web site: Mac/Win. iZotope. June 6, 2012.
  40. Web site: About iZotope | Audio Software, Plug-ins, VST . Izotope.com . 2017-12-16.
  41. Web site: Audio for iOS. iZotope. June 6, 2012.
  42. Web site: Embedded Audio Repair Tools. iZotope. June 6, 2012.
  43. Web site: AES12: iZotope Technology Embedded Into Microphones . Sonicstate.com . 2012-10-30 . 2017-12-16.
  44. Web site: ahkatz5 on Twitter . https://web.archive.org/web/20200511145904/https:/twitter.com/ahkatz5/status/1258930954095063040 . May 11, 2020 .
  45. Web site: Year Zero . NinWiki . 2017-12-16.
  46. Web site: Red Bull Music Academy . Red Bull Music Academy . 2017-12-16.
  47. Web site: Garbage . June 6, 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120531030131/http://www.emusician.com/artists/0767/garbage/148304 . May 31, 2012 . dead . mdy-all .
  48. Web site: Skrillex . June 6, 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120610233136/http://www.emusician.com/artists/0767/skrillex/147764 . June 10, 2012 . dead . mdy-all .
  49. Web site: Winners Announced for the 65th Primetime Emmy Engineering Awards . February 24, 2014.
  50. Web site: 57th Outstanding Product Awards Winners 2021 . Cinema Audio Society . The Cinema Audio Society.

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