iZotope Introduces Mastering Essentials

Debuts in Acoustica Mixcraft Pro Studio 6


NAMM – Anaheim, CA (January 20, 2012) – iZotope, Inc., a leading innovator in digital audio signal processing, has announced Mastering Essentials, a new tool designed specifically for Acoustic Mixcraft Pro Studio 6. By licensing elements from Ozone, iZotope’s flagship mastering suite, Acoustica is delivering a basic mastering solution approachable for musicians of any level.  

“Mastering Essentials is the perfect intro to mastering,” explains Alex Westner, iZotope’s Director of Business Development. “With over 80 presets to choose from, users can get going quickly with great results. We take it a step further, though, by letting musicians experiment with customizing their sound. The three additional EQ, Reverb, and Tube Amplifier modules allow users to grow and expand their capabilities as they become more comfortable with mastering their own music.”  

iZotope Mastering Essentials will make its debut as part of Acoustica’s Mixcraft Pro Studio 6, the latest edition of their popular Windows-based DAW. “Everyone trusts the iZotope name when it comes to mastering,” says Dan Goldstein, Chief Technology Officer of Acoustica. “Mastering Essentials enhances our Pro Studio bundle with a top-notch tool for polishing any project.”  

Mastering Essentials Key Features:

• Valve EQ module: high-quality 4-band EQ
• Room Simulation (Reverb) module: controls for reverb and stereo widening, including a vectorscope for visualizing the stereo spread of the audioTube amplifier module: Bass Compression, a 
• Tube Limiter, and Tube Saturation components
• Over 80 presets, including presets for general use, special FX, audio enhancement, restoration, and over 40 different genre presets 

Availability
Mastering Essentials is available from iZotope for third-party and OEM licensing for Mac or Windows applications. For more information, contact licensing@izotope.com. Acoustica’s Mixcraft Pro Studio 6 is currently due to be released in March, 2012.

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Time+Space & iZotope Exclusive Distribution Deal

20/10/2011

Press Release: UK distributor Time+Space has announced an exclusive distribution partnership with audio technology developers iZotope.

US-based iZotope develops audio processing and effects plug-ins with releases such as Ozone, Nectar, RX 2, Alloy and the more recent Stutter Edit, which was developed in conjunction with composer BT.

Of the new partnership, Time+Space Head of Sales & Marketing Joel Heatley said, "We're very excited about working with iZotope, who through a truly innovative approach to product design, have firmly placed themselves at the cutting edge of audio processing."

iZotope's award-winning products and audio technologies are used by millions of people around the world with a loyal following of many renowned UK musicians and producers, including Imogen Heap, Friendly Fires and London Elektricity, to name just a few.

Through an extensive licensing program, iZotope technology is also directly integrated into products made by industry-leaders such as Adobe, Avid, and Sony; video games from companies like Harmonix and Ubisoft; as well as a growing number of mobile phone applications.

“Time+Space’s knowledge and success as a distributor will be an immediate benefit to iZotope,” says Zac Kenney, Sales Manager for iZotope, "We are eager to work together on the continued growth of iZotope."

iZotope software can be auditioned now at selected retailers thanks to the new Time+Space Media Suite located in stores across the UK. For a full list of UK dealers visit www.timespace.com/dealers 

All iZotope titles can be viewed at: http://www.timespace.com/izotope

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