The Dynamics, Harmonic Exciter, and Stereo Imaging modules in Ozone are "multiband"
and allow you to apply processing independently to four frequency ranges.
The ranges (or cutoffs) of these four bands are shown at the top of the multiband modules with the three vertical green lines. You can adjust the cutoffs by dragging the cutoff lines to the left or right with the mouse.
Note that the same four bands apply to all multiband modules. The cutoff frequencies can be adjusted from any of the multiband module screens, and the new cutoffs will apply to the other multiband modules. This results in much better sound quality, as the multiband filters are always aligned and in phase.
Bypass a Band
You can
by bypass the processing for a specific band (or bands) by clicking on
the box labeled "B" in the upper left corner of the band. This
allows you to hear the audio within that band, but without any
processing for that band.
Mute a Band
You can
mute a band by clicking on the box labeled "M" in the lower left corner
of the band. This allows you to adjust multiband processing by hearing only
the audio within the non-muted bands.
Solo a Band
You can solo a band by either holding down the Alt
key and clicking,
or right-clicking (under OS X you can also ctrl-click) the
box labeled "M" in the lower left corner of the band. You can solo
the effects on a band by Alt-clicking or right-clicking (under OS X you can also ctrl-click) the box labeled "B".
Change the Number of Bands
You can choose to split the audio into
1, 2, 3 or 4 bands. For subtle compression or when working with solo instruments, less
bands can sound smoother as there is less processing required for the audio.
The other benefit is that less CPU is required
when working
with fewer bands. To add or remove bands, right-click (under OS X you
can also ctrl-click) on the mini-spectrum and select "Insert Band" or "Remove
Band" as shown below:
Copy and Paste Settings Across
Bands
Using the same right-click (or
ctrl-click under OS X) menu, you can copy settings from
one band and apply them (paste them) to another band. This is helpful, for
example, for duplicating settings across bands in the multiband dynamics
module.
Adjusting Controls in Other Bands
When you select a control,
horizontal lines appear on the multibands. These lines allow you to adjust
the control that you've selected for other bands, without having to switch
to that band. So for example, in the screen below, the second band is
the selected band, and the Limiter Threshold (Thres: Lim) control is selected.
You can adjust the Limiter Threshold value for the
other bands by simply dragging the horizontal white line in the band
you want to adjust.
Note that you can turn the display of these handles on or off from the Crossover Options screen as explained below.
Crossover Options
Ozone 3 provides options for adjusting the
multiband crossovers, which can be accessed from the "Crossover Options" tab of
the Options
menu. You can right-click (under OS X you can also
ctrl-click) the mini-spectrum and select "Options" to view these options as
well.
Crossover Type: Ozone 3 introduces the option of digital linear phase crossovers. These provide a more transparent sound, while the analog crossover option remains to provide a natural analog character.
Crossover Q: You can adjust the bandwidth or Q of the crossover filters with this control. A higher Q results in tighter crossovers, while a lower Q provides a more gradual transition from one band to the next.
Show Slider Handles: Provides the option of turning on or off the horizontal handles (white lines) that appear on the multibands when adjusting controls.
Note: This help file is a quick reference for basic Ozone functions and controls. We have a separate "how to" guide that provides tips and techniques for mastering with Ozone. You can download this guide from http://www.izotope.com/products/audio/ozone/guides.html