Spectral Shaper [ADV] #

Overview#

The Spectral Shaper uses iZotope’s spectral shaping technology to deliver incredible high-resolution attenuation of problematic frequencies across the full spectrum. With configurable time constants, timbre adjustment, and a variable full spectrum action region - the Spectral Shaper is the perfect addition to the Ozone 8 Advanced mastering suite.

Controls#

Action Region Cutoffs#

The Spectral Shaper Action Region is set by adjusting the cutoff handles in the mini-spectrum meter view. The cutoff handles can be adjusted using the following methods:

• Clicking on the cutoff handles and dragging them individually
• Clicking between the cutoff handles within the meter view and dragging both cutoff handles together
• Double-clicking on the text readouts above the cutoff handles and entering a new value in the text edit box

Action Region Solo#

Solos the input to the Spectral Shaper action region. This Solo occurs before Spectral Shaper processing is applied.

Mode#

Sets the intensity of reduction applied by the Spectral Shaper.

Modes include:

• Light
• Medium
• Heavy

Threshold#

Sets the level at which spectral gain reduction is applied to the action region.

Listen#

Solos the audio that is being reduced as a result of Spectral Shaper processing.

Tone#

Controls the spectral tilt of the Spectral Shaper processing. Positive values tilt towards a brighter overall spectral character, negative values tilt towards a darker overall spectral character.

Attack#

Sets the amount of time it takes for the Spectral Shaper to apply gain reduction to signals that exceed the Threshold.

Release#

Sets the amount of time it takes for the Spectral Shaper to stop applying gain reduction to signals that fall below the Threshold.

Mid/Side Processing#

The Spectral Shaper can operate in either Stereo or Mid/Side operation. See the Common Module Controls chapter for more information about Mid/Side Processing.

Metering#

MINI-METERING VIEWS#

ACTION REGION METER#

Displays the Action region cutoff handles and Action Region Solo controls on top of a spectrum meter.

GAIN REDUCTION TRACE#

This view offers a scrolling meter that displays the incoming signal’s waveform with a superimposed curve that illustrates the amount of gain reduction taking place in real time. The Gain Reduction Trace can help you to set attack and release controls appropriately and monitor the envelope of gain reduction.

THRESHOLD INPUT METER#

Displays the highest level of all bands included in the Action Region range.