Getting Started

Navigating the Plug-in Interface

The Ozone Elements plug-in interface is divided into the following main sections:

1. Global Header: Includes Master Assistant, Global Presets, Undo History, Options, and Help.
2. Signal Chain: Displays the contents and order of the processing chain. Each module tile includes: Bypass, Solo, Module Presets, and a difference level meter.
3. Module Interface: Controls and meters associated with a specific processing module.
4. I/O Panel: I/O (Input/Output) gain and metering, Bypass, and some auditioning features.

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Quick Start Suggestions

Not sure where to start? You can try using presets or using Master Assistant to get going quickly with Ozone Elements.

Using Presets

Ozone includes a wide variety of factory presets to help get you started on your master. You can load and save settings in all modules using the global preset manager or in each individual module using the module preset manager.

Using Master Assistant

The intelligent Master Assistant feature allows you to quickly to develop an intelligent starting point for your master. Learn more about working with Master Assistant in the Master Assistant chapter.

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Authorization

The first time you open Ozone 9 Elements, the Authorization window will appear.

The Authorization window allows you to:

• Run Ozone Elements in Trial mode: Start or continue a Trial period evaluation prior to purchasing.
• Run Ozone Elements in Demo mode: Continue evaluating the product with feature limitations (after your 10 day trial period has expired).
• Authorize Ozone Elements with your serial number.

Trial Mode

Trial mode allows you to evaluate Ozone 9 Elements with full functionality for 10 days. The trial period begins the first time you open the Ozone 9 Elements plug-in. The Authorization window will display the number of days remaining in your trial period. Click the Continue button to start or continue working with Ozone in trial mode.

Demo Mode

When your 10 day trial period has expired, you can continue using Ozone with demo limitations. To continue evaluating Ozone 9 Elements in demo mode, click the Demo button in the Authorization wizard.

Authorize Ozone Elements

To disable Trial or Demo mode, you need to authorize the product with a valid serial number. You can choose from three different authorization methods:

1. Online Authorization: Authorize Ozone Elements on a computer that is connected to the internet at the time of authorization.
2. Offline Authorization: Authorize Ozone Elements on a computer that is not connected to the internet at the time of authorization.
3. iLok Authorization: Authorize Ozone Elements by storing your authorization on an iLok USB key.