Sonarworks Reference Studio Edition 4 is a practical and very helpful tool that removes unwanted sound coloration from headphones or studio monitors and corrects the frequency response. It can either be integrated into your own DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) as a plug-in or installed as a system-wide app that calibrates the computer's output signals. The supplied microphone is used for use with speakers. Together with the software, measurements of the room and corrections for an improved monitor frequency response are made. With no latency and an intuitive user interface, the Reference 4 Studio Edition with Micro and iZotope Neutron Elements is ideal for those who don't want to miss out on a clean and linear headphone frequency response.
Neutron 2 by iZotope is the software that many musicians and producers have been looking for to optimize their workflow. It offers a lot of assistance in the area of mixing, especially for beginners, while professionals benefit from fast test mixes and similar applications. Neutron 2 Elements is the simplest and cheapest version - perfect for the start into the world of mixing. In addition to the useful Track Assistant, which uses an analysis procedure to make song specific EQ settings and thus provides good suggestions for an easy start, Neutron 2 Elements also comes with a small selection of important tools such as 12-band EQ, Compressor, Exciter, Transient Shaper and Premium Input/Output Metering.
track assistant
iZotopes Track Assistant enables an optimal start for every project. Based on the song specific analysis, Elements Version provides EQ settings that adapt to the material.
Whether guitars, percussion or vocals, whether overemphasis or "holes" in the frequency domain - the Track Assistant provides a solid starting point for mixing, which can of course be edited at any time.
12-band EQ
EQ is not equal to EQ - Neutron's 12-band equalizer offers many possibilities for frequency processing and is extremely precise. Both the visual representation and the sound are convincing right from the first test, as this tool is not only intuitive, but also leads to the desired result quickly.
For an even warmer sound and the popular analog touch, Neutron 2 also adds Soft Saturation - what more could you want?
compressor
Of course, a compressor must not be missing in the signal chain, which is why it was integrated as a matter of course and can be used anywhere. It offers various working modes such as Clean, Modern and vintage, while the Learn Function provides useful assistance.
Whatever signals or groups you choose - with Neutron's compressor everything sounds like one piece!
Transient Shaper
More clarity, more assertiveness, more loudness - if you want to give your mix and/or your individual signals that certain something, you can use Neutron's Transient Shaper. With the three Contour Shapes Sharp , Medium and Smooth as well as its Global Modes Precise, Balanced and Loose all possible instruments in the mix can be brought forward.
exciter
Not to be underestimated is Neutron's Exciter, which scores with punch, warmth and presence without blurring the sound. With its 3 Emphasis modes and the unique blend interface (incl. Tape, Tube and two special iZotope algorithms) the fine-tuning becomes especially interesting.
Over 200 presets
If you're not sure where to start, you can easily make use of the large selection of presets. Choose from genres, instruments, styles, module presets, and more to create a compelling starting point for professional mixing.
Note: The software can only be used with compatible headphones in the list below!
AIAIAI
AIAIAI TMA-1 Studio (PU Foam earpads)
AKG
AKG K141 MKII
AKG K240 MKII
AKG K240 Studio
AKG K271 MKII
AKG K612 Pro
AKG K701
AKG K702
AKG K712 Pro
AKG K77
AKG K812
AKG Q701
Audeze
Audio-Technica
beats
Beyerdynamic
blue
Bose
Direct Sound
Focal
Fostex
Grado
JBL
KRK
Koss
Marshall
opposition
Philips
Pioneer
PreSonus
SHURE
Samson
Sennheiser
Skullcandy
Sony
SuperLux
V-Moda
Yamaha