The final decision you need to make is whether you want a master that’s formatted for streaming services or CD. If these manual intensities don’t work for you, you can use a reference track to provide Ozone 9 with a better idea of what you’re looking for. I recommend you start with the low setting and run Master Assistant again using the medium or high setting if you don’t end up with the results you were looking for the first time around.

There are three different manual loudness and EQ intensities to choose from: low, medium, and high. The modern modules tend to have a clear and transparent tone, whereas the vintage modules provide more color and character. Master Assistant lets you pick between using modern or vintage modules. You’ll often find that you still need to tweak parameters after the processing chain has been applied, but it’s usually a good starting point. Ozone analyzes your song, and then provides you with a recommended processing chain. Master Assistant asks you “What are you going for?” and prompts you to input some basic parameters. One of Ozone’s most impressive features is Master Assistant, and it’s received quite a few improvements in Ozone 9.

Ozone 9 standard