I do want to say that this is not a magic button for creating the perfect mix. This is one of my favorite features, it is straightforward to use and helps to get me moving quickly. After the analysis, you will hear the new audio and Neutron 2 will ask you if you would like to accept the changes. To start the process, select the type of instrument, the style, and the intensity. It intelligently detects and analyzes your track’s audio, and then provides a suggested signal chain order with settings for the different modules. Track Assistant is an incredibly helpful tool that will help you start your mixdowns faster than ever. iZotope has award-winning audio processors that genuinely do make a huge difference.

As they are pushed to their limits, unwanted artifacts are introduced which can cause even more problems. Low-level plugins just cannot compete with Neutron 2. When it comes to mixing, producing a “clean” sound is incredibly important.

These modules are also available as their own individual plug-in so, for example, you don’t have to waste CPU if you want to use the Exciter. You can move them around in any order, so I would suggest experimenting to find the result you are looking for. It has a signal chain that consists of the basic tools (or modules) needed to mix a track: an EQ, Compressor, Gate, Exciter (saturator), and a Transient Shaper. Just like Ozone is the all-in-one mastering plug-in, Neutron 2 is the all-in-one mixing plug-in. A lot is going on in Neutron 2, and I could spend the whole day talking about it, but for the sake of time, I am going to talk about some of my favorite features that helped improve my mixes the most. This review will focus on the Advanced version. Neutron 2 is available in three different versions: Advanced ($499), Standard ($249), and Elements ($129). From a visual soundstage to the overall tonal balance, you can view all aspects of the track in one place. Neutron 2 helps you achieve a clear and well-balanced mix thanks to innovative mixing and analysis tools. Only released a year and a half ago, iZotope’s all-in-one mixing plug-in has already been making waves within the industry.

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