Reference Tracks: 10 Things You Need to Know

Learn how to use reference tracks in your mixing and mastering sessions to get a professional sound. Follow along as Geoff Manchester shares how to think about and understand references in a mixing or mastering context, including what references to use, how to work with a client who wants to use a reference track, and more. Explore the myriad of tools available to help you achieve your sonic vision when using reference tracks, including iZotope Audiolens, RX, Ozone, Insight, and Tonal Balance Control. Learn more about how to use reference tracks: https://www.izotope.com/en/learn/what-is-a-reference-track.html?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=reference-tracks-10-things-you-need-to-know Explore iZotope Ozone mastering plug-in: https://www.izotope.com/en/products/ozone.html?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=reference-tracks-10-things-you-need-to-know Explore iZotope Audiolens reference capturing software: https://www.izotope.com/en/products/audiolens.html?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=reference-tracks-10-things-you-need-to-know Explore iZotope RX noise removal plug-in: https://www.izotope.com/en/products/rx.html?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=reference-tracks-10-things-you-need-to-know Explore iZotope Insight metering plug-in: https://www.izotope.com/en/products/insight.html?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=reference-tracks-10-things-you-need-to-know Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:20 - There's no perfect match 04:11 - Understand what you're referencing 06:06 - Respect the rough mix 07:08 - Reference quality matters 08:51 - How to reference with iZotope Audiolens 11:18 - Use iZotope RX to reference smarter 13:35 - Use iZotope Insight to reference 14:50 - Use Ozone 10 to reference 17:44 - Use Tonal Balance Control to reference 19:45 - Trust your choices #izotope #mixing #mastering MusicBed SYNC ID: MB01YUWSXZOUULV MB01CCNR3FT17I5 MB01JLJYDDHKN15 MB01FRRPCJI2VJL MB01DQO9O0MQZHD MB01FNDMXGCKRNJ MB019O4VNUO5AVS MB015EJ2X51KFDK MB01MIDJSZSDAUT MB01SE9PGIZZPWF MB01K6RMW82SI4O