If your masters been sounding flat, overcompressed, or just straight muddy, I tested iZotope Ozone 12 and it might be the fix. In this video I break down what’s actually new, what matters, and if it’s worth upgrading from Ozone 11. I’ve had early access and I’ve been running it through real sessions (I pulled one up in Luna), because I’m not here for hype—I’m here for results you can hear in minutes. I focus on the big three: Bass Control, Unlimiter, and Stem EQ. Bass Control is crazy for 808s—more punch, better balance, and you can control peaks and sustain so you’re not guessing if your low end is soft or hitting too hard. Unlimiter is like an “undo” for overly smashed audio; it can bring dynamics back when a sample or mix got brick-walled. And Stem EQ is a game-changer for mastering when you don’t have trackouts—AI separates vocals, drums, bass, and “other,” so I can EQ just the vocals (even do a phone effect) while it’s sitting on the master. I also show the updated AI Assist “Customize” workflow and the new Maximizer IRC5 option for louder mixes that feel less compressed.