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2016/10/10 11:47:25
pharohoknaughty
izotope put their bundle with Ozone 7 Advanced and a bunch of other plugs on sale for the price of Ozone 7 Advanced alone.
 
I am tempted, but when I read the specs on the iZotope website several of the plugs did not acknowledge compatibility with Sonar. Like Neutron, VocalSynth, and Nectar. Also there is some language that Waves and Ozone can't play together, but I think that is only when you use the Ozone as a host.
 
I know I can use the 10 day trial but I am always hesitant to load up new software for trial basis, due to stability issues on removed software and the Windows Registry.
 
Anyone have stories to tell about Sonar and this Production Bundle?
 
Thanks
 
 
2016/10/10 13:17:14
bitflipper
I've been using the bundle with SONAR since its introduction without any problems. iZotope's reputation for quality is well-deserved.
 
However, I have only used Ozone as a host experimentally, so there could be compatibility issues I wouldn't know about. And if there were, it would not surprise me if they were to crop up with Waves products, which are notoriously finicky.
 
But I wouldn't worry about it. After all, what could you possibly want in a mastering chain that Ozone doesn't already cover? L2? 
2016/10/10 13:46:30
Vastman
We've found Neutron vst2 has bugs but the vst3 version works fine.  This has been reported to iZotope; I can't comment on other platforms but see no reason this should be Sonar specific...then again, wtf do I know?   There were some similar issues with vocal synth.   I have begun to exclude vst2 versions of all iZotope products (have the MPB and vocal synth) so I will always be sure I'm using VST3.
 
I have had no problems beyond the above in using any of iZotope's tools; there are a zillion of us using the MPB or various iZotope products... so I wouldn't worry.
2016/10/10 20:27:05
Leee
Another satisfied customer.
I've been using Ozone 7 Advanced inside of Sonar Platinum with no problems. VocalSynth, and Nectar also work fine.
My only small complaint is that unlike other mastering plugins, Ozone uses a lot of memory and needs to be temporarily turned off when tracking.  It causes quite a bit of latency when I'm playing the keyboard, and I have a pretty powerful PC.   Other than that, Ozone 7 is my go-to bundle for mastering.
2016/10/10 21:08:54
mettelus
Regardless of feedback, you should trial the software yourself. I set aside a project to play with this weekend to run the rims off Neutron, and bought the MPB2 only 2 days into it because I was more than satisfied with what I wanted to test. For my situation, I had Ozone 5 Advanced (so had Insight), as well as the Nectar 2 Production Suite previously. Nectar 2 has gotten extensive use from me for a couple years. The Pitch Editor I have had no use for, but found the Breath Control useful for voice overs. For vocal work, the N2PS has already paid for itself.
 
The "Advanced" versions of Neutron and Ozone 7 included with the MPB2 was a key selling point for me because the potential CPU usage of the entire plugin. I wanted to have the ability to insert specific modules surgically rather than be forced to use the entire thing. Vocalsynth, Trash 2, and the RX Plug-in Pack will get limited usage from me (at least short term) because they are very focused in intended use. The MPB2, in essence, is similar to the previous offering (track use, vocal specific, and mastering), but with perks.
 
The VST2 issue with the 64-bit Neutron is known, which can be resolved using the VST3 version in SONAR. I actually tested the 32-bit VST2 in Audition 4 and had no issues with it, but do not have 32-bit SONAR loaded to verify. Again, the trial to prove to yourself is paramount to your satisfaction.
 
I had actually trialed Ozone 7 Advanced when it first hit the streets but passed on it. The only thing that bothers me with it is that the EQ matching seems to be only in the "entire" plugin rather than the EQ module. The Ozone 5 EQ module has it, and has gotten a lot more use lately than I initially thought it would, but it is not something that others may even know or care about. Since O5 and O7 cohabitate without issues, that point is moot for me.
2016/10/12 15:35:07
burkek
I installed only the VST3 version of Neutron and still find that when I use the Track Assistant (which listens to the track for 4-10 seconds) the circle spins and spins forever. But if I select a preset first, then use the Track Assistant, it works. Minor nuisance and who knows - it could be something unique to my system. I upgraded my MPB1 to MPB2, so some of the included plugins, like VocalSynth, are new to me.
 
KEv
2016/10/13 10:42:53
aries
I have just got Music Production Bundle 2 and have using Ozone 7 and Neutron ok.
 
I have encountered a bug when I tried using Insight as it is asking to be authorised. Music Production Bundle 2 is authorised with iLok and Insight shows in the iLok License Manager. I have tried all the other plugins in the Music Production Bundle 2 and they don't ask for authorisation.
 
I have sent a email to iZotope Support to sort out the bug.
13/10/2016
 
2016/10/13 11:42:35
thedukewestern
Im a huge izotope fan - and use alloy in every mix for many different things.  Ozone 7 as well.   As a host I have not had any reason to use outside plugs inside of 7... so cannot comment on that.. however it is an EXTREMELY useful mastering suite to check in between songs for the same project etc.   Ozone 7, if used on a master buss, does add latency and you just turn it off when your tracking.
 
Hope this helps!
Dave
2016/10/13 13:21:23
brian brock
The bundle and each individual installer all crashed with error messages when I tried to install them.
 
Izotope sent me a new installer, but only for the bundle - it still had multiple error messages but managed to install about 80% of the package.  I have asked for functional installers but they haven't responded for a while.
 
I'm on Windows 7, 64 bits - I can't think of a reason why my system would be unusual.  Do other people not have any issues?
2016/10/13 14:57:41
coolbass
brian brock
The bundle and each individual installer all crashed with error messages when I tried to install them.
 
Izotope sent me a new installer, but only for the bundle - it still had multiple error messages but managed to install about 80% of the package.  I have asked for functional installers but they haven't responded for a while.
 
I'm on Windows 7, 64 bits - I can't think of a reason why my system would be unusual.  Do other people not have any issues?


No issues here on Win10.
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