Ozone 6 video.

I guess they did away with the reverb module? I didn't see one.

bitflipper
Dynamic EQ is the headline here. A little late to the party, but that closes the biggest hole in Ozone's functionality.

Yeah, that does look like a really nice addition.   It's sure making the upgrade look much better IMHO...

bitflipper
Dynamic EQ is the headline here. A little late to the party, but that closes the biggest hole in Ozone's functionality. Everything else appears to be just beautification.
 
I'm sure the reverb module is still in there, but it's always been the one they don't talk about. I think it's just because many question the need for a reverb in a mastering plugin. Which is a shame, because it's not a bad reverb at all.
 
BTW, in case you missed it here's iZotope's teaser video, which contains even less hard info:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fxecp1KNoaE
 

Glad someone who owns Ozone 5 chimed in. I do not own it. I have tried the demo long ago and thought it was very nice. At the time I was trying to decide between Ozone 5 and T-racks and then I got a deal on T-racks Deluxe for $69. I really like T-racks, (mainly to open up the shell in standalone mode and experiment with my mixes) but on my last project I ended up using Pro-Q, LimiterNo.6, Pro-L, T-racks metering, TB EBUloudness and a Vu meter. The funny thing is, after buying all of my great compressors I ended up not using a bus comp at all. I would still like to add Ozone 5 or 6 to my toolbox at some point so your opinions are highly appreciated.

Is it still XP compatible?

There is a part in the video when he inserts the Dynamic Eq and I see 7 modules...none are reverb. Not that I'm reverb poor or even that it is a big deal, but I found it interesting.

That's the same video I posted to start this thread.

Yeah, I figured that. I was hoping you found a new one! I don't have or need Ozone 6, but it looks cool and I want it.

Gas is what keeps this forum and "Deals" alive. I feel I should do my part for the community. So really if I get Ozone 6...it would be a service to humanity in general...thanks Bit! Seriously though I think it says something for the Izotope brand and the legacy of Ozone 5 that so many people plan to upgrade automatically. For myself I never bought O5 for reasons I 've already said, but I've always wanted it. I like some of the changes I've seen so far in 6, but my 2014 spending has come to a close. If I get it...it will be next year. I'm not in a hurry for X4 either.

There aren't many companies that I just assume will nail it right out of the gate. FabFilter, ValhallaDSP, iZotope, it's a short list. 

musicman100
I just upgraded my ozone 4 to 5 for 99 bucks, and will receive ozone 6 free

Has anyone seen a price yet for upgrades from Ozone 5 to 6?   I guess if they offer this 4-6 upgrade for 99, then the 5-6 must be cheaper than that ...

It will cost 399.00 for me to upgrade from my Ozone 5 to Ozone 6 advanced....unless one of you guys knows of a sweeter deal. This is the deal I'm getting from the Izotope website. I'm on the fence. 
 
Ozone 5 and I'm sure Ozone 6 use several excitation and expansion modules , basically adding in harmonics to get the same or a similar effect that you get with analog equipment. It's the way they have laid all of it out that makes it efficient and a better way to work IMO. T-Racks has some really good modules in it too and is equally effective in my opinion.And the modules in Ozone 5 are good. The multi- band compressor is great. I don't use the reverb as much. I think it's better to put the reverb on a reverb buss. I'm not sold on buying it for the EQ entirely....although I'm sure it's a great EQ. One neat feature is that with O6 you can drag and drop module order...something you needed to do with keystrokes an mouse before....but as Bit says....a lot of the change is eye candy over O4 and O5.
 
I'm interested in the metering. When O5 advanced came out I was on the fence then too and in the end I couldn't justify spending that much for metering, but good and accurate metering it is. I'm asking myself how much better I can work with the extended metering in O6 . Most of us have some form of accurate metering already and the two things at either side of our heads should be what we mainly rely on right? I'm not sure how much of an advantage it would be. Can anyone comment on O5 Advanced and are there other tools that are better or just as good? Each channel in Sonar X-3 has an EQ with metering in the background. I have SPAN and it's pretty darned accurate and fast.I have some really good level meters besides the one in Sonar. I don't get a 3d representation of my master channel...do I need it? If it really helps in a mix to see colored graphs and 3d art then maybe I'll fall off the fence toward Ozone 6 advanced. Can I spend 399.00 somewhere else and get a lot more?

T-Racks is definitely a viable alternative (and currently on sale for 80 bucks). So is the FabFilter Mastering Bundle. Elephant is another inexpensive alternative, at least for the limiter section. Meldaproduction has mastering goodies not found in any other bundle.
 
Truth is, if you have the necessary knowledge, experience, and patience you can accomplish everything Ozone has to offer using only free and inexpensive tools, or just SONAR's built-in tools. There is nothing that makes Ozone a "must have".
 
However, what makes Ozone stand out from the crowd is how easy and quick it is to get good results even if you don't know what you're doing. It remains my first recommendation for beginners. But even for old hands at mastering, it can't be beat for convenience and speed. If I'm mastering my own stuff I'll open the toolbox and see what works best, but if I'm doing a quick 'n dirty demo for someone else, it'll always be Ozone by default.