How to Use Everything in iZotope Neutron 4, Audio Mixing Plug-in | From Scratch

Learn how to use all of the mixing tools in iZotope Neutron 4 in ‘From Scratch,’ a new iZotope video series that fully explores iZotope plug-ins. The new Neutron 4 is an intelligent audio mixing plug-in that's great to mix all kinds of elements like guitars, drums, bass, group processing, and much, much more. Whether you bought Neutron and haven’t opened it or you’ve only been using it for a short time and aren’t aware of all the features and functionality it has to offer, this video is for you.
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
1:03 Instantiating Neutron in your DAW
1:19 Resizing Neutron
1:26 Understanding the module chain
1:39 Mix sliders
2:05 Module Bypass & Preset menu
2:32 Add, Remove, Arrange Modules
3:13 Track Name
3:28 Detailed & Assistant View (Primer)
3:57 Global Presets
5:06 History Window
5:28 History Save States
6:22 Zero Latency Mode
6:40 Settings, Tool Tips
7:20 Documentation
7:38 Limiter
8:26 Input-Output sliders
8:37 Bypass & Channel Operations
9:15 Assistant View
10:40 Tone Match: Intent Control
12:01 Tone Match Slider & Sculptor
13:33 Assistant vs Detailed View
13:57 Punch: Intent Control
15:51 Distort: Intent Control
17:03 Width: Intent Control
17:18 Assistant View Warning
19:22 Target Library
22:10 Unmask Module
27:48 Equalizer Module
34:51 Exciter Module
42:30 Compressor Module
47:33 Sculptor Module
50:16 Transient Shaper
52:57 Gate Module
55:42 Mix Assistant
57:46 Outro
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[@baselinesweb]

When the presenter matches his room lighting to the product color being discussed, you know you are going to get attention to detail in the video. Thanks for including the oscilloscope, that is the feature I have been waiting for. Another excellent video - thank you.

[@ManchesterMusic]

And I thought nobody would notice the colour matching ;).

[@THXBeats]

Agreed lol

[@JureJerebic]

@@ManchesterMusic Shirt colors too. Great tutorials on the whole suite, purchased it and going through these now!

[@LFiers]

My sentiments exactly. It's so good! Haha

[@albert-stefanstancu4634]

Thanks to the partnership with Native instruments, I am now part of the Izotope team, and I am very happy with that.

[@ronnyskaar3737]

Thanks Izotope, for making it easier for me to focus on music, and still having fun mixing and mastering.

[@matthewchavezm.b.s5503]

Izotope is bad ass. Same with native instruments.

[@matthewchavezm.b.s5503]

@music theory learner they have amazing tools and sound libraries to create awesome tracks.

[@Bluemoon_wav]

@@matthewchavezm.b.s5503 don't forget Arturia !!

[@iridiumMirror]

Not only is the capability of both Neutron and Ozone really amazing, but the UI is both intuitive and gorgeous to look at. These tools are a real joy to work with!

[@rizzbod]

Izotope is literally insane! Thank you izotope and the presenter as well, it's like just load one plugin and get your mix ready for distribution

[@kpsiegel]

I really appreciate the detailed and well structured presentation in this video. Thanks for making this excellent tutorial.

[@mussiesmusic]

Thank you so much!!! Just had this tutorial on one monitor while working with Neutron on the other and I am thoroughly familiar with it now. This tutorial is absolute fire

[@TheGuitarWorkshop]

I’m amazed how rich this package is Thanks for the videos you produce to teach us how to maximise our benefits with music production suite

[@THXBeats]

Thanks for this video. Neutron has so many features and it can be as simple or detailed as I like. Thanks for showing us around

[@aljames7345]

Wonderful tutorial I will come back to when I need to use this module. Thanks for your hard work on everything you do at Izotope.

[@spikesguitarcamp]

I've never really been that familiar with Neutron. After watching this, I'm going to start experimenting with it..I have the whole suite, so some of the programs have kind of slipped my attention. Great vid!

[@itsjohnnymillion]

This is a fantastic tutorial of a complex/simple product. Thank you.

[@nethercords]

ive only been using it for a day and my mind is blown at its vast capabilties. it truly is alchemical and intuitive, when combined with ozone advanced

[@chadwickwatkins6272]

Awesome insight. I just purchased Neutron 4. Can't wait to get started with it!

[@yuri2205]

Excellent detailed walkthrough. Definitely excited about getting this.

[@jaime5649]

izotope makes some of my favorite plugins, love the UI and the functionality as well.

[@summerfazed]

Subscribed to your bundle. I am an very early user of Adobe and stuck with them because I saw the potential. Hopefully YOU GUYS are the future of audio. SAVE MY EARS PLEASE!

[@drakejr8252]

Absolutely loved this. This is way more than I expected

[@michaelmilano4457]

tone match sounds really like a game changer...thanks for this helpful review bro..gonna update today

[@johnplainsong9769]

The Mr. Rodgers of plugin tutorials! Excellent video, and a huge time saver. Thanks. (Next time, please add more audio examples ... the hip hop drum track wasn't an ideal example for certain modules.)

[@FlashFlareLetsPlays]

This feels like a reunion meant for everyone

[@martti7363]

Nice this looks comprehensive, looking forward to digging in!

[@michaelahickman]

Hey Geoff Manchester! Just wanted to say thanks for all the amazing videos you've made breaking down how to use these tools. Your tutorials are so clear and easy to follow - you really have a gift for teaching this stuff step-by-step in a way that makes it click. I also have to mention, you totally remind me of the lead singer from AWOLNATION (Aaron Bruno)! Anyways, it's a cool resemblance to one of my favorite bands of all time. Keep up the awesome work man. Your channel has been an incredible resource for learning my way around these music software VSTs, plugins, mixing, mastering, EQ's etc... Looking forward to more videos from the Aaron Bruno doppelganger of tutorials!

[@peeweegee]

This videos are priceless "get started manuals"! Great job, Geoff!

[@frozenkingdomBM14]

Man I love iZotope, and this video was sp informative and helpful, thank you!

[@msossiProductions]

Thanx for the great video series. A tutorial with a mixing/mastering workflow would be amazing!

[@nunyabizfam106]

Being able to engage the "Neutron Assistant" for every track at once (after setting up any necessary sidechains) would be amazing. Also, having the "mix assistant" (in the visual mixer) set a basic hp/lp filter on each track would be super useful for getting a quick starting point.

[@frozenkingdomBM14]

Excellent suggestions, fully agree. AFAIK, in FL studio there is no way to add Neutron (or any plugin for that matter) onto multiple buses at once, unless I'm just stupid.

[@folktronic]

Fantastic tutorial! Thanks a million for this.

[@cbron26]

Great tutorial, thanks. Crazy I have that drill drum loop in one of my productions.

[@m.i.stapes]

Great work on these. Really well done!

[@47Libra]

That unmasking is amazing

[@FlockofAngels]

This is a great instructional video! When will Nectar 3 be included in the subscription? 😁

[@_Richard_F___]

I appreciate the claim relaxed presentation 😊

[@MarkArnett]

Thank you. Very helpful as always. Big fan.

[@kbryarly]

Thank you for this video!!! Very helpful. I would love to see a breakdown of RX9. Thanks again!

[@GodEmperor_]

Mixing with Skynet has never felt so good but jokes aside this should be considered as an award winning software what a game changer.

[@LFiers]

Awesome video! Love how you matched the lighting to the product colors too. This product looks amazing. You were great in 80s classics "Short Circuit" and it's sequel by the! You were funny as in them movies. Johnny 5 is alive! 😜

[@MASERSTUDIOS]

Izotope did it again!! The best, thanks

[@DatAnydeks]

Geoff is second to none as mentor if you want to improve your iZotope plugin skills. I also highly recommend his channel Manchester Music.

[@maximeblais2032]

You are definitely an amazing teacher and ambassador !

[@technautic-music]

This is amazing! Thank you for the knowledge!

[@InnerHacking]

Excellent tutorial, thanks!

[@Cristina.Ilutiu]

This is a very good presentation of Neutron 4. Thank you ! I was wondering if anyone could make a tutorial about how to Mix and Master orchestral/choral music (epic, trailer music) using these new modules? That would be also very interesting to watch.

[@martinashraf]

very thorough! thank you so much!

[@busyworksbeats]

Sick 😎😎

[@scottsimons2681]

Hey Jeff, I know this is not a comment on the neutron for, however, nice job on the VO buddy. Love the right energy. Have a good one, I look forward to neutron for the future. Peace bro.

[@scottsimons2681]

One other thing he Jeff, here is a suggestion my friend. Vocal synth to. Perhaps, you or one of the Izotope crew can sing a little something and put a Daft Punk spin on it or something like that. Just a thought.

[@esthesiarules]

this serious is amazing cant wait to see more like this!

[@esthesiarules]

Ozone and RX pls

[@phormzlab1743]

Excellent video thanks

[@iamJavire]

Thanks you for the tutorials Geoff Manchester. It seemed more difficult than it is. Let's mix the track 😎😎

[@Cooly-D]

Great tutorial ! tnx !

[@timshadgett]

Would love to see Fet, Opto and VariMu etc options in the vintage compressor module including a saturation slider

[@MantraattheDisco]

excellent stuff, thank you

[@Selbstzensur]

As a software developer who has a little exp. in writing vst's and as an hobby singer and rapper with no time, i embrace everything that helps me save time. And the algorithms and machine learning modells in nectar 3 are more skilled than myself... so an absolute great tool...used it for the latest song... incredible difference to the better and a time safer. And yeah, i still do my own tweaks.

[@rogercabo5545]

Does Neutron 4 have a transient EQ option like Split EQ does? That's for the great tutorial. This is extremely important to explain your tools.

[@davidd5403]

I got it a couple days ago but I love it

[@johnkeys22]

Amazing Work ,also great voice!!

[@bilalrobin]

very good plugin, I find it useful on all my tracks. I hope that Nectar will evolve in the same direction.

[@netuno_music]

This guy is great. And neutron 4 is amazing

[@alexanderpiano1506]

Really looking forward to using Neutron to mix my next track. This guide is why I'm going to use it. Really appreciate a walkthrough included with a product like this!

[@victorparedes6887]

This is such a great tool.

[@gordkellie1]

Hey Jeff Thanks man great vid Just finished the vid. Going to go over it again...Thanks again...Gord

[@ManchesterMusic]

Thanks for saying so Gord.

[@hellcat5]

Just got the Everything Bundle. Watching all these videos to get to where I fully understand how to use these tools. :D lad you get into things at this level. one thing though you didn't go over IRC LL or iRC II. It took me a while to find out what those meant. (IRC low latency, IRC II I don't remember.)would be kewl if they had a tooltip over those that said that.

[@TheConsideredMan]

Hi ...You asked for comments about what other products us viewers would like you to do a deep dive on...so could I please suggest that you do deep dives on all of the products that form part of the Music Production Suite 5. I have just bought this suite in the bundled offer and so would really benefit from hearing you walk us through them one by one. I am an Ableton Live Suite 11 user on Windows 10 OS fyi. Thanks in advance from the UK.

[@ST-fl5fy]

You are great at reviews and tutorials. Thank you

[@modernmabuse]

A video like golden 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@edclevel402]

"wormy orange thing" - total selling point!

[@es__music]

Great video! Is there one video like this for Ozone 9?

[@musicandres]

increíble herramienta

[@santimaspons]

👌🏻Great video! Neutron crashes when loading 96k wav on target library for reference sound 😩

[@AJUNKWN]

He’s almost toooo perfect at explaining things is he a robot ?🧐 GIVE THIS MAN A RAISE

[@djaddycanada]

You sold me on Masking! Purchased...

[@nitinmistry6280]

Great video. Could you create another video for Orchestral, Movie, trailer type music

[@onkel_muetze]

Neutron 4 is amazing and so easy to handle like I known before. Especially the Gate is for Dummies. ;D All works well and it´s easy to see what´s happening. But that´s also a problem in my opinion. I´m tempted to "looking to" what I´m doing. I think some kind of "Blind Test" could be a great feature to better "hear" what´s happening and how the sounds changing and not to much "mix with my eyes". Please don´t get me wrong, I love the visualization, but sometimes it leads me wrong. Nevertheless, great video again. Thank you. =)

[@dftweedie3021]

Jeff, I was a little confused by one thing in your discussion of the Assistant View. Namely, it's relationship to the initial module chain. When you gave your warning about not rearranging the chain after the initial run through the Assistant, it made me wonder whether the Assistant View actually will place and place in preferred order, for an example, Sculptor when it was not in your beginning module chain. While I would think that the Assistant View listens at input prior to any processing, but it's not clear to me how it interacts with different orders of module chains to begin with. Hope you see this and thanks for your response.

[@speedcrawlmusic]

Thanks Jeff! 🙌 Does the EQ have a follow feature?

[@public_hell]

Great stuff! Just made an upgrade. But why iZotope does not implement the oversampling feature into the Neutron?(

[@bassinblue]

Only those who got through this video with a tonne of notes will make great legendary music!

[@colt45hero]

Damn bro I like you Logic Videos

[@gitpho]

I really wish we had access to the Mix Assistant's pre-EQ as a separate equalizer so that we could use it when Sculptor is deactivated (e.g., in low-latency mode).

[@eylam9690]

omg! Manchester Music works for izotope! Dope....

[@bvlvncemusic]

Any plans to add attack and release settings to the dynamic EQ bands?

[@nacimplus]

How do you know how many db's Transient Shaper adds when applied? Great video :)

[@collectitbydiyversity2442]

Thanks for posting the video. How much does it cost to upgrade my Neutron 3 advanced to Neutron 4 advanced? The website is not clear about upgrade prices. Thanks

[@poeticgeenetikstv4672]

Hi Geoffe! So would I put an instance of Neutron 4 on each and ever track...Or would I put it on mixbus tracks for vocals/drums/piano etc;

[@baselinesweb]

In the sidechaining example with the oscilloscope, the purple signal is slightly before the white signal. Could you comment on what is happening a little?

[@twise9881]

In the beginning of the video; did you put Neutron on the master/mix buss (time: 12.16sec)? Or was it on the individual kick, sir and hi?

[@NewMateo]

can I use just the oscilloscope as a breakout module? Would be really handy to just use that on my master.

[@VentureNW]

Wow, I was literally just saying the other day that I hope Geof does a Neutron 4 video and ...

[@29djandy]

Great 👍

[@cezarciucium5580]

Please,! Can you add the full match eq like in ozone but in minimum phase mode,not in linear! For me - match eq is the way of future of mixing! Is the best Match eq out there!

[@seguemaserati]

Can you guys please do Neoverb from scratch?

[@davidsiddle3700]

Geoff, from someone who is very much starting from scratch with mixing, thanks very much for this really helpful video. One question; is there a particular order that you would normally position the various modules in the signal path? I assume that Assistant View will do this for you to some extent, but if you wanted to apply an additional module, where would you usually put them in the chain? Thanks.

[@xyzyzx1253]

Just keep following your ears! You learn as you go! :) try to analyse what the tool is doing and what each module contributes to the sound, and how it works in different sequences. Different sequences will produce different effects, it’s a very dense tool, but if you fully understand it, you’ll learn a great deal about mixing, just really analyse and listen to the chains the assistant spits out and try and understand what you’re hearing and why it is done in that order :)

[@davidsiddle3700]

@@xyzyzx1253 Thanks for taking the time to reply, I will keep these comments in mind.

[@timshadgett]

Is there a way to make Neutron start at a default size? I use a second monitor for plugins and it would be good to have it always fill the screen by default when loading it in

[@azheeneducation2447]

please can you teach us how to mix a vocal and guitar with necture and izo

[@derockstar7]

Can you use this for both mixing and mastering ?

[@mygoogle1525]

Can the assistant read midi played directly to it,or does it read recorded wave only?

[@GTSongwriter]

I wish the lightning mode existed for Ozone Standard 10.

[@alessandromaggioni9279]

BRAVO

[@RayoBeatz]

14:32 wait so you mean to tell me it automatically seperates things into kicks cymbals drums piano vocals? and you can tune each thing individually?

[@t3br00k35]

I have an iMac late 2013. Can’t upgrade past Catalina. Means I can’t use this. Any older versions available?