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iZotope Ozone 12 Standard

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iZotope Ozone 12 Standard

An enthusiast-tier AI-assisted mastering suite with Master Assistant for a guided, single-window master, in VST3/AU/AAX. It hits a mid-tier price point for producers who want strong mastering without the full module library. Pros needing every module should step up to Advanced, and VST2-only legacy hosts are unsupported.

Scores

Breakdown
Overall71±6

Caliber-forward blend — tier caliber + within-tier price rank 30%, value 25%, confidence 20%, compatibility 15%, upgrade path 10% — renormalized over applicable dimensions.

Beginner Friendliness66
Compatibility84
Confidence69
Pro Readiness65
Upgrade Path77
Value60

The ± band on the overall score reflects sourcing confidence — wider when fewer specs are verified.

How each score is computed: our scoring methodology.

Specifications

SpecValueVerification
plugin formatsVST3, au, AAXSourced
plugin typebundleSourced
os supportwindows, macosSourced

3/3 detail specs sourced. Amber rows are flagged for verification — we show them as reported, not confirmed.

Verdict

Best for

  • AI-assisted mastering suite at a mid-tier price
  • One-window master with Master Assistant

Who should skip this

  • Pros needing every module (Advanced)
  • VST2-only legacy hosts (not supported)

Where to buy

List price $219

Prices are a guide and can change — confirm the current price on the retailer's site before buying.

Check price on Sweetwater
≈ $219list price

Prices last checked Jun 13, 2026 — retailer prices change often, so click through for the current price.

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Platform support

WindowsfullmacOSfull

Standards

Form factors & standards — interchangeable across compatible builds, not a platform lock-in.

AAX (native)Audio Units (AU) (native)VST3 (native)

Compatibility

Built around AAX, Audio Units (AU), VST3. Make sure the rest of your build uses the same platform before you buy — mismatched sockets, mounts or standards are the most common return reason. Check it in the builder →

Upgrade path

Outgrow it and the iZotope Neutron 5 is the natural next step up in plugins. See it →