OVER 50 PRESETS FOR MASTERING

51 Mix-Tested Ozone 11 Mastering Chains for Rock, Metal, Hardcore, Post-Rock, and Beyond

The Apex Audio Ozone 11 Preset Pack is a real-world mastering solution built for heavy, aggressive, and dynamic music. Whether you’re mastering a crushing metalcore track, a polished post-rock EP, or a self-mixed hardcore demo, these chains deliver loudness, clarity, width, and control—without overhyping, crushing dynamics, or sacrificing punch.

Designed to mirror professional studio workflows, these presets save you from endless tweaking, giving you powerful, confident masters in any room, on any setup.

Built by mixers, for mixers who demand real results.

What's Inside

51 Genre and Use-Case Specific Mastering Chains: Tight and aggressive Metalcore, heavy Doom, energetic Pop Punk, brutal Deathcore, lush Post-Rock, punchy Alt Rock, atmospheric Emo, and more.

Built for Loudness, Cohesion, and Clarity: Input targets of -14 to -16 RMS, mastering loudness between -8 to -11 LUFS, safe peak ceilings (-1.0dB), and smart stereo field handling for reliable translation.

Mix Rescue Chains Included: Mastering templates designed to fix muddy mixes, harsh top-end, scooped mids, lost vocals, and messy low-end—ideal for DIY mixes and last-minute saves.

Modern Chain Structures: Each preset intelligently uses EQ, Dynamic EQ, Multiband Compression, Impact, Clarity, Exciter, Imager, and Maximizer modules—optimized for heavy, dynamic music.

Handcrafted, Not AI-Generated: These chains are real-world tested. No random settings, no robotic decisions. Built for mixers who actually listen.

WHY 100s OF MUSICIANS & PRODUCERS CHOOSE APEX AUDIO

If your music needs to hit hard, sound clear, and feel alive across headphones, cars, streaming services, and club systems—these chains are built for you.

Master faster and with more confidence—whether for demos, singles, or album releases
Deliver consistent, controlled loudness without clipping, mud, or harshness
Save hours of guesswork tweaking every module individually
Built specifically for aggressive modern styles, not generic pop or radio templates

Platform Compatibility

These preset files are designed to be used with iZotope Ozone 11, a versatile and widely used mastering plugin. They are compatible with any DAW that supports iZotope Ozone 11.

Ongoing Support

If you have any questions or need help using the files in your setup, we're here to help. Our team is available to guide you through the process and ensure you get the most out of your purchase.

Digital Download Package

Upon purchase, you'll receive instant access to a set of preset files, designed for mastering. Simply load them into iZotope Ozone 11, and start refining your tones immediately.