What are the best AI tools for mixing and mastering in 2025?

Dec 4, 2025

The top AI tools for mixing and mastering in 2025 include iZotope Ozone 12 for intelligent mastering with AI-assisted processing, LANDR Mastering Plugin Pro for getting professional masters directly inside your DAW, and tools like Neutone and The Strip 2 for AI-powered mixing decisions. Other standout options include Focusrite's FAST Limiter for quick mastering, Cryo Mix for comprehensive AI mixing and mastering, and platforms like Emastered and Mixea that offer instant online mastering with adjustable settings. These tools analyze your tracks in real time and provide professional polish while saving you hours of manual tweaking, making them essential for producers who want radio-ready results without years of mixing experience.

While AI tools can polish your tracks, learning when and how to use them effectively requires real expertise. At Futureproof Music School, you get hands-on mixing and mastering training from professional Futureproof Mentors, plus 24/7 feedback from Kadence (Futureproof's AI music coach) who can analyze your mixes in real time and help you understand what each tool is actually doing to your sound.

Can AI mixing tools accurately handle the low-end frequencies in bass-heavy electronic music?

Yes, modern AI tools like iZotope Ozone 11 and LANDR have been trained on thousands of electronic tracks and can intelligently process sub-bass and kick frequencies. However, you should still manually check your low-end on reference monitors or headphones to ensure it translates well across different playback systems.

Will using AI mastering affect my ability to get signed to a label or distributed?

No, labels and distributors care about the final sound quality, not how you achieved it. Many successful producers use AI tools as part of their workflow, and if your master sounds professional and meets technical standards (proper loudness, no clipping), it will be accepted.

Should I use AI tools on individual tracks or only on the master bus?

Most AI mastering tools work best on your final stereo mixdown on the master bus, while AI mixing assistants like Neutron can be used on individual tracks or groups. Start with track-level AI for balance and EQ suggestions, then apply AI mastering as your final step after your mix is complete.