In addition, a standalone application – the RX8 Audio Editor – is also installed. RX8 is different in that it installs over a dozen individual AU, VST, and AAX plug-ins, instead of a single “mothership” plug-in. The filters work in real-time within the framework of the DAW or NLE. In concept, it functions like a channel strip or effects rack. Then, configure the processing modules that you need within the Nectar interface. iZotope’s Neutron, Nectar, and Ozone each install as a single plug-in that iZotope likes to call a “mothership.” This means that you apply a single instance of Nectar to a track and it becomes a container. Some video editing software also comes bundled with one or more of the iZotope Elements products.
IZotope offers its products, including RX8, in Elements (“lite”), Standard, and Advanced versions, giving the user the option to pick the feature set that best fits their budget. It’s the latest version of iZotope’s renowned audio repair product. The company offers a number of comprehensive audio products and software suites, but most video editors will primarily be interested in RX8. iZotope is the go-to brand for many who need best-in-class audio effects tools. Most digital audio and video editing applications come with a robust set of audio plug-ins, but many editors and mixers prefer to augment those with third-party effects.
