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Izotope Rx: Eliminating guitar amp hum

Demo summary

The narrator uses the 'Learn' function in the De-hum module to identify and completely remove a consistent buzzing sound from a guitar track.

Step-by-step

  1. Open the De-hum module
  2. Click the Learn button to identify the hum profile
  3. Compare the original audio against the processed version
  4. Adjust the reduction amount to balance noise removal with audio fidelity
  5. Click Render to apply the changes to the track

Options

  • Reduce the processing intensity slightly to preserve track dynamics and fidelity

Tips

  • Reduce the effect ever so slightly to see if it gives you more fidelity in the sound

Highlights

completely remove that sound... now we no longer have that humming tone

All demos from “How to Use iZotope RX12 (Musicians Guide)

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  2. 6:581:21Analyzing broadband noise and reverbThe narrator demonstrates how ambient reverb and room noise appear as 'cloudy dense fog' between vocal phrases in the RX 12 interface.Izotope RxAI Audio Enhancer & Noise Reduction
  3. 8:241:09Locating plosives in vocal recordingsThe demonstrator identifies low-frequency 'hot spots' in the spectrogram to pinpoint and play back distracting 'P' and 'B' plosive sounds.Izotope RxAI Audio Enhancer & Noise Reduction
  4. 10:241:18Importing files and toggling view modesA demonstration of dragging a vocal file into RX 12 and using the slider to transition between waveform and spectrogram displays.Izotope RxAI Audio Editor
  5. 13:211:43Removing plosives with the De-plosive moduleThe narrator uses the frequency-time selection tool to isolate a plosive and renders the De-plosive module to clean the audio.Izotope RxAI Audio Enhancer & Noise Reduction
  6. 15:231:27Comparing multiple processing settingsThe demonstrator shows how to use the 'Compare' history to toggle between original audio and two different De-plosive settings before rendering.Izotope RxAI Audio Enhancer & Noise Reduction
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  8. 26:550:58Instant Process mode for rapid editingThe narrator demonstrates the 'Instant Process' feature to automatically apply De-click and Attenuate functions simply by highlighting audio areas.Izotope RxAI Audio Enhancer & Noise Reduction
  9. 35:582:37Real-time spectral editing in a DAW via ARAThe demonstrator uses the RX 12 Spectral Editor plugin inside Studio One to perform non-destructive plosive removal and S-attenuation directly on the timeline.Izotope RxAI Audio Enhancer & Noise Reduction
  10. 41:011:36Splitting a mix into stems with Music RebalanceThe narrator uses the new Stem Split feature to separate a full track into voice, bass, drums, and other stems for individual processing.Izotope RxAI Vocal Remover & Stem Splitter
  11. 44:541:57Removing cymbal bleed from a snare trackA demonstration of the rebuilt De-bleed module using machine learning to isolate a snare drum from heavy cymbal bleed without a sidechain reference.Izotope RxAI Audio Enhancer & Noise Reduction
  12. 47:240:56Truncating audio with Trim SilenceThe demonstrator uses the Trim Silence module to automatically remove gaps between sound design recordings and tighten the sequence.Izotope RxAI Audio Editor
  13. 55:372:38Batch breath removal with Breath ControlThe narrator applies the Breath Control module to an entire vocal track, adjusting sensitivity to reduce breaths while maintaining a natural sound.Izotope RxAI Audio Enhancer & Noise Reduction
  14. 1:03:081:48Repairing clipped audio with De-clipThe demonstrator uses the De-clip module to reconstruct transients and remove digital distortion from an over-gained vocal recording.Izotope RxAI Audio Enhancer & Noise Reduction
  15. 1:07:401:24Eliminating guitar amp humCurrentThe narrator uses the 'Learn' function in the De-hum module to identify and completely remove a consistent buzzing sound from a guitar track.Izotope RxAI Audio Enhancer & Noise Reduction
  16. 1:12:302:05Optimizing master loudness for streamingThe demonstrator uses the Loudness Optimize module to boost the level of quiet sections in a master without affecting the loudest peaks.Izotope RxAI Mastering
  17. 1:14:481:24Previewing audio on streaming codecsThe narrator uses the Streaming Preview module to hear how a track will sound when compressed by Spotify, Apple Music, or YouTube codecs.Izotope RxAI Mastering
  18. Watch “How to Use iZotope RX12 (Musicians Guide)” →

AI Audio Enhancer & Noise Reduction

  1. 6:581:21Analyzing broadband noise and reverbThe narrator demonstrates how ambient reverb and room noise appear as 'cloudy dense fog' between vocal phrases in the RX 12 interface.Mastering․com
  2. 8:241:09Locating plosives in vocal recordingsThe demonstrator identifies low-frequency 'hot spots' in the spectrogram to pinpoint and play back distracting 'P' and 'B' plosive sounds.Mastering․com
  3. 13:211:43Removing plosives with the De-plosive moduleThe narrator uses the frequency-time selection tool to isolate a plosive and renders the De-plosive module to clean the audio.Mastering․com
  4. 15:231:27Comparing multiple processing settingsThe demonstrator shows how to use the 'Compare' history to toggle between original audio and two different De-plosive settings before rendering.Mastering․com
  5. 26:550:58Instant Process mode for rapid editingThe narrator demonstrates the 'Instant Process' feature to automatically apply De-click and Attenuate functions simply by highlighting audio areas.Mastering․com
  6. 35:582:37Real-time spectral editing in a DAW via ARAThe demonstrator uses the RX 12 Spectral Editor plugin inside Studio One to perform non-destructive plosive removal and S-attenuation directly on the timeline.Mastering․com
  7. 44:541:57Removing cymbal bleed from a snare trackA demonstration of the rebuilt De-bleed module using machine learning to isolate a snare drum from heavy cymbal bleed without a sidechain reference.Mastering․com
  8. 55:372:38Batch breath removal with Breath ControlThe narrator applies the Breath Control module to an entire vocal track, adjusting sensitivity to reduce breaths while maintaining a natural sound.Mastering․com
  9. 1:03:081:48Repairing clipped audio with De-clipThe demonstrator uses the De-clip module to reconstruct transients and remove digital distortion from an over-gained vocal recording.Mastering․com
  10. 1:07:401:24Eliminating guitar amp humCurrentThe narrator uses the 'Learn' function in the De-hum module to identify and completely remove a consistent buzzing sound from a guitar track.Mastering․com
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  12. 2:021:55Remove drum bleed with iZotope RX 12 De-bleedThe narrator demonstrates the rebuilt De-bleed plugin on snare and tom tracks, showing how it removes cymbal and kick bleed while preserving the primary drum sound and ghost notes.Audio Toolshed