iZotope Inc., one of the leading companies in the audio segment worldwide, launched one of its most famous tools, a synthesizer called Iris, of which a second improved version was released. In fact, in this article, we did not want to stop talking about Iris 2, a paid program that you should consider if you're going to work with music from home.

Thanks to Iris 2, you can load absolutely any audio file you have stored on your computer, trying to analyze its content to manage it in the way you consider it correct. This way, you can choose how you will visualize it since it has classic methods such as spectral or wave format, two of the users' favorites.

Iris 2 has many tools added to control the materials we have uploaded and organize them through layers to make it much easier to work with them. The manipulation of the layers is total, to the point that you will be able to relate them to each other in case you consider it necessary, betting on sounds generated by yourself.

Thanks to this platform, you can edit all your audio content using some of the most famous tools of Iris 2, such as reverb, chorus, filters, and many others, which are always perfect for getting the result you are looking for. You should not lose sight of the fact that one way to view this application's contents is to emphasize the effects and mixes added to each layer.

Suppose you are previously familiar with iZotope's Radius algorithm, which is one of the best known of this company. In that case, you should know that it is included in Iris 2 and will allow you to perform all kinds of control actions on your audio. In addition, the processing in general of the material has a system that will enable you to see it as a map so that you know all the details about it.

User experience

In our experience of use, we have seen a considerable amount of previous sound designs that we can choose from, in addition to a library of endless samples, so the options offered are many and varied. And there is no shortage of possibilities to distort the contents, to use analog delay options, etc.

However, as we mentioned at the beginning, you should not lose sight of the fact that Iris 2 is a paid service, which we will not be able to use unless we are willing to pay a good amount of money. For this reason, it is mainly aimed at professionals in the sector. Indeed, beyond mentioning a specific price, which may change, the important thing is to keep in mind that this is costly software.

In the same way, you have to think that you will need a powerful computer to cope with Iris 2's operating requirements since you need more than 10 GB of free disk storage, a Windows 7 operating system of 64 bits at least, and a stable Internet connection during the whole installation process. As you can see, this is not a program for playing games but one with which we can quietly make a living.

About the user interface of Iris 2, we can say that it does not differ too much from those found in other programs of the same segment, considering that we have many functions in sight. It will be necessary, then, that more than focusing on the visual aspect, which does not stand out, we think about how intuitive it can be, and that will depend more than anything else on the previous knowledge you have.

The best

The main positive aspects of Iris 2 are related to the enormous amount of options and functions that this tool puts at our disposal when creating and editing audio. We have no doubts that this is one of the best programs in the segment, considering both paid and free ones, so there is not much more to add in this regard.

The worst thing

The worst thing about Iris 2 is not a criticism in itself, but it is worth remembering to prevent many users from even trying to approach it if they cannot take advantage of it. So, first of all, remember that this is software for professionals, and then, under no circumstances, do not lose sight of the fact that it is not cheap. If you want to start in this field, you'd better look for a free alternative.

Conclusion

In conclusion, Iris 2 is a program for creating and managing audio content designed for professionals in the industry. These people will make a significant financial outlay to access first-class software. Its potential is superlative, and you won't need more complementary platforms for your files, so if you want an above-average service, this could be the one for you.