Tonal Balance Control 3
The deal
$126.75 at iZotope (down from $169.00), 25% off. This is an ongoing sale with no listed end date.
What it is
Tonal Balance Control 3 is iZotope's reference-matching and metering plugin, built to help you compare your mix against professionally mastered tracks across genres. It shows tonal balance, vocal balance, dynamics, and stereo width side by side with your reference target, and includes a built-in hybrid EQ so you can correct imbalances without leaving the plugin.
Who it's for
Mixing and mastering engineers who want an objective check against commercial references, plus producers who aren't confident their low end or top end translates across speakers and headphones. It also suits anyone running Ozone, Neutron, or Nectar who wants a shared reference layer tying those tools together.
Key features
- Over 30 genre-specific targets built from analyzed professional masters
- A standalone desktop app that can capture reference audio straight from Spotify or YouTube
- A Target Blender for combining two references into a custom profile
- Direct DAW integration to capture and compare targets from your own sessions
