Tonal Balance Control 3 Upgrade by iZotope metering plugin interface

Tonal Balance Control 3 Upgrade from any previous version

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Tonal Balance Control 3 Upgrade is an upgrade for owners of earlier Tonal Balance Control versions, adding new meters, a redesigned Target Library and a built-in Hybrid EQ to iZotope's metering plugin.

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01Overview

Tonal Balance Control 3 Upgrade is aimed at existing owners of Tonal Balance Control who want the latest version of the reference-based metering tool. It compares the tonal balance of your audio against target curves, and this release expands that workflow with a Leveled View, a Target Library covering many genres, and three additional meters for vocals, dynamics and stereo width. It is offered for owners of any previous version.

Best for

  • Mix balance checking
  • Mastering reference comparison
  • Album consistency checks
  • Vocal level comparison
  • Low-end dynamics review
Developer
iZotope
Category
Metering
Store
Plugin Boutique
02Key features

What you get

  • Target Library with dozens of new genre and subgenre targets
  • Standalone desktop app for capturing targets from any audio source
  • DAW Target Capture for turning live audio into new targets
  • Three new meters: Vocal Balance, Dynamics and Stereo Width
  • Target Blender with percentage weighting for custom references
  • Leveled View showing how audio deviates from the target
  • Built-in Hybrid EQ with static and dynamic nodes
  • Quick import of targets from Tonal Balance Control 2
03In depth

Tonal balance metering and reference targets

The core meter shows how your audio's tonal balance compares with a target curve. The new Leveled View makes it easier to see where and how far your audio moves away from that target, so you can judge the gap at a glance.

The Target Library includes dozens of new genre and subgenre targets, built from analysis of hundreds of professional tracks. You can search, filter and favorite targets for quick access. The Target Blender lets you combine any two targets with percentage weighting to create a custom reference profile.

Capturing references and editing within the workflow

The standalone desktop app can capture targets from any audio source on your computer, including Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube. Inside your DAW, DAW Target Capture turns live audio into new targets, which is useful for saving a finished track's profile or comparing tracks across an album.

The built-in Hybrid EQ lets you make adjustments directly on the spectrum using static and dynamic nodes. Ozone and Neutron EQs can also be connected from within Tonal Balance Control, or your targets can be loaded into Ozone.

Upgrade notes and compatibility

Owners of Tonal Balance Control 2 can import saved targets directly into the Target Library in a few clicks. The upgrade is available for owners of any previous version, and the full version of Tonal Balance Control 3 is sold separately.

04Specs

Will it run?

Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.

DeveloperiZotope
TypePlugin
CategoryMetering
FormatsVST3, VST2, AU, AAX
Operating systemsWindows, macOS
Architecture64-bit
05FAQ

Questions, answered

Who is this upgrade for?

It is an upgrade for owners of any previous version of Tonal Balance Control. The full version of Tonal Balance Control 3 is a separate product.

Which formats and operating systems are supported?

The plugin is available in AAX, AU and VST3 formats for Windows and macOS, and it is 64-bit only. VST2 is no longer supported in this version.

What do I need to use this plugin?

It runs in supported hosts including Logic, Pro Tools, Ableton Live, Studio One, FL Studio, Cubase, Nuendo, REAPER, Audition and Premiere. Supported systems include macOS Sonoma, Sequoia and Tahoe on Intel or Apple silicon, and Windows 10 22H2 or Windows 11 24H2.

Can I import my existing targets?

Yes. Targets saved in Tonal Balance Control 2 can be imported directly into your Target Library in just a few clicks.

07Developer

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