IZotope Tonal Balance Control 3

iZotope Tonal Balance Control 3 is a powerful referencing and metering plug-in that helps you finish mixes and masters with complete confidence. Compare your music against pro-level targets, capture references from anywhere, and make instant tonal fixes without ever leaving your session.

Whether you are polishing a single, balancing an album, or checking a stem, Tonal Balance Control 3 gives you a clear visual roadmap to commercial standards across any genre. With an expanded Target Library, new meters for vocal balance, dynamics and stereo width, and a built-in Hybrid EQ, it lets you see exactly what your track needs and act on it straight away.

Visual confidence for every mix and master

Tonal Balance Control 3 is designed to be the final sense check on your sound. The classic tonal balance meter shows how your frequency spectrum compares to a chosen target, while the new Leveled View makes it even easier to see where your audio strays from the ideal curve. Three additional meters give you deeper context: Vocal Balance helps you place vocals in the sweet spot, Dynamics reveals overall energy and punch, and Stereo Width shows how immersive your mix really is. Together, they provide a complete visual picture so you can sign off every track with confidence.

Turn any audio into a reference

With Tonal Balance Control 3 you are no longer limited to stock presets or a handful of reference tracks. The new standalone desktop app lets you capture targets from virtually any audio on your computer, including streaming services and video platforms. Inside your DAW, you can instantly capture live audio to build targets from full mixes or individual elements, then save them for future projects or album-wide comparisons. A redesigned Target Library offers 30+ genre and subgenre curves, while the Target Blender lets you combine any two targets with precise weighting to create custom references that match your vision.

From analysis to action in seconds

Once you know how your track compares to the pros, Tonal Balance Control 3 helps you close the gap quickly. The new built-in Hybrid EQ lets you make static and dynamic EQ moves directly on the spectrum, perfectly complementing the Leveled View for fast, focused adjustments. For deeper shaping, you can connect to Ozone and Neutron EQs from within Tonal Balance Control 3, or load your custom targets into Ozone to finish mastering with iZotope’s full toolkit. This tight integration turns referencing from a passive check into an active, creative part of your workflow.

Built for modern production environments

Tonal Balance Control 3 fits seamlessly into contemporary studios and post-production setups. Multiple tonal balance views, including Fine and Broad modes, let you zoom in on problem areas or get a quick overview at a glance. A dedicated low-end crest factor meter helps you judge bass dynamics, ensuring your low frequencies hit hard without overwhelming the mix. With support for modern plug-in formats and hosts, it is ready to become a central part of your mixing and mastering chain.

• Expanded Target Library - Explore dozens of new genre and subgenre targets built from analysing hundreds of professional tracks. Quickly search, filter, and favourite your go-to curves so you can match everything from classic hip hop and punk rock to K-pop and ambient with ease.
• Standalone Desktop App and DAW Target Capture - Capture tonal profiles from almost any audio source on your computer, including streaming platforms and local files, or create targets directly from live audio in your DAW. Save profiles for later, compare tracks across an album, and build a personalised library of references that truly reflect your taste.
• Leveled View, Extra Meters and Low-End Metering - Use the new Leveled View to see exactly where your mix deviates from the target curve, then refine further with dedicated meters for Vocal Balance, Dynamics and Stereo Width. A focused low-end crest factor meter helps you dial in bass impact so your mixes translate on any system.
• Built-In Hybrid EQ and Ozone/Neutron Integration - Make immediate tonal corrections with the integrated Hybrid EQ, combining static and dynamic bands for precise, musical control. For advanced work, jump straight into Ozone and Neutron EQs from within Tonal Balance Control 3 or load your targets into Ozone to finish mastering with iZotope’s flagship processing.

General

• Product: iZotope Tonal Balance Control 3
• Type: Referencing, metering and tonal balance plug-in / application
• Use: Mixing and mastering

Core Features

• Target Library with dozens of genre and subgenre targets
• Standalone desktop application for target capture and visualisation
• DAW Target Capture for creating targets from live DAW audio
• Extra meters for Vocal Balance, Dynamics and Stereo Width
• Target Blender for combining two targets with percentage weighting
• Leveled View for simplified tonal balance comparison
• Built-in Hybrid EQ with static and dynamic nodes
• Quick import of targets from Tonal Balance Control 2
• Ozone and Neutron EQ integration
• Low-end crest factor meter
• Multiple tonal balance views: Leveled, Fine and 4-band Broad

Platform and Formats

• Mac: macOS Sonoma (14.7.x), macOS Sequoia (15.7.x), macOS Tahoe (26.1.x)
• Mac compatibility: Intel and Apple silicon M-series (native and Rosetta)
• Windows: Windows 10 (22H2), Windows 11 (24H2)
• Plug-in formats: AAX, AU, VST3 (64-bit only)
• VST2 support: Not supported

Supported Hosts

• Logic Pro 11 – 12
• Pro Tools 2025
• Ableton Live 12
• Studio One 7
• Fender Studio Pro 8
• FL Studio 25
• Cubase 15
• Nuendo 14
• REAPER 7
• Adobe Audition CC 2025
• Adobe Premiere Pro CC 2025

Licensing and Availability

• Format: Downloadable software
• Compatibility: Mac and PC