Tonal Balance Control 3 is an all-in-one tonal referencing and mix analysis tool designed to help you achieve professional, release-ready balance across your mixes and masters. It compares your audio to industry-standard genre targets, visualizes frequency balance in real time, and lets you make precise adjustments using integrated metering and EQ tools.
It integrates directly with Ozone, Neutron, and Nectar, making it a central hub for tonal decisions in modern mixing workflows.
Features
• Compare mixes against 30+ professional genre targets
• Capture reference audio from DAWs, streaming services, or system audio
• Create custom tonal targets from any audio source
• Blend multiple targets to build personalized reference curves
• Multiple visual modes (Broad, Fine, Leveled View) for frequency comparison
• Extra meters for Vocal Balance, Dynamics, and Stereo Width
• Built-in hybrid EQ for direct tonal shaping inside the plugin
• Low-end crest factor analysis for bass clarity and control
• Seamless integration with Ozone, Neutron, and Nectar
• Standalone desktop app for reference capture and target management
Specifications
• Product: Tonal Balance Control 3
• License: Single-user license
• Delivery: Digital download
• Platform: Mac & PC
• Plugin Formats: AU, AAX, VST3 (64-bit only)
• Note: VST2 is no longer supported
• Use Case: Mixing, mastering, tonal referencing, audio analysis
System Requirements
• Operating Systems: Mac: macOS Sonoma (14.7.x), macOS Sequoia (15.7.x), macOS Tahoe (26.1.x), supported on Intel Macs and Apple Silicon (native + Rosetta 2)
• Windows: Windows 10 (22H2), Windows 11 (24H2)
• Plugin Formats: AU, AAX, VST3 (64-bit only)
• 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 CC 2025
Included
• Tonal Balance Control 3 plugin
• Standalone desktop reference capture app
• 30+ genre target library
• Target Blender and custom reference tools
• Built-in hybrid EQ and advanced metering system