Tonal Balance Control 3

iZotope

release date: 18.03.2026

Confidence in every track

Get your tracks on target with Tonal Balance Control 3 - complete referencing for confidence in every mix and master. Make any album, song, or mix element your guide with an updated audio capture workflow - from Spotify and YouTube to live DAW audio. Combine references using the enhanced weighted Target Blender, and match any style with dozens of genre-specific targets - from thrashing metal to tranquil ambient. Then, fine-tune your sound with the integrated EQ, and ensure your vocals, dynamics, and stereo width meet industry standards with three advanced meters. Plus, explore every detail with seamless Ozone and Neutron integration. Shape your sound to any song, style, or standard with precision.

Mix Like the Pros

Instant Sound Check: Compare your tracks to professional references with the classic tonal balance meter and the new Leveled View. Visualize vocals, dynamics, and stereo width for precise mix control.
Capture Anywhere: Turn any audio - Spotify, YouTube, or live DAW input - into reference targets. Blend tracks, explore 30+ genre curves, and build custom references.
Shape & Finish: Use the new Hybrid EQ for quick tonal tweaks, or integrate directly with Ozone and Neutron for full mastering. Close the gap to your references faster than ever.

Gui

Features

Target Library: Explore dozens of additional genre targets built from analyzing hundreds of pro tracks. Search, filter, and favorite your targets for easy access.
Standalone Desktop App: Capture targets and visualize the balance of any audio source on your computer, including Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube.
DAW Target Capture: Instantly turn audio in your DAW into new targets. Save a track’s profile after mastering and easily compare tracks across an album.
Extra Meters: Compare your track to even more aspects of your favorite references with 3 additional meters - Vocal Balance, Dynamics, and Stereo Width.
Target Blender: Design a custom reference profile by combining any two targets in your library, with percentage weighting for the exact blend you need.
Leveled View: Added view for the main tonal balance meter. Easily see exactly where and how your audio strays from the target’s tonal balance.
Built-In Hybrid EQ: Make instant adjustments directly on the spectrum with a built-in EQ and dynamic nodes. A powerful combo with the Leveled View.
Quick Import from TBC2: Got some favorite targets saved in Tonal Balance Control 2? Import them directly into your Target Library in just a few clicks.
Ozone & Neutron Integration: Connect to Ozone/Neutron EQs directly within TBC, or load targets in Ozone to balance your track with the full mastering toolkit.
Low-End Crest Factor Meter: Well-balanced lows can make or break a mix. Check the dynamics of your bass frequencies in a dedicated low-end meter.
Multiple Tonal Balance Views: In addition to the Leveled View, compare your audio to your references in the detailed Fine View and 4-band Broad View.