Tonal Balance Control 3 is an iZotope studio tool that compares the frequency balance of a mix against reference targets and shows the difference on its tonal balance meter.
Tonal Balance Control 3 at a glance
| Developer | iZotope |
|---|---|
| Type | Studio Tools / Metering |
| Formats | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX |
| Operating systems | Windows 10 or later, macOS |
| Apple Silicon | Native |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| Hosts named by the developer | Ableton Live, Pro Tools, Cubase, Nuendo, FL Studio, Reaper, Studio One |
| Price on Plugin Boutique (October 2026) | €137.84 |
What Tonal Balance Control 3 does
The plugin works from target curves: a Target Library with dozens of genre targets built from analyzing hundreds of tracks, and DAW Target Capture, which turns audio from the session into a new target that can be saved. Target Blender designs a custom reference profile by combining any two targets, and a quick import brings in favorite targets saved in Tonal Balance Control 2.
The three new meters are placed alongside the main view. Extra Meters compare the track on more aspects, the Leveled View is a new main tonal balance meter that shows exactly where the balance departs from the target, and the Low-End Crest Factor Meter checks the dynamics of the lows. Ozone and Neutron EQs can be connected directly within the plugin, and a built-in Hybrid EQ allows adjustments on the spectrum.
Key features
- Target Library. Genre targets built from analyzing hundreds of tracks are offered in dozens of styles, and each one can be used as the reference the mix is compared against.
- DAW Target Capture. Audio from the session can be captured and turned into a new target, which is then saved for later use.
- Target Blender. Two targets can be combined into a custom reference profile, with the blend defining the balance the mix is measured against.
- Leveled View. A new main tonal balance meter displays the level of each part of the spectrum relative to the target, making the deviation easy to read.
- Extra Meters. Additional meters compare the track on more aspects against the chosen references.
- Ozone and Neutron EQ integration. Ozone and Neutron EQs can be connected directly within the plugin and loaded with custom targets.
- Low-End Crest Factor Meter. The dynamics of the low end are shown so that the balance of the lows can be checked against the mix.
Compatibility
The developer names Ableton Live, Pro Tools, Cubase, Nuendo, FL Studio, Reaper and Studio One as hosts.
Tonal Balance Control 3 compared with similar plugins
REFERENCE 3 from Mastering The Mix is a Studio Tools / Referencing Tools plugin in VST3, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS. true:level from sonible is a Studio Tools / Metering plugin in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS, and Dynameter 2 from MeterPlugs is a Studio Tools / Metering plugin in VST2, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS.
| Plugin | Developer | Type | Formats | Systems | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal Balance Control 3 | iZotope | Metering | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €137.84 |
| REFERENCE 3 | Mastering The Mix | Referencing Tools | VST3, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €5.81 (regular €69.38) |
| Ninja AB | The Him DSP | Referencing Tools | VST3, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €78.34 |
| true:level | sonible | Metering | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €68.43 |
| Dynameter 2 | MeterPlugs | Metering | VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €79.34 |
Price and availability
Tonal Balance Control 3 was listed on Plugin Boutique in October 2026 at €137.84. Prices change often, so the store page shows the current one.
Tonal Balance Control 3 FAQ
Is there a working serial key or keygen for Tonal Balance Control 3?
Queries often pair the plugin name with keygen and serial key, and a working serial is the string most often typed, but the developer does not publish any keygen.