Hey Plugheads,
Today I’m diving into a tool that’s been a total game-changer in my mixing workflow — Tonal Balance Control 2 by iZotope. If you’ve ever felt lost trying to nail the perfect tonal balance in your mix or wished you had a clear reference to compare your sound against, this plugin is about to become your new best friend.
Create with confidence
What I love most about Tonal Balance Control 2 is how it lets you clearly see the tonal balance of your entire mix right in one window. No more guessing! You get 12 target curves representing different popular music genres — whether you’re going for hip-hop, rock, pop, or electronic, just pick your target and see how your mix stacks up in real-time. Even better, you can load your own audio file to create a custom reference curve tailored exactly to your vibe. This means you’re mixing with a goal, not just random adjustments.
Fix your mix without juggling windows
One of the most frustrating things during mixing is constantly switching back and forth between plugins and windows. Tonal Balance Control 2 talks directly to compatible iZotope plugins like Relay, Ozone, and Neutron, so you can make surgical EQ adjustments without leaving the plugin interface. Imagine tweaking your EQ in Ozone while watching your tonal balance graph update live — pure magic. It’s like having a control center for your entire mix.
Meet iZotope Relay — your new lightweight mixer buddy
Included with Tonal Balance Control 2 is Relay, a simple but powerful tool that lets you adjust gain, pan, stereo image, and more on individual tracks. What’s really cool is Relay’s integration with Tonal Balance Control 2: it shows you the frequency content of any track against your tonal balance target so you know exactly where to fix things. This dynamic duo makes balancing your mix easier than ever.
If you’re serious about leveling up your mixes and want a straightforward way to compare your sound to professional standards, Tonal Balance Control 2 is a must-have. It takes the guesswork out of mixing and brings everything into one powerful window.
Give it a shot and let me know how it changes your mixing game!
