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How and When to Use Improved Tonal Balance Control | iZotope Ozone

iZotope, Inc.

iZotope, Inc.

5 min, 38 sec

The video provides a detailed guide on using iZotope's Tonal Balance Control plugin for achieving a well-balanced mix or master.

Summary

  • Tonal Balance Control assists with equalizing tracks across the frequency spectrum to ensure clarity and translation across playback systems.
  • New features include genre-specific targets, resizable interface, solo band control, and integration with Nectar, Neutron, Ozone, and Relay plugins.
  • The process involves selecting a target curve, comparing it with the track's spectrum, and making EQ and gain adjustments.
  • Reference targets are based on the analysis of thousands of masters to determine commonalities in frequency distribution.
  • The demonstration shows adjusting high-mid frequencies and output gain to improve the overall energy balance of a mix.

Chapter 1

Introduction to Tonal Balance

0:03 - 19 sec

Introducing Tonal Balance Control and its importance in mixing and mastering.

Introducing Tonal Balance Control and its importance in mixing and mastering.

  • Tonal Balance Control helps to achieve a balanced mix or master across all frequency ranges.
  • It ensures clear distinction of track elements and that the mix translates well on different playback systems.

Chapter 2

Tonal Balance Control Features

0:23 - 57 sec

Overview of Tonal Balance Control's features and improvements in the new version.

Overview of Tonal Balance Control's features and improvements in the new version.

  • Includes genre-specific reference targets and a resizable interface.
  • Offers solo band control and output gain adjustment for iZotope plugins, and communicates with Relay plugin.

Chapter 3

Setting Up Tonal Balance Control

1:27 - 34 sec

Guidance on integrating Tonal Balance Control into the mastering chain.

Guidance on integrating Tonal Balance Control into the mastering chain.

  • Insert Tonal Balance Control at the end of the master bus processing chain.
  • Select an appropriate reference target curve that matches the session's vibe.

Chapter 4

Analyzing and Adjusting the Mix

2:34 - 37 sec

Using Tonal Balance Control to analyze and make adjustments to the mix.

Using Tonal Balance Control to analyze and make adjustments to the mix.

  • Analyze the mix by looping a significant part of the arrangement and observing meter readings.
  • Identify areas that require adjustments, such as high mids and low-end frequencies.

Chapter 5

Practical EQ Adjustments

3:15 - 1 min, 16 sec

Demonstration of making EQ changes using Tonal Balance Control.

Demonstration of making EQ changes using Tonal Balance Control.

  • Use the band solo feature to isolate contributing frequencies.
  • Adjust EQ and gain directly from Tonal Balance Control using inter-plugin communication.

Chapter 6

Evaluating Changes and Final Thoughts

4:53 - 37 sec

Reviewing the impact of adjustments and concluding the tutorial.

Reviewing the impact of adjustments and concluding the tutorial.

  • Compare the tonal balance before and after adjustments to evaluate changes.
  • Removing high mid energy can unmask low-end energy, improving overall mix balance.

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