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Tonal Balance Tips & Tutorials

Tonal balance refers to the distribution of frequencies across the audible frequency spectrum. Check out our resources below to learn how to analyze and shape the tonal balance of a mix to achieve your desired sound.

Our Best Articles on Tonal Balance

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What Is Tonal Balance in Mixing and Mastering?

Discover what tonal balance is and how you can achieve good tonal balance in mixing and mastering using tools and methods outlined in this tutorial.
January 6, 2022
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How and When to Use Tonal Balance Control

Learn how to translate your mix into a balanced master with the improved Tonal Balance Control in Ozone, designed to address balance issues across your session.
October 3, 2019
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Leveling Up Your Mastering Workflow with Tonal Balance Control

Learn how new features in Tonal Balance Control can help improve your current mastering workflow and offer a framework for those without one.
October 17, 2019

Most Recent Articles on Tonal Balance

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The Importance of Monitor Gain in Audio Mastering

Learn how to correctly set your monitor gain for audio mastering, and why doing so will help you achieve more consistent, tonally balanced results.
June 4, 2020
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8 Killer Reference Mixes for Hip-Hop

Don’t know what to reference while mixing hip-hop? Here are eight great tracks to reference, plus their free Tonal Balance Control curves.
February 24, 2020
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12 Great Reference Mixes for Rock in the Modern Age

You might not know which tunes to reference when mixing or mastering rock music, so check out these 12 modern rock mixes while referencing during the production, mixing, or mastering process.
January 21, 2020
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How to Mix and Master with Reference Tracks in Ozone

Using reference tracks while mastering helps ensure the track you’re working on is headed in the right direction. Learn how to use reference tracks quickly and intelligently using tools like Ozone 9 and Tonal Balance Control.
December 3, 2019
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Leveling Up Your Mastering Workflow with Tonal Balance Control

Learn how new features in Tonal Balance Control can help improve your current mastering workflow and offer a framework for those without one.
October 17, 2019
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7 Mixing Challenges to Improve Your Skills

Here are seven different exercises and challenges to improve your mixing skills and push yourself to become a better mixing engineer.
September 30, 2019
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5 Ways to Boost Bass in a Mix

Want mixes that shake walls? Smack you right in the chest? Follow these actionable tips to boost bass in a mix.
July 1, 2019
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Why Do My Mixes Sound Bad? 8 Tips to Douse the Flames

You have only so much time to mix, but no matter what happens, everything sounds bad in your room and in your cans. We’ll cover some ways to get yourself out of this frustrating situation.
March 29, 2019
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