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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.

Most Recent Articles on Tonal Balance

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What Is Mastering?

Mastering is the final stage of audio production—the process of putting the finishing touches on a song by enhancing the overall sound, creating consistency across the album, and preparing it for distribution.
Audio Mastering August 8, 2023
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10 Reference Tracks You Should Be Using for Mixing in 2023

Reference tracks for mixing are a vital tool for getting professional mixes. Here are 10 songs that capture the sound of 2023 that you should be using as reference tracks to improve your mixes.
June 16, 2023
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Get Started Mastering with Essential Tools in Ozone Elements

The new Ozone 10 Elements has the assistive technology to get a professional-sounding master quickly. Get started mastering music with our Ozone Elements mastering guide.
November 22, 2022
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How to Master a Song in Logic Pro

Learn how to master a song from start to finish in Logic Pro using improved workflows in the DAW along with iZotope RX, Neoverb, and Ozone.
August 2, 2022
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How to Master a Song in Logic Pro

Learn how to master a song from start to finish in Logic Pro using improved workflows in the DAW along with iZotope RX, Neoverb, and Ozone.
August 2, 2022
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Tips for Producing and Mixing with Headphones

How do you ensure mixing music in headphones translates well to other listening environments? We consider audio levels, referencing, and frequency response in relation to producing and mixing with headphones.
June 21, 2022
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4 Popular mixing reference tracks: why they work

Mixing reference tracks are indispensable. Hear four of the best chosen by seasoned engineers, and visualize their frequency balance with help from Audiolens.
June 14, 2022
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5 Tips for Mixing High End

Getting the treble to sit right in the mix is notoriously tricky, especially for beginners. In this article, we’ll help make it easy with these tips for mixing the high end.
May 23, 2022

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