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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

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

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

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

From the pros: the reference tracks they use on every mix

Ever wonder how the pros get their mixes sounding so good? Uncover the essential reference tracks used by top mixing and mastering engineers for consistent and impactful results.

Audio Mastering April 24, 2025

A LUFS and tonal analysis of the top-charting tracks from emerging artists

Discover how Billboard’s top emerging artists master loudness, dynamics, and tone. In-depth analysis of chart trends, sonic qualities, and mastering techniques.

Audio Mastering April 16, 2025

Start mastering with Ozone Elements

Ozone 11 Elements has the assistive technology to get a professional-sounding master quickly. Get started mastering music with our Ozone Elements mastering guide.

Audio Mastering March 27, 2025

Record of the Year: an analysis of the 2025 GRAMMY® nominees

Explore an in-depth analysis of the 2025 GRAMMY® Record of the Year nominees, uncovering trends in mastering, production, and what makes these songs stand out.

Audio Mastering January 30, 2025

10 Reference Tracks You Should Be Using for Mixing in 2024

Reference tracks for mixing are a vital tool for getting professional mixes. Here are 10 songs that capture the sound of 2024 that you should be using as reference tracks to improve your mixes.

August 28, 2024

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How to master for streaming platforms: normalization, LUFS, and loudness

Whether you’re a mastering pro, or prepping your first release, this article will get you ready to master for Spotify, Apple Music, and more in 2024 and beyond.

Audio Mastering May 15, 2024

How to get a loud mix while preserving dynamic range

Many people still crave a loud mix and master. In this tutorial, we'll dissect a song and learn how to mix for loudness while preserving dynamic range.

Audio Mixing January 31, 2024

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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