When mixing or mastering, being able to isolate frequency ranges can help with better decision-making. TBProAudio ISOL8 is a free monitoring tool that lets you solo or mute different frequency bands, making it easier to analyze balance issues in a mix.
What is TBProAudio ISOL8?
ISOL8 is a five-band frequency monitoring tool designed to let you focus on specific parts of the frequency spectrum. It doesn’t process audio—it’s purely for listening. By soloing or muting different frequency bands, you can quickly check for imbalances, masking issues, or stereo image problems.
Features:
- Five adjustable frequency bands for focused listening
- Solo or mute bands to isolate problem areas
- L/R and M/S monitoring to analyze stereo and mono balance
- Customizable crossover points
- Free plugin
Use Cases
- Checking Frequency Balance – Helps identify if certain frequency ranges are too dominant or lacking.
- Spotting Harsh Highs – Mute all but the high frequencies to check for sharp or piercing sounds.
- Low-End Monitoring – Focus on sub and bass frequencies to check for muddiness or lack of definition.
- Mid-Side Listening – Solo the mid or side signal to analyze stereo width and mono compatibility.
- Mix Translation Testing – Compare your mix with reference tracks by isolating frequency bands.
- Finding Masking Issues – Identify instruments clashing in the same frequency range.
- Checking Crossover Points – Useful for setting multi-band compressors or speaker crossovers.
Similar Tools
- Blue Cat’s FreqAnalyst Multi – Multi-band frequency analyzer.
- MeldaProduction MMultiAnalyzer – Spectral analyzer with advanced metering.
- ADPTR Metric AB – Reference tool with band-isolation monitoring.
- iZotope Ozone’s “Solo Band” Feature – Available in Ozone’s dynamic EQ and multi-band tools.
- Voxengo SPAN – Flexible spectral analysis and metering.
