TonalBrain is an AI audio plugin that analyzes multitrack sessions for masking, dynamic collisions, and balance issues, then generates mixing settings. A run supports up to 24 tracks, and a project can have up to four snapshots for analyzing separate song sections. The plugin applies EQ and compression across tracks, with optional de-essing, stereo width, sidechain and optical compression, tape saturation, and harmonic excitation. Modules can be edited, removed, and reordered. Each analysis is saved as a preset; switching presets updates every track at once. TonalBrain is available as VST3, AU, and AAX for compatible DAWs including Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, FL Studio, Cubase, Reaper, and Studio One. It supports macOS 10.15 or later, including native Apple Silicon M1/M2/M3, and 64-bit Windows 10 or 11. The maker says raw audio remains on the user's machine, while spectral analysis data is sent to its servers to calculate settings. One-time plans are Starter at 9.00 USD, Creator at 25.00 USD, and Studio at 59.00 USD.
Who it is for
TonalBrain is for producers and engineers working with multitrack sessions or stem groups in a compatible DAW. The maker recommends a dedicated mastering tool rather than TonalBrain for stereo full mixes.
What is good
- Analyzes up to 24 tracks per run
- Allows four section snapshots per project
- Preset changes update all tracks at once
- Supports VST3, AU, and AAX
- Raw audio stays on the user's machine
What to know first
- Not intended for stereo mastering
- Requires macOS 10.15 or later or 64-bit Windows 10 or 11
- Analysis data is sent to the maker's servers
Verdict
TonalBrain generates editable mixing settings for multitrack projects and provides multiple processing modules. Its stated use is mixing sessions or stem groups, not stereo mastering.
TonalBrain plans and pricing
All plansCompared on AI audio mixing software
- Free plan
- No
- DAW plugin
- Yes
- Automatic EQ
- Yes
- Automatic dynamics
- Yes
- Spatial processing
- stereo
- Maximum track count
- 24 tracks
- Plugin formats
- vst
