Codwaves has introduced a new audio plugin which aims to solve one of the most common mixing frustrations: inconsistent track levels.
An intelligent auto gain staging plugin, WaveBalance is designed to keep tracks at a consistent operating level using transparent loudness analysis and ultra-smooth gain control.
Instead of constantly trimming clip gain, adjusting utility plugins, or fighting imported stems and uneven recordings, WaveBalance measures the incoming signal, compares it against a user-defined target, and applies smooth, transparent gain correction before the signal reaches the next plugin in the chain. The result is a cleaner starting point for mixing, with more predictable headroom and more consistent plugin response across vocals, instruments, busses, stems, sample packs, and large sessions.
WaveBalance features
- Intelligent auto gain staging for modern mixing workflows.
- Transparent real-time gain control for consistent operating levels.
- Hold mode: analyze a section, apply correction, and lock the result.
- Ride mode: continuously manage level in real time for dynamic sources.
- Multi-mode loudness and level detection: dBFS, VU, RMS, LUFS-M, LUFS-S, and LUFS-I.
- VU calibration for traditional gain staging workflows.
- User-defined Target control for setting the desired operating level.
- Response control for shaping how quickly gain correction reacts.
- Threshold control to prevent unwanted movement during silence, fades, breaths, room tone, or quiet passages.
- Ceiling control for built-in headroom protection after gain correction.
- Input and output meters for before-and-after level monitoring.
- Applied Gain, Input Loudness, and Output Loudness display modes.
- Group multiple plugin instances across related tracks.
- Group View for comparing and adjusting targets across several tracks from one panel.
- Link Overview for synchronizing selected parameters across grouped instances.
- Light and dark interface options for different studio environments.
- Mono and stereo processing support.
- Designed for vocals, dialogue, live instruments, imported stems, sample packs, busses, and large sessions.
- Works early in the insert chain before EQ, compression, saturation, tape, and analog-modelled plugins.
Available for macOS and Windows in VST3, AU, and AAX plugin formats, WaveBalance is priced $9.99 USD. A 7-day trial is available for users who want to test the plugin before buying.
More information: Codwaves
