HoRNet TheNormalizer 1.2.0 update

We are excited to announce the release of the latest update to TheNormalizer, our powerful automatic normalization and gain staging utility. This update is part of our ongoing commitment to improve your audio production experience by enhancing the capabilities of the plugin and addressing any issues that have come up since its initial release.

TheNormalizer is a versatile and intuitive gain plugin designed to help you achieve the optimal gain staging across all tracks and buses in your mix. It automatically sets each track in your mix and every bus to the precise level you want, making the process of gain staging quick, easy, and seamless. By automating this crucial part of the mixing process, TheNormalizer frees you up to focus on the creative aspects of your project without worrying about technical details.

At its core, TheNormalizer encapsulates our innovative auto-gain technology into a single, powerful package. With TheNormalizer, you can effortlessly gain stage all of your tracks at once using the grouping function, ensuring that all your levels are balanced and consistent. Whether you’re working with a large multi-track session or just a few tracks, the plugin makes sure that your levels are automatically adjusted to an optimal point, streamlining your workflow and saving you time.

In addition to track gain staging, TheNormalizer also offers advanced normalization features for your buses. Using the plugin, you can easily normalize your buses to your desired LUFS level, ensuring your overall mix stays within a target loudness range. If you need to adhere to specific maximum peak specifications, you can even normalize to an exact dBFS level. This flexibility ensures that your audio meets the requirements of various delivery platforms and broadcast standards without you having to manually adjust levels for each bus.

One of the standout features of TheNormalizer is its incredibly efficient CPU usage. Once the gain levels are set, the plugin only requires the minimal CPU power needed for a simple multiplication process, meaning it won’t place a significant load on your computer. This makes it perfect for use in large projects where performance and system resources are crucial. You can trust TheNormalizer to operate smoothly, even when working with complex, resource-heavy sessions.

Another highly useful feature of TheNormalizer is its continuous mode. This mode allows the plugin to continuously adjust the gain amount to maintain the target level you set. It works similarly to AutoGain Pro when configured with the internal reference, making it ideal for gradually adjusting the loudness of dynamic tracks such as voiceovers, dialogues, or instruments that fluctuate in volume. The continuous mode ensures that your audio remains at a consistent level throughout the track, eliminating the need for constant manual adjustments during playback.

TheNormalizer is designed with a simple and intuitive interface, making it accessible to both beginners and experienced audio professionals. Whether you’re an audio engineer, a music producer, or a podcaster, the plugin’s clean layout and straightforward controls allow you to quickly tweak parameters and fine-tune the settings according to your needs. Even those with limited technical experience will find it easy to use, thanks to the plugin’s user-friendly design.

We’re also excited to share that the new version, 1.2.0, is now available. This is a maintenance release that includes several important improvements and fixes to ensure that TheNormalizer performs at its best. Some of the key changes in this update include:

• Fixed problem with mono tracks being incorrectly handled: In some instances, mono tracks were not being processed as expected, causing issues with gain staging. This has been addressed, ensuring that all mono tracks are handled correctly moving forward.

• Fixes issue with Reason not managing parameters correctly: Some users experienced problems with parameter handling in the Reason DAW. The update resolves this issue, ensuring that TheNormalizer works seamlessly within Reason, as well as other popular DAWs.

• Added gate function to prevent normalization below a set threshold: This new feature allows users to set a minimum threshold for normalization. With the gate function, you can prevent any tracks or buses from being normalized below a certain level, which can be especially useful for preserving the integrity of quieter elements in a mix.

The 1.2.0 update also includes various other stability improvements and minor bug fixes, further enhancing the overall performance and reliability of the plugin. As always, the update is available for free to all existing owners of TheNormalizer. To download the latest version, simply visit the user area on our website, where you can access all the latest updates and support materials.

Whether you are a seasoned professional or just getting started with audio production, TheNormalizer offers a straightforward and reliable solution for managing gain staging and normalization tasks. By automating these essential functions, it helps streamline your workflow, ensuring your mixes are balanced and optimized without requiring you to manually adjust levels. With its easy-to-use interface, flexible features, and minimal system requirements, TheNormalizer is a valuable tool for any audio production setup.

We’re always looking for ways to improve our products and provide our users with the best possible experience. As part of this, we’ll continue to update TheNormalizer with new features, performance enhancements, and bug fixes to meet the needs of the ever-evolving audio production industry. We’re committed to making sure TheNormalizer stays at the forefront of automatic gain staging and normalization technology.

We hope that you enjoy the new updates and features in version 1.2.0. If you have any feedback or suggestions for future updates, feel free to reach out to us. We’re always happy to hear from our users and strive to make your audio production process as efficient and enjoyable as possible.