HoRNet TheNormalizer 1.2.1 update

We have just released a brand-new update for TheNormalizer, our advanced gain normalization tool, and we’re excited to share all the latest improvements with you. Whether you’re a music producer, mixing engineer, or post-production specialist, this tool is designed to streamline your gain staging process and make your mixes more consistent and professional-sounding than ever before.

TheNormalizer is a powerful and efficient gain plugin developed specifically to help you achieve proper gain staging across your entire session. Gain staging is a fundamental part of any professional audio workflow, ensuring that every track sits at an optimal level before it hits effects, buses, or the master output. With TheNormalizer, this process becomes completely automatic and incredibly precise.

At the core of TheNormalizer is our innovative auto-gain technology, encapsulated into a single intuitive plugin. It’s designed to work seamlessly in your digital audio workstation (DAW), allowing you to automatically adjust the gain of every individual track and bus in your session. You simply set the target level—whether it’s peak, RMS, or LUFS—and the plugin will take care of the rest.

One of the standout features of TheNormalizer is its ability to normalize entire mixes using its grouping function. This means that instead of manually adjusting gain levels one by one, you can apply global gain staging with just a few clicks. Whether you’re preparing tracks for mixing, mastering, or broadcast standards, this tool ensures that your audio is consistent and controlled.

In addition to standard gain staging, TheNormalizer offers advanced LUFS normalization. This is ideal for modern loudness standards, particularly when preparing audio for streaming platforms, television, or film. Simply enter your desired LUFS level, and the plugin will adjust your buses accordingly. If your workflow requires compliance with peak limitations, you can also normalize your tracks to a specific dBFS level, ensuring you meet even the most demanding broadcast specifications.

One of the best aspects of TheNormalizer is its incredible efficiency. After the gain has been analyzed and set, the plugin requires virtually no CPU resources—only the minimal processing needed for a simple multiplication. This lightweight operation ensures that TheNormalizer won’t slow down your session or impact the performance of your system, even in large projects with dozens of tracks and effects.

For users who need dynamic control over changing levels, TheNormalizer also features a powerful “continuous mode.” When activated, this mode continuously monitors and adjusts the gain to match the target level in real time. It’s especially useful for handling dynamic audio sources such as voiceovers, dialogue, or live performances, where levels may fluctuate significantly throughout the track. Continuous mode works similarly to our AutoGain Pro plugin when configured with an internal reference, offering smooth and gradual adjustments that keep your audio balanced and consistent without introducing unwanted artifacts or sudden volume shifts.

The plugin also boasts a simple and user-friendly interface that lets you adjust parameters quickly and confidently. Whether you’re setting up batch normalization for a session or fine-tuning individual tracks, TheNormalizer’s GUI is clean, efficient, and easy to navigate. You don’t need to spend time learning complicated controls—just set your desired level, choose your mode, and let the plugin do the rest.

We’re also pleased to introduce the new version 1.2.1 of TheNormalizer, a maintenance release that includes important bug fixes and performance improvements. This version addresses the following issues:

• Fixed a crash with sandboxed applications on macOS, improving stability for Mac users running apps with strict security policies.

• Fixed an issue where the Analyze button was not enabled by default when using the VST3 format, enhancing the usability of the plugin across various DAWs.

This update is part of our ongoing commitment to improving the user experience and ensuring maximum compatibility with different systems and plugin formats. As always, the update is free for all current owners of the plugin. You can download the new version directly from the user area on our website.

If you’re not already using TheNormalizer, now is a great time to try it out and experience how much easier and faster it can make your gain staging process. Whether you’re working with vocals, instruments, buses, or full mixes, TheNormalizer ensures that every element sits exactly where it should in terms of loudness and clarity. You’ll save time, reduce errors, and achieve more consistent results across your projects.

To sum up, TheNormalizer is an essential addition to any audio production workflow. It combines powerful automation, precise control, and ultra-low CPU usage in a sleek and accessible interface. Whether you need to normalize tracks to LUFS, dBFS, or simply keep levels consistent across your session, this plugin gives you the flexibility and confidence to get it right every time.

We’re excited for you to explore everything TheNormalizer has to offer. Head over to our website, download the latest update, and see how it can enhance your production process. If you already own the plugin, don’t forget to grab the free update from your user account and enjoy an even smoother, more stable experience.