TBProAudio has released TBPAVolume, a free volume control utility plugin for macOS and Windows built for precision gain staging and volume automation inside your DAW.
Obviously, all modern DAWs already offer basic volume controls. However, TBPAVolume is one of those tools you don’t even know you need until you see them.
It is a dedicated gain plugin for adjusting levels within an FX chain—something your regular channel fader isn’t always ideal for. Whether you’re leveling out gain before or after a particular plugin or automating volume with more accuracy, TBPAVolume does the job cleanly and efficiently.
One of TBPAVolume’s main advantages is that it operates using click-free 64-bit internal processing. In practice, this means you can make real-time adjustments without worrying about pops or glitches—something that’s essential for automation-heavy workflows or subtle gain tweaks during mastering.
The interface is clean and modern. I appreciate how intuitive everything is—there’s a large master volume fader and independent controls for the left and right stereo channels. You can also switch to mid/side processing if needed, which adds another layer of flexibility.
The GUI is freely resizable, which is always a bonus, especially for high-resolution screens or streamlined workflows.
There’s also a handy metering section to visually track your levels, and you can customize minimum and maximum gain ranges (from -60 dB to +60 dB), including the option to treat the minimum value as negative infinity—great for volume automation fades.
The smart power button and modulation display give you quick feedback about the plugin’s state, and locking options for each fader help prevent accidental changes once your levels are dialed in.
I also like that TBPAVolume includes a preset manager, which makes it easy to reuse common gain setups across different sessions. It supports smooth parameter interpolation and sample-accurate automation in VST3, CLAP, and AU formats, which ensures precise transitions without zipper noise or unintended jumps.
TBPAVolume is a no-frills but well-executed tool for anyone looking to fine-tune their signal chain without messing with their DAW’s mixer. If you’re doing detailed gain staging or want to automate volume independently from your fader, it’s worth downloading.
TBPAVolume is available for macOS and Windows in VST3, AU, and CLAP plugin formats. You can download it for free from TBProAudio’s website.
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