Description

The True Art of Mastering

WaveLab is much more than the master of mastering. Its modular approach allows you to use different parts of its extensive feature set in every area of professional audio production.

The Number One Mastering Software

WaveLab is a premium audio mastering and editing software trusted by professionals worldwide. Known as “the Swiss army knife of audio processing,” it is a complete platform suited to any kind of creative audio work. Its comprehensive set of editing tools includes a wide range of real-time plug-in effects, offline processors and a full spectral editor, while VST 3 plug-ins from any manufacturer as well as external audio editors and hardware devices can be added to the workflow.

Your Complete Solution for Stereo and Dolby Atmos Mastering

WaveLab 13 introduces Dolby Atmos mastering, with intuitive tools for ADM file editing, loudness control, and album assembly. New plug-ins like MasterRig 2 and Vocal Chain expand creative possibilities, while multicore rendering and streamlined editing features ensure faster, more efficient production for immersive and stereo projects alike.

Features

Sample-accurate Audio Editor Workspace
Multichannel, Multitrack, non-destructive Audio Montage Workspace
Master Section
Fully automated Batch Processor
Comprehensive Metering and Analysis
Loudness analysis and reporting
Loudness processing and meta normalizing
Reference Track
Spectrogram View and Spectral Editing Functionality
Metadata Editing
Dolby Atmos album assembly
Mastering and editing of ADM files
A plethora of mastering-grade VST 3 plug-ins

System Requirements

Mac

CPU: Intel® Core™ i5 (late 2018 or later) or Apple silicon
RAM: 8 GB
Disk: 2 GB
OS Version: macOS Tahoe, macOS Sonoma, macOS Sonoma, macOS Sequoia
Audio Card: ASIO compatible audio hardware recommended for low-latency performance
Internet Required: Yes
Support: 64_bit
Plugin Formats: VST-3
Additional: VST 2 is not officially supported. VST 2 plug-ins may be loaded (excluding on Native Apple Silicon), however, Steinberg does not provide support for any issues related to VST 2.

Windows

CPU: Intel® Core i5™ (8th Generation) or AMD Ryzen Series-3000 or Windows on Arm processor
RAM: 8 GB
Disk: 2 GB
OS Version: 64-bit Windows 11 Version 24H2 (or higher)
Audio Card: ASIO compatible audio hardware recommended for low-latency performance
Internet Required: Yes
Support: 64_bit
Plugin Formats: VST-3