WaveLab Elements 9 from Steinberg is the all-in-one solution for home producers, musicians, and radio freelancers, who need audio editing and mastering functionality, right through to complete CD/DVD-A production. The software features sample-accurate stereo or multi-track audio editing, combined with effects for sound design, and supports sample rates of up to 96 kHz and 32-bit floating point processing. Its redesigned user interface and the new exchange feature allow for faster workflows, while the MasterRig mastering plug-in suite expands the creative envelope.
The interface contains a central tab area, incorporating the most often used functions and the waveform display. Seamless and direct exchange of audio material with Cubase and Nuendo is available by simply opening WaveLab from within Cubase/Nuendo and using the restoration, editing, analysis, and mastering functions even during the mixing process. After editing and processing the audio file in WaveLab, the file can be updated automatically in Cubase/Nuendo using a single mouse click in.
- Redesigned user interface allowing for an incomparably fast and convenient workflow
- MasterRig plug-in suite including five plug-in modules – EQ, Compressor, Limiter, Saturator and Imager
- Innovative windows docking system that allows for a flexible and easy window handling
- Redesigned master section with up to five effect slots
- High-quality SoX-based Resampler for resampled playback and rendering
- Automatic error correction tools for removing unwanted noise
- Direct exchange of audio files with Cubase and Nuendo
- Extended file compatibility including AAC and MP3 read and write support
- Improved plug-in search function
- New startup dialog
- Up to 24-bit/92 kHz resolution audio engine
- 32-bit floating point internal processing
- Three audio tracks
- Five master section slots
- Two clip effects per clip
- Eighteen real-time VST3 effect plug-ins
- Audio Montage Workspace for combining compilations of multiple audio files
- Audio restoration functions
- Audio File Workspace for sample-accurate audio editing and analysis
- Transport panel
- Multiple record options
- 3D spectrum analysis
- Spectroscope, oscilloscope, level meter
- Global audio analysis
- Sonnox DeNoiser restoration plug-in
- Sonnox DeClicker restoration plug-in
- Sonnox DeBuzzer restoration plug-in
- Metadata support for RIFF, ID3, BWAF, CART
- Support for various file formats, including WAV, BWF, SDII, MP3, RIFF, WMA, and more
- AAC Encoding including AAC-HD, AAC-HE
- File exchange with other Steinberg DAWs
- Burning engine and CD/DVD-audio support
- Sixteen offline processors
- Time Stretch and Pitch Correct
- Effect Section with clip, track and master effects
- Integrated real-time Resampler
- Standard dithering
- Single-window user interface
- Single-window plug-in management – organize plug-ins one central place
- Window docking system
- Startup dialog
- Audio file browser for simple audio file management
- 16-bit float high-resolution waveform zooming
- Auto Replay option
- Podcast tools
- Marker tools providing a clear structure in even the most complex arrangements
- Key commands and remote control support