Wavelab Pro and Wavelab Elements just got better with their latest incarnations, both now at version 9.5. Let’s see what’s new in Steinberg’s masterful audio tools.
WaveLab Elements9.5.25en-US2018-04-19. Table of Contents 5 WaveLab Elements Introduction 5 Platform-Independent Documentation 5 Help System 5 Conventions 6 Key Commands 7 How You Can Reach Us 8 Setting Up Your System 8 Connecting the Equipment 8 Audio Cards and Background Playback. WaveLab has long been a leader in mastering software, and this is a more than a minor, incremental upgrade. The new audio editing tools make editing accessible, even to novices. At $329 (updates $70) for the educational version, (over 50% off retail), it’s well worth the price and it will be used in my mastering class and also in sound design. Wavelab Pro 9.5.50. Download 1 Screenshots. Powerful audio editing program WaveLab is a digital audio editing program providing a. Price: Wavelab Pro 9 full version £428 / around $625 Wavelab Elements 9 £73 / around $106. Pros: New interface much more approachable and workflow smoother. Still an amazing selection of tools for working with all aspects of digital audio. Excellent interoperability with Cubase Pro. MasterRig replaces chains of third-party plugs.
by Vincenzo Bellanova, July 2018
New versions of Steinberg’s professional audio editors are here, with great new features that further raise the level of these already impressive software sound utilities.
In this review we will have a tour of the main new features introduced in the 9.5 versions, if you wish to learn more on how Wavelab works, you can check these earlier reviews of WaveLab 8.5 here and Wavelab 9 here.
Wavelab Pro 9.5 and Wavelab Elements are most certainly products that everyone should consider, whether you’re making music, organizing samples, are a mastering engineer or a sound designer. They are audio editors and mastering suites, so their features will move in two directions: morphing, cutting, processing, organizing audio files, or mastering (in fact, almost all of the plugins in the Master Rig have been updated with new features).
So many things are to be found in the suite – and wait, don’t forget about the batch processing options. You can drag entire folders into Wavelab and simply apply fades, or normalize levels, or add one or more effects, to a whole list of files, which can then be exported into a separate folder so you won’t lose your originals. And that is just one of Wavelab’s amazing features. Wavelab (either version) now features a 64-bit audio engine, just like Cubase, that uses double precision computation for increased accuracy and detail from summing, mixing and effects. So there is the possibility of a significant improvement when processing files with this new powerful engine. There’s more: Wavelab now supports High DPI, which means that the software is fully supported by the modern ultra-high resolution displays.
While the Pro version has a list price of €559.00 EUR, and an upgrade price of €59.99 EUR, Elements, whose features are limited compared to its full-featured sibling (but is still absolutely capable of a wide variety of tasks), is €99.00 EUR. Please note that a Steinberg eLicenser dongle, sold separately, is required to activate Pro, but software authorization (i.e., no dongle) can be used with Elements.
Spectrum Editor, Wavelet Display and Audio Inpainting
The new Spectrum Editor stands out. The redesigned Spectrogram now allows more options to customize the display, such as color scale adjustments, frequency span adjustments, and a menu with new frequency scales (these might be familiar for iZotope RX users). In fact these new features allow you to focus more precisely on some frequencies, and thus, process and edit more comfortably.
The wavelet display is a new feature that we can think of as a superior way to visualize and analyze audio material, since the Spectrogram has a fixed length in the window, and the wavelet displays a higher resolution in the time domain of the high frequencies, and a higher resolution in the frequency domain of the low end.
New visualization options are complemented by new tools, enhancing the possibilities of spectral editing in Wavelab 9.5. We now have new selection tools, like the invert selection tool for the situation in which we want to select everything except the region we intend to preserve. Then there’s the amazing Source at Cursor capability, which if we removed some audio material, will find and copy a region from another part of the file to fill the gap we left. This tool is especially good when we need to remove or restore files that processors like De Buzzer or De Noiser can’t fix. It is not only intelligent, but also very precise. In the Processing Algorithm dropdown menu, we can also notice a Transcode Picture function, which is very useful for watermarking audio by “printing” an image upon the spectrogram – a more discreet, and, again, intelligent solution.
The Audio Inpainting feature, allows us to analyze and replace the content based on other regions of the same file. We can simultaneously select a region, analyze and automatically replace it. We will have controls on the number of bands in order to adjust the area of analysis according to the type of audio material. It is particularly helpful and will save a lot of time when restoring audio dropouts or replacing accidents, noises, bleeds or mistakes with only a few clicks.
Note that the Wavelet display, Spectrum editor and Audio Inpainting are available only in the Pro version.
New Error Correction Tab and Restore Rig
The tools for correcting clicks and errors in the audio files, have now a dedicated ribbon. All of the tools for both detecting and correcting errors are clearly organized, as the other ribbons are well designed, so it is very easy to find them. Wavelab will not only check the files, but also will place a marker and will give us information on the type of error encountered. Now we have some ready-to-use presets for detecting errors and for correcting them more precisely with the same concept we just discussed, Audio Inpainting. The surrounding regions will be scanned in order to find similar material and replace the clicks we might find without introducing any unwanted unpleasantness. The Error Correction Tab is an exclusive of the Pro version.
But there’s something else that really enhances the usefulness of Wavelab: the Restore Rig, not just limited to Pro. The software now features a set of tools for further audio restoration. It replaces the Sonnox restoration suite, with the new DeNoiser, DeBuzzer and Declicker, which can control, attenuate and eliminate pops, clicks and crackles (or should that be “remove snap, crackle and pop”? [SMILEY]). If we consider these in addition to the spectral editing functions, we can see that Wavelab is filling the audio repair field with intuitive and effective tools. The algorithms of the various processors work really well, and it is quite easy to know what is happening because we can choose to listen to the output noise only. Furthermore, the meters on each of the modules provide a visual feedback on the amount of noise reduction, which in turn can give us an idea of how much processing is going on. These tools can be pushed too far resulting in artifacts and the like, but the instrumentation helps keep that sort of thing in check.
Plug-Ins
A lot of plugins have been updated, not only with larger interfaces and meters, but with new functionality as well. The Vintage Compressor now has a Mix control, so we can layer compressed (sometimes heavily compressed) and dry audio to advantage – a technique is widely referred to as parallel compression.
The Maximizer features a new limiting algorithm, Modern, for even more loudness. Another interesting capability is the Character control, which bring in more compression on the high frequencies, allowing less saturation for the low-end.
Thanks to the new interface, Autopan now allows to draw curves more freely, simply moving the dots on the screen. The EQ in the Master Rig now features a LIN button, which engages the linear phase mode for each of the bands, great feature to give even more precision during the mastering process.
The Batch Processor has been improved as well, with an Audio Mixer which can insert a new audio file in the current one. Then we have the Delay Next process, a subtle but really effective function, with which you can decide to insert a specific delay for the processing steps, so you can be sure that transients or other parts of the audio file are preserved.
DDP Player and Touchbar Integration
A couple of new interesting features are the Touchbar controls for the new MacBook OLED Bar, which guarantees a complete set of tools at our fingertips. The best part is that it is adaptive: the icons will change depending on what we are doing, and this is completely customizable. This feature can enhance the workflow for Mac users, and, moreover, surely demonstrates the attention to workflow details.
Another brand new tool is the DDP (Disc Description Protocol) player included in the Pro version, delivered as a separate application, which allows us to play and be sure that the created DDP information does not contain any errors before declaring a project complete. The interface is essential – we have the possibility to check all the metadata and, in the lower section, we can also check levels one more time with a simple meter. One point more scored for mastering engineers: Audio montage and all the possibilities included in Wavelab Pro.
Conclusions
Steinberg normally delivers the goods when it comes to upgrades, and has done so once again. The new features are, in our opinion, worth the price of upgrading. The enhanced capabilities of the plugins and the whole new set of tools for audio restoration are really making Wavelab more and more complete. An essential suite that I would personally recommend for almost every music related task, from editing clips, to mastering, audio repair and, especially (this is my personal interest) for sound designers. The possibility to edit, remove noise and polish audio files, batch rename, fade or process so many clips, is an absolute time saver.
But what, then, about Elements? Despite the paired-down functionality compared to Pro, it is absolutely worth it for the price. Why, just thinking of the new Restore Rig, added to the other functions, it is easily justified. Elements could surely be an effective way for home studio musicians to enhance their workflow and the quality of their products with a limited, but highly professional, set of tools.
Although both versions are impressively capable, we do have a modest wish list. We’d love to see further developments in the Restoration field. We could always use more plugins (who ever doesn’t want more plugins?). Finally, more comprehensive tutorials would be welcome in order to make the learning curve even faster, since the manual is, unsurprisingly, quite large. But don’t take that to mean we are not happy campers – we most certainly are.
You can check in detail the comparison between the two versions here:
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WaveLab Elements is an audio editing and mastering software, perfectly tailored to hobby musicians, radio freelancers and home studio owners. Based on the approved WaveLab Pro mastering solution, the WaveLab Elements highlights proven editing and analysis tools, a valuable selection of restoration and mastering plug-ins, a CD burning engine and much more all accessible through an intuitive user interface.
New features in WaveLab Elements 9:
– Revolutionary new user interface allowing for an incomparably fast and convenient workflow
– MasterRig plug-in suite including 5 plug-in modules: EQ, Compressor, Limiter, Saturator and Imager
– Innovative windows docking system that allows for a flexible and easy window handling
– New, redesigned master section with up to 5 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
Creative audio refinement
With three stereo tracks, numerous editing tools and support for many different file formats, WaveLab Elements is the ideal choice for radio journalists as well as for simple mastering and audio editing tasks. Simply cut out unwanted noise, crossfade between takes or enhance the clarity of speech recordings using clip or track-based effects. WaveLab Elements provides a streamlined user interface that allows for a fast and convenient workflow. The single-window interface contains a central tab area, incorporating the most often used functions and the waveform display. Working with WaveLab Elements has never been easier and more creative!
MasterRig and more quality effects
WaveLab Elements offers more than 25 studio-grade effect plug-ins that allow you to increase the quality of your audio material or to change its character. Add some punch with the Tube Compressor and Brickwall Limiter, and adjust the pitch and tempo of your recordings. Get your tracks radio-ready by using WaveLab Elements MasterRig, a mastering plug-in suite derived from the professional WaveLab Pro version. MasterRig consists of 5 modules: EQ, Compressor, Limiter, Saturator and Imager which can be easily arranged to create an individual high-class audio effect-chain.
Analyze your audio material
With the global analysis you can detect peaks, errors, the pitch or bit depth of your recorded files. If that not enough, the 3D spectrum analysis and the included real-time analyzing tools, Spectroscope, Oscilloscope and VU metering, provide detailed feedback on your audios quality and help you achieve professional results.
Repair impaired recordings
WaveLab Elements highlights premium restoration tools, including the DeNoiser, DeBuzzer and DeClicker VST 3 plug-ins by Sonnox. With this advanced suite you can remove any kind of unwanted noise, clicks, crackles or hum fast and effectively. Restore old vinyl and tape recordings, fine-tune the recording of your bands last gig or get rid of environmental noise its up to you.
Work like a pro
The time-saving batch conversion functions allow you to convert a large number of audio files in one go. And thanks to the metadata support you can add the artists name, pictures, copyright, date and more to your files. Plus, the single-window plug-in management or the auto-replay option are valuable improvements for multiplying your productivity. In addition, WaveLab Elements provides a seamless and direct exchange of audio material with Cubase and Nuendo allowing you to create a powerful mix and mastering chain.
Master your tracks
CD mastering is more than just increasing the loudness of music tracks and putting these into the right order. That why WaveLab Elements includes an intuitive burning engine, allowing you to create truly professional audio CDs. Thanks to the thought-out marker management you can accurately define the start and end points or adjust the breaks to your taste.
System Requirements:
– Windows 7/ 8.x/ 10
– Intel or AMD dual core CPU
– 4 GB RAM
– 4 GB free HD space
– 1024 x 768 display resolution
– USB port for USB-eLicenser (license management)
– OS compatible audio hardware
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