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Wavelab Studio 6 – Audio Editing and Mastering
Product Summary
Wavelab 6 is the editing software of choice in top-flight
mastering and restoration facilities yet its affordability has
made it the ideal choice for the experienced engineer or
discerning musician. Wavelab Studio 6 builds on the
outstanding reputation of Wavelab 6, providing many of its
next-generation features and capabilities to make it one of
the world’s best editing and mastering solutions in its price
range.
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Wavelab Studio 6 follows the tradition of Wavelab 6 with its
powerful and exciting features while focussing on the ease of
use and workflow that makes Wavelab Studio 6 such a fast
and powerful application. Wavelab Studio 6 defines a new
standard in professional audio editing and mastering at an
unbeatable price point.
Wavelab Studio 6 has a tremendous feature set to fulfil the
needs of most demanding customers. Professional PQ-
editing, fast and intuitive handling of edits, fades and cross-
fades and superior signal processing tools are shared with its
bigger brother Wavelab 6.
Top 10 Features
Sample accurate audio editor with crystal clear audio
processing at up to 192 kHz and 32 bit floating point
resolution
Stereo and multi-channel non-destructive editing with
versatile clip grouping over multiple lanes
Video track for sample accurate alignment of audio and
video
Powerful real-time engine with integration of clip-based,
track-based and global effect plug-ins
Superior audio processors including DIRAC time stretch
and pitch shift algorithms
State-of-the-art audio plug-ins for EQ, Resampling,
Declicking, Denoising and many more
Redbook compatible PQ editing including Audio-in-
Pause, CD-Text and track sheet export
Extended audio file handling and manipulation system
including files sizes > 2 GB
Sonogram-style Spectrum View for quick overview of the
frequency structure of the audio file with simultaneous
aligned use of Wave- and Spectrum View
Extremely versatile batch processing and scripting
features
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Product Highlights:
Editing Non-destructive multi track Audio Montage for clip based
editing
Video track with thumbnail view for accurate alignment of
audio to video
Real time fades and cross fades with overlapping
waveforms that follow fades
Versatile grouping of clips across single or multiple lanes
Supports combinations of mono stereo files
Multi-zone mouse cursor based on position in each lane
for fast workflows
Fast dragging of clips with various configurable snap
functions
Easy and intuitive trimming of clips and cross fades
Powerful tools for cross fade editing including slide and
symmetrical resizing of fade area
Slide function for audio files underlying clips
Sophisticated rubber band editing for volume and
panorama envelopes
Processing
Clip based, track-based and effects with support for VST
and DirectX plug-ins
Complete suite of sophisticated audio plug-ins included
Dedicated DeNoiser and DeClicker plug-ins
Audio restoration with various interpolation algorithms
and presets
Support of a multitude of different audio file formats
(WAV, AIFF, SD II, AU, MP3, MP2 (M.U.S.I.C.A.M.),
RAW, Windows Media 9, etc.) and resolutions
(8/16/20/24/32 bits with up to 192 kHz) and W64 and
RIFF 64 file formats
Import of Steinberg Nuendo markers as Wavelab Studio
CD markers
Powerful batch processing and scripting features
CD Mastering
Complete red-book CD mastering including accurate PQ
editing, CD Text, Audio-in-Pause
CD Wizard and CD verification before writing
UPC and EAN code support
ISRC code support
Independent Track and Index markers
Track-sheet export
CD cover layout editor
DVD and CD editor for ISO and mixed-mode formats
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Creation of ISO images
Wavelab 6 Version Differentiation
WaveLab 6.0 WaveLab Studio 6
Suggested Retail Price 649 299
Purpose Audio editing system providing the most complete and exhaustive capabilities
Provides the essential audio editing and burning tools for professional audio works and
mastering
Target Audience Demanding professionals, studios, small and large corporations.
Professionals and semi-professionals, small studios.
Usable as an auxiliary tool for structures using multiple audio editing stations.
Maximum Sample rate 384 kHz 192 kHz
Outputs 8 (montage) 2
Audio Markers Generic, Temporary, Region, Loop,
CD, Mute, Playback Start Generic, Temporary, Region,
Loop, CD, Mute, Playback Start
Spectrum editing + -
Can run multiple instances + -
Number of slots 8 6
Smart Bypass + -
Rendering of multiple regions + -
Feature set Full Slightly reduced
Output Channels 8 2
Max effect per clip/track 10 2
Audio tracks No limit 8
Vidéo track No limit 1
Picture track + -
Text track + -
XML import/export + -
AES-31 import/export + -
Batch processing + -
Basic Audio CD + -
DVD-Audio creation + -
Batch renaming tools + -
Hardware sampler support + -
Integrated backup system + -
Audio database + -
Auto Split + -
Audio file comparer + -
Loudness distribution + -
Monitor input + -
Monitor rendering + -
Monitor selection + -
Monitor cursor + -
Katz Metering + -
Last recently used files 200 20
MIDI command support + -
Workspaces save/load + -
Time stretching / Pitch shifting DIRAC DIRAC (1 mode)
Advanced Insert silence + -
Pitch quantize + -
Error detection and correction + -
Effect Morphing + -
Loudness normalizer + +
Pan normalizer + -
Crystal Resampler 4 qualities 3 qualities
UV22 HR + -
Externalizer + -
Resampler 192 + -
Audio Input plugin + -
External gear plugin + -
Transport command set Full Slightly reduced
ASIO/MTC synchro + MTC
ASIO instant switching + -
Manual HTML help
Full printed manual
PDF manual
HTML help Printed tutorial
PDF manual
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Versions and Pricing
Generic GB / D / F including printed Getting Started Manual
J including printed Getting Started Manual
Version Dongle included
SRP in Euro (incl. VAT)
Retail X 299,00
Educational X 149,00
Special Offer for Cubase and Nuendo customers
- 199,00
Competitive Upgrade X 199,00
Upgrade from Wavelab Studio Essential X 199,00
System Requirements
Windows
Required:
Intel Pentium / AMD Athlon 800 MHz
256 MB RAM
80 MB of free disk space
Windows 2000 or Windows XP
Graphic card with 24 bit or 32 bit resolution
Display Resolution 1024 x 768 pixels
Windows MME compatible audio hardware
CD or DVD-ROM drive
USB component port for copy protection key
Recommended:
Intel Pentium iV / AMD Athlon or Opteron 2.4 GHz or faster
1 GB RAM
Graphics card with 32 bit resolution
ASIO compatible audio hardware
DVD writer
Display Resolution 1280 x 1024 pixels, dual monitor setup
Internet Connection for future updates