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Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH has announced version 6 of its WaveLab editing and mastering software at the Winter NAMM show in Anaheim, California.
WaveLab 6 offers a range of new features including a new Spectrum Editor, enhanced editing and signal processing functions, advanced audio I/O handling and much more. WaveLab 6 is now shipping worldwide for Windows XP.
“Version 6 extends the strengths that have made WaveLab a world-standard application for editing, mastering and restoration,” comments Claus Menke, Steinberg’s Director of Product Management. “The new features put WaveLab well and truly into a class of its own, especially at its price-point,” he adds.
The new WaveLab Spectrum Editor provides new restoration and editing possibilities, including removal of disturbances and unwanted noise. This versatile editor offers high-quality linear phase filters and flexible replacement options. The new “Surgical” mode allows “copy/paste” of either a whole region or the background ambience’ of that region, as well as the application any processes to the selection with full undo and redo functionality.
The wealth of new functions also includes the integration of hardware effect equipment within the mastering process, allowing engineers to combine the next-generation editing facilities in WaveLab 6 with the unmistakeable sound of their favourite analogue gear. The enhanced master section now features SmartBypass, a time-saving new facility for assessing how a plug-in alters sound textures by compensating for volume changes induced by the plug-in. Similarly new are a range of quality audio processors including a new sample rate converter and the advanced Dirac time stretching and pitch-shifting algorithm.
The powerful Audio Montage’s clip handling and editing capability has been further extended to include a range of new functions such as the new fade editing feutares which allow for even more flexible editing of fades. WaveLab 6 also now features remote controller support via MIDI, so that many WaveLab features can now be used even more intuitively through a tactile control surface, further speeding up workflow. New metering and monitoring tools including support for renowned mastering engineer Bob Katz’ K-System as well as the new loudness distribution window.
Price and Availability
WaveLab 6 is currently available at authorized Steinberg dealers for $699 MSRP.
About Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH
Steinberg is known the world over for its professional media solutions. The company has been developing, manufacturing and selling software products for musicians and producers in the music, film, post production, and multimedia industries since 1984. Steinberg products are used by Grammy® and Oscar® award winning composers, engineers, and producers.
For more information, please visit www.steinberg.net
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