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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

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