Steinberg WaveLab Pro 12
Steinberg WaveLab Pro 12 is the industry-leading mastering and audio editing software trusted by professional mastering engineers, producers, and post-production facilities worldwide. Combining surgical precision with an intuitive workflow, WaveLab Pro 12 offers everything you need for mastering, restoration, sound design, and broadcast-quality audio processing.
Built on decades of innovation, WaveLab Pro 12 introduces AI-assisted mastering tools, improved multichannel workflows, and a redesigned user experience — setting a new benchmark for speed, quality, and creativity in professional mastering.
Professional Mastering. Redefined.
WaveLab Pro 12 provides the most complete environment for mastering, editing, analyzing, and delivering final mixes in every format. Whether you’re finalizing a stereo track, a Dolby Atmos project, or preparing a full album release, WaveLab gives you unmatched sonic accuracy, detailed metering, and integrated restoration tools.
Key Highlights
- AI Mastering Assistant: Intelligent mastering guidance for optimal EQ, dynamics, and loudness settings.
- Next-Generation Audio Engine: 64-bit floating-point precision for transparent sound quality.
- Multi-Channel Mastering: Full support for surround and immersive audio formats including Dolby Atmos and Ambisonics.
- Advanced Editing Tools: Perform sample-accurate edits, spectral corrections, and detailed fades with precision.
- Integrated Restoration Suite: Remove clicks, noise, and hum with surgical accuracy.
- Real-Time Analyzer: Visualize your sound with detailed spectrum, loudness, and phase metering.
- Batch Processing: Automate repetitive mastering and export tasks across multiple files.
- Audio Montage: Build complex mastering chains and album sequences with seamless crossfades.
- VST3 Plugin Support: Integrate your favorite mastering processors, EQs, and limiters.
- DDP Export & Metadata: Deliver broadcast, streaming, or CD masters with embedded metadata and ISRC codes.
What’s New in WaveLab Pro 12
- AI-Powered Mastering Assistant: Automatically suggests EQ curves, compression, and limiting settings for your track.
- Clip and Track Groups: Enhanced session management and workflow flexibility for complex mastering projects.
- Expanded Multichannel Support: Master immersive formats like 5.1, 7.1, and Dolby Atmos with ease.
- Improved Spectral Editing: Cleaner interface, faster selection, and enhanced precision tools.
- New Audio Montage Inspector: Faster navigation, clip handling, and automation.
- Batch Processor Enhancements: Streamlined automation for repetitive tasks and plugin chains.
- Modernized Interface: Scalable, high-DPI interface for modern displays and better workflow visibility.
- Improved Metering Suite: Expanded loudness metering and analysis tools compliant with EBU and ITU standards.
Advanced Mastering and Restoration Tools
- MasterRig: High-end mastering chain with linear-phase EQ, multi-band compressor, limiter, and imaging modules.
- Spectral Editor: Visual editing for removing unwanted noises or artifacts with surgical precision.
- Voxengo CurveEQ and SuperVision: Integrated metering and EQ matching tools for tonal accuracy.
- Phase Scope, Correlation, and Loudness Meters: Industry-standard tools for mastering consistency.
- Montage Automation: Automate parameters and plugins directly in the audio montage timeline.
Perfect for Every Audio Professional
WaveLab Pro 12 is the centerpiece of professional mastering and restoration workflows. Whether you’re preparing streaming masters, CD/DDP production, or film soundtracks, WaveLab delivers the precision, power, and sonic clarity needed for today’s highest standards.
Technical Specifications
macOS
- Operating System: macOS Sonoma 14, Sequoia 15, or later
- Processor: Intel® Core™ i5 (2018 or later) or Apple Silicon
- RAM: 8 GB minimum (16 GB recommended)
- Storage: 5 GB free space required
- Audio Hardware: ASIO-compatible interface recommended
- Plugin Support: VST3 (64-bit)
Windows
- Operating System: Windows 11 Version 24H2 or higher, Windows 10 Version 22H2 (64-bit)
- Processor: Intel® Core™ i5 (8th Gen or newer), AMD Ryzen™ Series 3000 or higher
- RAM: 8 GB minimum (16 GB recommended)
- Storage: 5 GB free space required
- Audio Hardware: ASIO-compatible interface recommended
- Plugin Support: VST3 (64-bit)
Why Choose WaveLab Pro 12?
Steinberg WaveLab Pro 12 is the definitive audio mastering and restoration platform for professionals who demand excellence. With a refined workflow, AI-driven mastering assistance, and world-class sound processing tools, WaveLab Pro 12 is the go-to solution for mastering engineers, post-production houses, and sound designers.
Whether mastering for streaming, CD, or immersive formats like Dolby Atmos, WaveLab Pro 12 ensures uncompromising sound quality, precision, and reliability — every time.
