Steinberger WaveLab User's Manual

General Features

• Real-time processing with 32-bit Floating Point accuracy

• ASIO, WDM and MME driver support

• Support for 8-, 16-, 20-, 24-, 32-bit files with up to 192 kHz resolution

• Support for WAV, AIFF, AU, Ensoniq Paris 24 bit, Sound Designer II, Ulaw, MP3, Sun/Java etc.

• New file format: OSQ for loss-less compression of audio files

• Apogee UV22 HR Dithering

• Save while work: simultaneous saving of multiple audio files in background

• Full featured recording

• Professional database for audio files

• Audio file comparison and analysis

• Batch Processing with Plug-Ins

• MTC Synchro

• Sampler support for all industrystandard samplers

• Programmable screen layouts

• Instant, unlimited Undo /Redo

• Specifically optimized for Pentium IV, Pentium III, Pentium II, Pentium MMX

• Various loop and crossfade tools

• Telephony applications (DTMF generator and more)

Real-time Effects and Functions

• Real-time analysis of audio signals: Level / Pan, Phase, 60-band Spectrum Analyzer, FFT-Meter, Wave, Bit-Meter

• NaturalVerb

• Q (parametric 4 band mastering EQ)

• Multiband Compressor

• Spectralizer (Enhancer), Denoiser, Declicker

• Voice Attenuator

• 192 kHz Resampler

• Puncher

• Reverb / Echo / Chorus

• Autopanner, Stereo Expander

• Externalizer (loudspeaker simulation for headphones)

• Leveler / Peak Master

• Noise-gate

• Ducking Tool for voice-over automation

• VST Dynamics (Gate, Leveler, Compressor, Soft Clip, Limiter)

Audio-Montage Features

• Innovative, clip-oriented editing system with outstanding performance

• Clips can be processed with up to 10 virtual effects

• Any number of clips can be placed on any number of different tracks

• Superimposing two clips automatically generates a crossfade in real time

• A variety of preset fades are included: exponential / logarithmic/ sinus / square root

• Unique technology for intelligent overlapping and positioning of clips to avoid phase cancellation

• Volume and panning can be automated for each clip

Off-Line Effects and Functions

• Time Stretching, Pitch Shifting, Pitch Bend

• Automatic pitch recognition and pitch adjustment

• Autosplit function: audio files can be divided based on various criteria

• Harmonization, Chorus

• Compressor, Limiter, Gate

• Normalizer, Meta Normalizer, DC Remover

• 3D FFT

CD burning

• Full Red-book compatible CD burning with enhanced CD burner support

• On-the-fly CD burning including all Plug-Ins

• CD Wizard enables the creation of an entire Red-book CD with just a few mouse clicks within the Audio-Montage

• Individual clips in the Audio-Montage can be defined as CD tracks and burnt directly to CD

• Label Editor to create custom labels and CD covers

• Backup tool: storage of projects and data on CDs or other media

• Audio-in-pause, CD-text support, CD

Image import/export, Cue Sheet import/export

• Data and mixed mode CD burning,

ISO image support