Steinburg DAC WaveLab Elements 12 provides versatile tools for audio refinement, whether you're producing in a home studio or preparing tracks for professional mastering. This software integrates seamlessly with your DAW as an ARA plug-in, giving you access to advanced editing right within your favorite digital workspace. For home studio owners and next-gen producers, WaveLab Elements 12 brings mastering-grade processing within reach.

Work Seamlessly Within Your DAW

A pioneering feature for mastering software, ARA support allows WaveLab Elements to operate as a plug-in inside your go-to DAW. This gives you the powerful Audio Editor module at your fingertips without having to export stems or switch programs. Visualize audio as spectrograms with detailed frequency information. Freely edit and arrange audio clips, apply fades and crossfades, adjust levels and pan positions and add VST effects.

Arrange, Edit and Master

The Audio Montage workspace provides an intuitive interface for assembling, editing and mastering audio. Quickly arrange clips on multiple tracks, with clip-based volume and pan envelopes for automating mixes. Edit audio surgically with tools like crossfades and transient detection. Insert studio-grade effects like dithering, limiting and EQ directly in the montage. Render the full montage mixdown or export individual clips. The Audio Montage simplifies complex editing and helps you achieve polished results.

Optimize Loudness and Match EQ

Give your mixes professional polish with WaveLab's specialized analysis tools. Visualize stereo width, dynamic range, spectral balance and more with detailed metering. Generate personalized loudness reports compliant with broadcast standards. Instantly match the EQ profile between your mix and reference tracks for accurate A/B comparisons. The Null Test even detects phase issues or altered content between two files. For home studio owners, these analytical assistants bring mastering-grade refinement within reach.

Streamline Session Management and Asset Organization

The redesigned Startup Assistant simplifies session configuration with extended management tools. Organize audio assets intuitively through a central folder containing your files, clips and subfolders. Search, tag and categorize everything efficiently. Customizable workspaces allow you to tailor the interface to your needs. Whether you're producing a podcast or polishing an album, WaveLab Elements 12 brings mastering power to home studios through thoughtful workflow enhancements.