Steinberg WaveLab Elements 13 – Streamlined Mastering Software

Steinberg WaveLab Elements 13 is an accessible yet powerful mastering solution designed for musicians, producers, and content creators who want polished results without complex workflows. Combining intuitive editing tools with professional-grade processing, it makes mastering music, podcasts, and audio for video fast and effective — available at Soundium.

Key Features

• Next-Generation MasterRig 2: A modern mastering suite with improved visuals and flexible modules for EQ, compression, limiting, saturation, and imaging.
• Dynamic Clip Toolbar: Instant access to clip-related tools, reducing clicks and speeding up editing decisions.
• Quick Clip Gain Adjustment: Easily adjust pre- or post-effect clip gain using intuitive pop-up sliders.
• Drag-and-Drop Plug-in Removal: Clean and efficient plug-in management directly in the signal chain.
• Integrated Audio Editor: Tools for zooming, time stretching, pitch shifting, and phase inversion in a single workspace.
• RestoreRig Module: Quickly clean up audio files with dedicated restoration processing.

Customer Benefits

WaveLab Elements 13 empowers users to create clean, loud, and well-balanced masters without needing a full professional mastering suite. Its streamlined interface and visual feedback tools help users make confident decisions faster, making it ideal for home studios, independent artists, and content creators.

Quick Specs

• Software Type: Mastering and audio editing software
• Audio Engine: Up to 64-bit floating-point processing
• Plug-in Format: VST3
• Multichannel Support: Up to 5.1 interleaved audio files
• Metering: Spectroscope, level meter, oscilloscope, multicolor waveforms
• Authorization: Steinberg Licensing App

System Requirements

• macOS: macOS 15 or later; Intel Core i5 or Apple Silicon processor; 8 GB RAM minimum; approx. 84 GB disk space
• Windows: Windows 10 or later (64-bit); Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen processor; 8 GB RAM minimum; approx. 84 GB disk space
• Additional: Internet connection required for installation and activation

Use Cases / Ideal For

Perfect for musicians, podcasters, vloggers, and producers looking for a straightforward mastering workflow with professional sound quality.

Compatibility

Compatible with macOS and Windows systems and integrates smoothly into existing audio workflows.

Pros & Cons

✅ Pros:

• Easy-to-use mastering tools with professional sound quality
• Improved MasterRig 2 processing suite
• Fast clip-based editing and gain control
• Excellent visual feedback and metering

⚠️ Cons:

• Fewer advanced features than WaveLab Pro
• Designed primarily for stereo and smaller-scale projects

Steinberg WaveLab Elements 13 delivers a focused mastering experience that balances simplicity with powerful audio processing, making it an ideal starting point for high-quality audio finishing — available at Soundium.