Available for download, Steinberg WaveLab Elements 11 Audio Editing Software (Educational)is the all-in-one solution for podcasters, vloggers, and musicians who need audio editing and mastering functionality from after the mix through distribution to the world. New additions to version 11 include multichannel interleaved file support up to 5.1 surround, informative metering displays adapted from WaveLab Pro, fast and effective one-knob functions for cleaning and enhancing audio, fresh plug-ins, and bountiful podcast features from WaveLab Cast.

With extensive video file support, over 25 mastering-grade effects, and a built-in audio restoration suite, WaveLab Elements 11 is equally effective for music producers and content creators. Its simple and precise editing, easy-to-use modules, and novice-friendly workflow make WaveLab Elements 11 the perfect final step for polishing audio before its release. It is compatible with macOS and Windows systems, and it provides improved utilization of multicore CPUs for more efficient processing of audio montages.

Master Audio for Music, Vlogs & Podcasts    Multichannel Interleaved File Support    Metering Range Derived from WaveLab Pro    1-Knob Clean and Enhance Processes    7 New VST3 Plug-Ins    Podcasting Features from WaveLab Cast    Comprehensive Video Support for Vlogging    Built-In Audio Restoration Suite    Over 25 Mastering-Grade Effects    macOS and Windows Compatible

WaveLab Elements 11 introduces extended support for multichannel interleaved files and for the first time, multichannel interleaved editing in the Audio Editor. Supporting up to 5.1 surround layouts of WAV files, you can open, edit, and save multichannel files like any other set of mono/stereo files. With comprehensive controls to make precise editing easier, you can work on selected channels with external editors. In the Audio Montage, you can automatically split multichannel audio files into mono or stereo clusters for faster file import, allowing you to use plug-ins to process channel clusters independently of one another.

WaveLab Elements 11 features a complete range of new metering displays derived from the professional WaveLab Pro application to keep track of the level, spectrum, and phase of your audio at any time.

WaveLab Elements features a new easy-to-use collection of real-time audio processes, radically simplifying the enhancement of audio tracks with straightforward one-knob controls. The new Clean and Enhance sections provide quick and easy ways of cleaning up and improving the quality of audio recordings. You can EQ your audio, enhance the presence of speech using the Voice Exciter, or give it more punch using the Maximizer. The Clean section helps you remove background noise or hum, all without needing deep technical knowledge.

WaveLab Elements 11 comes with a new start-up assistant, VST 3 plug-in improvements, unlimited file size support, improved input assignment, channel management, and multicore processing for audio montages.

A comprehensive array of seven new VST3 plug-ins have been added to WaveLab Elements 11, delivering even greater possibilities for the most surgically precise sound shaping. The tools include a professional DeEsser, Expander, Mix6to2, MonotoStereo, and a pleasing PingPong delay.

If you create podcasts or content for social media, WaveLab Elements is an ideal solution to ensure your video has the best sound. Uncompromising quality, intelligibility, clarity, and great content are mandatory to win over new subscribers. Derived from WaveLab Cast, the new tools in WaveLab Elements help you to create podcasts and interviews of highest quality and allow for straightforward recording, editing, refinement, and publishing.

With new LIN One dithering, WaveLab Elements 11 replaces outdated dithering plug-ins. Developed by the plug-in specialists at MAAT Incorporated, the new dithering plug-in delivers top-notch results.

WaveLab 11 comes with the same podcast features as the dedicated WaveLab Cast. Capture audio directly in WaveLab Elements 11 in up to 32-bit / 96 kHz quality, or import audio recordings from a mobile phone or handheld recorder—ready to be enhanced and refined using the collection of one-knob tools or included VST3 plug-ins.

After polishing the sound, you might want to add further background effects, jingles, intro scenes, or music. The new ducking system lowers music or other audio elements when speech is detected on the voice track, making sure the voice can be heard clearly at any time. Finally, you can directly upload your podcasts from within WaveLab to multiple popular podcast hosts like Buzzsprout, PodBean, SoundCloud, and Spreaker. In addition, you can create and publish RSS feeds using your own choice of FTP server or other online storage.

A must-have feature for vloggers, WaveLab Elements 11 comes with comprehensive video file support. Part or all of a video file's audio can be replaced with sound that's newly recorded from a content library or any other source. The original audio can also be refined and replaced with an edited version without changing the video quality. Importing, editing, and rendering are straightforward. This way you guarantee best audio quality for your best video.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Where is it made?

A: The Earthworks Icon Pro Cardioid Condenser XLR Microphone (Stainless Steel) is made in the USA.

Q: 2. can thisbe used with other photo programs like Affinity?

A: Affinity Photo is currently not supported.

Q: 3. Is this the updated version compatible with Lightroom CC? Or is that achieved through software or firmware update?

A: This version does show compatibility with Lightroom CC: Adobe Lightroom 7.4 or later, Adobe Lightroom 6, Adobe Photoshop CC, Adobe Premiere CC, Skylum Aurora HDR, and Beta integration with Capture One (additional photo editing software compatibility under development)

Q: 4. Does the 24-bit 192kHz also apply to music playback or is it just for recording?

A: This specification relates to the converters that pass the analog signal from the microphone during recording only.

Q: 5. What's the difference between this one and the non plus

A: Mechanical keys, improved build quality and full custom control of all dials.

Q: 6. Does using the TRS inputs bypass the pre-amps? If we want to use another pre-amp.

A: While not specified by Steinberg, the TRS input will likely pass through the built in pre-amp on the way to converting.

Q: 7. Is it compatible with Davinci Resolve?

A: No, as of now the Loupdeck + is not compatible with Davinci Resolve. However, it could be updated in the future.

Q: 8. Is it possible to update a Loupedesk NON PLUS to a Loupedesk PLUS?

A: The hardware is physically different.

Q: 9. Which CaptureOne functions are supported?

A: There is a Basic User Guide on the Setup Page of Loupedeck wbsiteThis should give you all the information you need. Further integration will follow later.

Q: 10. Are there separate buses for the headphone outs, or are they shared with the line outs?

A: The Steinberg UR44C 6x4 USB Gen 3.1 Audio Interface's headphone outputs are independent of its line outputs.