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Adobe AuditionSteinberg WaveLab
Paid

Subscription through Adobe Creative Cloud.

 Paid

Commercial software sold by Steinberg.

Windows, macOS Windows, macOS
  • Multitrack, waveform and spectral editing in one app
  • Audio cleanup and restoration tools
  • Purpose-built mastering toolset rather than a general DAW
  • Detailed metering for loudness and phase
  • Subscription only
  • Requires an Adobe account
  • Paid software aimed at mastering engineers
  • Overlaps with metering plugins some users already own
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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