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Steinberg SpectraLayers vs AudioShake: catalog facts
Steinberg SpectraLayersAudioShake
Paid

Commercial software sold by Steinberg.

Freemium

Free to try; larger use goes through sales.

Windows, macOS Web
  • Visual spectral editing catches problems EQ alone can't fix
  • AI source separation for isolating stems or noise
  • Separates music into instrument stems
  • Dialogue extraction for dubbing and captioning
  • Paid software from Steinberg's professional lineup
  • Steeper learning curve than a simple EQ or noise gate
  • Mainly aimed at businesses, with sales-led pricing
  • Hosted service requiring uploads
Downloadable app Web application, Hosted service
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Needs internet

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked September 26, 2026

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