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Steinberg WaveLabAdobe Audition
Paid

Commercial software sold by Steinberg.

 Paid

Subscription through Adobe Creative Cloud.

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

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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