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Steinberg WaveLabocenaudio
Paid

Commercial software sold by Steinberg.

 Free

Free to download and use, with optional contributions.

Windows, macOS Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Purpose-built mastering toolset rather than a general DAW
  • Detailed metering for loudness and phase
  • Simple interface for quick edits
  • Cross-platform
  • Paid software aimed at mastering engineers
  • Overlaps with metering plugins some users already own
  • Closed source
  • Not a multitrack workstation
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed No 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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