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WaveLab Elements Changelog

What's new in WaveLab Elements 9.5.35

Jul 25, 2018
  • Fixed issues:
  • It is now possible to update the DDP Player on Windows systems.
  • Using VST 2 plug-ins that can only process up to 32 bit float samples on mono audio files now works as expected.
  • Using RestoreRig no longer renders the application unreliable.

New in WaveLab Elements 9.5.30 (Jul 2, 2018)

  • Resolved issues:
  • It is now possible to open the File Selector within the Batch Conversion tool.
  • The DDP Player no longer produces click sounds while positioning the cursor through a song.
  • Loading m4a files no longer freezes the application.
  • Mp3 files with a sample rate of 22kHz or below are no longer missing samples at the start of the file.
  • The button to un-maximize a window now works as expected (Windows only).
  • The Master Section level meter is no longer out of sync with the audio playback when using high-latency Clip or Track effects in the Audio Montage.
  • The Meta Normalizer no longer fails to adjust the Master Section output level.
  • The Meta Normalizer now works as expected also in WaveLab Elements.
  • Loudness Meter now works as expected for surround files.
  • Option to hide plug-in windows when Master Section is not visible now works as expected.
  • Active/inactive state of the playback speed button is now persistent when restarting WaveLab.
  • VST2 Ambisonics plug-ins now work as expected.
  • It is now possible to set a range selection with key commands.
  • Creating a DDP image with a resampling rate other than 44.1Khz no longer renders the application unreliable.

New in WaveLab Elements 9.5.25 (Mar 23, 2018)

  • Fixed issues:
  • 32-bit float mono audio files no longer create crackle noises when imported into WaveLab.
  • Last project can now be loaded after closing WaveLab with Wave Matching tool window open.

New in WaveLab Elements 9.5.20 (Mar 2, 2018)

  • The update introduces a state-of-the-art 64-bit floating-point audio engine with double-precision processing power. Furthermore, a new Speech algorithm for the RestoreRig has been added to the DeNoiser module.
  • In addition, the update provides fixes and improvements throughout several areas of the application.
  • Improvements:
  • Audio Engine and Processing:
  • The audio engine now offers 64-bit floating-point processing precision also including the plug-in set and file import/export.
  • Recording is now possible in up to 32-bit sample precision.
  • Formats:
  • Import and export of Wave files with a BWF extension is now supported.
  • Master Section:
  • “Restore Saved Plug-in Visibility” is a new option to restore the visibility of plug-in windows for Master Section presets.
  • Naming Scheme:
  • The Naming Scheme dialog has two new options: “Convert to Lower Case” and “Replace Spaces by Separator”.
  • RestoreRig:
  • The DeNoiser module has a new Speech algorithm specialized for dialog de-noising.
  • All DeNoiser algorithms have been improved.
  • Spectroscope:
  • The Spectroscope now offers a larger dB range to avoid a clipping bar graph when playing back loud audio files.
  • Others:
  • There is a new option for the file browser to change when the file type changes.
  • There is a new plug-in settings option for different ways to filter plug-ins.
  • Fixed issues:
  • The last used Fade shape is now restored after relaunching WaveLab.
  • The Audio Mixer plug-in no longer creates click noises in the resulting audio file.
  • The “Delete track” command now works as expected.
  • Custom Raw Text for CD Report now works as expected (macOS only).
  • ALAC audio files can now be opened (Windows only).
  • The Error Correction process can now be canceled when using the Audio InPainting algorithm.
  • The bypass state of Master Section is now consistent when undoing/redoing an in-place process.
  • Toggling the Global Bypass in the Master Section no longer produces a click-noise.
  • The Spectrometer now shows meter activity when analyzing block sizes above 32,768 samples.
  • Last used 3D Frequency Analysis settings are now restored after reopening the window.
  • The Wavescope now works as specified when playing back short audio loops.
  • The “Recent Audio Files” list no longer shows question marks next to the audio file entries. (macOS 10.13 only)
  • Wavelab now shows a clear warning message when using invalid characters for file names.
  • The favorite folder is now always remembered in the File Browser.
  • Relaunching WaveLab with mono-only plug-ins loaded in the Master Section no longer deactivates those plug-ins.
  • Applied reverb tails are now included in a super clip.
  • Recording Recording Split Mode can now create markers twice.
  • Loading an M4A file with multi-byte character in its name no longer renders the application unreliable.
  • User Dragging the timeline ruler to zoom in or out now works as Interface expected.
  • User Last used tool window tab configuration is now restored after Interface relaunching WaveLab.

New in WaveLab Elements 9.5.15 (Dec 7, 2017)

  • This update significantly improves the GUI responsiveness and performance when using 4K and 5K retina displays in high resolution and provides fixes and improvements throughout several areas of the application.

New in WaveLab Elements 9.5 (Oct 25, 2017)

  • WaveLab Pro 9.5 introduces many improvements for mastering and editing workflows as well as carefully selected features for audio refinement and polishing. Ranging from a top-notch Spectrum Editor to the new restoration plug-in suite to the unique Audio Inpainting technology alongside a redesigned and enhanced plug-in set — WaveLab 9.5 is a quantum leap in audio quality.
  • New features at a glance:
  • Modern Spectrogram offering a customizable view, color schemes with presets, display settings, psychoacoustic scales and more
  • Brand-new Wavelet display for a more accurate visual representation of the musical content of an audio file
  • State-of-the-art Spectrum Editor with a whole new set of tools and functionality to surgically edit in the Spectrogram
  • Patent-pending Audio Inpainting technology to recreate and/or replace corrupt audio material by logically using the spectral information of the surrounding area
  • Redesigned Error Correction tab for straightforward and easy detection and correction of clicks and errors
  • New RestoreRig plug-in suite including a DeClicker, DeCrackler, DePopper, DeNoiser and DeBuzzer
  • Live Spectrogram for real-time visualization of the spectral information of a signal during recording or playback
  • Revamped plug-in set including new batch processing modules, enhancements in MasterRig, a GUI redesign in most dynamic-effects as well as new processing algorithms
  • Apple Touch Bar support for easy and direct access to your favorite tasks and functions at your fingertips
  • Further improvements including high DPI support, bleep censor generator, gapless MP3 rendering, iXML track name support and much more

New in WaveLab Elements 9.1 (Jul 6, 2017)

  • Besides an array of various fixes in different areas of the application, this update introduces you to over 40 new VIP presets for MasterRig.
  • Created by renowned mastering engineers and sound professionals from around the world, the presets cover a range from EDM to progressive rock and from vinyl record to choral clarity.

New in WaveLab Elements 9.0.35 (Dec 8, 2016)

  • Resolved issues:
  • P-2295 DDP: Opening DDP v2.0 images now works as expected.
  • P-2272 RENDERING: Rendering audio montage tracks in M/S now works as expected.
  • P-2273 RENDERING: Rendering audio files no longer adds an audible click at the end of the file.
  • P-2282 STABILITY: Creating a project template no longer renders the application unreliable.
  • P-2298 WAVELAB EXCHANGE: 'Trigger Cubase/Nuendo Update" now works as expected when the computer's user name includes special characters [Windows only].
  • P-2280 WAVELAB EXCHANGE: WaveLab Exchange now fully supports the Cubase 9 family.
  • P-2288 OTHERS: The File menu now shows all "Recent Audio Files. as expected [Mac OS X only].
  • F-2287 OTHERS: The chorus smoothing option in the Loop "Tone Uniformizer. no longer applies fades to the looped region.

New in WaveLab Elements 9.0.30 (Oct 27, 2016)

  • Several enhancements and enables WaveLab Exchange under Nuendo.

New in WaveLab Elements 9.0.25 (Jun 29, 2016)

  • Resolves an issue in the Japanese characters font, as well as over 20 other issues in different areas of the application.

New in WaveLab Elements 9.0.20 (Jun 1, 2016)

  • This update introduces a new display design, the all-new Black Theme and resolves over 40 issues in different areas of the application.

New in WaveLab Elements 9.0.15 (Mar 31, 2016)

  • This update resolves some issues related to MasterRig, WaveLab Exchange and Mac OS X compatibility.

New in WaveLab Elements 9.0.10 (Mar 17, 2016)

  • This update resolves several issues from the initial release versions.

New in WaveLab Elements 8.0.5 (Nov 24, 2014)

  • Improvements:
  • WaveLab 8.0.5 and WaveLab Elements 8.0.5 provide full compatibility with Mac OSX 10.10 (Yosemite).
  • Resolved issues:
  • PLUG-INS: A graphical problem with the Voxengo Curve EQ related to the plug-in chain window has been solved (WaveLab 8.0.5 only).