KVR Audio

chiquor · Post by **chiquor** » Sat Nov 13, 2004 4:23 pm

I got what maybe is a pretty novice question, but I would like to know the answer. I'm well on my way to producing great sounding music using Cubase sx2. I hear alot of the pros use wavelab to master tracks. Is that all these programs are good for (but thats what I want to do anyway)? Basically me question is this. Why would someone want Wavelabe when you already have cubase sx? It seems like it has alot of the same fx and stuff as the true sequencer, and sx2 has some mastering features as well. So why would it be worth it to get Wavelab too? Thanks fellas, for $600, I need some answers before I decide to blow the bank. ciao
-Ben

illsub1 · Post by **illsub1** » Sat Nov 13, 2004 4:54 pm

Let's see. It's wonderful for sample editing. Very fast. If you are working with a number of audio files, naming them and such it is indispensable. It supports about every audio format and has a number of spectrum meters. It does batch processing so you can process as many files as you want at once. It is great for burning an audio cd with its audio montage feature where you can seamlessly set up tracks. Also it supports DVD Audio discs. I can't live without a 2 track editor even though most work is done within the host app. I hope this helps you out.

Mystical_Fantasy · Post by **Mystical_Fantasy** » Sat Nov 13, 2004 5:22 pm

Removed!

vista · Post by **vista** » Sat Nov 13, 2004 5:45 pm

... you can do alot
with wavelab lite included
in cubasis 5.0 for 50 dollars !

Montana · Post by **Montana** » Sat Nov 13, 2004 6:36 pm

"Thanks fellas, for $600, I need some answers before I decide to blow the bank. ciao "

Why not buy wavelab essentials for 99$ To see if it's for you? If you need more down the road, then you will know you need tthe full 600$ version.

Majken · Post by **Majken** » Sat Nov 13, 2004 7:12 pm

Why not just download Audacity for free which takes care of simple wavefile editing. Personally I tend to do most stuff in Cubase though. The only exception is mono/stereo conversions, cutting the beginning and ending of audio files and such which there are lots of free software that handles just fine.

/Majken

arturmeinild · Post by **arturmeinild** » Mon Nov 15, 2004 7:00 am

I have an added question: Is there an easy way to MLP encode material from Wavelab to create DVD-A with 24/96 surround?

Chickenman · Post by **Chickenman** » Mon Nov 15, 2004 7:09 am

Yeah wavelab is great, I used to use soundforge6 that was good as well.

rsmus7 · Post by **rsmus7** » Mon Nov 15, 2004 8:16 am

an extremely cheap way is:
audicity

it is free

and it helps a lot in editing and finishing wavs and you can export mp3´s and oggs
you can use vst-FX with it.
and record and and and....

dont have the link right now, cause Im at work.
but there have already been some threads about this topic and you can just the search engine for that.

cheers rsmus7

DevonB · Post by **DevonB** » Mon Nov 15, 2004 9:01 am

I go back and forth between Cubase SX and Soundforge, and now Wavelab. If you work with LOTS of samples for example, I find it easier to work with and manage. What makes Wavelab so good is the DVD functionality as well as all the spectral audio monitoring tools.

In short, using dedicated products that have a specific focus a lot of the times is easier. Not to mention, I find I listen to my music more when I don't have the seqeuncer distracting me too.

Devon

daverich · Post by **daverich** » Mon Nov 15, 2004 9:14 am

The best feature in wavelab is the audio montage.

Here's how to do it in sonar and nero.

Bring all your mastered audio files to be included into one project - then move them onto 1 track and crossfade/effect as required.

Bounce the whole album down to one audio file and then open that file in nero.

then use the audio file properties in nero to add track markers where you want the tracks to begin/end.

voila. - oh make sure there's no silence being added by nero between tracks.

A bit more fiddly but it works - It would also work with any DAW program with a decent/reliable crossfade.

Kind regards

Dave Rich.

Steinberg Wavelab... do I need it?