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iZotope has announced it has licensed its MBIT+ Dither for integration into Steinberg Media Technologies’ WaveLab 8, a versatile audio editing and mastering suite.

“iZotope stands for high-quality solutions in audio processing. Naturally, for WaveLab 8 we were looking for the best dither plug-in available, and iZotope’s MBIT+ marks the cutting edge of what’s possible with dithering technology today,” says Steinberg Media Technologies Product Marketing Manager, Timo Wildenhain.

“We are thrilled to offer our MBIT+ Dither algorithm for an award-winning mastering application from Steinberg,” adds Scott Simon, Business Development Manager for iZotope. “It’s been our mission to help deliver the highest audio quality possible to our users and by partnering with Steinberg, our advanced Dither technology will now be available to the WaveLab community as well.”

WaveLab 8 will be available in May 2013. To learn more about Steinberg WaveLab 8, visit Hall 5.1 Booth 5.1 B 78 at Musikmesse or visit the Steinberg website.

More information: iZotope / WaveLab 8

Steinberg has announced the upcoming release of its highly acclaimed audio editing and mastering suite, WaveLab 8, alongside the smaller derivative, WaveLab Elements 8.

WaveLab 8 features a brand-new speaker management system, loudness metering and processing, single-window plug-in management, a master control panel, iZotope’s MBIT+ master dither, Voxengo’s CurveEQ, brickwall limiter and tube compressor, SuperClips, metadata support and over 150 improvements to its user interface and comprehensive tool set.

“The eighth generation of WaveLab clearly shows that we continue to invest in providing the highest level of quality, reflected in the wealth of enhancements to existing features while bringing new, advanced mastering and restoration tools by Steinberg, iZotope, Voxengo and Sonnox to mastering studios around the world,” said Timo Wildenhain, product marketing manager at Steinberg. “I think it’s safe to say that WaveLab is the number-one mastering software for Mac and PC on the market today.”

WaveLab 8 introduces a new speaker management system to its many indispensable features, providing maximum flexibility with up to eight-loudspeaker configurations.

Observing EBU R-128 compliance, WaveLab includes loudness metering for momentary, short-term and integrated values, true peak support and enhanced loudness and batch processing tools that meet EBU standards.

With the MBIT+ master dither developed by the engineers at iZotope, WaveLab now features a sophisticated set of word-length reduction algorithms for dithering and noise shaping. The second plug-in highlight is Voxengo’s linear-phase spline equalizer, CurveEQ, which matches and transfers a spectrum’s shape from one recording to another. More plug-ins newly introduced to WaveLab 8 are Steinberg’s Brickwall Limiter and Tube Compressor for extra punch and rich tone.

Workflow improvements see a polished user interface for easy operation, a brand-new master transport panel to expedite navigating through the project, single-window plug-in management that allows users to sort plug-ins by manufacturer, category or preference. Audio Montage now offers a new Master Plug-in Section for local storing of plug-in chains alongside SuperClip capability to combine multiple clips.

WaveLab 8 delivers professional editing tools that facilitate the audio editing in many ways: volume clip handles with raise selection adjust levels of individual selections conveniently, Track Lock to prevent accidental modifications, new trim and split options, auto-replay, improved processing via key commands and much more.

Many other improvements include extensive metadata support for creating and exposing valuable information on audio files, 16-bit floating-point zoom resolution for precise waveform display, refined marker handling and batch processing plus an overhauled in-app help system.

Steinberg will also be releasing WaveLab Elements 8, a smaller version of WaveLab, with its studio-grade Brickwall Limiter, Tube Compressor, a new transport panel, enhanced editing tools and track effects. Quality waveform resolution, an enhanced Audio Montage, metadata support and many other great improvements make WaveLab Elements 8 a powerful, and very affordable, audio editing application.

WaveLab 8 features

• Top-end audio editing and mastering solution, acclaimed by numerous professionals around the globe.
• Innovative workspace concept for utmost flexibility and efficiency.
• Powerful speaker management system: intuitive handling of up to eight different loudspeaker setups.
• Advanced EBU R-128-compliant loudness metering, including a loudness graph, loudness meta normalizing and true peak support.
• iZotope MBIT+ high-end master dither for adding a warm and natural flair to every nuance of your audio files.
• Single-window plug-in management.
• Voxengo CurveEQ, Brickwall Limiter and Tube Compressor for mastering-grade audio quality.
• Master Transport Panel for quick and easy project navigation.
• Enhanced editing workflow with volume clip handles, auto-replay option and single-click audio file processing.
• New SuperClip concept, master plug-in section and drag-and-drop support for files of any sample rate.
• Metadata support for a broad number of file formats.
• 150+ improvements to user interface, editing, batch processing, in-app help system and many others.

WaveLab 8 and WaveLab Elements 8 will be available from May 2013 for a suggested retail price of 549 EUR and 99.99 EUR respectively. Prices including German VAT. WaveLab 8 Trial will be available as download through the Steinberg website and requires the USB-eLicenser.

More information: Steinberg / WaveLab 8

Steinberg has announced a bargain deal on a time-limited 50% off crossgrade offer for BIAS Peak customers to switch to the acclaimed WaveLab 7 audio editing and mastering suite.

BIAS Peak customers can get WaveLab 7 or WaveLab Elements 7 at a 50% discount.

“We deeply regret that such an acclaimed software product like Peak has ceased to be,” said Frank Simmerlein, director of marketing at Steinberg. “We feel that many Mac users currently running Peak might find a new home with WaveLab, hence our crossgrade offer at an exceptional price.”

WaveLab belongs to the very first mastering applications available and is today’s industry-standard for mastering, audio editing and restoration. Employed as the number one audio editing and mastering application in music studios, mastering facilities and broadcast stations, WaveLab perfectly meets the demands of both professional engineers and home musicians with its impressive set of features.

The crossgrade offer is available until October 31st, 2012. Eligible for this offer are users of BIAS Peak Studio XT 7, BIAS Peak Pro XT 6, BIAS Peak Studio 7, BIAS Peak Pro 6, BIAS Peak Studio LE 7 and BIAS Peak LE 6.

Crossgrades to WaveLab 7 are 299 EUR, crossgrades to WaveLab Elements 7 are 49.99 EUR. Prices including German VAT.

More information: Steinberg / WaveLab Crossgrade

Steinberg has announced the release of the CI2+ Production Kit, a hardware and software bundle comprising the acclaimed CI2+ audio interface/controller alongside the Cubase AI 6 music production software and WaveLab LE 7 audio editing suite.

The featured Advanced Integration technology facilitates every phase of the music creation process, from the initial idea through to the final mixdown.

With the CI2+ Production Kit, Steinberg is offering the ultimate entry-level recording and production solution for guitarists, singers and podcasters.

“The CI2+ Production Kit comes with a quality interface and two great music software applications that are optimally tailored to each other. It’s simply the perfect out-of-the-box experience, and that at an unbeatable price!” commented Stefan Schreiber, product marketing manager at Steinberg.

The CI2+ features USB connectivity at a 24-bit resolution and a sampling rate of 48 kHz, providing two microphone inputs with balanced XLR/jack combo connectors, high-quality microphone preamps and onboard +48V phantom power. Its panel boasts level and mixing controls alongside transport control buttons and the prominent AI Knob for adjusting many functions in the software. The dedicated high-impedance switch for the first channel allows direct connection of electric and bass guitars.

Cubase AI 6 is based on the same core technologies as Steinberg’s highly acclaimed Cubase 6 advanced music production system, offering a comprehensive feature set for composing, recording, editing and mixing music.

WaveLab LE 7 offers a suite of audio editing tools, making it the immediate application to record and edit audio material. With its Internet publishing feature, the online dissemination via podcast is as easy as it gets.

The CI2+ Production Kit is available to purchase for a suggested retail price of 249 EUR, including German VAT, and £220 GBP, including British VAT.

More information: Steinberg / CI2+ Production Kit

Steinberg has announced a Just 15 special offer on select products.

This month’s Just 15 special comes with a very exclusive deal for Cubase 6 and Cubase Artist users: Buy activation codes for the included trial versions of HALion Sonic, HALion Symphonic Orchestra VST Sound Instrument Set, The Grand SE 3 and WaveLab Elements at a discount of 30%!

The offer is only available on November 15, 2011, from 7.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. CES via the “Buy Now” button on the Just 15 web site.

More information: Steinberg / Just 15

The offer is limited to the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxemburg, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom

Steinberg has announced the release of the Steinberg Elements Pack, a bundle comprising Cubase Elements 6 and WaveLab Elements 7, providing all the essential tools that make recording, editing, mixing and mastering music on a PC and Mac computer a rewarding experience.

Cubase Elements 6 features 33 audio effect processors, including Pitch Correct for correcting vocal intonation automatically. With its Groove Agent ONE for producing beats and rhythms as well as the Prologue synthesizer and HALion Sonic SE, Cubase Elements 6 has more than 550 instruments and sounds to supercharge the user’s creativity.

WaveLab Elements 7 comes with an array of VST 3 plug-ins such as StudioEQ and VST Dynamics, superbly complemented by a premium restoration suite by Sonnox, consisting of DeNoiser, DeBuzzer and DeClicker. Also new in the entry-level version of WaveLab are the burning engine and its extensive podcast functionalities.

The Steinberg Elements Pack is available until the end of this year as download and boxed version through the Steinberg Online Shop, for a suggested retail price of 149 EUR including German VAT.

More information: Steinberg / Elements Pack