Steinberg WaveLab Cast 2 Audio Editing Software, Download Only

WaveLab Cast 2 makes your podcast or video sound spectacularly clear and intelligible. Use sound correction tools to remove unwanted noise or hum, rearrange different parts of an interview and add your favorite background music, which is automatically lowered when speech is detected on the voice track. The easy-to-use Inspector Channel Strip allows you to EQ your audio, enhance the presence of speech using the Voice Exciter or give it more punch using the compressor. WaveLab Cast 2 connects you directly with five different podcast directories, including Speaker, Podbean and Soundcloud. Export your audio in various formats, including MP3, WAV and AAC.

Ready to start in 1 minute
With WaveLab Cast 2 we have streamlined the process of getting started, offering useful assistance to help you begin work on your projects in no time. When you open WaveLab for the first time, the new Startup Assistant will explain the different workspaces and what you can do with them.

From here you can choose the right one to start a new podcast or edit an existing recording.

You can select your recording and playback devices before starting a new project and then, with each workspace offering all the tools you need to get great results, you’re ready to go.

Inspector Channel Strip
The newly developed Channel Strip comes with fantastic tools to manipulate voice and music the easy way. Thanks to the “one knob” approach, all functions can be managed just by turning very few knobs.

The CLEAN section comprises refinement tools such as DeEsser and DeNoiser and lets you remove unwanted noise instantaneously.

The ENHANCE area allows you to EQ. your audio, add Reverb to it and enhance the presence of speech using the Voice Exciter or give it more punch using the maximizer.

Quick & easy editing with Cast
WaveLab Cast makes your production sound spectacularly clear and intelligible. Cut out unwanted noise,
blend different parts of an interview by simply moving audio events WaveLab Cast will create crossfades automatically.

Add another audio track to split your recordings across more than one track. Use the track handles to create fades and manipulate the volume.

After polishing your recorded sound, you can add background music and other effects to a new music track to make your podcasts stand out from the masses. To make it sound really professional, the new ducking feature lowers the background music when speech is detected on the voice track.

Audio Extraction from Video File
After importing a video file, it will show up in WaveLab Cast’s video player and also via Thumbnails on the video track. The audio is extracted and appears on automatically created audio tracks. Use the easy yet powerful WaveLab Cast Inspector to improve the sound using the EQ, compressor or Voice Exciter. Lower unwanted wind noise, remove loud sibilance with the DeEsser and change the dynamics of the sound everything is done in real time and in sync to the video. Just turn the very few controls and hear the result. WaveLab Cast also comes with powerful editing tools, including automated crossfade creation, snap functions and lip sync accuracy. Once finished, reintegrate the new audio with the video and you're done!

Key Features

• New Startup Assistant Setup your hardware and Cast project in only 1 minute directly within the assistant.
• Audio to Video Add music, refine voice recordings, insert audio effects - in perfect sync to picture.
• Better Audio the integrated Channel Strip allows you to enhance the presence of speech, give music more punch and remove unwanted noise just by turning a few knobs.
• Balance Voice and Music, the ducking feature lowers the background music when speech is detected on the voice track.
• Support for 7 Podcast Directories connect to your favorite podcast directories. Create and publish RSS feeds and upload to your platform of choice.
• Editing Made Easy use a variety of editing and audio refinement tools, including Split functions, crossfades and volumes handles. The Audio Editor workspace allows for manipulating a single audio file with dedicated tools.
• Seeing is Believing Learn more about your mix through WaveLab Cast’s metering options.

Technical Specifications

System Requirements
Mac
macOS Ventura
macOS Monterey
4 GB RAM (8 GB recommended)
4 GB free HD space
1280x720 display resolution
OpenGL 3.3 capable graphics adapter
CoreAudio-compatible audio hardware (Mac)
An internet connection is required for activation, account setup and personal/product registration. A download is required for installation.
PC
64-bit Windows 10 / Windows 11 Version 21H2 (or Higher)
Intel Core i5 (4th generation) or AMD Ryzen (Windows)
Core i5 (mid 2013 or later)
4 GB RAM (8 GB recommended)
4 GB free HD space
1280x720 display resolution
OpenGL 3.3 capable graphics adapter
Windows-compatible audio hardware (Windows)
An internet connection is required for activation, account setup and personal/product registration. A download is required for installation.