Steinberg introduces WaveLab 13 with Dolby Atmos mastering tools

WaveLab 13 goes all-in on immersive mastering, adds serious CPU muscle, and stuffs the rack with updated tools.

Atmos mastering gets real

• Steinberg pushes Dolby Atmos past mixing.
• Two new montage types handle ADM files cleanly.
• Spatial data survives edits without hacky routing.

Master montage workflow

• Single ADM files load, process, and re-render intact.
• A plug-in hub spreads VST3 tools across massive channel counts.
• Beds and objects behave without manual wiring pain.

Album montage workflow

• Multiple ADM files stack into one album view.
• Loudness and TruePeak control stays consistent.
• Stereo references line up for fast reality checks.

Plug-ins get refreshed

• MasterRig 2 gains scaling, sidechains, and sharper modules.
• VocalChain bundles speech-ready processing fast.
• UltraShaper blends dynamics with transient punch.

Immersive utility tools

• MixerDelay time-aligns speaker paths.
• Bass Manager sorts low-end placement.
• Pitch Shifter and Underwater add creative spice.

Performance and navigation

• Audio Montage tasks finally spread across CPU cores.
• Tab switching keeps playback rolling.
• Sidechain routing reaches track effects directly.

Versions and pricing

• WaveLab Pro 13 lists at 499 euros or 499.99 dollars.
• WaveLab Elements 13 lands at 99.99 euros or dollars.
• Discounts run January 28, 2026, through February 4, 2026.