Pyramix vs WaveLab
Pyramix
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WaveLab
steinberg.netSide by side
| Figure | Pyramix | WaveLab |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 3 |
| Spec score · Audio Mastering Software | 7.2 (#22) | 8.3 (#3) |
| Headquarters | Puidoux, Switzerland | Hamburg, Germany |
| Immersive audio | PREMIUM includes a built-in Dolby Atmos Renderer and supports custom immersive speaker layouts, DSD/DXD workflows, and multi-recorder setups. | WaveLab Pro 13 includes Dolby Atmos mastering tools for ADM file editing, loudness control, and album assembly. |
| Integrations | The product page lists OASIS console and controller integration, EUCON support, and ARA support for third-party products such as Melodyne and SynchroArts. | WaveLab supports third-party VST3 plug-ins, external audio editors and hardware devices, and WaveLab Pro can operate as an ARA extension in compatible applications. |
| Support | Technical support is available to users of the current version; users one version behind need a USR to renew support access. | Steinberg’s imprint says technical support is available only to registered users. |
| System requirements | The manufacturer says Pyramix 16 does not support Windows 10; Windows 11 Pro or Enterprise is listed, with Home editions untested. | The current product page lists Windows 10 22H2 or newer, Windows 11 24H2 or newer, macOS 14–26, four or more CPU cores, 8 GB RAM, 2 GB core-install space and a 1440×900 minimum display. |
| What it does | Pyramix is a digital audio workstation for music production, mastering, and TV and film post-production. | WaveLab is Steinberg software for audio editing, restoration, analysis, mastering and publishing, with separate Audio Editor, Audio Montage, batch-processing and Dolby Atmos workspaces. |
Plans
Pyramix
- Pyramix ELEMENTS€119, paid once
- Pyramix PRO€699, paid once
- Pyramix PREMIUM€1,890, paid once
WaveLab
- WaveLab LEFree
- WaveLab Elements 13$99.99, paid once
- WaveLab Pro 13$499.99, paid once
In their own words
WaveLab
WaveLab is an audio mastering and editing suite for Windows and macOS. Its tools cover audio editing, audio montage, batch processing, and spectral editing, with multitrack editing, noise reduction, and video synchronization also listed. It supports VST 3 plug-ins from other manufacturers. The edition comparison lists podcasting integrations with SoundCloud, Spreaker, Podbean, Buzzsprout, and Castos, and says Pro and Elements can replace audio in video.
WaveLab Pro 13 includes Dolby Atmos mastering tools for ADM file editing, loudness control, and album assembly. It supports sample rates up to 384 kHz and more than 1,000 audio tracks; Elements 13 supports up to 96 kHz and eight tracks. Downloads are listed for Windows 10 64-bit version 22H2 or newer, Windows 11 version 24H2 or newer, and macOS 14, 15, or 26. The pricing note is From $99.99 · 60-day trial. A free WaveLab LE copy is available with qualifying hardware and a Download Access Code. The Pro trial requires signing in or creating a Steinberg ID.