Selekt Audio Restoration vs Wave Arts Master Restoration Suite 6

Selekt Audio Restoration is a browser-based tool for cleaning vocal recordings and older recordings or transfers. Modern voice mode targets steady room noise in isolated vocals, voiceovers and podcasts; vintage mode addresses hiss, hum, crackle, clicks and surface noise. Users can optionally master the cleaned track at no charge and compare or download the original, restored and mastered versions. The tool accepts MP3, WAV, FLAC, M4A and OGG files up to 250 MB. Modern voice mode treats non-voice audio as noise, so a full mix may require separating the vocal stem first. Users can also choose stems to split restored audio. Uploads are processed privately and are not added to the catalog. Results appear in My Library → Studio Results and remain available to stream or download for 48 hours. The restoration workflow is part of Selekt’s connected audio workspace, where results can move to tools such as Stem Lab and Drum Kit. A free plan is available; paid access starts at $5 per month, with an annual option at $50 per year.

Wave Arts Master Restoration Suite 6 is a set of five plug-ins for cleaning up tape, vinyl, digital, and acoustic recordings. MR Noise 6 reduces broadband noise; MR Hum 6 combines hum and buzz removal with brickwall filtering and spectrum analysis; MR Click 6 targets clicks and crackle; and MR Gate 6 attenuates background noise in quiet sections. The fifth plug-in, MasterRestoration 6, provides an all-in-one option. The suite costs $99, paid once and has a fully functional 30-day demo. It runs on macOS 10.13 or later and Windows 7/8/10/11, in AU, VST3, and AAX formats on macOS and VST2, VST3, and AAX on Windows. Apple Silicon is supported natively in the listed Mac formats. These are not standalone applications: they require an audio plug-in host. Mac hosts must be 64-bit; Windows hosts may be 32-bit or 64-bit. Wave Arts or iLok licensing is available.