Tunr vs WaveLab

Tunr is a desktop audio mastering app for macOS and Windows. It analyzes tracks and creates genre-aware masters on the user’s computer, with no internet connection needed for mastering. Auto mode applies a mastering chain; Reference mode uses a chosen track to match tone, dynamics, and loudness. That mode accepts WAV, FLAC, and MP3. Its A/B Mixer supports equal-power crossfades, null and blind tests, loudness matching, and listening in stereo, mono, mid, or side. Batch mode processes queued tracks in sequence with shared settings and saves each result as it finishes. Without a licence key, the free plan renders three masters per machine; mixer comparisons and analysis do not count toward that limit. A free licence key provides unlimited masters on two machines. Tunr is standalone, not a DAW plugin. It supports macOS 11 or later on Apple Silicon and Intel, plus 64-bit Windows 10 or later. The maker says files are never uploaded and the app has no usage telemetry or third-party trackers.

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.