WaveLab vs Pyramix

WaveLab9.2Visit Pyramix7.9Visit

Higher score WaveLab #2 in Audio Mastering Software 9.2/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Steinberg

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Pyramix #8 in Audio Mastering Software 7.9/10 Paid Free trial✓ 2 of 3 features Explore Pyramix

• WaveLab fits best

  Advanced mastering and audio production

• Pyramix fits best

  Studios combining mastering with recording and immersive

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Side by side

Feature	WaveLab 9.2/10 Visit ↗	Pyramix 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	7.9
Ranking	#2 in Audio Mastering Software	#8 in Audio Mastering Software
Best for	Advanced mastering and audio production	Studios combining mastering with recording and immersive
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	—	€119 one-time
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	—	30 days
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS	Windows
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features WaveLab 0/3 · Pyramix 2/3
Stereo processing	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Album sequencing	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Batch processing	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Workflow type	Not checked yet	Standalone
Loudness standards	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Supported plug-in formats	Not checked yet	VST2, VST3
Delivery formats	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Sample-level editing, montage work, metering and loudness control Restoration, batch processing and automated workflows Dolby Atmos mastering and VST 3 plug-in support in Pro	Records and edits multitrack audio in real time, including during playback Supports immersive, Ambisonics, and object-based mixing workflows PRO and PREMIUM add loudness tools and DDP/CD authoring
Cons	No free plan; the trial is limited to 60 days WaveLab Pro 13 has a $499.99 one-time price Several advanced capabilities are reserved for the Pro edition	Runs on Windows only Loudness processing and DDP/CD authoring require PRO or PREMIUM The listed support channel is documentation
Our verdict	WaveLab is Steinberg’s audio editing, restoration, analysis, mastering and publishing software for mastering engineers, musicians, sound designers, podcasters and other audio professionals. It runs on Windows and macOS, with sample-level… Read the review →	Pyramix is a Windows digital audio workstation for professional studios and engineers working across music production, mastering, and TV and film post-production. Its workflow spans multitrack recording, editing, mixing, and album… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• WaveLab — where it wins

  • Sample-level editing, montage work, metering and loudness control
  • Restoration, batch processing and automated workflows
  • Dolby Atmos mastering and VST 3 plug-in support in Pro

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan; the trial is limited to 60 days
  • WaveLab Pro 13 has a $499.99 one-time price
  • Several advanced capabilities are reserved for the Pro edition

• Pyramix — where it wins

  • Records and edits multitrack audio in real time, including during playback
  • Supports immersive, Ambisonics, and object-based mixing workflows
  • PRO and PREMIUM add loudness tools and DDP/CD authoring

  Where it doesn't

  • Runs on Windows only
  • Loudness processing and DDP/CD authoring require PRO or PREMIUM
  • The listed support channel is documentation

• WaveLab9.2/10 · Paid

  A broad mastering suite with capable Elements and Pro editions for Windows and macOS.

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• Pyramix7.9/10 · Paid

  A multitrack studio workstation whose mastering and immersive features depend on edition.

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