# WaveLab **URL:** https://forums.steinberg.net/c/wavelab/18.md?page=2 [Latest](https://forums.steinberg.net/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.steinberg.net/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.steinberg.net/tags.md) **Page:** 3 --- ## [Zoom Presets? WaveLab 13](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/zoom-presets-wavelab-13/1040382)
**Author:** [@Jay\_M](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/Jay_M)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 5:10pm UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/zoom-presets-wavelab-13/1040382 "2026-09-03T17:10:47Z")
Does WavaLab have Zoom presets similar to Cubase? Because of the repetitive nature of my work, the zoom presets I have assigned to keyboard shortcuts in Cubase greatly speed up my workflow. I have three that I use: 1 i… --- ## [Routing channel output in Montage](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/routing-channel-output-in-montage/1040471)
**Author:** [@Bick](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/Bick)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 11:43pm UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/routing-channel-output-in-montage/1040471 "2026-09-02T23:43:20Z")
I have 10 mono vocal mic clips/tracks in Montage and would like to send some to the Left and some to the Right speaker output. The routing icon is grayed out in each track and unavailable. Is it possible to send mono t… --- ## [No upgrade offer from WaveLab Pro 12 to Pro 13? Why?](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/no-upgrade-offer-from-wavelab-pro-12-to-pro-13-why/1040366)
**Author:** [@aricastudio](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/aricastudio)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 5:37pm UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/no-upgrade-offer-from-wavelab-pro-12-to-pro-13-why/1040366 "2026-09-02T17:37:12Z")
I received a voucher to purchase WaveLab Pro 13 at 60% off. But I already own v12. Usually upgrades from most recent version of Steinberg’s Apps are $99, but with this offer it would cost $199 to buy the full version. A… --- ## [Dual Mono - combine to Stereo not working with separate folders](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/dual-mono-combine-to-stereo-not-working-with-separate-folders/1040410)
**Author:** [@Eitan\_Teomi](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/Eitan_Teomi)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 7:06am UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/dual-mono-combine-to-stereo-not-working-with-separate-folders/1040410 "2026-09-02T07:06:52Z")
Hi, I noticed that combining dual mono files into stereo files in the batch processor only works if the Left and Right files are within the same folder. If I import a folder with subfolders into the batch processor even … --- ## [Copy Markers Still Broken?](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/copy-markers-still-broken/992050)
**Author:** [@bheller](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/bheller)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 6:37pm UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/copy-markers-still-broken/992050 "2026-09-01T18:37:15Z")
Markers are not copying/pasting between files in the Audio Editor– is there a trick that isn’t obvious? I heard this was recently broken in an update. I just updated to WL Pro 12.0.51– is it not fixed? --- ## [Metadata for NAS](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/metadata-for-nas/1040312)
**Author:** [@Arafel](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/Arafel)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 10:54am UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/metadata-for-nas/1040312 "2026-09-01T10:54:17Z")
Hi, I’m in the process of transferring all my DATs to a computer. They are all live shows and I want to track them out and export them to a hard drive for setup on a NAS at some point. I’m having trouble getting the CD t… --- ## [CD sounds like I made it in a bathroom](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/cd-sounds-like-i-made-it-in-a-bathroom/1040263)
**Author:** [@Phil\_Morland](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/Phil_Morland)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2026, 9:34pm UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/cd-sounds-like-i-made-it-in-a-bathroom/1040263 "2026-08-31T21:34:23Z")
Hi Everyone, I’ve produced four songs using Cubase and they sound fine through my studio and bluetooth headphones. Today, I made a CD EP using Wavelab 12 and all four tracks sound like they were recorded in a bathroom. … --- ## [Uncompressed PCM Wavelab != Audacity](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/uncompressed-pcm-wavelab-audacity/1040212)
**Author:** [@Sunnyman](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/Sunnyman)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2026, 9:31pm UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/uncompressed-pcm-wavelab-audacity/1040212 "2026-08-30T21:31:29Z")
When saving a file with Audacity Filesize Audacity: 194.913.148 (example of the same file) and the same in Wavelab Filesize Wavelab: 194.912.672 (example of the same file) The filesize is different - why? The … --- ## [WaveLab Pro 13 won't start. Bad Image Error](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/wavelab-pro-13-wont-start-bad-image-error/1040170)
**Author:** [@Rudal](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/Rudal)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2026, 9:38am UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/wavelab-pro-13-wont-start-bad-image-error/1040170 "2026-08-30T09:38:26Z")
I have a problem starting WaveLab Pro 13. It pops up with Bad Image Error. (Program C:\\Program Files\\Steinberg\\WaveLab13\\wavpackdll.dll is not intended to run on Windows or contains an error) I reinstalled the whole… --- ## [Compatibility between Elements and Pro?](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/compatibility-between-elements-and-pro/1040135)
**Author:** [@YourMusic.Pro](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/YourMusic.Pro)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2026, 6:41pm UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/compatibility-between-elements-and-pro/1040135 "2026-08-29T18:41:35Z")
Hi all, I prepared an album in WL Elements 12, titles, codes and all. Unfortunately, Elements doesn’t seem to be able to export DDP, so I got a trial version of Pro 12 and 13, but the album track list is gone in those v… --- ## [Assign MIDI notes to WAVs and more](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/assign-midi-notes-to-wavs-and-more/1040117)
**Author:** [@maxiteruloja](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/maxiteruloja)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2026, 5:39am UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/assign-midi-notes-to-wavs-and-more/1040117 "2026-08-29T05:39:36Z")
Is there an option for Wavelab’s batch processor to retrieve the note from the WAV file name and assign it to the WAV file’s metadata? --- ## [Notice of 40% discount on "Production Expert"](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/notice-of-40-discount-on-production-expert/1040116)
**Author:** [@faders](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/faders)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2026, 11:34pm UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/notice-of-40-discount-on-production-expert/1040116 "2026-08-28T23:34:55Z")
Hello everyone! I’ve been seeing this ad on the “Production Expert” website for two weeks now. It really got my heart racing, haha, and I think it’s a publishing error. But what’s strange is that other companies that ar… --- ## [Wavelab 13 PC-Mac migration of settings](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/wavelab-13-pc-mac-migration-of-settings/1040035)
**Author:** [@IMasters](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/IMasters)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2026, 9:16am UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/wavelab-13-pc-mac-migration-of-settings/1040035 "2026-08-28T09:16:28Z")
Hi guys - Does anyone have clues how to transfer all my personal wavelab setings, preferences and presets from PC - Mac? I have Wavelab 13 installed and running on Windows 10 with 20 years worth of settings, and moving t… --- ## [Why can't WL remember?](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/why-cant-wl-remember/1037644)
**Author:** [@Thomas\_W\_Bethel](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/Thomas_W_Bethel)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 8:54pm UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/why-cant-wl-remember/1037644 "2026-08-26T20:54:30Z")
Please see below… I have set my options to not show an overview but when I open a new file I get an overview. This has been happening for at lease a month. Ideas??? This is NOT the only thing WL seems to forget. --- ## [Moving plug-in windows is laggy](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/moving-plug-in-windows-is-laggy/1039735)
**Author:** [@Notherman](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/Notherman)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 1:32pm UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/moving-plug-in-windows-is-laggy/1039735 "2026-08-26T13:32:47Z")
The video shows it. This didn’t happen in 13.0.20 on the same computer (MacBook Pro M5 Pro). I can still try installing 13.0.20 to see if it does now, in which case something else on my computer has changed. But I’ll n… --- ## [Using WL on two machines](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/using-wl-on-two-machines/1039785)
**Author:** [@Elias1957](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/Elias1957)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2026, 11:29am UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/using-wl-on-two-machines/1039785 "2026-08-25T11:29:33Z")
I’m using WL on two machines which works perfectly … except :wink: Opening a project on machine two, all plugins are scanned again and the preferences e.g. the last projects list is empty. Now I see I can excludes some d… --- ## [Small request for the new file structure](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/small-request-for-the-new-file-structure/1039684)
**Author:** [@frenchman1](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/frenchman1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2026, 7:31am UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/small-request-for-the-new-file-structure/1039684 "2026-08-25T07:31:53Z")
First I want to say how satisfied with this file structure, with the audio folder, renderings etc. To understand my request I want to say that my current workflow method is that I bounce my mixes in pro tools, and they … --- ## [How do I change the names of files in an already existing Montage?](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/how-do-i-change-the-names-of-files-in-an-already-existing-montage/1039626)
**Author:** [@Thomas\_W\_Bethel](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/Thomas_W_Bethel)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2026, 2:56pm UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/how-do-i-change-the-names-of-files-in-an-already-existing-montage/1039626 "2026-08-23T14:56:56Z")
We have been working on a project for over two years. We have created Montages using the working titles like “Schumann MVMT 1 take one from tape NR and EQ” Now the record company wants exact titles with no extra words. S… --- ## [Date the builds](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/date-the-builds/1039663)
**Author:** [@electro](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/electro)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2026, 11:58am UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/date-the-builds/1039663 "2026-08-23T11:58:09Z")
put the date of the build on the startup splash screen. Also a cancel button on the splash screen to stop plugin scanning --- ## [Preparing samples for a piano library](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/preparing-samples-for-a-piano-library/1039512)
**Author:** [@maxiteruloja](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/maxiteruloja)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2026, 5:24am UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/preparing-samples-for-a-piano-library/1039512 "2026-08-21T05:24:24Z")
I’m preparing piano samples for a library, and I have these questions: To manage them properly, I need to make sure they all play at maximum volume, as loud as possible. I have samples with low volume and samples with h… --- ## [Wavelab Pro 12 keeps "forgetting" my MasterSection dither plugin](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/wavelab-pro-12-keeps-forgetting-my-mastersection-dither-plugin/1038031)
**Author:** [@Fender19](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/Fender19)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2026, 4:36pm UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/wavelab-pro-12-keeps-forgetting-my-mastersection-dither-plugin/1038031 "2026-08-19T16:36:48Z")
I don’t look at the MasterSection all that often as I like to save my master plugins in the Inspector Output section (where it saves in the project) - but I just discovered that WL 12 keeps “forgetting” my dither plugin … --- ## [Set all clip pre-gain (not volume envelope) to specific level?](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/set-all-clip-pre-gain-not-volume-envelope-to-specific-level/1039313)
**Author:** [@richb](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/richb)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2026, 6:44pm UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/set-all-clip-pre-gain-not-volume-envelope-to-specific-level/1039313 "2026-08-18T18:44:18Z")
I frequently want to set the “Pre-Gain” level in the clip window of all clips in the montage to a specific level - for various workflow reasons using the volume envelope is not ideal for me (I use that for other things).… --- ## [Download previous versions](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/download-previous-versions/1039247)
**Author:** [@Notherman](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/Notherman)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 12:23pm UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/download-previous-versions/1039247 "2026-08-17T12:23:20Z")
I just downloaded and installed WL 13.0.30, but I need to revert to 13.0.20 quite urgently due to a bug I’ll explain later, if it isn’t present in 13.0.20. Could I get a download link for that, please? @PG1 --- ## [A feature within Auto-Split no longer works in WaveLab 13](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/a-feature-within-auto-split-no-longer-works-in-wavelab-13/1039237)
**Author:** [@fuhrmi](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/fuhrmi)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 11:55am UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/a-feature-within-auto-split-no-longer-works-in-wavelab-13/1039237 "2026-08-17T11:55:14Z")
Hello, In WaveLab Pro 13.0.30, I’m having a problem with an Auto-Split feature that worked perfectly up through version 12: The purpose of this feature is to automatically lower the level to absolute silence during aud… --- ## [No preview button in the pitch bend window](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/no-preview-button-in-the-pitch-bend-window/1039208)
**Author:** [@Aleque](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/Aleque)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 5:30am UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/no-preview-button-in-the-pitch-bend-window/1039208 "2026-08-17T05:30:27Z")
Hi I noticed that the pitch bend window in the audio editor doesn’t seem to have a preview button. Am I missing something? I would like to be able to preview my changes before applying, so I’m wondering how it’s done … --- ## [Aaaaaaaand I can't use it](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/aaaaaaaand-i-cant-use-it/1039222)
**Author:** [@washburnja502](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/washburnja502)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 1:07am UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/aaaaaaaand-i-cant-use-it/1039222 "2026-08-17T01:07:44Z")
So, just ordered WaveLab 13 Element, and they can take my money fine, but they just can’t seem to deliver on the product. I can open neither the Activation Manager nor the Download Assistant, citing “dre-424” and suggest… --- ## [Vinyle disk rip](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/vinyle-disk-rip/1039214)
**Author:** [@Michel\_Guiheneuf](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/Michel_Guiheneuf)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2026, 10:43pm UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/vinyle-disk-rip/1039214 "2026-08-16T22:43:04Z")
Suite du sujet Rip of vinyle disks : Hello, thank you for your reply. I have consulted the WaveLab Elements user manual and noted the following: Audio Editor a) Basic error correction tool. b) Missing start and end… --- ## [Rip of vinyle disks](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/rip-of-vinyle-disks/1039149)
**Author:** [@Michel\_Guiheneuf](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/Michel_Guiheneuf)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2026, 10:38pm UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/rip-of-vinyle-disks/1039149 "2026-08-16T22:38:50Z")
Hello everyone. My initial goal was to digitize vinyl records and audio cassettes onto CD. I’ve just finished the free trial of WaveLab Pro, which met my needs perfectly. Personally, I find the price too high for pers… --- ## [How to export metadata to FLAC files?](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/how-to-export-metadata-to-flac-files/1036951)
**Author:** [@Sebastian\_Alvarez](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/Sebastian_Alvarez)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2026, 7:26am UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/how-to-export-metadata-to-flac-files/1036951 "2026-08-16T07:26:29Z")
I’m using Wavelab Pro 12 to edit a bunch of my vinyl records I had captured years ago, and I’m having trouble exporting the metadata the way I need it to, which is rather basic. Album name, Artist, then track number and … --- ## [HiDPI display issue | Yamaha FX suite plugins included with Steinberg AXR4](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/hidpi-display-issue-yamaha-fx-suite-plugins-included-with-steinberg-axr4/1036963)
**Author:** [@ultradust](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/ultradust)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2026, 2:02pm UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/hidpi-display-issue-yamaha-fx-suite-plugins-included-with-steinberg-axr4/1036963 "2026-08-15T14:02:16Z")
Thank you for all the wonderful ongoing support. The Steinberg/Yamaha plugins included with the official current 3.1.0 version of the TOOLS for AXR4 as available here: https://asia-oceania.yamaha.com/en/support/downloa… [Previous page](https://forums.steinberg.net/c/wavelab/18.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forums.steinberg.net/c/wavelab/18.md?page=3)