Wavelab 6
: It introduced better support for external hardware gear , allowing physical compressors or EQs to be inserted into the digital master channel [14, 24].
For new users, the interface could be intimidating. It looked less like a music studio and more like a spreadsheet application for sound. Menus were dense, and the right-click context menus were deep. However, for power users, this density was a blessing. It meant that every possible tool was accessible within one or two clicks. The workflow was designed for speed: highlight a region, process it, audition it, and move on. wavelab 6