We have been Wavelab user sine Version 1.6! i forgot how many years has passed. From the beginning and till now, i still like Wavelab in the great bit-depth transparent. When you playback a file from AES and capture the AES input back to Wavelab, it’s big transparent. If you forget to plug-in a dither on the master panel, the data will be truncated.
Wavelab never touch the audio data back of the mastering engineer. This is really the most important issue in digital audio production. In Version 6, we are now able to use external gear as a plug-in on the mastering panel. We requested this features for almost 6-7 years. The new spectrum editing is similar to the Izotope RX, Algorithmix ReNovator, Ceder Retouch etc.
We think the included plug-ins of Wavelab is not up to date. The algorithms quality cannot compete with Samplitude and Sequoia, but work as a DAW core it’s perfectly fit our needs. Plus you can always use VST plug-ins such as FLUX, PSP, Algorithmix great plug-ins.
As a side note, the above screen print is from the official Steinberg website, our own custom preset has much better presentation and professional outlook.
More info from here:
Wavelab 6.1