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USER MANUAL Wavelab LE 8 STEINBERG

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Release Date: June 18, 2013

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6 Introduction

6 Welcome!
7 About the Documentation and the Help
8 Typographical Conventions
9 How You Can Reach Us

10 System Requirements and Installation

10 System Requirements
11 Installing the Program
12 Registering and Activating Your License
13 Hardware Installation
16 Setting up Your System

Welcome!

Thank you for your interest in WaveLab LE 8. This product is the entry level version of the WaveLab product family, which includes a range of functions dedicated to make the entrance in the world of professional audio editing and publishing of audio material. Beside this OEM version, there're also full versions available, named WaveLab Elements 8 and WaveLab 8, which provide further functionalities. WaveLab LE 8 is for functional and temporal unlimited personal use*.

WaveLab LE 8 raises the level of your audio productions yet again providing many functions that improve and speed up the whole audio editing process. Next to a new Master Transport Panel that lets you move throughout the project with unmatched speed, WaveLab LE 8 comes with high-resolution zoom functions, a new plug-in organization and enhanced marker functions for better project organization. To facilitate the workflow, WaveLab LE 8 incorporates enhanced render-in-place commands as well as a renewed user interface and new recording options. Those being new to WaveLab will value the improved in-app help system that allows for a fast and convenient learning process.

WaveLab LE 8 offers a limited number of Audio tracks and also limited editing functions. The complete Batch processing workspace and extended Audio analysis functions are not included in WaveLab LE 8. A much higher number of professional plug-ins, advanced import- and export functions, a higher number of supported audio formats, effect section and the Sonnox restoration suite, e.g. to correct errors within old recordings, are reserved for the professional versions, WaveLab

Elements 8 and WaveLab 8. Furthermore, WaveLab 8 also provides batch and loudness processing, DDP support, professional dithering, Super Clips as well as a broad range of further professional editing and mastering tools.

Additional functions are available through an upgrade to a full version of WaveLab Elements 8. Projects created with WaveLab LE 8 can also be used in WaveLab Elements 8 and WaveLab 8; however, WaveLab Elements 8 and WaveLab 8 projects cannot be used in WaveLab LE 8.

We would be delighted if we could welcome you as a member of the WaveLab community. The WaveLab online forum can be reached via www.steinberg.net/forum.

See you around!

Your Steinberg WaveLab Team

*WaveLab LE 8 can be used for 30 days right away. To unlock WaveLab LE 8 for unlimited use, please register your WaveLab LE 8 product at www.steinberg.net/mysteinberg. With registration you also gain access to the entire Steinberg Knowledge Base and receive information on updates and other news regarding Steinberg products.

About the Documentation and the Help

The WaveLab LE documentation is divided into a Quick Start Guide, an Operation Manual (PDF format), and an in-application help. The content of the help is the same as in the Operation Manual.

• To open the help in the program, select Hel p> Contents.
• To open the Operation Manual in PDF format, install the program and navigate to the installation folder. The PDF documents are located in the Documentation folder.

NOTE

To read the PDF documents, a suitable PDF reader application must be installed on your computer.

Quick Start Guide

This is the document you are reading. It covers the following areas without going into details:

• System requirements, installation procedure, and license activation.
• Setting up your system.

Operation Manual and Help

The Operation Manual and the in-application help are the main WaveLab LE reference documentation, with detailed descriptions of operations, parameters, functions, and techniques.

Typographical Conventions

Many of the default key commands in WaveLab LE use modifier keys, some of which are different depending on the operating system. For example, the default key command for Undo is [Ctrl]-[Z] on Windows and [Command]-[Z] on Mac OS X.

When key commands with modifier keys are described in this manual, they are shown with the Windows modifier key first, in the following way:

• [Win modifier key]/[Mac modifier key]-[key]

For example, [Ctrl]/[Command]-[Z] means "press [Ctrl] on Windows or [Command] on Mac OS X, then press [Z)".

Similarly, [Alt]/[Option]-[X] means "press [Alt] on Windows or [Option] on Mac OS X, then press [X]".

NOTE

This manual often refers to right-clicking, for example, to open context menus. If you are using a Mac with a single-button mouse, hold down [Ctrl] and click.

How You Can Reach Us

On the Help menu in WaveLab LE you find items linking to additional information.

The menu contains links to various Steinberg web pages. Selecting a menu item automatically launches your browser and opens the page. On these pages you can find support and compatibility information, answers to frequently asked questions, information about updates and other Steinberg products, etc. This requires that you have a web browser installed on your computer, and a working internet connection.

System Requirements and Installation

System Requirements

Your computer must meet the following minimum requirements for the Windows and Mac versions of WaveLab LE:

Mac OS X Windows
Mac OS X Version 10.7/10.8*Intel dual-core processorCoreAudio-compatible audio hardware	Windows 7/Windows 8*Intel or AMD dual-core processorWindows-compatible audio hardware**
2 GB RAM8 GB of free hard-disk spaceDisplay resolution of 1280 x 800 pixelsDVD ROM dual-layer drive required for installationInternet connection required for installation, activation, account setup, and personal/product registration.
*Native 32-bit and 64-bit program version.**ASIO compatible audio hardware recommended for low-latency performance.

Installing the Program

You have two possibilities to install your program, via the Start Center application or manually.

Launching Installation via the Start Center

From the Start Center application you can easily install your program and inform yourself about the package contents.

• For Steinberg software delivered with an installation medium, the Start Center launches automatically as soon as you insert the disc in your computer's CD/DVD drive, provided that autorun is activated.
• For Steinberg software downloaded from the internet, the Start Center launches when you double-click the downloaded file.

PROCEDURE

1. In the Start Center, choose your preferred language.
2. Click Install.
3. Follow the instructions on screen.

Launching Installation Manually

If you do not want to install the program via the Start Center, you can install it manually.

• On Windows systems, double-click th e file "Setup.exe" and follow the instructions on screen.

• On Mac OS X systems, double-click the file "WaveLab 8.pkg" and follow the instructions on screen.

Registering and Activating Your License

To be entitled to technical support, you must register WaveLab LE. Once you have subscribed to the Steinberg newsletter, you are kept aware of updates and other news regarding WaveLab.

NOTE

For information on how to activate your product visit www.steinberg.net/activate.

Registering and Activating the DVD-Version

If you have received WaveLab LE on a DVD, you can use the program out of the box for 30 days. After this period, you must register your program and activate your license permanently.

PROCEDURE

1. Start WaveLab LE.

A dialog opens that informs you for how much longer you can use the program without registration and activation.

1. In this dialog, click Register Now to open the MySteinberg section on the Steinberg web site in your standard web browser.
2. Follow the instructions on screen.

Once you have registered, you receive all the information required to activate your product.

Registering and Activating the Download-Version

If you have downloaded WaveLab LE from MySteinberg using a download access code, you must activate WaveLab LE permanently using the activation code that you have received at MySteinberg. WaveLab LE are automatically registered when they are activated.

Hardware Installation

Installing the Audio Hardware and its Driver

PROCEDURE

1. Install the audio hardware and related equipment on the computer, as described in the hardware documentation.
2. Install the driver for the audio hardware.

A driver is a piece of software that allows a program to communicate with a certain piece of hardware. In this case, the driver allows WaveLab LE to use the audio hardware. Depending on the operating system of your computer, there are different types of drivers that can be used.

Dedicated ASIO Drivers

Professional audio hardware often comes with an ASIO driver written especially for the device. This allows for direct communication between WaveLab LE and the audio hardware. As a result, the devices with specific ASIO drivers can provide lower latency (input-output delay), which is crucial when monitoring audio via WaveLab LE or using VST instruments. The ASIO driver may also provide special support for multiple inputs and outputs, routing, synchronization, etc.

ASIO drivers are provided by the audio hardware manufacturers. Make sure to check the manufacturer's web site for the latest driver versions.

IMPORTANT

If your audio hardware comes with a specific ASIO driver, we strongly recommend that you use this.

Generic Low Latency ASIO Driver (Windows Only)

On Windows systems, you can use the Generic Low Latency ASIO driver. This driver provides ASIO support for any audio hardware supported by Windows, thus allowing for low latency. The Generic Low Latency ASIO driver provides the Windows Core Audio technology in WaveLab LE. No additional driver is needed. This driver is included with WaveLab LE and does not require any special installation.

NOTE

This driver should be used if no specific ASIO driver is available. Although the Generic Low Latency ASIO driver supports all audio devices, you might get better results with on-board audio cards than with external USB audio interfaces.

Mac OS X Drivers (Mac only)

If you are using a Macintosh computer, make sure that you are using the latest Mac OS X drivers for your audio hardware. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to install the driver.

About Audio Cards

WaveLab LE works with any multimedia computer compatible audio card. However, the audio quality varies dramatically between cards.

For professional use of WaveLab LE we recommend that you get a card with the highest possible specifications. However, if you use WaveLab LE to edit files for use with other hardware, such as a hard disc based recording system using its own audio converters, any loss in audio quality that you experience when listening to the files in WaveLab LE, due to deficiencies in the audio card, does not affect the final audio files.

For professional use we recommend that you get a card capable of playing back files in 24-bit resolution.

Testing the Audio Hardware

To make sure that the audio device works as expected, perform the following tests:

• Use any software included with the hardware to make sure that you can record and play back audio without problems.

• If the hardware is accessed via a standard operating system driver, try playing back audio using the standard audio application of the computer, for example, Windows Media Player or Apple iTunes.

Installing a MIDI Interface or USB MIDI Keyboard

Although many USB MIDI keyboards and MIDI interfaces are plug&play devices, you may have to install a dedicated device driver. Follow the installation procedure described in the documentation that came with the device.

NOTE

You should also check the manufacturer's web site for the latest driver updates.

Setting up Your System

Selecting the Driver for Your Audio Device

PREREQUISITE

Before you can set up the routing for your audio signals and start recording, you need to make sure that the correct ASIO driver is selected.

PROCEDURE

1. Select Options > VST Audio Connections.
2. In the VST Audio Connections dialog, on the Audio Device menu, select the driver that you want to use.

Setting Up the VST Audio Connections

The VST Audio Connections dialog allows you to set up the routing of input and output signals between WaveLab LE and your audio hardware. Depending on the selected driver, the setting up process can be different.

PREREQUISITE

Select the driver for your audio device.

PROCEDURE

1. In any workspace, except the Podcast workspace, select Options > VST Audio Connections.
2. Select the Playback tab, and select and name the audio ports used for playback.
3. Select the Re cording tab, and select and name the audio ports used for recording and input monitoring.
4. If you are using an ASIO driver, select the ASIO plug-ins tab, and select the audio ports used by the ASIO plug-ins.
5. Optional: If you are using an ASIO driver, click the Control panel button and make additional settings.
6. Click OK.

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Cristina Bachmann, Heiko Bischoff, Christina Kaboth, Insa Mingers, Sabine Pfeifer, Benjamin Schütte

Driver Mac OS X (solo Mac)