Is WaveLab 13 the Best Dolby Atmos Mastering Solution? Let's Find Out

In this video, I take you through the new Dolby Atmos mastering capabilities in Steinberg's WaveLab 13. I walk you through the entire workflow—from importing an ADM file and configuring stereo/mono object tracks, to applying plugins at the clip, track, bed, and output levels. I also demonstrate some of WaveLab's unique features, including the ability to edit individual Dolby Atmos positioning events directly within your master session and the immersive plugin hub that propagates settings across multiple track instances simultaneously.

I also share my honest assessment of how WaveLab 13 stacks up against competitors like Fiedler Audio's Mastering Console and Immersive Master Pro. While WaveLab is the most feature-complete Atmos mastering solution on the market today, it does come with a steeper learning curve. I discuss the current limitations—such as the inability to use multi-channel immersive plugins on object bed tracks—and help you decide whether WaveLab is the right investment for your workflow.