Released in late 2024 with version 20.00, WavePad Sound Editor Masters 20.00 is the professional audio editing software from NCH Software, offering a comprehensive set of tools for recording, editing, adding effects, and restoring audio files with support for virtually all audio formats and advanced features for mastering and batch processing.
Key Highlights
- Professional Audio Editing – Cut, copy, paste, trim, delete, insert, auto-trim silence, and amplify with precise waveform editing and spectral analysis.
- Rich Effects Library – Apply effects like amplify, normalize, equalizer, envelope, reverb, echo, reverse, noise reduction, and pitch shift with VST plugin support.
- Advanced Tools – Spectral analysis (FFT), speech synthesis (text-to-speech), voice changer, and audio restoration tools for removing clicks, pops, and hiss.
- Batch Processing – Process multiple files simultaneously with chain effects, format conversion, and customizable macros for repetitive tasks.
- Direct Recording – Record from microphone, line-in, or streaming audio with scrubbing, bookmarking, and multi-channel recording support.
- Broad Format Support – Edit WAV, MP3, WMA, FLAC, OGG, AAC, M4A, MID, AMR, and hundreds more with direct editing of raw audio and CD ripping.
- Performance & Stability – Optimized 64-bit engine, improved high-resolution audio handling, enhanced Windows 11 compatibility, and low-latency processing.
System Requirements
- Windows 11 64-bit (or Windows 10 / 8 / 7)
- 8 GB RAM minimum (16 GB+ recommended)
- Integrated GPU sufficient
- NVMe SSD strongly advised