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It all starts
with your sound.

A riff. A voice. A beat. WaveDesk brings recording, instruments and mixing together in a music studio for your Mac.

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EXPLORE A SESSION

See how it all comes together.

Explore real WaveDesk views from a pop-rock session. From the right groove to the finished arrangement: discover how to develop ideas step by step in WaveDesk.

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WaveDesk Groove Browser for genre, groove and drum patternsGrooves · Patterns · Song ideas ↗
Record

Capture the moment.

Arrange

Give your idea a shape.

Shape your sound

Find your character.

Mix

Bring everything into balance.

Export

Your track. Ready to share.

YOUR CREATIVE FLOW

From the first idea.
Down to the last fader.

A connected workspace for songs, beats and recordings. With room for your instruments and the details that define your mix.

Capture the moment.

Record voices and instruments across multiple tracks. Loop takes and comping help you assemble the right performance.

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Give ideas shape.

Develop MIDI parts in the piano roll, build patterns and shape your arrangement with clips, markers and chords.

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Find your own sound.

Combine WaveDesk instruments with your VST3 plugins. From synth bass and piano to evolving sound textures.

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Make it all work together.

Shape tracks with the channel strip and EQ. Groups, sends, sidechains and automation take you to the stereo mix.

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WHAT DO YOU HAVE IN MIND?

Your music leads the way.

Find the right tools for what you want to produce.

Aura WD V1 – vocal signal with spatial sound shaping

VOCALS & VOICE

The voice carries the song.

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EMBER WD P3 – Preamplifier for guitars and other band tracks

GUITARS & BANDS

Many tracks. One performance.

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GRAIN WD G1 – granular effect for electronic sound textures

BEATS & ELECTRONIC MUSIC

From a pattern to your own groove.

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CLAV WD K2 – electric keys with percussive character

KEYS, SAMPLES & COMPOSITION

A tone opens up new ideas.

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RECORDING & PERFORMANCE

The moment matters.
Capture it.

The vocal sits just right. The guitar has exactly the right punch. With multiple recording tracks, direct monitoring and alternative takes, you give your performance the space it needs.

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Multiple tracks. One moment.

Choose mono or stereo inputs for your tracks and record complete performances together. Waveforms grow directly in the arrangement as you record.

A take is just the beginning.

Capture alternatives with loop recording. Compare your takes and use comping to assemble the passages that carry your song.

Organisation that keeps you creative.

Track colours, instrument icons, markers and notes help you find the right part quickly, even in extensive arrangements.

LESS SEARCHING. MORE MUSIC.

Your mix.
Down to the detail.

The Channel Strip puts tone shaping and dynamics directly on your track. The graphical 6-band EQ makes adjustments visible and accessible in just a few steps.

  • Gate, EQ, compressor, de-esser and limiter
  • Plugin inserts, sends and sidechains
  • Track automation and saved workspaces
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INSTRUMENTS WITH CHARACTER

New colours.
For your sound.

Distinctive synthesizers, playable keys and effects with personality. Discover the WaveDesk plugin family.

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Solis – virtual analogue synthesizer for basses and pads

Virtual Analogue Synthesizer

Solis

Explore the sound world ↗Prisma – hybrid wavetable synthesizer for evolving textures

Hybrid Wavetable Synthesizer

Prisma

Explore the sound world ↗IVORY WD K1 – electric piano with tine and reed sounds

Electric Piano

IVORY WD K1

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The catalogue presents the developed plugin family. The relevant Softdeck offer specifies which plugins are included in your licence.

FIND YOUR SOUND

Your next sound.
Starts with an idea.

Explore the WaveDesk instruments and find the tone for your next song.

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YOUR STUDIO FOR MUSIC

Your ideas. A whole studio.

Record, arrange and mix: explore the tools for your next song and find the right edition at Softdeck.

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SONGWRITING & MIDI

A small spark.
A whole new song.

Record your first bass line, draw a chord in the piano roll or start with a drum pattern. WaveDesk connects musical ideas with tools that support you as you develop them.

  • Edit notes, length and velocity in the piano roll
  • Develop grooves in the step sequencer
  • Use chords and scales as musical guides
  • Bring MIDI parts together in the arrangement
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FRAME WD S1 sampler with a loaded sound source, waveform and MIDI keyboard

YOUR INSTRUMENTS

From warm keys to distinctive basses.

Combine synthesizers, piano, strings and sampler into your own sonic palette. Start with a preset and shape it into a sound that finds its place in your song.

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YOUR VST3 PLUGINS

Bring your favourites.

Load compatible VST3 instruments and effects into your session. The plugin manager organises search paths, categories and favourites so your essential tools are within easy reach.

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WD AutoTune Pro – VST3 interface for vocal pitch correction

PITCH CORRECTION

The voice in the song. Precisely shaped.

WD AutoTune Pro is a VST3 tool for pitch correction of monophonic vocal recordings. Adapt the sound to your arrangement while keeping the musical impact of your performance in mind.

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SOUND SHAPING & MIXING

Balance makes the song.

A clear voice. A supportive bass. Spaces that work together. Shape the interplay between your tracks and give every musical idea its place.

SHAPE FREQUENCIES

Listen closely. Adjust precisely.

Shape your sound directly on the curve with the graphical 6-band EQ. Use it to reduce problem areas and make room for voices and instruments.

SCOPE analyzer for frequencies, loudness and stereo image

KEEP YOUR MIX IN VIEW

Understand more. Make better decisions.

The WaveDesk plugin family also includes SCOPE, an analyzer for spectrum, loudness and stereo. Visual information complements your hearing when assessing a mix.

Bring it together.

Groups and FX buses bring instruments and shared effects together. Sends share reverbs and delays between multiple tracks.

Set it in motion.

Automate levels, panning and suitable plugin parameters. Your mix can grow with the progression of your song.

Add character.

Saturation, compression, modulation and reverb add colour to your tracks. Discover the right tools in the plugin catalogue.

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PROJECTS & WORKFLOW

Stay with your music.

A good workflow keeps things clear. Save workspaces, organise your audio material and use project and track settings to keep your session structured.

  • Reuse workspaces and track presets
  • Find project material in the browser
  • Manage and restore backups
  • Export a stereo mix or individual tracks
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YOUR STUDIO. YOUR SCOPE.

What are you planning?

From your first song to an extensive arrangement: find the edition that suits your plans. See prices and the definitive included content at Softdeck.

ESSENTIAL

Capture ideas.

Your introduction to recording, arrangement and mixing.

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ARTIST

Develop your productions.

More room for your songs and sound design.

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STUDIO

Think big.

For extensive sessions and advanced studio workflows.

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YOUR FIRST ORIGINAL TRACK

Try it yourself.

With the Sound Workshop and our guides, watching becomes your own workflow. Explore recording, MIDI, sampling and mixing through practical tasks.

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GOOD TO KNOW

Before your first track.

Which Macs is WaveDesk designed for?

WaveDesk is designed for Macs with Apple Silicon. The relevant Softdeck offer provides the specific macOS and hardware requirements.

Can I use my own VST3 plugins?

Yes. Load VST3 instruments and effects that are compatible with your Mac’s architecture and environment. Additional manufacturer licences and their system requirements still apply.

Where can I find included plugins and prices?

The plugin catalogue presents the WaveDesk sound tools. The current Softdeck offer specifies which tools your edition includes and how much it costs.

How does purchasing work?

All purchase links lead to Softdeck. There you can choose your offer and find the associated licence terms and downloads.

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YOUR SOUND TO DISCOVER

Find out what defines your sound.

YOUR NEXT TRACK STARTS HERE

Turn your idea into
your sound.

Discover WaveDesk and find the right edition at Softdeck.

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PRODUCE MUSIC ON MAC

Get started. Experiment. Progress.

WaveDesk combines multitrack recording, MIDI instruments and mixing on your Mac with Apple Silicon. Our guides take you from the first input signal to a finished audio file.

Recording

Record vocals on Mac with WaveDesk

Set up your audio interface, select the microphone input and record vocals in WaveDesk. With tips on levels, monitoring and common problems.

Read the guide ↗Instruments & Effects

Set up VST3 plugins on Apple Silicon in WaveDesk

Set up VST3 instruments and effects in WaveDesk on Mac: architecture, search paths, plugin manager and correct placement in the signal chain.

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Export audio as WAV or MP3 with WaveDesk

Export your song from WaveDesk as WAV or MP3: song range, bit depth, tails, individual tracks and checking the finished audio file.

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