WaveDeskGOOD TO KNOW
Your starting point.
With a clear overview.
System, plugins, projects and purchasing: find answers to the key questions about WaveDesk here.
FROM AN EMPTY PROJECT TO A SONG
Your first session.
Choose a project and audio device
Create a project and configure the interface, sample rate and buffer to suit your setup.
Create your first track
Choose audio for a microphone or instrument, or an instrument track for a VST3 instrument.
Record and arrange
Check input levels and monitoring. Capture takes and develop your song in the arrangement.
Mix and export
Set levels, pan and effects. Export the mix in the appropriate WAV or MP3 format.
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
What you want to know.
Which systems does WaveDesk run on?
WaveDesk is designed for Macs with Apple Silicon (arm64). The binding system requirements for your edition are listed in the relevant Softdeck offer.
Can I load my own VSTs?
WaveDesk loads VST3 instruments and effects. A plugin must be compatible with the host’s architecture and environment. Compatibility depends on the plugin manufacturer and its system requirements.
Are all plugins included in every edition?
No. This website presents the developed plugin family. Included instruments, effects and download rights depend on the specific offer. The product description at Softdeck is authoritative.
Can I record multiple instruments or voices?
Multitrack audio recording is implemented. Select an input and monitoring for each armed track. The usable project size depends on your computer, interface, buffer and plugins.
What can the Audio Note Editor do?
For monophonic recordings, you can edit pitch, timing, formants and expression, among other parameters. The result depends on the source material and the extent of your corrections.
How does WaveDesk save my work?
Alongside normal project saving, background autosave, backup history and recording journals are available. Recovery is not guaranteed for incompletely written takes or incorrectly serialised third-party plugin states.
Which formats can I export?
WAV in 16 or 24 bit, 32-bit float and MP3 are implemented, alongside individual tracks and MIDI. AAF and OMF support audio arrangement exchange; complete transfer of plugins and mixer settings between manufacturers is not guaranteed.
Does WaveDesk support surround or Dolby Atmos?
The WaveDesk mixer works in stereo. The SPATIA plugin requires a host with a suitable multichannel bus for its multichannel features.
Where do I buy and download WaveDesk?
Purchases are made through Softdeck. There you will find the specific offer and the downloads and terms associated with your licence. This website has no separate checkout.
Questions about purchases, accounts or licences?
Softdeck is your destination for offers and managing your software licence.
TRY IT YOURSELF
Relevant guides.
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 ↗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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