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MIXING & STUDIO WORK

A mix that works together.

Bring individual tracks into a shared sound world. WaveDesk connects tone shaping, routing, automation and monitoring paths in one coherent workflow.

GROUPS & SENDS

Shared spaces bring tracks together.

Combine drums or backing parts in a group to control their overall level and processing together. An FX bus with reverb or delay can receive multiple sends, allowing different tracks to share the same space.

  • Groups and FX buses for related signals
  • Pre-/post-fader sends to suit the task
  • Sidechains for signal-dependent processing

LEVELS & A/B

Compare what really works better.

Create two settings for an A/B comparison and listen in the context of the song. Match output levels as closely as possible: a louder sound can seem more convincing even if it does not fit the music better.

  • A/B states for effects and VSTs
  • EQ, gate and dynamics directly on the channel
  • Track presets for recurring starting points

AUTOMATION

Keep the song moving.

Draw level, pan or suitable effect parameters along the song. Let a chorus grow, a transition become tighter, or an echo appear at one particular moment.

  • Edit automation curves in the context of the project
  • Include groups, sends and plugin parameters
  • Assess changes in context

CONTROL ROOM · STUDIO EDITION

One mix for the audience.
Another for recording.

A musician often needs their voice louder in headphones than in the finished mix. The Control Room lets you create separate stereo cue mixes while preserving the main mix.

Audio and instrument tracks
Stereo mix → ExportCue sends → Headphone mixesMonitor path → Level, Dim and Mono

Separate headphone mixes require enough active hardware outputs and appropriate cabling. Monitor processing does not change the exported mix. According to the current Softdeck comparison, the Control Room is part of the Studio edition.

FROM SESSION TO FILE

Choose the right export.

WAV for further editing.

Export in 16 or 24 bit or 32-bit float to suit your destination. Match the sample rate and format to the next stage of your work.

Individual tracks for collaboration.

Hand over tracks with clear names. AAF and OMF support audio arrangements; the details that can be transferred depend on the destination software.

Check the mix.

Check the beginning, end, tails and output level after exporting. Listen to the file outside the project, too.

LET YOUR EARS DECIDE

What does the effect do to your signal?

Compare the same recording with and without reverb, delay or tape saturation. The loudness is matched for the comparison.

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YOUR NEXT STEP

Make the idea your own.

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TRY IT YOURSELF

Relevant guides.

Mix vocals with EQ, compression and reverb

Mix clear, controlled vocals in WaveDesk: levels, 6-band EQ, compressor and reverb send, with practical guidance for making decisions.

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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.

Read the guide ↗