SpectraLayers has been around for a while now and with each new version Steinberg has improved many of the features and added new ones.

It is easily integrated in DAWs supporting ARA, such as Steinberg’s own Cubase, Cocko’s Reaper and Cakewalk by Bandlab. VST3, AAX and standalone formats are available. Silicon-based Macs will need to use Rosetta 2. For the Mac it requires macOS Mojave, Catalina or Big Sur, 64-bit Intel, 4 GB RAM minimum (8 GB is recommended). For my system, I elected to use the USB e-licenser since I have some other Steinberg products loaded on it already.įor the PC it requires Windows 10, 64-bit Intel or AMD multi-core, 4 GB RAM minimum (8 GB is recommended). The e-licenser is used for copy protection, but in this case, a USB e-licenser is not required. The install file can be downloaded using the Steinberg Download Assistant. However, I will try to give you a good idea of what is possible with it. It has so many ways to manipulate audio that I can’t cover every single process it is capable of in just one article. It has a maximum sample rate of 384 kHz, up to eight channels can be utilized, 64 undo levels and there’s an unlimited number of layers available. You’re also able to split an audio file into separate layers and make your own mixes. The AI helps process your audio with precision.

Among its many features are the manual selection tools for everything from broad types of brush editing to fine-tuned edits. It has a multitude of functions on board that are built-in, from audio restoration/repair to music creation. It uses many automatic AI (artificial intelligence) processes to achieve the results you are looking for. Unlike basic WAV file editors, SpectraLayers is an application that uses spectral editing capabilities to alter the tone and shape of the audio. Here we’ll be looking at SpectraLayers Pro 8. In fact, one of their first products was Cubase which started out in the late 1980s for the Atari ST. Steinberg has a long history of creating innovative music software. We have reviewed many of their software titles in past issues, including HALion 6, HALion Sonic 3, Padshop 2 and Cubase 11. In addition, they also produce hardware audio interfaces and controllers. Steinberg is the music software and hardware developer behind such products as HALion 6, Dorico, Wavelab, Nuendo, Loopmash and many expansions for several of their software products.

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