WaveLab Cast
Steinberg's podcast-focused audio editor with multitrack recording and direct upload to hosts.
Steinberg loyalists
WaveLab Cast 2 is the underrated podcast tool from a serious audio company. Same engine as Steinberg's mastering flagship, with direct upload to Spreaker, Podbean, and SoundCloud. Less known than Hindenburg, but in places more polished. Around $69.99 makes it cheaper than people assume.
- Built on Steinberg's mature audio engine
- Direct upload to Spreaker, Podbean, SoundCloud
- 30-day free trial of the full app
- Smaller community and fewer tutorials
- Less narrative-focused than Hindenburg
- Mac and Windows only
WaveLab Cast was Steinberg's answer to the podcast boom, taking the engine and UI conventions from their WaveLab mastering tool and rebuilding the surface for spoken-word recording and editing. WaveLab Cast 2 is the current version, and it's one of the most underrated paid podcast tools on the market. Multitrack recording handles host plus guest, editing covers the usual cuts, fades, normalisation, and Steinberg's signal processing is excellent for the kind of voice recordings most podcasters end up with. The export workflow includes direct upload to Spreaker, Podbean, and SoundCloud, which saves a step compared to manually exporting and uploading. Where it falls short is community and reputation. Hindenburg dominates the podcast-DAW conversation, Reaper dominates the value conversation, and WaveLab Cast lands in a quieter middle. There are fewer tutorials, fewer cheat sheets, and fewer recommended workflows online. The price is friendly — around $69.99 retail one-time depending on the seller — and there's a 30-day trial of the full app to test before you commit. For Steinberg house users or anyone who already loves how WaveLab Pro handles audio, this is a great quieter pick.
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WaveLab Cast FAQ
What is WaveLab Cast in one line?
Steinberg's podcast-focused audio editor with multitrack recording and direct upload to hosts.
Who should pick WaveLab Cast?
WaveLab Cast is shaped for steinberg loyalists. Its biggest strength: built on steinberg's mature audio engine. Same engine as Steinberg's mastering flagship, with direct upload to Spreaker, Podbean, and SoundCloud
What should I watch out for with WaveLab Cast?
smaller community and fewer tutorials; less narrative-focused than hindenburg. None of these are deal-breakers on their own, but they're worth knowing before you commit.
Is WaveLab Cast free?
It's a paid tool in the $ range. Some plans have a free trial — check the latest on their pricing page.
What can I use instead of WaveLab Cast?
Closest in the same category: Riverside, Zencastr, SquadCast. Each has its own shape — see the alternatives page for a side-by-side.