Description

When audio problems are visible, they become far easier to solve. Steinberg SpectraLayers Pro 13 spectral editing software turns sound into a detailed visual workspace, giving producers, post-production professionals and sound designers a hands-on way to isolate, repair and reshape audio. Its layer-based, nondestructive workflow supports precise manual editing alongside AI-assisted processes for extraction, restoration and creative manipulation. Unmix Song can separate up to seven instruments, while dedicated tools address multiple voices, noisy speech, clip damage, unwanted noise and reverb. From salvaging a compromised recording to building new textures from a sample, SpectraLayers Pro 13 provides the control to work directly with the components inside an audio file rather than treating it as a single, fixed waveform.

See, Select and Refine Audio Visually

SpectraLayers presents audio on a spectral graph, where musical elements, transients, noise and other details can be identified by sight as well as sound. Its comprehensive spectral editing toolset includes the Eraser, Frequency Repair and Transient Pencil, allowing focused work on selected material without broadly affecting the rest of a recording. Extract selections to independent layers, then process, mix or render them as needed. That combination of broad editing and microscopic intervention is particularly useful when a conventional waveform edit cannot cleanly separate the material that needs attention.

AI-Assisted Repair for Clearer Source Material

Repair and restoration processes help turn difficult source audio into more usable material. Clip Repair, Voice Denoiser, Noise Reduction and Reverb Reduction address common cleanup needs, while EQ Match, Ambience Match and Reverb Match help maintain a more natural sense of continuity when editing. The Transcription process adds another practical tool for speech-oriented work. For dialogue, interviews, podcast production and recorded performances, these processes give users targeted options for reducing distractions and rebuilding clarity without abandoning a detailed, visual editing approach.

Flexible Spectral Editing for Modern Workflows

For creative and corrective sessions alike, SpectraLayers Pro 13 combines its stand-alone workflow with ARA 2, VST3 and AAX plug-in support. ARA integration enables nondestructive spectral editing on the DAW timeline in compatible applications, including Cubase and Nuendo. The AI-powered Unmix Song process separates up to 7 instruments, while Unmix Multiple Voices and Unmix Noisy Speech provide focused extraction options for more specialized material. Whether refining a recording, preparing stems or reshaping a sample, Steinberg SpectraLayers Pro 13 brings deep spectral control to contemporary audio workflows.

Features

  • Spectral editing software for AI-assisted audio repair, unmixing and sound design
  • Layer-based nondestructive workflow preserves flexibility through complex edits
  • Unmix Song separates up to 7 instruments for stem-based editing and remixing
  • Unmix Multiple Voices and Unmix Noisy Speech provide focused voice extraction
  • Clip Repair and Voice Denoiser processes help restore compromised recordings
  • Noise Reduction and Reverb Reduction help reduce unwanted distractions
  • EQ, ambience and reverb matching support more natural-sounding repairs
  • ARA 2, VST3 and AAX support streamline compatible DAW workflows
  • Eraser, Frequency Repair and Transient Pencil enable detailed spectral corrections
  • Transcription process supports speech-focused post-production work

Specs

General
  • Product type: Spectral editing software
  • Model: SpectraLayers Pro 13
Editing and processing
  • Editing workflow: Layer-based, nondestructive spectral editing
  • AI processing: AI-driven audio extraction and repair
  • Spectral editing tools: Eraser, Frequency Repair, Transient Pencil
  • Clip repair: Included
  • Voice denoiser: Included
  • EQ Match: Included
  • Ambience Match: Included
  • Noise Reduction: Included
  • Reverb Match: Included
  • Reverb Reduction: Included
  • Transcription: Included
  • Unmix Song: Separates up to 7 instruments
  • Unmix Multiple Voices: Included
  • Unmix Noisy Speech: Included
Compatibility
  • Operation: Stand-alone application
  • Integration: ARA, VST3 and AAX
macOS requirements
  • Operating system: macOS Big Sur, Monterey, Ventura, Sonoma, Sequoia or Tahoe
  • Memory: 8GB
  • Storage: 8GB
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 mid-2013 or later, or Apple silicon
  • Audio hardware: OS-compatible audio hardware
Windows requirements
  • Operating system: Windows 10 Version 21H2 or Windows 11 Version 21H2 or later
  • Memory: 8GB
  • Storage: 8GB
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 4th generation, AMD Ryzen or Qualcomm Snapdragon X
  • Audio hardware: OS-compatible audio hardware

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