One area where WaveLab 6 still outperforms modern DAWs for some users is . The integrated "De-clicker" and "De-noiser" tools, while primitive by today's iZotope RX standards, had a "musical" algorithm that introduced less distortion than modern AI-based tools.

, integrating signal processing with accurate PQ editing and CD text support. Sweetwater Spectrum Editor

While we are now many versions past WaveLab 6 (with WaveLab Pro 12 and WaveLab Cast being the modern iterations), version 6 holds a special place in audio history. It was the version that proved audio editing software could be just as complex and capable as full music production suites.