| | Examples | |--------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Amplitude | Normalize, Amplify, Fade In/Out, Envelope, Compressor, Limiter | | Filter/EQ | Parametric EQ, Graphic EQ, High/Low-pass, Band-pass, FFT filter | | Delay/Echo | Echo, Delay, Reverb, Chorus, Flanger, Phaser | | Noise Reduction | Hiss reduction, Click/pop removal, Hum removal, Noise gate | | Pitch/Tempo | Pitch shift (preserve tempo), Time stretch (preserve pitch), Stretch | | Analysis | Spectrum analysis, Phase scope, Loudness metering (LUFS/RMS) |

At its core, the Nero Wave Editor is a destructive audio editing application designed for precision work. Unlike modern non-destructive DAWs (where you apply filters in real-time without altering the original file), the Nero Wave Editor changes the waveform data directly.

If you have a recording with a persistent hum, a high-pitched whine, or static, you can often see it as a solid line or a smear in the frequency spectrum. Nero Wave Editor allows you to select these frequency ranges visually and attenuate or remove them entirely. This is invaluable for restoring old recordings or cleaning up dialogue.

A common pain point for users is finding a working copy. Nero rebranded and consolidated its tools.