WavRead
A clearer picture
of your mix.
Your ears make the decisions. WavRead brings the evidence: the shape of your song, the balance of its parts, and a readable account of what’s happening.
$50 once. Every 1.x update included. No subscription.
For Mac and Windows. One purchase covers bothHear two versions of this mix
WavReadInteractive sample readingAnalyzed locallyFeatured project
What the Light Remembers
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Your audio stays on your computer
Mixes and stems you already export
Measurements you can take with you
What the Light Remembers / Mix case study
Same song.
A different balance.
When the low end takes over, the melody can lose its place. We deliberately pushed this mix out of balance, then measured it beside the original. Hear the difference. See what changed.
Start with your ears.
Listen for the piano against the weight of the bass. Switch versions to hear the same moment.
Unmeasured selected. Press play to compare.
Same 32-second passage, 0:56–1:28. Playback loudness matched to approximately −23 LUFS. Headphones help you hear the detail.
Then look at the evidence.
Share of energy in the sub range 20–60 Hz
Almost three quarters of Unmeasured’s measured energy sits in the deepest bass. That gives you a specific place to investigate in your DAW.
| Measurement | Unmeasured | Measured to advice |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated loudness | −20.1 LUFS | −21.9 LUFS |
| Crest factor | 16.5 dB | 18.5 dB |
These describe the full mixes before playback matching. They aren’t scores or universal targets.
WavRead shows you where to look.
You decide what serves the song.
How this comparison was made
“Unmeasured” is a constructed demonstration made from the existing v03 master and aligned stems. We lowered Memory Piano by 7 dB and Thread Cello by 3 dB, and raised Low Horizon by 5 dB, Gravity Sub by 10 dB, Bronze Footsteps by 5 dB, and Dust Pulse by 7 dB. The arrangement is the same. The adjusted reference mix already existed; this is not a historical before-and-after or a customer result.
Both full WAVs were measured with the same analysis settings in WavRead 1.5.4. The listening excerpts use constant gain to match integrated loudness, with no extra EQ or compression. WavRead analyzes the audio; it did not make these mix changes. View the measurement and playback details.
Find the moment.
Understand the difference.
A single number can’t tell the whole story. Follow loudness, frequency balance, and stereo through the song. Connect what you see with what you hear.
In this project, the opening measures −29.1 LUFS. By 1:08 the arrangement has opened up to −20.4 LUFS, the loudest section of the song, and the last section falls away to −38.8 LUFS.
A difference to understand, not a target to chase.
Section loudness in LUFS, measured; section boundaries are detected. The scale is this song’s own range.
The mix is the picture.
The parts tell you why.
Give WavRead the stems you export. See which parts share a frequency range, where they enter, and how their levels relate.
“What the Light Remembers” brings together 16 supplied parts, from Memory Piano to Afterimage Rain.
See the stem analysisWavRead analyzes supplied stems. It doesn’t separate a finished mix.
Activity is measured above the analysis threshold. Short appearances can be deliberate accents.
WavRead / Track readingMeasured to adviceWhat the Light Remembers
What’s working
Strong dynamics: crest factor 18.5 dB at average level -24.7 dBFS.
Peaks sit well above the average level, so transients have room to move.
Leave with more
than a screenshot.
Get a readable report, a detailed Track Document, and structured data. Keep a record of your mix, compare versions, or bring the facts into a conversation with a collaborator.
Working with an AI assistant? Give it the analysis as context. Your audio can stay on your computer.
Download a sample readingExport Markdown, HTML, PDF, JSON, and measurement tables.
Your next bounce.
A better understanding.
One focused workspace for listening, inspecting, comparing, and documenting your music.
Apple Silicon, macOS 14 or later
Windows 10 or 11, 64-bit
WavRead for Mac and Windows
One-time purchase$50USD
Yours to keep. Every 1.x update included.
- Song timelines, frequency, loudness, and stereo
- Supplied-stem analysis and reference comparison
- Readable reports and portable analysis data
- Local audio analysis, with no app account required
No subscription. Refunds available within 30 days.
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Your studio.
Now on Windows.
WavRead 1.5.6 runs on Windows 10 and 11, 64-bit. The same purchase covers the Mac and Windows builds, and both are on your dashboard.
Needs the Microsoft Edge WebView2 Runtime, which Windows 11 and an up-to-date Windows 10 already have.
The Windows build is an installer that needs no administrator password. It is not yet code-signed, so the first run shows a SmartScreen warning: choose More info, check the file name, then Run anyway.
Before you press play.
What can I analyze?
Open WAV, MP3, AIFF, FLAC, M4A, or OGG files. Analyze a finished mix, a batch of tracks, or aligned stems exported from your DAW.
Does WavRead change my sound?
WavRead analyzes and explains. It does not apply EQ, compression, mastering, or edits. Make your changes in your DAW, then bring back a new bounce.
Does my music leave my computer?
Audio analysis runs locally. Website purchases and downloads use an owner account. The app can check for updates, and optional problem reports require your consent. Read the privacy details.
Is this a subscription? Is there a trial?
It’s $50 once, with every 1.x update included. There is no trial of the current build. The purchase terms offer refunds requested within 30 days. A future major version may be a separate purchase.
Will it run on my computer?
The Mac build supports Apple Silicon and macOS 14 or later. The Windows build supports Windows 10 and 11, 64-bit, with the WebView2 Runtime. One purchase covers both. See full requirements before purchasing.
About the maker
WavRead is built by Erik Mann at EZmannBuilds. It helps you understand your recordings and decide what to try next in your own DAW.
Your sound, your meaning, your decisions. WavRead supplies measurements; an assistant can help connect them to your setup, references and creative intent.