• Compatible with Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7. For older versions of Windows, please download v4.26 instead. Mac/OS X computers are not supported.
• New versions of GoldWave plug-ins must be installed if upgrading from a version older than v5.54. The DirectX effect plug-in is not included with GoldWave anymore due to stability issues. Updated plug-ins are available here.

Choose any of the following links to download the program:

	Self-Installing GoldWave v5.55 on download.cnet.com Self-Installing GoldWave v5.55 (exe, 3.23MB) direct from GoldWave Inc. primary download server Self-Installing GoldWave v5.55 (exe, 3.23MB) direct from GoldWave Inc. secondary download server
GoldWave v4.26 for Windows 95/98/ME

• Changes in v5.55 include:
  • Expanded right-click context menu for Sound windows
  • Added more keyboard commands for changing the selection markers
  • Preserved cover art when converting file types
  • Several fixes
• Changes in v5.54 include:
  • Some fixes: MP3 metadata, cue points
• Changes in v5.53 include:
  • Up/Down buttons in Batch Processing and File Merger
  • Redesigned file plug-ins to support more forms of metadata
  • One Year licensing option
  • Range settings for Spectrum Filter
  • Many fixes and improvements
• Changes in v5.52 include:
  • Work-around for Microsoft HHCTRL address range problem.
  • Fixed cue points
• Changes in v5.51 include:
  • Gradient Colour option
  • Fixed invalid numbers related to decimal point
  • Extended range of bars visuals
• Changes in v5.50 include:
  • Unicode interface
  • Integrated GWVoice effects
  • Faster processing for some effects using SSE and multiple processors
  • Cleaner polyphase resampling
  • Higher resolution frequency visuals
  • Updated FLAC and Vorbis codecs
  • Many fixes and improvements
• Changes in v5.25 include:
  • Changed device naming to work better with Vista
  • Fixed index out of bound problem on some Vista systems
• Changes in v5.24 include:
  • Sortable columns in File Merger tool
  • New fade curves for Crossfade
  • Click-and-drag scrolling using middle (wheel) button
  • Increased ranges in Parametric Equalizer
  • Recognition of files with ID3v2.4 tags
  • Replaced font in all dialogs (more readable in Vista)
  • Several fixes and improvements
• Older versions...

Many changes have been made to this version of GoldWave. Almost all of the functionality of v4 is included in v5, but with some changes. Please be prepared to spend some time relearning parts of the program. If GoldWave is critical for your work, you may want to install v5 in a different program folder so you can still use the previous version while adjusting to the new version.

Some of the differences include:

• The selection method is different and now uses a context menu. See the help for details. Use Options | Window to select the old style selection method.
• The tool bar buttons are different, but more configurable. Use Options | Tool Bar.
• Volume levels are given in decibels (dB) instead of percent. The manual includes a section in the Appendix about volume scales.
• Effects | Silence is now Edit | Mute.
• The average (rms) level under the Volume | Maximize is now under Volume | Match Volume.
• Effects | Filter | Noise gate is now a preset under Effects | Compressor/Expander.
• View | User is now View | Preset.
• View | Zoom 1:X commands were replaced by time based zoom commands.
• Cpy2 tool bar button is now To.
• Cue Points and Evaluator tool buttons are now in the upper tool bar.
• The Windows clipboard is not used at all. An internal, virtual clipboard is used instead, making editing significantly faster and more stable.
• The Flash Open feature is now seamlessly integrated and is no longer mentioned.
• The User Defined Filter is not included.
• Visuals update at 60 frames per second. On slow systems, set visuals to Blank to improve performance. Lowering the frame rate may help as well (press F11, Visual tab).