Looking for mastering program that can use vst plus-ins and sequence songs for CD [Solved]

I am on a mission to find a program to replace "CD Architect".
My requirement is to be able to sequence songs for a CD, to be able to adjust/edit the tops and tails, to be able to use separate vst effects on individual songs, to be able to reload a new version of a song without having to redo the tops and tails or vst effects.
 
Question 1:
My first candidate is Ozone 7 Advanced. I am trying the demo, stand alone version.
1. Is there a way to zoom the waveform display so I can set the start and stop points accurately?
2. Is there a way to replace an existing song with a new mix of the song without having to redo the tops and tails and vst?
 
Question 2:
Anybody have a suggestion for a program that can fulfill my requirements listed above?
 
Thanks!
 

Wavelab Elements is perfect for that.

MAGIX Audio & Music Lab Premium might be what you are looking for. It does support 3rd party plugins, 32-bits only, though.

Studio One does this extremely well.  You would be paying for a full DAW program to only use one element of it, but it is much easier and better in Studio One to do what you want than doing the Sonar version that Bit mentioned.    I threw down the money for Studio One just for the capability you are looking for and have not regretted it.

Thanks everyone for your comments and suggestions.
I have been watching the Studio One videos and along with your recommendations will purchase Studio One Pro just for the purpose of mastering without having to redo everything every time the mix changes. :-)
Presonus has a special crossgrade happening now and I am already approved by Presonus from my ProTools card.
I will follow ccLarry's suggestion of getting it for "$209.96 with code GROUP at JRRShop...".
 
@bitflipper, Thanks for taking the time to suggest an alternate method. I appreciate it.
I am trying to work "smart". I have wasted so much time re-mastering every time the guitar player records a new solo or the singer re-sings his part. :-)
I have some $$ saved for this purpose so I'm all for purchasing something that will ease my job and save time.
 
@mgh, @SF_Green, Thanks for the suggestion. After looking into WaveLab it has become my second choice.
I would have never even considered WaveLab without your suggestions. I may pick up the lite version "Elements"
at a later date. It looks like a great program.
 
@Soundwise, Thanks for the suggestion. As you mentioned, it is 32 bit so that makes it a "no go".
I have owned Sony SoundForge Pro and CD Architect for years and the latest versions are still 32 bit!
CD Architect only supports DX plug-ins, no vst, no asio support!
I have used the built-in CD authoring in SoundForge Pro but it is clumsy to work with (IMO).
 
 
 
 

batsbrew
wavelab

Does Wavelab Elements do this or do I need the full version?
And, are you sure I can top and tail and fade in Wavelab then save that as a project so that when I update the mix in Sonar I can simply import the new mix into Wavelab and all my top, tail, fade editing will remain in place?
 
Unfortunately, there is no demo for Wavelab so I have to ask questions.
Thanks. 
 

Unfortunately, Wavelab Elements only allows 2 vst per track so that's not going to work for mastering.
3 or 4 would be better.
The full Wavelab allows 10 vst per track but you pay 600 dollars for it. So no go.

yorolpal
Studio One is still your best bet.

LOL. I have come to that realization.
Thanks olpal.
 
 
 

mikedocy
Unfortunately, Wavelab Elements only allows 2 vst per track so that's not going to work for mastering.
3 or 4 would be better.
The full Wavelab allows 10 vst per track but you pay 600 dollars for it. So no go.

Wavelabs Elements does 4 VST's per track
 

SF_Green

mikedocy
Unfortunately, Wavelab Elements only allows 2 vst per track so that's not going to work for mastering.
3 or 4 would be better.
The full Wavelab allows 10 vst per track but you pay 600 dollars for it. So no go.

Wavelabs Elements does 4 VST's per track
 

 
That's the master section you are showing in the graphic (?)
The master section actually does 5 vst. (Elements 9)
The individual tracks still only allow 2 vst. (Elements 9)
 
Unless I'm missing something? (could be since I have no knowledge of Wavelab).
 
Here is the lineup comparing Full version to Elements 9.
 
http://www.steinberg.net/en/products/wavelab/line_up.html
 
"Master Section Slots   12     5"
"Clip Effects per Clip     10     2"
 
Thanks for posting SF_Green. 
I will have another look at Elements and see if I am missing something.
It is a real nice program.
 

Also, I've been extremely busy with the day job and family functions lately and missed that 9 was out (also no email from Steinberg). I was very pleasantly surprised to see the upgrade price from 8 to 9 is only $24.99. I'll be getting that this weekend for certain at that price.

And also in using Ozone which has most everything you need in one plugin.