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HOFA CD-Burn.DDP.Master

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What it is

HOFA CD-Burn.DDP.Master is a standalone mastering and pre-mastering application for CD, DDP, vinyl, and online distribution projects. It burns Red Book audio CDs and creates DDP images carrying CD-Text, ISRC, and EAN information. Editing includes cutting, trimming, fades, crossfades, and track metadata. Album sequencing, multi-CD projects, multi-session CDs, and batch processing are supported. Delivery options include DDP images, WAV, AIFF, MP3, and an iTunes itmsp package. HOFA plugins are included at no additional cost in the app, with automatable parameters, and the software connects to HOFA DDP Player Maker for client-review players. The standard edition does not list third-party VST3 or AU plugins, plugin-chain presets, clip-based plugin processing, or true-peak normalization; those are listed for PRO. It runs on macOS 10.13 or later and Windows 10 or later. The listed plan costs 89.90 EUR once, with a 14-day free trial and offline activation.

Spec sheet

Purpose
The app handles mastering and pre-mastering for CD, DDP, vinyl, and online distribution in one project.Read 30 Sep 2026 · hofa-plugins.de
Intended users
HOFA describes the product for self-releasing musicians, audio engineers, mastering studios, and audiobook creators.Read 30 Sep 2026 · hofa-plugins.de
Trial
The product page advertises a 14-day free trial.Read 30 Sep 2026 · hofa-plugins.de
Support
HOFA lists weekday support by email at [email protected] and by telephone at +49 7251 3472-444.Read 30 Sep 2026 · hofa-plugins.de
Headquarters
Karlsdorf, GermanyRead 28 Sep 2026 · hofa-plugins.de
Founded
1988Read 28 Sep 2026 · hofa-plugins.de
CD and DDP
It can burn Red Book audio CDs and create DDP images with CD-Text, ISRC, and EAN information.Read 30 Sep 2026 · hofa-plugins.de
Editing
The app supports clip cutting, trimming, fades, crossfades, and track metadata editing.Read 30 Sep 2026 · hofa-plugins.de
Exports
It exports DDP images and audio files including WAV, AIFF, and MP3, and can prepare an iTunes itmsp package.Read 30 Sep 2026 · hofa-plugins.de
HOFA plugins
All HOFA plugins can be used in the app at no additional cost, and their parameters can be automated.Read 30 Sep 2026 · hofa-plugins.de
Integration
The app connects to HOFA DDP Player Maker to create DDP players for client review.Read 30 Sep 2026 · hofa-plugins.de
Licensing
The product page says two licenses are managed through HOFA Plugins Manager and can be deactivated and transferred to other computers.Read 30 Sep 2026 · hofa-plugins.de
Limits
Third-party VST3 and AU plugins, plugin chain presets, clip-based plugin processing, and true peak normalization are listed for PRO, not the standard edition.Read 30 Sep 2026 · hofa-plugins.de
Offline use
HOFA says the software can be activated and used offline, including with licenses on USB sticks.Read 30 Sep 2026 · hofa-plugins.de
Operating systems
The product page specifies macOS 10.13 or later and Windows 10 or later.Read 30 Sep 2026 · hofa-plugins.de
Project features
It supports multi-CD projects, multi-session CDs, and batch processing of CDs or DDP images.Read 30 Sep 2026 · hofa-plugins.de

Plans and prices

CD-Burn.DDP.Master €89.90, paid once 89,90 € incl. VAT Red Book CDs · DDP images · vinyl and streaming export · HOFA plugins included Read 30 Sep 2026 · hofa-plugins.de

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Burns Red Book CDs and creates DDP images
  • Supports multi-CD and multi-session projects
  • Includes HOFA plugins without extra cost
  • Exports WAV, AIFF, MP3, and iTunes packages
  • Offers batch processing

Limits

  • Standard edition omits several PRO plugin features
  • Runs only on macOS and Windows
  • Costs 89.90 EUR once
  • Trial lasts 14 days

Who it suits

It suits self-releasing musicians, audio engineers, mastering studios, and audiobook creators preparing several delivery formats. It is also suitable for users who need offline activation.

Verdict

HOFA CD-Burn.DDP.Master brings sequencing, editing, mastering, and release exports into one project. The standard edition covers core CD and DDP work, while several advanced plugin and normalization features are reserved for PRO.

Where Specifiction places it

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