FLUX:: Elixir vs HOFA CD-Burn.DDP.Master
FLUX:: Elixir
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HOFA CD-Burn.DDP.Master
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| Figure | FLUX:: Elixir | HOFA CD-Burn.DDP.Master |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · Audio Mastering Software | 8.2 (#5) | 8.2 (#6) |
| Founded | 2006 | 1988 |
| Headquarters | Northridge, California, USA | Karlsdorf, Germany |
| Operating systems | FLUX plugin specifications list Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit) and macOS 10.14.6 Mojave or later. | The product page specifies macOS 10.13 or later and Windows 10 or later. |
| Purpose | Elixir is a true-peak limiter for immersive audio productions, including Dolby Atmos workflows. | The app handles mastering and pre-mastering for CD, DDP, vinyl, and online distribution in one project. |
| Support | The FLUX site provides product documentation, a knowledge base, and a contact support link. | HOFA lists weekday support by email at [email protected] and by telephone at +49 7251 3472-444. |
| Trial | A full-featured trial lasts 30 days from activation and is limited to one trial per product and iLok account. | The product page advertises a 14-day free trial. |
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FLUX:: Elixir
FLUX:: Elixir has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
HOFA CD-Burn.DDP.Master
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.