HOFA CD-Burn.DDP.Master vs Slate Digital FG-X 2
HOFA CD-Burn.DDP.Master
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| Figure | HOFA CD-Burn.DDP.Master | Slate Digital FG-X 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | $16.67/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 3 |
| Spec score · Audio Mastering Software | 8.2 (#6) | 7.8 (#15) |
| Intended users | HOFA describes the product for self-releasing musicians, audio engineers, mastering studios, and audiobook creators. | Slate Digital describes FG-X 2 as suitable for beginners and seasoned studio veterans. |
| Licensing | The product page says two licenses are managed through HOFA Plugins Manager and can be deactivated and transferred to other computers. | An iLok account is required; perpetual plugin licenses can be activated to an iLok 2 or 3 USB dongle or a local computer. |
| Operating systems | The product page specifies macOS 10.13 or later and Windows 10 or later. | Slate lists macOS Catalina 10.15 or later and Windows 10 or Windows 11, with 64-bit plugin hosts. |
| Purpose | The app handles mastering and pre-mastering for CD, DDP, vinyl, and online distribution in one project. | FG-X 2 is a mastering plugin designed to provide limiting and level control. |
| Support | HOFA lists weekday support by email at [email protected] and by telephone at +49 7251 3472-444. | Slate Digital provides product documentation and a support request channel. |
| Trial | The product page advertises a 14-day free trial. | Complete Access offers a 14-day free trial, with no charge if canceled before the trial ends. |
Plans
Slate Digital FG-X 2
- Complete Access monthly$19.99 a month
- FG-X 2 perpetual license$149, paid once
- Complete Access annual$199.99 a year
In their own words
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.
Slate Digital FG-X 2
Slate Digital FG-X 2 has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.