HOFA 4U – Free VST, VST3, AU, AAX Plugins
The 4U plugins are a collection of free tools directly from the HOFA-Studios, available to everyone. We constantly develop new tools – so check this website every now and then…
HOFA SYSTEM basic
HOFA SYSTEM basic is the free version of the popular EQ, dynamic & FX toolbox. 29 plugins are available, some with limited functionality.
- 29 plugins with flexible routing and processing options
- 150+ presets from the full version can be loaded
- AlgoVerb Plate algorithm for more depth in your productions
- all plugins can be inserted in your DAW or in HOFA SYSTEM
HOFA 4U+ DynamicTiltEQ
- perfect balancing of low and high frequencies with just one knob
- variable tilt width
- process bass and treble separately
- additional low cut and high cut filter (6 & 12 dB/octave)
- individual routing for stereo, mid, side, left and right processing
- up to 32x oversampling
- can be upgraded to the full version
The full version contains an additional dynamic feature for the low and high frequency range and an integrated analyzer.
HOFA 4U+ BlindTest
- objectively compare your equipment (e.g. plugins) in your DAW
- shuffle mode that anonymises the tracks
- loudness compensation
- rating system and comment field
- compare up to 3 tracks
- can be upgraded to the full version
The freeware is identical to the full version, except for the number of possible tracks.
HOFA 4U ProjectTime
Features V2.0.4 (changelog):
- shows the time which has passed during a DAW project
- time measurement in hours, minutes, seconds
- pause function
- writes a log to see when you worked on the project
- every log entry can be commented
- works on Windows and Mac with any DAW
HOFA 4U ProjectTime starts the time measurement as soon as it is inserted into a plugin slot in your DAW (Cubase, Pro Tools, Studio One, Reaper …).
The time is saved when you close the project. The time measurement resumes upon reopening.
Click here to read the manual.
HOFA 4U Meter, Fader & MS-Pan
Features V2.0.3 (changelog):
- precise metering (peak, hold, EBU, LRA)
- MS en-/decoder
- trim, fader and mute function
- stereo/mono switch
- analyse peak & EBU R128 levels via drag and drop of audio files
- innovative panorama function: this panner can be used to achieve “extra width”
- scaleable plugin window size
- tooltipps and manual
- works latency-free and with all common sample rates
- for PC and Mac, 32 and 64 Bit DAWs
- Audio Unit, VST, VST3, RTAS and AAX
Click here to read the manual.
HOFA 4U Goniometer & Korrelator
Features V1.3.0 (changelog):
- switch between goniometer and correlation meter
- new type of goniometer with peak, hold and energy indicator
- innovative und intuitive correlator
- scalable plugin window size
- manual
- works latency-free and with all common sample rates
- for PC and Mac, 32 and 64 Bit DAWs
- Audio Unit, VST, VST3, RTAS and AAX
Click here to read the manual.
