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SYSTEM MixBox

Combinable plugins for your mix

50,00 € incl. VAT

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High quality tools for mixing & mastering

Overview

These plugins are contained in the HOFA SYSTEM MixBox:

CompChan

The CompChan sounds like the characteristic channel compressor of the most successful analog mixing boards. You will love the punch on drums and the way it makes bass and other instruments sound vibrant and controlled.

CompSum

CompSum is a specialist for sums and buses equipped with numerous automatic control functions, which also excels when used with vocal and solo instruments.

CompListenMic

The CompListenMic is an emulation of the talkback compressor of a famous british mixing console.
In the 1980s, this compressor was often used to enhance the room sound of drum recordings.

EQ-Parametric

The EQ-Parametric features 11 identically equipped filter bands, ranging from 13 to 20,000 Hz and a high-precision analyser.

For each band you can choose from:
  • High and lowcut (6, 12, 24, 48 dB/oct)
  • Bandpass filter with adjustable Q factor
  • Bell filter (Q 0.1 – 36)
  • High and low shelves
  • Vintage high and low shelves
  • GainMode

Do you need another filter band?
Simply click the plus button – the EQ plugin window is exactly as big as you need it.

Clicking on the frequency curve opens the large curve editor with analyser for all those who favour a precise optical feedback.

In combination with up to 32x oversampling (which is available for all SYSTEM plugins), you get an ultra-flexible, clear and highly musical EQ suitable for all applications.

Delay

Delay is a simple plugin that features delay times of up to 4095 ms. It can be synced to the host tempo with selectable note values – even triplet and dotted notes. Use Delay in the #Feedback plugin for very complex delay sounds.

Distortion

This plugin generates harmonics and overtones. In combination with the #Multiband plugin and EQ-Parametric, the sound possibilities are endless.

PitchMicro

This plugin can change the pitch by up to 100 cent.

PitchMacro

This plugin can change the pitch by up to 12 semitones.

Expander

Upward expander with adjustable ratio to boost louder signals; quiet signals are not affected.

Gate

Standard gate with hold function that can be used for drum processing.

Gain

Adjust the level from -60 to +20 dB. Includes phase reverse and DualGain function to edit the left and right channel separately.

Pan

Pan plugin with adjustable stereo width and DualPanning mode.

Meter

Peak hold metering and intersample peak metering.

PinkNoise

Noise generator for measurement and effect applications.

The following plugins are only available in HOFA SYSTEM and cannot be used as DAW plugins, as they are designed for routing and signal flow within SYSTEM.

#SubChain

This plugin allows you to adjust the DRY/WET ratio of several plugins at once.

#Feedback

Parts of the signal are fed back to the input via the feedback path, which can lead to fascinating results. The chain presets offer many interesting suggestions.

#DualMono

This plugin allows you to process the left and right channel separately. You can insert different plugins on each side.

#Mid/Side

This plugin allows you to process the mid and side channel separately. Simply drag the desired plugin into the mid and/or side channel.

#Multiband

Add multiple compressors, distortion plugins, etc. in a row for multiband processing. You can use as many plugins as you like. The crossover frequency and slope (6, 12, or 24 dB/oct) can be freely adjusted.

#Parallel

This routing plugin allows for unlimited parallel processing of signals.

Parameter Modulations

You can use oscillators (sine, square, sawtooth, triangle and random) to modulate all kinds of controls. The creative possibilities are endless…

Notepad

The notepad plugin allows you to add notes to your presets.

Freeware version

All plugins from the HOFA SYSTEM series are also available as freeware with a slightly limited feature set. Simply install HOFA SYSTEM using the HOFA-Plugins Manager. You can then use all freeware features immediately.

Here is an overview that shows the differences between the SYSTEM MixBox freeware and the full version:

All routing modules are freeware without restrictions:

  • #SubChain
  • #Feedback
  • #DualMono
  • #Mid/Side
  • #Multiband
  • #Parallel

These plugins are freeware without restrictions:

  • CompListenMic
  • Distortion
  • PitchMicro
  • Gain
  • Meter
  • PinkNoise
  • Notepad

CompChan / CompSum

FeatureAvailable in the freewareAvailable in the full version
Threshold from -60 to 0 dB⬤⬤
Ratiofixed at 3:1from 1.1:1 to 10:1
Attack from 0.1 to 50⬤⬤
Releasefixed at 22adjustable from 0.0 to 100

EQ-Parametric

FeatureAvailable in the freewareAvailable in the full version
Number of filter bands1 band11 bands
Frequency from 13 to 20 kHz⬤⬤
9 filter types⬤⬤
Q factor from 0.1 to 36⬤⬤
Gain from -24 to +24 dB⬤⬤
Large graphical editor with analyser and peak hold⬤⬤

Delay

FeatureAvailable in the freewareAvailable in the full version
Delay time from 0.0 to 4095 ms⬤⬤
Delay sync ⬤

PitchMicro / PitchMacro

FeatureAvailable in the freewareAvailable in the full version
Pitch shifter from -100 to + 100 cent⬤⬤
Pitch shifter from -12 to +12 semitones ⬤

Expander

FeatureAvailable in the freewareAvailable in the full version
Threshold from -60 to 0 dB⬤⬤
Ratiofixed at 2adjustable from 1.1:1 to 10
Attackfixed at 11adjustable from 0.1 to 50
Releasefixed at 11 adjustable from 0.0 to 100

Gate

FeatureAvailable in the freewareAvailable in the full version
Threshold from -60 to 0 dB⬤⬤
Attackfixed at 1,1 msadjustable from 0.1 to 200 ms
Releasefixed at 33 msadjustable from 1.0 to 1000 ms
Holdfixed at 11 msadjustable from 1.0 to 1000

Pan

FeatureAvailable in the freewareAvailable in the full version
Pan from 100% L to 100% R⬤⬤
Stereo width from 0 to 100%⬤⬤
DualPanning mode ⬤

Feedbacks

HOFA-Plugins expands its SYSTEM effects rack with three distinctive, great-sounding effects that are unrivalled on the market thanks to their unique features.

Thanks to its extensive and flexible routing options, the rack now allows highly complex effect signal chains to be implemented as required, which are neither available nor possible in conventional plugin hosts.

Review rating: Excellent – outstanding
+ Effects can be used both in the SYSTEM host and as individual plugins in the DAW
+ Unique features that drive creativity and improve workflow
+ Excellent sound
+ Scalable GUI
+ Extremely affordable price

Professional audio magazine (10/2025)

… no need for drugs if you got HOFA SYSTEM 😀

Yehudi Matthew
Hamburg

Thank you for the new SYSTEM! Just awesome, as I found out in no time.

Franz Schmidt Zimkendorf

Great work on HOFA SYSTEM, it sounds amazing, and I love the first group of effects you have bundled.

J. Riley Hill
Mortfell recording

My personal favourite so far is the EQ which sounds incredibly effective. The compressors have a very nice attack and you can use feedback and cross-over filter to roughen a sound. AlgoVerb sounds wonderfully dense and blends perfectly with the signal.

Matthias Wurm Wenden

With SYSTEM, HOFA lays the foundations for a powerful effect system (…) A true source of inspiration for sound artists at a bargain price.

c’t magazine

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Formats: VST3, AU, AAX

Operating System: macOS 10.13 or later, Windows 10 or later

HOFA plugins are continuously tested on the following DAWs:
Ableton Live, Apple Logic, Avid Pro Tools, Bitwig, Cockos Reaper, Image Line FL Studio, Magix Samplitude/Sequoia, Presonus Studio One, Steinberg Cubase/Nuendo/Wavelab

You have two licenses available. These are managed via the HOFA Plugins Manager, where they can also be deactivated and transferred to other computers.

It is also possible to activate and use HOFA plugins offline. Licenses on USB sticks can be used alongside USB licenses from other plugin manufacturers without any issues.

You can read the detailed manual here:

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You will find helpful answers to many questions in our support center:

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You can also reach us on weekdays at plugins@hofa.de and +49 7251 3472-444

SYSTEM MixBox is included in the HOFA SYSTEM All Bundle

The SYSTEM All Bundle gives you access to the full versions of all SYSTEM plugins.

This gives you 35 high-end plugins that can be flexibly combined with each other in the revolutionary SYSTEM interface. Of course, you can also use each SYSTEM plugin individually in your DAW.

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