CD-Burn.DDP.Master
- Easy mastering for CD, DDP, vinyl and online distribution in one project
- Mastering for all relevant formats in one project
- Create Red Book audio CDs and DDP images
- All HOFA plugins can be used in CD-Burn.DDP.Master (App) for free
Review Professional Audio

„HOFA offers with CD-Burn.DDP.Master a full mastering software at a sensational price. The fact that the complete plug-ins of HOFA are available for editing makes CD-Burn.DDP.Master a great tool, which you can use for the distribution of your own productions as well as the editing of your audio archive.“
(Pre-)Mastering Made Easy
DDP creation & professional mastering made easy
HOFA CD-Burn.DDP.Master (App) is the ultimate tool for all mastering and pre-mastering tasks.
Import your audio files to edit them, set fade-ins and fade-outs and apply crossfades. Use the included HOFA plugins for high-quality audio processing (not available in the LE version). Use the Tag Editor to add track titles, artist and album information. Professional ISRC and EAN codes are supported.
Once you’re happy with your processing, you can export your project in various formats. Burn a CD, export a DDP image, export for vinyl, export WAV, AIFF, MP3 and much more.

Product Comparison
CD-Burn.DDP.Master PRO | CD-Burn.DDP.Master | CD-Burn.DDP.Master LE (Mac App Store only) | |
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Burn Red Book Audio CDs | Ja⬤ | Ja⬤ | Ja⬤ |
Import Audio CDs | Ja⬤ | Ja⬤ | Ja⬤ |
Create DDP Images | Ja⬤ | Ja⬤ | Ja⬤ |
Mastering for vinyl | Ja⬤ | Ja⬤ | Ja⬤ |
Free use of all HOFA plugins within CD-Burn | Ja⬤ | Ja⬤ | |
Insert third-party VST3 and AU plugins | Ja⬤ | ||
Plugin chain presets | Ja⬤ | ||
Clip based plugin processing | Ja⬤ | ||
Arranging files during import | Ja⬤ | ||
Dithering | Internal & third-party plugins | Internal | Internal |
True Peak normalization | Ja⬤ | ||
Automation | Ja⬤ | Ja⬤ | |
Clip processing (editing, fades, crossfades) | Ja⬤ | Ja⬤ | Ja⬤ |
Metadata | CD-Text, ISRC, EAN, weitere ID3-Tags | CD-Text, ISRC, EAN | CD-Text, ISRC, EAN |
Audio export with metadata | Advanced | Basic | Basic |
Customisable PQ Sheets | PDF, CSV | ||
Multi CD projects | Ja⬤ | Ja⬤ | Ja⬤ |
Multi Session CDs | Ja⬤ | Ja⬤ | Ja⬤ |
DDP Player Maker connection | Ja⬤ | Ja⬤ | |
Can be inserted as a plugin in your DAW | |||
Available in the Mac App Store | ⬤ | ||
Price |
169,90 €
incl. VAT
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89,90 €
incl. VAT
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79,99 € Available in the Mac App Store |
Upgrade price |
99,90 €
incl. VAT
for owners of HOFA CD-Burn DDP-Master (App)
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39,90 €
incl. VAT
for owners of CD-Burn & DDP V1 (Standalone)
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Included in | Everything Bundle CD- & DDP-Bundle |
Clip Editing

Editing
Cut and trim your audio clips as you need.

Fades
There are 6 different fade curves for perfect fade-ins and fade-outs.

Crossfades
Simply move one clip on top of another to create a crossfade. All 6 fade curves can also be used for crossfades!
Free use of all HOFA plugins within CD-Burn
All HOFA plugins (total value: €1,000) can be used in the HOFA CD-Burn.DDP.Master (App) at no additional cost. You can process the sound of your master directly in the app. All plugin parameters can be automated.
Please note: This feature is not available in the CD-Burn.DDP.Master-Plugin and in the LE version.
Hinweis: Diese Funktion steht im CD-Burn.DDP.Master-Plugin und in der LE-Version (Limited Edition) nicht zur Verfügung!

Burn CDs
The CD is still an important medium for music releases. With CD-Burn.DDP.Master you can create and burn Red Book compatible CDs and add additional information like CD-Text, ISRC and EAN codes to the CD.

Create DDPs
A DDP image is a perfect copy of a CD with audio tracks, pauses, CD-Text etc. A checksum ensures the exact data transfer. Most CD these days are sent to the pressing plant as a DDP image. Using CD-Burn.DDP.Master you can create a DDP image with one mouse click that meets all professional standards!

Vinyl
Vinyl records are back in fashion!
CD-Burn.DDP.Master makes it extremely easy to prepare your music for vinyl distribution. Special markers define which tracks go on which side of the record. The predefined maximum length of the vinyl record is checked automatically.

Online Distribution
Online distribution via Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon, etc. is an important part of today’s music distribution. You can export high-resolution audio files (WAV, AIFF, MP3 etc.) with meta data and even prepare an itmsp-package for iTunes directly from CD-Burn.DDP.Master!
Multi-CD Projects
Whether you’re working on a live recording, audio book or other long projects: a single CD is often not enough. With CD markers you can manage any number of CDs in one project and burn as a batch process or export as DDP images..
Multi-Session CDs
Beside the audio tracks, the multi-session feature allows you to store data on a CD that can be read by a computer. This way you can add pictures, videos, lyrics etc. on your CD.
CD-Import
Über die neue CD-Import-Funktion kannst du ganz einfach eine Audio-CD in ein DDP-Image wandeln und so natürlich auch in CD-Burn.DDP.Master bearbeiten. Track-Marker, CD-Text und alle anderen Meta-Daten werden (sofern das Laufwerk dies unterstützt) natürlich auch eins zu eins übernommen.
Import Wave File Markers
If the imported wave files contain markers, CD-Burn.DDP.Master automatically creates corresponding track masters.
Connection to DDP Player Maker
The connection to HOFA DDP Player Maker lets you create DDP players in record time, so your clients can check the DDP.
Which version of HOFA CD-Burn.DDP.Master do I need?
Do you want to master professionally and get results fast and easy?
HOFA CD-Burn.DDP.Master
- The popular solution for mastering and DDP images
- Free use of all HOFA plugins within CD-Burn
- This version is also available as a plugin for your DAW.
Do you want maximum flexibility for mastering?
HOFA CD-Burn.DDP.Master PRO
- All features of the standard version and additional pro features
- Use the tools you’re used to: now with support for VST3 plugins
- Advanced dithering options and presets for plugin chains
Test reports & user feedback

Game of Thrones, Black Mirror, Law & Order

Waltz Mastering
Counterpoint Records
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:
You will find helpful answers to many questions in our support center:
You can also reach us on weekdays at plugins@hofa.de and +49 7251 3472-444
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