HOFA CD-Burn.DDP.Master vs DSP-Quattro

HOFA CD-Burn.DDP.Master7.0Visit DSP-Quattro6.9Visit

Higher score HOFA CD-Burn.DDP.Master #16 in Audio Mastering Software 7.0/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 2 of 3 features Visit HOFA

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DSP-Quattro #17 in Audio Mastering Software 6.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit DSP-Quattro

• HOFA CD-Burn.DDP.Master fits best

  CD, DDP, and vinyl delivery mastering

• DSP-Quattro fits best

  Low-cost macOS standalone mastering

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Side by side

Feature	HOFA CD-Burn.DDP.Master 7.0/10 Visit ↗	DSP-Quattro 6.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	7.0	6.9
Ranking	#16 in Audio Mastering Software	#17 in Audio Mastering Software
Best for	CD, DDP, and vinyl delivery mastering	Low-cost macOS standalone mastering
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	€79.99 one-time	$99 one-time
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	14 days	—
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS	macOS
Support	Email, Phone, Docs	Email, Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market	Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features HOFA CD-Burn.DDP.Master 2/3 · DSP-Quattro 3/3
Stereo processing	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Album sequencing	✓	✓
Batch processing	✓	✓
Specs
Workflow type	Standalone	Standalone
Loudness standards	EBU R128	LUFS; True Peak
Supported plug-in formats	Not checked yet	Audio Unit (AU) 64-bit
Delivery formats	Red Book audio CD, DDP image, vinyl, WAV, AIFF, MP3, iTunes itmsp package	AIFF; WAVE; MP3; M4A; CAF; FLAC; AAC; DDP; raw binary; dual L/R mono
Our review
Pros	Creates Red Book CDs, DDP images, and vinyl preparation files Edits CD-Text, ISRC, EAN, fades, crossfades, and loudness Supports multi-CD projects with batch burning and DDP export	LUFS and True Peak metering for loudness-focused mastering DDP, CD burning, and multiple delivery formats in one workflow Programmable batch processing and 64-bit Audio Unit hosting
Cons	No free plan is available Third-party VST3 and AU plug-ins require the PRO edition The standard edition costs €89.90 as a one-time purchase	Runs only on macOS No integrations with external platforms Demo cannot save or export files
Our verdict	HOFA CD-Burn.DDP.Master is standalone mastering and pre-mastering software for macOS and Windows. It is aimed at self-releasing musicians, audio engineers, mastering studios, and audiobook creators who need to prepare finished audio for… Read the review →	DSP-Quattro is a macOS desktop application for audio editing, mastering, CD-ROM authoring, plug-in hosting, and batch processing. Its feature set is aimed at audio professionals and users who want a standalone Mac workflow for preparing,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• HOFA CD-Burn.DDP.Master — where it wins

  • Creates Red Book CDs, DDP images, and vinyl preparation files
  • Edits CD-Text, ISRC, EAN, fades, crossfades, and loudness
  • Supports multi-CD projects with batch burning and DDP export

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan is available
  • Third-party VST3 and AU plug-ins require the PRO edition
  • The standard edition costs €89.90 as a one-time purchase

• DSP-Quattro — where it wins

  • LUFS and True Peak metering for loudness-focused mastering
  • DDP, CD burning, and multiple delivery formats in one workflow
  • Programmable batch processing and 64-bit Audio Unit hosting

  Where it doesn't

  • Runs only on macOS
  • No integrations with external platforms
  • Demo cannot save or export files

• HOFA CD-Burn.DDP.Master7.0/10 · 14-day trial

  A focused delivery tool for mastering, metadata, loudness checks, and physical releases.

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• DSP-Quattro6.9/10 · Free plan

  A focused macOS mastering workstation with strong delivery tools and a low-cost upgrade.

  Visit DSP-QuattroFull verdict →