HOFA CD-Burn.DDP.Master review
A focused delivery tool for mastering, metadata, loudness checks, and physical releases.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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 physical and online delivery. Its workflow covers track editing, fades, crossfades, metadata, loudness measurement, Red Book audio CD creation, DDP image creation, vinyl preparation, and exports including WAV, AIFF, MP3, and iTunes itmsp packages. Integrated HOFA plug-in processing with automation is included within the application.
Delivery features are the main reason to choose it. Projects can include multiple CDs and sessions, with batch burning or DDP export for multi-CD work. Metadata editing supports CD-Text, ISRC, and EAN, while EBU R128 measurement provides a defined loudness workflow. The software also connects with HOFA DDP Player Maker and includes exports for online distribution. This makes it more focused on release preparation and delivery formats than on serving as a broad general-purpose production environment.
The one-time price for CD-Burn.DDP.Master is €89.90, and a 14-day trial is available. The CD-Burn.DDP.Master PRO edition costs €169.90 and adds third-party VST3 and AU plug-ins, plug-in chain presets, advanced dithering, and True Peak normalization. The CD-Burn.DDP.Master LE Mac App Store version costs €79.99 and includes Red Book burning, DDP creation, and vinyl mastering. Choose the standard edition for core delivery work, PRO when external plug-ins and advanced processing are required, and LE when the Mac App Store version fits the workflow. It is less suitable for buyers seeking a free plan or a wider ecosystem beyond its listed integration.
HOFA CD-Burn.DDP.Master pros and cons
- 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
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