HOFA CD-Burn.DDP.Master
6.1#13 in audio mastering software€89.90 one-timemacOSWindows
VisitHOFA CD-Burn.DDP.Master vs WaveLab
What both publish
| Fact | HOFA CD-Burn.DDP.Master | WaveLab |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1988 | 1984 |
| Headquarters | Karlsdorf, Germany | Hamburg, Germany |
| Intended users | HOFA describes the product for self-releasing musicians, audio engineers, mastering studios, and audiobook creators. | Steinberg describes WaveLab LE as suited to hobby musicians, home studio owners, freelancers, and podcasters. |
| Operating systems | The product page specifies macOS 10.13 or later and Windows 10 or later. | WaveLab 13 downloads are available for Windows 10 64-bit version 22H2 or newer, Windows 11 version 24H2 or newer, and macOS 14, 15, or 26. |
| Purpose | The app handles mastering and pre-mastering for CD, DDP, vinyl, and online distribution in one project. | WaveLab is an audio mastering and editing suite with audio editing, audio montage, batch processing, and spectral editing tools. |
HOFA CD-Burn.DDP.Master plans
- CD-Burn.DDP.Master€89.90, paid once
WaveLab plans
- WaveLab LEFree
- WaveLab Elements 13$99.99, paid once
- WaveLab Pro 13$499.99, paid once
Pick HOFA CD-Burn.DDP.Master if…
It suits self-releasing musicians, audio engineers, mastering studios, and audiobook creators preparing audio for physical or digital distribution.
Pick WaveLab if…
WaveLab may suit audio editors, podcasters, and home studio users working on Windows or macOS. Its editions have different track and sample-rate limits, so those needs matter when choosing.