HOFA 4U+ BlindTest

The HOFA 4U+ BlindTest is a game - changer for objectively comparing hardware or plugins within your DAW. Usually, we get swayed by looks or names, imagining non - existent sound differences. But with this tool, you can focus on what truly matters: the sound! Just insert 4U+ BlindTest as the last plugin on the tracks you want to compare. Solo a track in it, and others go mute. The 'Shuffle' button anonymizes tracks and arranges them randomly. This allows for objective comparison. Rate the tracks from 0 to 5 and jot down your aural impressions. You can use the shuffle mode multiple times for a personal sound study. To ensure objectivity, there's a peak level display and gain control for each track. Also, the GUI is scalable to hide potentially distracting elements. And if you don't want to compare all tracks at once, drag the unused ones to the 'INACTIVE' section.

Using the HOFA 4U+ BlindTest is easy. First, add it as the last plugin on the tracks you want to compare. Then, solo a track in the 4U+ BlindTest to play it while muting others. Click the 'Shuffle' button to randomize and anonymize the tracks. Now, switch between the signals, rate them from 0 to 5, and write down your thoughts on how they sound. You can use the shuffle mode as many times as you like to get an average and create your own sound study. When using it, make sure to check the peak level display and adjust the gain control for each track so that volume differences don't affect your judgment. The GUI can be resized to hide things on your screen that might influence your decisions. If there are tracks you don't want to compare right away, simply drag them to the 'INACTIVE' section. There's not much maintenance needed. Just keep your DAW software up - to - date to ensure the plugin works smoothly.