ALL PRIZES
Main Prizes: HOFA awards €6,000 in prize money
The winner in each of the 5 main categories will receive €1,000 prize money. The main prize is donated by HOFA and awarded by the jury.
Depending on the genre, the jurors pay attention to sound selection, songwriting, lyrics, musical performance, mix & mastering, sound quality and distinctive features.
NEW: This year, participants have the opportunity to enter with a music video. The jury will select the best music video and award a cash prize of €1,000.
5x Audience Award: Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO X
The first-place winners of the public voting in all 5 categories will receive a pair of Beyerdynamic headphones as an audience award.
The Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO X is a closed-back over-ear studio headphone designed for recording and monitoring, making it ideal for studio work, music production, and extended jam sessions. Sonically, it delivers enhanced bass and treble reproduction with detailed sound, allowing for accurate evaluation of recordings and mixes.
Further information can be found here.
Special Prizes:
The special prizes are donated by our sponsors and awarded by the jury for outstanding work in terms of sound quality and creativity.
HOFA AUDIO DIPLOMA online course in sound engineering (worth €4,972)
Learn everything you need to know for your music productions and a successful career in the audio engineering industry. With the AUDIO DIPLOMA online course, you’ll get the full knowledge and practical experience to create outstanding sound.
Further information can be found here.
If you’re planning to take the HOFA AUDIO DIPLOMA course anyway, you can register now – and if you win, we’ll refund the full cost of the course.
Native Instruments Komplete 26 Ultimate (worth: €1,249)
Flagship synths, high-quality effects, and versatile sounds for every genre. KOMPLETE 26 ULTIMATE includes over 110 instruments and tools – including Kontakt 8, Ozone 11 Standard, Guitar Rig 7 Pro, and Session Percussionist. With more than 60 expansions as well as additional tools from iZotope, Plugin Alliance, and Brainworx, the bundle offers everything needed for modern production, mixing, and mastering.
Further information can be found here.
Native Instruments Absynth 6 (worth: €199)
ABSYNTH 6 delivers organic textures, complex pads, and experimental sounds for film, games, and electronic music. With powerful modulation capabilities, extensive effects, and thousands of presets, ABSYNTH 6 is a creative tool for exceptional sound design.
Further information can be found here.
Steinberg Cubase Pro 15 (worth €579)
Cubase is one of the most powerful software programs for music production. It offers countless creative features that let you produce any kind of music. Cubase also contains fantastic virtual instruments, effects and thousands of sounds. Whether you're a professional producer or just starting out, Cubase has everything you need to turn your ideas into music.
Further information can be found here.
Steinberg Absolute 7 (worth €499)
First-class acoustic sample libraries for orchestra, strings and pianos, granular, wavetable and virtual analog synthesizers, drums, percussion and beats. Absolute 7 is a huge collection of creative instruments with over 190 GB of sound content for every kind of music production. It also includes the popular sound creation tools HALion and Groove Agent.
Further information can be found here.
2x FL Studio All Plugins Edition (worth €539 each)
With the All Plugins Edition you get the full feature set of FL Studio plus all native plugins. Among the 118 instruments and effects, you'll find high-quality software synthesizers, dynamics processors, and tools for sample, time, and volume manipulation – everything you need for professional music production.
Further information can be found here.
Shure SM7dB studio microphone (worth €629)
An audio icon is reborn – the Shure SM7dB has the sound you’ve loved for years, but with the convenience of a built-in preamp providing all the extra gain you’ll ever need. The latest iteration of this legendary XLR dynamic microphone makes it easier for podcasters, streamers and musicians to get perfect vocals from any recording setup.
Further information can be found here.
Shure MV7i microphone (worth €419)
The MV7i is a dynamic microphone with an integrated audio interface designed specifically for content creators, podcasters and musicians. Thanks to its versatile connection options, it can be used flexibly – from mobile setups to professional studio applications. The integrated DSP enables precise sound control, while the MOTIV Mix app allows intuitive control of EQ, compression and other audio settings.
Further information can be found here.
SPL Phonitor One d headphone amplifier (worth €899)
The Phonitor One d is an extremely powerful and low noise headphone amplifier for studio and hi-fi applications with a 32-bit DA-converter and outstanding sound quality. With the innovative crossfeed function (Phonitor Matrix), you can create mixes with headphones that sound the same on speakers.
Further information can be found here.
Arturia V Collection 11 Pro (worth €699)
The Arturia V Collection 11 Pro is a collection of legendary instruments and cutting-edge production tools – from emulated vintage and digital synths to authentically modelled keyboards and meticulously recorded acoustic sounds – optimised for modern production workflows. It includes 45 software instruments, over 12,000 sounds, and introduces new titles such as Jup-8000 V, Pure LoFi, Synthx V, MiniBrute V, and SEM V.
Further information can be found here.
Arturia Pigments (worth €199)
Arturia Pigments is a software synthesizer featuring six sound-generation modes: modal, granular, wavetable, sample, harmonic, and virtual analog; it also supports the integration of external audio material. The user interface displays modulations in color and offers many options for sound editing, including 19 filter types, 20 effects, a sequencer, and over 1,700 presets.
Further information can be found here.
2x Toontrack Superior Drummer 3 (worth €399 each)
The idea with Superior Drummer 3 is to let you step into a virtual studio with the best possible raw material and mix options at your disposal to create drum sounds in an environment where only your imagination sets the limits. Combining the creative power of the sounds, the ambiences and the extensive set of features, Superior Drummer 3 is more than just a drum sampler – it’s a bottomless well of creativity. It bridges the gap between acoustic and electronic and lets you venture off into completely new sonic landscapes. This is the definitive tool for percussive sound design.
Further information can be found here.
2x Sennheiser HD 480 PRO (worth €399 each)
The Sennheiser HD 480 PRO is a versatile closed-back headphone designed for use in studios and home studios. It is ideal for professional recording, tracking, and monitoring, and is engineered to deliver authentic sound reproduction with a natural frequency response.
Further information can be found here.
Yamaha HS5 MP pair of monitors (€379)
The Yamaha HS5 MP are active 2-way nearfield studio monitors designed for precise sound reproduction in music production and home studio environments. As a selected matched pair, they offer especially consistent performance and are ideal for mixing and editing. With their linear frequency response, defined low-end, and clearly detailed mids and highs, they enable accurate monitoring and reliable decision-making throughout the production process.
Further information can be found here.
Yamaha URX22 audio interface black (€369)
The URX22 audio interface is a compact 2-in/2-out USB audio interface for recording and production in the studio or on the go. It offers high-quality microphone preamps, stable converters, and reliable performance for clean recordings. With its rugged housing, intuitive operation, and flexible connectivity options, it’s ideal for musicians, producers, and content creators looking for a solid and portable solution.
Further information can be found here.
ADAM Audio T7V monitor pair (worth: € 540)
The T7V is a professional 2-way nearfield monitor optimized for use in smaller control rooms. Powered by a 50 W Class-D amplifier for the woofer and a 20 W Class-D amplifier for the U-ART tweeter, the T7V achieves impressive peak levels of 110 dB SPL per pair. With its excellent acoustic characteristics and compact dimensions, this studio monitor is ideally suited for music production and video post-production.
Further information can be found here.
ADAM Audio H200 headphones (worth: €159)
The ADAM Audio H200 are closed-back over-ear studio headphones for recording, mixing, and monitoring, offering precise and balanced sound reproduction. They are ideally suited for long studio sessions and professional work in the studio or on the go.
Further information can be found here.
Celemony Melodyne 5 Studio (worth €649)
Melodyne is one of the most popular pitch and timing correction tools on the market for professional editing of vocals, choirs, any instruments and samples. The software gives you unparalleled access to all the musical details of your recordings and samples - note for note. Intelligent correction features and handy musical tools help you get the most out of your recordings.
Further information can be found here.
Genelec 8010AP pair of monitors
The Genelec 8010AP are compact, active 2-way nearfield studio monitors designed for precise and detailed sound reproduction in small studios and mobile setups. Despite their small size, they deliver a well-balanced sound and are ideal for editing, mixing, and monitoring.
Further information can be found here.
Ableton Live 12 Suite (worth €599)
Ableton Live is a highly versatile DAW that impresses with extensive features. Thanks to its intuitive design, both advanced users and beginners will quickly find their way around the interface and can immediately start producing, composing, mixing, performing and editing. Key features include unlimited audio and MIDI tracks as well as scenes, comping, complex warp modes, audio slicing, 5,000+ sounds (71+ GB), 21 software instruments, 59 audio effects, 14 MIDI effects and much more. Ableton Live 12 is an extremely versatile DAW for ambitious musicians and producers with high demands!
Further information can be found here.
Soundtoys 5 Bundle (worth €599)
With Soundtoys 5 you get the entire range of audio effects for creative music production and mixing in one powerful collection. The bundle includes all 23 Soundtoys plugins, such as Decapitator, EchoBoy, Little AlterBoy, FilterFreak and many more. An effective and great-sounding bundle that finds a place in every production.
Further information can be found here.
Korg Kaoss Pad V (worth: €599)
KAOSS PAD V combines an X/Y touchpad with versatile effects for dynamic performances and creative sound design. From filters and delays to complex modulations, KAOSS PAD V enables intuitive sound manipulation through movement and is ideal for both live use and production.
Further information can be found here.
2x Sonarworks SoundID Reference for Speakers & Headphones incl. measurement mic (worth €299 each)
SoundID Reference is a popular software for frequency response correction that allows you to better evaluate recordings and mixes. With this bundle, you also get a measurement microphone to analyse and measure your room for even better results.
Further information can be found here.
Lewitt LCT 440 PURE microphone (worth €319)
The Lewitt LCT 440 PURE is a large-diaphragm condenser microphone with a clear, balanced sound and high resolution. It is suitable for a variety of recording situations and captures vocals and instruments with precision.
Further information can be found here.
Lewitt CONNECT 2 audio interface (worth €219)
CONNECT 2 is a USB-C audio interface for music production, podcast and streaming. With the intuitive and touch-based user interface, you can achieve the perfect sound for your voice and your instrument in just a few clicks.
Further information can be found here.
iZotope RX 12 Standard (worth €439)
iZotope RX 12 Standard is software designed for targeted repair and editing of audio recordings, such as removing noise or other unwanted sounds. It is used in music, podcasting, and post-production to quickly restore problematic recordings to a usable state.
Further information can be found here.
Spectrasonics Omnisphere 3 (worth €399)
Omnisphere is Spectrasonics' flagship synthesiser – an instrument of exceptional power and versatility. Top artists around the world rely on Omnisphere as an indispensable source of sonic inspiration. This award-winning software combines many different types of synthesis in a single, superb-sounding instrument. With the recent release of version 3, Omnisphere has been comprehensively enhanced with expanded sonic capabilities, modern workflows and an updated sound library.
Further information can be found here.
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 studio pack (worth: 340 €)
The Scarlett 2i2 Studio (4th Generation) is a complete package for musicians and producers, featuring an audio interface with two extremely low-noise preamps, a CM25 MkIII condenser microphone, and SH-450 studio headphones.
Further Information can be found here.
Avid Pro Tools Studio annual licence (worth €289)
Pro Tools is the industry standard in audio production software for songwriters, musicians, producers and sound engineers. Use the advanced features and workflows that music professionals need to take projects further, including the ability to work with up to 512 audio tracks, plus surround and immersive audio mixing capabilities. With the Studio Edition, you also get the Complete Plugin Bundle with compressors, EQs, limiters, effects, etc., plus 12 months of free software updates and support.
Further information can be found here.
SSL1 Audio Interface (worth: 189 €)
The brand-new SSL 1 is a compact 2-in/2-out USB audio interface for music production, recording, and streaming, featuring the signature SSL sound and simple plug-and-play operation. High-quality converters and professional microphone preamps ensure clear, detailed recordings in the studio or on the go.
Further information can be found here.
100x €50 HOFA voucher
We are giving away an additional 100 vouchers each worth €50. You can redeem them at:
HOFA-College Online school for audio engineering & music production
HOFA-Akustik – Optimized room acoustic treatment
HOFA-Plugins – Audio plugins & software
HOFA-Media – CD- & vinyl manufacturing
HOFA-Studios – Recording, producing, mixing & mastering
More prizes coming soon...