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FabFilter Pro-C 2 is a professional compressor plug-in renowned for its exceptional sound quality, versatile side chain capabilities, diverse compression styles, and visually appealing user interface.
The Pro-C 2 application filters the microphone input and facilitates real-time playback. To integrate Pro-C 2 as a plug-in, a host app that is AUv3-compatible, such as Auria, AUM, or Cubasis, is required. Pro-C 2 seamlessly integrates into the list of Audio Unit extensions for effect plug-ins within the selected host app.
Key features:
- Eight compression styles available: Clean, Classic, Opto, Vocal, Mastering, Bus, Punch, and Pumping
- Intuitive and polished user interface featuring optional animated level knee displays and precise peak/loudness metering
- Side-chain EQ section including customizable HP and LP filters along with an additional adaptable filter
- Program-dependent attack and release curves
- Variable lookahead (up to 20 ms) for zero-latency processing
- Intelligent Auto Gain with Hold feature (up to 500 ms)
- Custom knee with variable settings from hard knee to a soft knee of up to 72 dB
- Auto Release and up to 4x oversampling for enhanced performance
- Flexible stereo linking and mid/side processing options supporting mid-only, side-only, M > S, and S > M processing
- Audition Triggering feature allowing users to monitor where compression is triggered in the audio signal
- Range setting to limit maximum gain change and Mix setting scaling from 0% to 200%
- Precise level and gain meters with peak and loudness visualization adhering to EBU R128 / ITU-R 1770 standards
Additional functionalities include external side-chain triggering, optional MIDI triggering, as well as Undo/Redo and A/B comparison capabilities. FabFilter Pro-C 2 is poised to become an essential tool for professionals in the industry. With its top-notch performance and extensive feature set, it stands out as a definitive choice in the realm of dynamics processors.
"Pro-C 2 is set to become a staple of many professionals' toolkits. Everyone needs a good compressor, and there are few as good as this. A future classic. Verdict: 10/10!" — MusicTech Magazine
"From its excellent sound quality to its extensive feature set and informative interface, the Pro-C 2 is a must-have dynamics processor." — Electronic Musician
Overview
FabFilter Pro-C 2 is a Commercial software in the category Audio & Multimedia developed by FabFilter.
The latest version of FabFilter Pro-C 2 is 2.18, released on 04/22/2024. It was initially added to our database on 04/22/2024.
FabFilter Pro-C 2 runs on the following operating systems: iOS.
Users of FabFilter Pro-C 2 gave it a rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
Pros
- Highly configurable and versatile compressor with multiple different compression styles
- Intuitive and user-friendly interface for easy navigation and control of parameters
- Excellent visual feedback with real-time waveform display, sidechain input visualization, and animated level meters
- Advanced sidechain options for precise control over compression behavior
- Support for external sidechain input for creative routing possibilities
- Zero latency mode for accurate real-time processing
Cons
- Relatively high price point compared to other compressor plugins on the market
- Some users may find the wide array of features overwhelming or complex to understand at first
- May not be suitable for beginners or those looking for a simple, straightforward compressor
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