FabFilter Pro-MB Multiband Compressor Plugin

Description

Professional mixing and mastering tools

Multiband compression and expansion are powerful tools, but notoriously difficult to set up and control. Enter FabFilter Pro-MB: making multiband dynamics processing intuitive yet powerful at the same time.

A New Approach

Instead of conventionally splitting the entire spectrum with crossovers, Pro-MB enables you to directly create a new band at the frequency range you want to work on. Think bands, not crossovers.

The interactive multiband display clearly shows that the rest of the spectrum stays untouched. And if desired, you can easily snap bands together to recreate a traditional crossover system.

Lifesaver and timesaver

FabFilter Pro-MB introduces a unique Dynamic Phase processing mode. It has virtually the same frequency response as traditional multiband processing, but doesn’t introduce latency or pre-ringing, and only introduces minor phase changes when the gain actually changes. Of course, we have also included an excellent Linear Phase mode and a traditional Minimum Phase mode.

The powerful combination of high quality processing, optimized workflow using the interactive multiband display and all the expert features you need, makes Pro-MB both a lifesaver and timesaver!

FabFilter goodies

Of course, you also get all the usual FabFilter goodies: perfectly tuned knobs, MIDI Learn, Smart Parameter Interpolation for smooth parameter transitions, an excellent help file with interactive help hints, SSE optimization and much more.

Top Features

Dynamic Phase Processing – Ensures phase coherence with no unwanted artifacts.

Smart Band Crossover – Adaptive crossover system for smooth transitions between bands.

Free Placement of Bands – Place dynamic bands freely across the frequency spectrum.

Mid/Side Processing – Independently control dynamics for mid and side channels.

External Sidechain Input – Allows external sources to trigger compression or expansion.

Real-Time Spectrum Analysis – Visualizes dynamics processing with an interactive frequency analyzer.

Up to Six Bands of Processing – Offers extensive flexibility for compression, expansion and gating.

Zero-Latency, Linear Phase and Dynamic Phase Modes – Choose the ideal processing mode for different needs.

Intelligent Auto-Gain and Auto-Release – Ensures smooth dynamic adjustments without over-compression.

Versatile Interface – Highly visual and intuitive for efficient workflow.

Additional Features

Up to six processing bands freely placed anywhere in the spectrum

Bands can be easily snapped together to form a traditional crossover system

Handles any form of dynamics processing from highly transparent compression limiting and expansion to pumping upward compression and punchy gating

Fully customizable per band: threshold, range, attack, release, output gain, ratio, variable knee, lookahead (up to 20 ms), variable stereo linking, mid- or side-only processing, external side chain input, triggering on a separate frequency range

Steepness of each crossover slope can be freely adjusted between 6 dB/oct and 48 dB/oct

Intelligent highly program- and frequency-dependent attack and release curves

Global dry/wet mix from 0% to 200% to easily scale the total effect of the plug-in

Beautiful Retina interface with unique interactive multiband display designed for an optimal workflow

Accurate and smooth real-time frequency analyzer with pre- and post-processing options and ‘freeze’ feature

High-quality audio processing algorithms with 64-bit internal processing where needed

Band solo/mute and bypass options

Unique Dynamic Phase processing mode featuring zero latency no static phase changes and no pre-ringing artifacts

Excellent Linear Phase processing mode eliminating audible artifacts when quickly changing crossover frequencies

Minimum Phase processing mode

Up to four times linear-phase oversampling

Precise output metering

GPU-powered graphics acceleration

Double-click text entry of parameter values

Stereo and mono plug-ins available

Supports common Pro Tools hardware control surfaces

MIDI Learn

Undo/redo and A/B comparison

Smart Parameter Interpolation

Sample-accurate automation of all parameters

Extensive help file with interactive help hints

Why You Need FabFilter Pro-MB

FabFilter Pro-MB was created to provide audio engineers and producers with a more flexible, transparent, and intuitive multi-band dynamics processor. Traditional multi-band compressors often rely on static crossovers, which can introduce unwanted artifacts and lack the precision needed for modern, high-quality productions. Pro-MB’s innovative approach allows users to place and adjust dynamic bands freely across the frequency spectrum, making it ideal for shaping vocals, tightening up drum buses, or controlling the dynamics of an entire mix. With features like Dynamic Phase Processing and Smart Band Crossover, Pro-MB ensures high-quality results with minimal artifacts, making it an essential tool for professional music production.

Who This is For

The target market for FabFilter Pro-MB includes mixing engineers, mastering engineers, music producers, broadcast and post-production professionals, and live sound engineers. Each of these groups requires precise control over dynamics, and Pro-MB’s versatile features make it suitable for a wide range of applications, from mixing individual tracks to mastering final projects.

What This Package Competes With

In comparison to its competitors, FabFilter Pro-MB excels in several key areas. While products like the Waves C6 MultiBand Compressor and Blue Cat Audio MB-5 Dynamix offer basic multi-band compression, they lack advanced features like Smart Band Crossover, Dynamic Phase Processing, and a detailed real-time spectrum analyzer. The DMG Audio Multiplicity offers high-end control but has a steeper learning curve and lacks the intuitive workflow of Pro-MB. FabFilter Pro-MB’s flexibility, transparency, and ease of use make it the superior choice for both novice and experienced audio engineers alike.

FabFilter Pro-MB System Requirements

Mac

Cpu: Apple Silicon or Intel processor
Version: 10.13 or higher
Internet_required: No
Support: 64_bit
Plugins: VST-2, VST-3, AU, AAX, OTHER

Windows

Version: 11, 10, 8, 7 or Vista
Internet_required: No
Support: 32_bit, 64_bit
Plugins: VST-2, VST-3, AAX, OTHER

FabFilter Pro-MB Demo Video