FabFilter Pro-C 2 Compressor Plugin

Description

Professional Mixing and Mastering Tools

FabFilter Pro-C 2 is a high-quality compressor plug-in for the most demanding engineers. Whether you need subtle mastering compression, an upfront lead vocal, that magic drum glue or deep EDM pumping: Pro-C 2 gets the job done with style.

Everything you need

Pro-C 2 offers eight different, program-dependent compression styles with beautiful sound and character. But there’s more! Apart from the classic compressor controls, you also get smooth lookahead, up to 4x oversampling, intelligent auto-gain and auto-release, a variable knee, hold, range, external side-chain triggering, variable stereo linking and mid/side processing, all packed in a beautiful Retina user interface.

Beautiful interface and optimized workflow

The fully redesigned interface in FabFilter Pro-C 2 offers insightful metering with real-time displays that will greatly improve workflow. The large animated level/knee display visualizes exactly when, why and how compression is applied to incoming audio. Accurate level meters show the exact peak and loudness values, while the circular side-chain input meter turns finding the perfect threshold setting into a trivial task. And the large side-chain EQ controller makes it easier than ever to filter the trigger signal any way you like.

FabFilter goodies

Of course, you also get all the usual FabFilter goodies: perfectly tuned knobs, interactive MIDI Learn, undo/redo and A/B switch, Smart Parameter Interpolation for smooth parameter transitions, an extensive help file with interactive help hints, sample-accurate automation, advanced optimization and much more.

Top Features

Eight Compression Styles – Includes styles like Vocal, Mastering, Bus, Punch and Pumping offering distinct characteristics suited for different applications.

Range Setting – Limits the maximum gain change allowing for precise control over the compression effect.

Mix Setting – Scales the gain change from 0% to 200% allowing for seamless blending of compressed and original signals.

Side-Chain EQ Section – Customizable high-pass and low-pass filters along with a freely adjustable filter for detailed side-chain signal control.

Program-Dependent Attack and Release Curves – Automatically adjusts attack and release times for more natural compression based on the input signal.

Lookahead Functionality – Anticipates peaks to ensure accurate and distortion-free compression.

Oversampling – Up to 4x oversampling for enhanced audio quality and minimized aliasing.

Mid/Side Processing – Allows for independent compression of mid and side signals offering advanced stereo imaging control.

External Side-Chain Triggering – Responds to an external signal providing creative compression possibilities.

Beautiful Retina Interface – Intuitive and visually appealing with animated displays and accurate metering for an optimized workflow.

Additional Features

NEW – Eight different compression styles of which five are new in version 2: Vocal, Mastering, Bus, Punch and Pumping

NEW – Range setting which limits the maximum applied gain change

NEW – Gorgeous Retina interface with (optional) animated level knee displays and accurate peak/loudness metering

NEW – Mix setting which scales the gain change from 0% to 200%

NEW – Smooth lookahead (up to 20 ms) which can be enabled/disabled to ensure zero latency processing

NEW – Retina support on OS X and High DPI support on Windows

Intelligent Auto Gain

External side chain triggering

NEW – Hold (up to 500 ms)

GPU-powered graphics acceleration

NEW – Custom knee variable from hard knee to a 72 dB soft knee (to enable saturation-like effects)

Stereo and mono plug-ins available

Auto Release

NEW – Optional MIDI triggering

Super-fast attack times

NEW – Side-chain EQ section with customizable HP and LP filters plus an additional freely adjustable filter

NEW – Full Screen mode offering a large level display and side-chain EQ controller

Program-dependent attack and release curves

NEW – Accurate large level and gain change meters with peak and loudness level visualization. The loudness level complies with the Momentary mode of the EBU R128 / ITU-R 1770 standards

Supports common Pro Tools hardware control surfaces

NEW – Up to 4x oversampling

MIDI Learn

Variable stereo linking and mid/side processing with mid-only, side-only, M > S and S > M processing.

Undo/redo and A/B comparison

NEW – Audition Triggering option which enables users to hear on which parts of the audio Pro-C 2 is triggering and how much compression is taking place

Smart Parameter Interpolation

NEW – Multiple interface sizes: Small

Medium and Large

Sample-accurate automation of all parameters

Extensive help file with interactive help hints

Available in VST, VST3, Audio Units, AAX Native and AudioSuite formats (all both 64-bit and 32-bit)

Why You Need FabFilter Pro-C 2

FabFilter Pro-C 2 was created to provide audio professionals with a versatile and high-quality compression tool that meets the demanding needs of modern mixing and mastering. Whether the goal is to achieve subtle dynamics control in mastering, bring a lead vocal to the forefront, tighten up drum mixes, or create the deep pumping effects often heard in EDM, Pro-C 2 is designed to deliver exceptional results with style and precision. Its broad range of features makes it a go-to plugin for engineers, producers, and sound designers seeking flexibility, transparency, and control over their audio dynamics.

Who This is For

The target market for FabFilter Pro-C 2 includes a wide range of audio professionals, such as mixing engineers, mastering engineers, music producers, sound designers, and post-production engineers. These individuals require a compressor that not only provides precision and versatility but also integrates seamlessly into their diverse workflows. Whether it’s for crafting dynamic mixes, adding punch to drums, or achieving transparent compression for mastering, Pro-C 2 offers the flexibility to suit various production needs. Additionally, its advanced features, like side-chain EQ and mid/side processing, make it an essential tool for professionals working in both music and multimedia environments, from music production to film and TV sound design.

What This Package Competes With

In comparison to its competitors, Pro-C 2 excels by offering a broader range of features and versatility. Products like the Waves SSL G-Master Buss Compressor and the Universal Audio 1176LN focus on specific compression characteristics and lack the flexibility of Pro-C 2’s eight compression styles. The Softube Tube-Tech CL 1B and Universal Audio Empirical Labs Distressor, while excellent in certain contexts, are limited by their single compression styles and do not offer the comprehensive feature set, including advanced side-chain EQ and mid/side processing, that Pro-C 2 does. The Native Instruments Supercharger GT, while offering high-quality compression, is also less flexible in comparison to Pro-C 2’s broad array of features and its intuitive user interface. Pro-C 2’s adaptability and modern interface make it the superior choice for engineers and producers seeking precision, flexibility, and high-quality sound.

FabFilter Pro-C 2 System Requirements

Mac

Cpu: M1 or Intel
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-C 2 Demo Video