FabFilter Pro-G Gate/Expander Plugin

Description

Professional Mixing and Mastering tools

A good gate/expander is an indispensable tool in any mixing or live situation. FabFilter Pro-G offers everything you could wish for: perfectly tuned algorithms, complete control over the side chain and channel linking, excellent metering and great interface design.

Ultra-flexible Side Chain Routings

Apart from excellent sound, FabFilter Pro-G also provides very flexible routing. You can choose between mono, stereo or mid/side processing and in expert mode, external side chain input is available with completely customizable channel linking and routing.

Clear and Precise Metering

FabFilter Pro-G combines smart input/output level meters with a real-time level display and transfer curve. Everything was specifically designed to give clear feedback on the current gate/expander settings and processing, letting you set them up easily.

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

Six Gating/Expansion Styles – Includes classic gating, transparent expansion, and creative rhythmic effects.

Lookahead Processing – Ensures smooth gating and natural release, avoiding abrupt cutoff artifacts.

Adjustable Sidechain EQ – Allows for precise control over dynamics by focusing the gate on specific frequencies.

External Sidechain Input – Facilitates the use of external signals to trigger the gate for rhythmic effects or ducking.

Mid/Side and Stereo Linking – Enables independent processing of mid and side signals for advanced stereo control.

Real-Time Level Display – Visualizes the gating effect with a detailed real-time waveform display.

Flexible Knee Control – Adjusts the transition between open and closed states for smooth or aggressive gating.

Variable Hold and Release Times – Fine-tunes gate behavior for subtle or hard-cut gating.

Zero-Latency and Linear Phase Modes – Provides real-time operation or precision processing for mastering.

Intuitive Interface – Retina-ready UI with interactive visualization for an efficient workflow.

Additional Features

Six meticulously tuned expander/gate algorithms,including upward expansion and ducking

Program dependent attack and release curves

Low CPU usage

Expert mode that offers highly customizable side chain options

Mono, stereo or mid/side processing

Up to four times linear-phase oversampling

Zero-latency operation mode

MIDI triggering: open the gate/expander with your MIDI keyboard

External side chain option

Separate dry/wet level settings

Easy to set up for common gating / expansion scenarios with the included factory presets

Adjustable range, hold time and knee settings

Optional look-ahead time up to 10 ms

Precise and helpful metering, including a real-time level display

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

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-G

FabFilter Pro-G was created to address the need for high-quality, transparent gating and expansion in music production, sound design, and post-production. The plugin provides an ultra-flexible solution for dynamic control, enabling precise noise reduction, dynamic shaping, and creative sound design in a variety of applications. It was developed to overcome the limitations of traditional gates, which often produce unnatural or abrupt results. With advanced algorithms and an intuitive interface, Pro-G ensures smooth and musical gating while offering deep customization options for professionals.

Who This is For

FabFilter Pro-G is designed for a diverse group of audio professionals who need precise dynamic control. Mixing engineers use it to clean up drum recordings, isolate instruments, and remove background noise from vocals, benefiting from its transparent sound and flexible gating styles. Live sound engineers rely on its zero-latency mode and intuitive controls to maintain clean mixes in real-time environments. Music producers, especially in electronic and experimental genres, take advantage of Pro-G’s rhythmic gating, synth chopping, and dynamic expansion for creative sound design. For post-production engineers, it’s a crucial tool for cleaning up dialogue tracks and removing background noise without compromising the natural sound. Additionally, sound designers in film, games, and experimental music utilize Pro-G’s advanced features like external sidechain triggering and mid/side processing to create dynamic, complex soundscapes. With its versatility, transparency, and user-friendly interface, Pro-G is an essential tool for professionals across mixing, production, sound design, and post-production fields.

What This Package Competes With

FabFilter Pro-G competes in the market with several notable gate and expander plugins, each offering different strengths and weaknesses. The Waves C1 Gate/Expander is a budget-friendly option at $34.99, providing basic functionality for gating and expansion. While it’s effective for general use, it lacks the advanced features found in Pro-G, such as sidechain processing, mid/side control, and multiple expansion styles. This makes it less versatile and suitable for professional workflows that require precision and flexibility. Another competitor is iZotope Neutron 5 Gate, which comes with AI-assisted gating for quick setups, and is part of the Neutron mixing suite priced at $249. While it offers intelligent, automated features, Neutron 5’s full functionality is locked behind the need for the entire Neutron suite, limiting its standalone use. The Sonnox Oxford Gate, priced at $229.99, offers highly detailed transient shaping and smooth release curves, appealing to users looking for precise control. However, it is more complex to use and does not provide the multiple gating styles or the sidechain EQ that Pro-G offers, limiting its versatility. Compared to these options, Pro-G excels by offering a more comprehensive range of features, such as six distinct gating and expansion styles, sidechain EQ, mid/side processing, and a user-friendly interface, making it a more powerful and adaptable tool for professional audio production across various genres and applications.

FabFilter Pro-G 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-G Demo Video