FabFilter Pro-L Released

Pro-L delivers limiting algorithms, metering, linear-phase oversampling and dithering.

FabFilter Pro-L offers four limiting algorithms with their own distinct character. Some are designed to be as transparent as possible, while others may add a nice punch or flavor to your music. Together with the adjustable look-ahead, attack, release and separate channel link settings for both transients and release, the limiter can be fine-tuned to achieve both “maximum loudness and the highest possible transparency at the same time, ” according to FabFilter.

Different meter scales, including the three K-System scales (K-12, K-14 and K-20), will help you to get control over your levels. You can disable all metering if you want to judge the sound by ear only.

Key features:

• Transparent sound combined with maximum loudness.
• Four sophisticated, carefully tuned limiting algorithms, all with their own unique character.
• Low CPU usage.
• Highly accurate output and gain reduction metering, with optional inter-sample peak detection.
• Various meter scale settings, including K-System support.
• Unique, highly informative real-time level display, showing input, output, gain change and RMS levels over time.
• Adjustable Look-ahead, Attack and Release settings to fine-tune the sound of the algorithms.
• Separate, freely adjustable channel linking for both the transient and release stages.
• Up to four times linear-phase oversampling to minimize aliasing and inter-sample peaks.
• Professional dithering with three different noise shaping algorithms.
• Easy to set up for common limiting situations with the included factory presets, conveniently divided into musical genres.
• Stereo and mono versions available.
• All the usual FabFilter features you’ve come to expect: perfectly fine-tuned knobs and controllers, 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, SSE optimization.

Pricing & Availability

FabFilter Pro-L is now available for €169, $229 or £149, supporting both Windows and Mac OS X in VST and VST 3, RTAS and Audio Units plug-in formats. Bundles with FabFilter Pro-L and other FabFilter plug-ins are also available. See www.fabfilter.com/shop.

Existing FabFilter customers can purchase Pro-L with discounts by logging in to their online user account: www.fabfilter.com/myaccount.

System requirements for FabFilter Pro-L are either Windows 7, Vista, XP, SSE-capable processor, and a VST 2 or VST 3 host or Pro Tools, or Mac OS X 10.4 (Tiger) or higher, Intel or PowerPC processor, and an Audio Units host, VST 2 or VST 3 host, or Pro Tools.