FabFilter Essentials
The FabFilter Essentials bundle contains three plug-ins — Pro-Q 4, Pro-C 3, and Pro-R 2 — no recording engineer should be without these essential tools.
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Pro-Q 4
FabFilter's latest iteration of Pro-Q 4 sees this beloved workhorse EQ plug-in's already legendary workflow improved with some added polish. New features such as an Instance List, Sketch EQ, Character Modes, and a retooled Dynamic EQ section will streamline your workflow and further enhance your tracks. Spectral Dynamics represents an efficient yet subtle way to attenuate problematic frequencies. A new All Pass filter shape also makes itself known as a great way to check phase relationships. Additionally, since Pro-Q 4 won't replace Pro-Q 3, you'll be able to open your older sessions with no problems and even use multiple versions simultaneously. Worried about a steep learning curve? Don't be: Everything you knew and loved about Pro-Q 3 is present and accounted for, including incredible sound quality, EQ match, stereo or mid-side processing modes, MIDI Learn, A/B comparison, and more.
Pro-C 3
Engineers searching for a compressor with a truly comprehensive feature set need look no further than the FabFilter Pro-C 3. A true Swiss Army knife dynamics plug-in, Pro-C 3 can tackle any task you throw at it — gentle mastering compression, in-your-face vocals, drum bus glue, or full-blown EDM pumping. Pro-C 3 offers numerous updates over its predecessor, including six analog-modeled compressor algorithms, bolstered by vibe-enhancing Character Modes. The Auto Threshold mode makes dialing in your settings incredibly straightforward, and the revamped Sidechain section provides ample routing flexibility. You also get multiband expansion to six bands and adjustable maximum lookahead. Moreover, up to 32x oversampling ensures clean, artifact-free results. Pro-C 3 features an updated user interface, reinforced by an intuitive Preset Browser and Instance List. Flaunting incredible sound quality and unrivaled versatility, Pro-C 3 is the ultimate dynamics powerhouse for any mix.
Pro-R 2
FabFilter Pro-R 2 is an incredibly realistic-sounding reverb plug-in that lets your tracks sit nicely in the mix without causing unnatural coloration or phase issues. We've found Pro-R 2 to be amazingly versatile. Reverbs come in all shapes and sizes, and the Pro-R 2 nails them all to perfection. From intimate rooms to enormous cathedrals (and everything in between), FabFilter's sophisticated algorithms faithfully create the perfect ambience for any track, with pristine fidelity and gorgeous tails. And considering how effective it is, you'll find Pro-R 2, with its beautiful Retina interface, delightfully simple to use.
