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FabFilter Pro-G

4.2 (12 Reviews)
$199.00
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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.

Features

  • Six meticulously tuned expander/gate algorithms, including upward expansion and ducking
  • Program dependent attack and release curves
  • Low CPU usage
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

System Requirements

Mac

  • macOS 10.12 or higher (Intel or M1 Apple Silicon processor) (64-bit only)
  • VST2, VST3, AU, AAX Native

Windows

  • Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, or Vista (32 or 64-bit)
  • VST2, VST3, AAX Native

Formats

All FabFilter plug-ins are available in VST, VST3, Audio Units, AAX Native and AudioSuite formats.

Testimonials

Drumsound & Bassline Smith

"We use FabFilter Pro-G on literally EVERY project we work on in the studio. We absolutely love the animated compression display!"

Product Reviews
FabFilter Pro-G review at Music Radar

FabFilter has expanded it 'Pro' range of mixing plug-ins with Pro-G, a feature-packed VST/AU/RTAS noise gate/expander. The interface is in line with FabFilter's other Pro-series plug-ins, with undo/redo, pop-up help balloons, well-categorised presets and A/B comparison. Pros: Slick inter...

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Installation Instructions

Mac

1. Navigate to https://www.fabfilter.com/activate > Enter your 12-letter activation code and complete the remainder of the form > Click 'Activate'.

2. Download the installer from your Plugin Boutique User Account > Run the downloaded .dmg file > Launch the .pkg installer.

3. Click 'Continue'.

4. Click 'Continue'.

5. Click 'Continue'.

6. Click 'Agree'.

7. Click 'Install'.

8. Enter your system password > Click 'Install Software'.

9. Click 'Close'.

10. Launch your DAW > Insert Pro-Q 3 on a new track > Click 'Enter License'.

11. Navigate to your email inbox > Locate the email from FabFilter which contains your License Key (not your Activation code supplied by Plugin Boutique) > Right-click and copy the entire License Key, including -- COPY LICENSE KEY FROM HERE -- until -- COPY UNTIL AND INCLUDING THIS -- > Paste the License Key into the text box > Click 'OK'.

12. Close and restart your DAW > Insert Pro-Q 3 on a new track.

Pro-Q 3 is now installed, activated and ready to use.

Windows

1. Navigate to https://www.fabfilter.com/activate > Enter your 12-letter activation code and complete the remainder of the form > Click 'Activate'.

2. Download the installer from your Plugin Boutique User Account > Extract the .zip folder > Run the .exe installer.

3. Click 'Next'.

4. Click 'Yes'.

5. If installing VST 2 click 'Browse' and locate your VST 2 folder > Click 'Next'.

6. Click 'Next'.

7. Click 'Next'.

8. Click 'Install'.

9. Click 'Finish'.

10. Launch your DAW > Insert Pro-Q 3 on a new track > Click 'Enter License'.

11. Navigate to your email inbox > Locate the email from FabFilter which contains your License Key (not your Activation code supplied by Plugin Boutique) > Right-click and copy the entire License Key, including -- COPY LICENSE KEY FROM HERE -- until -- COPY UNTIL AND INCLUDING THIS -- > Paste the License Key into the text box > Click 'OK'.

12. Close and restart your DAW > Insert Pro-Q 3 on a new track.

Pro-Q 3 is now installed, activated and ready to use.

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