FabFilter | Pro-G Gate / Expander Plug-in FabFilter

FabFilter Pro-G

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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!

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

Plug-in formats

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

Requirements

Windows

• Windows 10, 8, 7 or Vista
• 64-bit or 32-bit
• VST 2/3 host or Pro Tools

macOS

• macOS 10.12 or higher (64-bit only)
• AU or VST 2/3 host or Pro Tools
• Intel or Apple Silicon processor