Compressor
FabFilter Pro-C 3
by FabFilter
A paid compressor from FabFilter with multiple compression styles, an EQ-able side chain, lookahead and character modes.
Documented features
- Fourteen compression styles in three groups. Modern: Clean, Versatile, Smooth, Punch, Upward and TTM. Classic: Op-El, Vari-Mu, Classic and Opto. Utility: Vocal, Mastering, Bus and Pumping.[3]
- Character modes: Off, Tube, Diode and Bright.[3]
- Side-chain EQ with up to six bands, including all-pass and brickwall shapes, with mid/side targeting.[1]
- Triggering from external side-chain, MIDI or a host-tempo-synced pulse.[1]
- Optional lookahead up to 20 ms.[1]
- Character modes with Drive and pre/post-compression routing.[1]
- Up to 32x oversampling and auto-gain.[1]
- Immersive / Dolby Atmos support up to 9.1.6.[1]
Specifications
| Compression styles | 14[1][3] |
|---|---|
| Maximum lookahead | 20 ms[1] |
| Maximum oversampling | 32x[1] |
| Side-chain EQ bands | 6[1] |
Compatibility
| macOS | macOS 10.13 or later, 64-bit only, Apple Silicon or Intel; requires an AU, VST 2/3 or CLAP host, or Pro Tools[1] |
|---|---|
| Windows | Windows 11, 10, 8, 7 or Vista, 64-bit or 32-bit; requires a VST 2/3 or CLAP host, or Pro Tools[1] |
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| Pricing model | Paid FabFilter offers a 30-day trial. We don't list prices: they change often. Check the manufacturer for current pricing. |
Discussed in
Sources
- FabFilter Pro-C 3 – Compressor Plug-In, FabFilter. Accessed .
- FabFilter Pro-C 3 Help, FabFilter. Accessed .
- FabFilter Pro-C 3 Help – Style and character, FabFilter. Accessed .