FabFilter Pro-G gate and expander plugin interface

FabFilter Pro-G: Gate and Expander Plugin by FabFilter Free Download

Rated 4.2/5 on Plugin Boutique (12 ratings)

FabFilter Pro-G is a gate and expander audio plugin from FabFilter. It offers six expander and gate algorithms, flexible side chain routing, and real-time level metering for mixing and live use.

VST3VST2AUAAXWindowsmacOS64-bit
AVAILABLE ATPlugin Boutique
Free trial available from the developer
01Overview

FabFilter Pro-G is built around its expander and gate processing, with six algorithms that include upward expansion and ducking. Program dependent attack and release curves respond to the material, while adjustable range, hold and knee settings give fine control over how the gate opens and closes. Mono, stereo and mid/side processing cover most channel setups, and an expert mode adds customizable side chain options.

Best for

  • Drum gating
  • Vocal ducking
  • Mid/side gating
  • Live sound gating
  • Sidechain ducking
Developer
FabFilter
Category
Gates
Store
Plugin Boutique
02Key features

What you get

  • Six expander and gate algorithms, including upward expansion and ducking
  • Program dependent attack and release curves
  • Adjustable range, hold time and knee settings
  • Optional look-ahead up to 10 ms
  • Zero-latency operation mode
  • Mono, stereo and mid/side processing
  • External side chain input in expert mode
  • Up to four times linear-phase oversampling
  • Real-time level display and transfer curve metering
  • MIDI triggering and MIDI Learn
03In depth

Gate and Expander Algorithms and Controls

Pro-G provides six expander and gate algorithms, including upward expansion and ducking. Attack and release curves are program dependent, so timing adapts to the signal rather than following a fixed shape.

Range, hold time and knee settings are adjustable. An optional look-ahead of up to 10 ms lets the gate open before a transient arrives, and a zero-latency mode is available when delay is not acceptable. Separate dry and wet level controls allow parallel gating.

Side Chain Routing and Metering

Processing can be set to mono, stereo or mid/side. In expert mode, an external side chain input is available with customizable channel linking and routing, which suits ducking and keying setups.

The metering combines input and output level meters with a real-time level display and transfer curve. Developer FabFilter says this feedback is designed to make gate and expander settings easier to set up. MIDI triggering lets you open the gate from a MIDI keyboard.

04Specs

Will it run?

Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.

DeveloperFabFilter
TypePlugin
CategoryGate
FormatsVST3, VST2, AU, AAX
Operating systemsWindows, macOS
Architecture64-bit
Free trialYes
05FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats does FabFilter Pro-G support?

Pro-G is available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats. It runs on Windows and macOS, and a trial version is available.

What do I need to run FabFilter Pro-G?

On macOS, it requires macOS 10.12 or higher on Intel or M1 Apple Silicon, in 64-bit only. On Windows, it supports Windows 11, 10, 8, 7 or Vista in 32 or 64-bit, using VST2, VST3 or AAX Native.

Does Pro-G support external side chain input?

Yes. In expert mode, an external side chain input is available with customizable channel linking and routing.

07Developer

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