The Essentials to Know About FabFilter Pro-G Software
- Precision gate/expander with 6 tuned algorithms, including upward expansion and ducking, for clean and musical dynamic control
- Highly readable workflow: real-time visualization of levels and transfer curve for quick, intuitive adjustments
- Advanced side chain in Expert mode, flexible routing and mono, stereo, and mid/side options to fit any session
- Designed for mixing and live use: low CPU load, real-time zero-latency mode, up to 4x linear-phase oversampling
What FabFilter Pro-G Is Used For
FabFilter Pro-G is a gate/expander plug-in designed to clean up, control, and shape the dynamics of a recording or bus. It helps reduce unwanted noise between phrases (breath, bleed, ambience), enhance rhythmic impact (drums, percussion), or create clean, controlled ducking effects. Whether in the studio or live, Pro-G naturally integrates into a modern mixing workflow thanks to its fast controls, presets, and very clear visual feedback.
Main Features
6 processing styles for a gate that stays musical
Pro-G offers 6 meticulously tuned expander/gate algorithms, including upward expansion and ducking. The goal is simple: achieve clean closing without pumping or artifacts, and opening that respects the source. Program-dependent attack and release curves help maintain a natural sound even on complex signals.
Side chain and routing: a tool built for real-world situations
Whether processing a vocal track, snare drum, or ambience bus, flexible routing facilitates advanced mixing scenarios. You can work in mono, stereo, or mid/side, and enable an external side chain when you want to trigger the gate's open/close from another source. In Expert mode, side chain input and chaining become highly customizable, useful for managing drum bleed, multi-mic recordings, or very targeted ducking effects.
Visualization designed for quick decisions
Pro-G's strength also lies in making the processing instantly understandable. Input/output level indicators are accompanied by a real-time display of the level and transfer curve. The result: you see exactly when the gate opens, how much it reduces, and how the curve reacts, speeding up adjustments of range, hold, and reaction times.
User comfort and session integration
Designed for intensive use, Pro-G combines low CPU consumption, intelligent parameter interpolation for smooth transitions, and practical features like undo/redo and A/B comparison. Editing is fast thanks to value entry by double-click, and integration is facilitated with MIDI Learn as well as support for common Pro Tools hardware control surfaces. For creative applications, MIDI triggering even allows opening the gate/expander from a MIDI keyboard.
Technical Specifications
License and Installation
- Downloadable product
- License validity: Unlimited
- Copy protection: Online activation
- Simultaneous activations: 2
- Internet connection required for installation and activation
System Requirements
- Windows: From Vista onwards
- Mac OS: From 10.12 onwards
- Minimum CPU: Apple Silicon, Intel Core
Supported Formats
Features
- 6 meticulously tuned expander/gate algorithms, including upward expansion and ducking
- Program-dependent attack and release curves
- Low CPU usage
- Adjustable range, hold time, and curve settings
- Optional pre-listen up to 10 ms
- Precise and useful visualization, including real-time level display
- Expert mode offering highly customizable side chain options
- Mono, stereo, and mid/side processing
- Up to 4x linear-phase oversampling
- Real-time zero-latency operation mode
- MIDI triggering: open the gate/expander with your MIDI keyboard
- External side chain option
- Separate dry/wet level controls
- Easy configuration for common gating/expansion scenarios with included presets
- GPU-powered graphical acceleration
- Parameter value entry by double-clicking text
- Available in stereo and mono plug-in versions
- Support for common Pro Tools hardware control surfaces
- MIDI Learn
- Undo/redo and A/B comparison
- Intelligent parameter interpolation
- Detailed help file with interactive tips