Professional dynamics processor with 14 compression styles, sidechain EQ, parallel compression, lookahead, full screen, 9.1.6 support, up to 32x oversampling.

FabFilter Pro-C 3 is a high-end compressor plug-in for the most demanding engineers. Compression is one of the most essential tools in modern production — and Pro-C 3 is not just a great-sounding compressor, it’s a superb stereo and surround compressor with all the tricks up its sleeve that you will ever need. Whether you need transparent mastering control, punchy mixbus glue, classic opto warmth, modern upward dynamics or aggressive pumping, Pro-C 3 delivers results with unmistakable style.

Everything you need

Pro-C 3 features a powerful dynamics engine with 14 total compression styles across Modern, Classic and Utility categories, including six brand new algorithms that expand the plug-in into entirely new creative territory. You also get Character modes with built-in analog saturation, upgraded side-chain EQ filtering based on Pro-Q shapes (including all-pass and brickwall slopes), host tempo pulse triggering, MIDI triggering, immersive surround processing up to 9.1.6 Dolby Atmos®, and oversampling up to 32x for pristine high-resolution dynamics—even under aggressive settings.

Beautiful interface and optimized workflow

The modern redesigned interface in FabFilter Pro-C 3 is built for speed, insight and precision. The animated level display and optional knee display visualize input, output and gain reduction in real time, helping you dial in compression faster and with more confidence. For distraction-free work, Pro-C 3 can also switch to a Compact layout that hides the large displays and focuses on essential metering, making it feel like a traditional compressor at a glance.

The improved preset browser adds easy searching, tagging, metadata and favorites, and also supports copy/paste of plug-in settings across instances—making professional workflow faster than ever in real sessions.

FabFilter goodies

Of course, you also get all the usual FabFilter goodies: perfectly tuned knobs, interactive MIDI Learn, undo/redo and A/B switch, Smart Parameter Interpolation for smooth parameter transitions, an extensive help file with interactive help hints, sample-accurate automation, advanced optimization and much more.

A professional compressor plug-in with immersive routing options, versatile trigger control, rich character, and a modern interface designed for mixing speed and mastering precision.

Features

• Lookahead up to 20 ms with global Maximum Lookahead control for managing overall latency
• Hold control for transparency or pumping behavior
• 14 compressor styles across Modern, Classic and Utility categories, including six new algorithms in version 3: Versatile, Smooth, Upward, TTM, Op-El and Vari-Mu
• Accurate peak and loudness level metering (Momentary EBU R128 / ITU-R 1770 compliant)
• Character modes with analog saturation, coloring and drift, including Tube, Diode and Bright options, with adjustable Drive and Pre/Post routing
• Range control to limit maximum gain reduction
• Variable knee up to 72 dB soft knee
• External side chain triggering, MIDI triggering and auditionable triggering monitoring
• Intelligent Auto Gain (including mid-only/side-only awareness)
• Auto Release with program-dependent behavior
• MIDI Learn
• Undo/redo and A/B comparison

Technical details

• Operating systems: Windows, macOS
• Plug-in formats: VST 2, VST 3, Audio Unit, AAX, CLAP
• Architecture: 32 and 64 bit
• Licensing: licence key, manufacturer account

System requirements

• macOS 10.13 or newer
• Windows 11, 10, 8, 7 or Vista

The licence is registered with the manufacturer at https://www.fabfilter.com/activate. You will receive your serial number and the download link by e-mail immediately after purchase.