FabFilter Pro-MB v1

Powerful and intuitive

Multiband compression and expansion are powerful tools, but notoriously difficult to set up and control. Enter FabFilter Pro-MB: making multiband dynamics processing intuitive yet powerful at the same time.

A new approach

Instead of conventionally splitting the entire spectrum with crossovers, Pro-MB enables you to directly create a new band at the frequency range you want to work on. Think bands, not crossovers.

The interactive multiband display clearly shows that the rest of the spectrum stays untouched. And if desired, you can easily snap bands together to recreate a traditional crossover system.

Pro-MB best of both worlds

Lifesaver and timesaver

FabFilter Pro-MB introduces a unique Dynamic Phase processing mode. It has virtually the same frequency response as traditional multiband processing, but doesn't introduce latency or pre-ringing, and only introduces minor phase changes when the gain actually changes. Of course, we have also included an excellent Linear Phase mode and a traditional Minimum Phase mode.

The powerful combination of high quality processing, optimized workflow using the interactive multiband display and all the expert features you need, makes Pro-MB both a lifesaver and timesaver!

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

Up to six processing bands, freely placed anywhere in the spectrum

Bands can be easily snapped together to form a traditional crossover system

Handles any form of dynamics processing, from highly transparent compression, limiting and expansion to pumping upward compression and punchy gating

Unique Dynamic Phase processing mode featuring zero latency, no static phase changes and no pre-ringing artifacts

Excellent Linear Phase processing mode, eliminating audible artifacts when quickly changing crossover frequencies

Minimum Phase processing mode

Up to four times linear-phase oversampling

Fully customizable per band: threshold, range, attack, release, output gain, ratio, variable knee, lookahead (up to 20 ms), variable stereo linking, mid- or side-only processing, external side chain input, triggering on a separate frequency range

Steepness of each crossover slope can be freely adjusted between 6 dB/oct and 48 dB/oct

Intelligent, highly program- and frequency-dependent attack and release curves

Global dry/wet mix from 0% to 200% to easily scale the total effect of the plug-in

Beautiful Retina interface with unique interactive multiband display, designed for an optimal workflow

Accurate and smooth real-time frequency analyzer with pre- and post-processing options and 'freeze' feature

High-quality audio processing algorithms with 64-bit internal processing where needed

Band solo/mute and bypass options

Precise output metering

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

Sample-accurate automation of all parameters

Extensive help file with interactive help hints

Available in VST, VST3, Audio Units, AAX Native and AudioSuite formats