Producer Rack

Checked September 2026

FabFilter

FabFilter Pro-MB review

Compression

Multiband compressor and expander with freely positioned processing bands. Best for surgical multiband dynamics. Price: $199 one-time.

Key features

  • Up to six freely positioned bands
  • Dynamic Phase mode with zero latency
  • Linear and minimum phase options
  • Up to 4x linear-phase oversampling
  • Per-band threshold, ratio, attack, release, knee and lookahead
  • Crossover slopes 6 to 48 dB/oct

Pros

  • Intuitive band creation
  • 30-day trial

Cons

  • Premium price

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Sources: www.fabfilter.com

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