Checked September 2026
FabFilter
FabFilter Pro-R 2 review
Reverb & delayMastering
Algorithmic reverb with musical Brightness/Character/Distance controls and Decay Rate EQ. Best for natural mastering and mix reverb with musical, non-technical controls. Price: $199 one-time.
Key features
- Musical controls: Brightness, Character, Distance
- Decay Rate EQ for frequency-dependent decay
- Vintage and Plate reverb algorithms
- Dolby Atmos support up to 9.1.6
- Impulse Response import and analysis
Pros
- Simplified, musical control set instead of raw technical reverb parameters.
- Decay Rate EQ gives precise frequency-dependent decay control.
Cons
- Fewer deep algorithmic customization options than dedicated convolution reverbs.
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