FABFILTER Pro-L 2
£149
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Like so many of FabFilter’s other plug-ins, the original FabFilter Pro-L limiter had become a staple of our mix and mastering sessions. Not only did the limiting algorithms each sound superb, but the graphical interface made using the Pro-L incredibly simple and enjoyable. Like the Pro-Q and Pro-C before it however, FabFilter has now taken the time to re-evaluate Pro-L, updating the plug-in, and ensuring that it retains its place on our shortlist – but has it done enough to replace the competition and become our go-to limiter for all scenarios?
While heavy limiting during mastering has become less fashionable recently, forcing mastering engineers to work harder to get loud and punchy results without simply resorting to squashing the life out of a mix, a high-quality limiter is still an essential tool, both in mixing and mastering. But now, a limiter has to
