FabFilter has officially released Pro‑C 3, the next evolution of its flagship compressor plug‑in for mixing and mastering. Built for modern music production, post‑production, and immersive audio workflows, FabFilter Pro‑C 3 combines surgical dynamic control with musical character, intelligent automation, and full Dolby Atmos® compatibility all inside FabFilter’s famously intuitive interface.

This release doesn’t just refine compression. It expands what a professional compressor can do.

Whether you’re shaping transients, gluing a mix, controlling dialog dynamics, or designing rhythmic movement, Pro‑C 3 delivers flexible, future‑ready compression without sacrificing sound quality or speed.

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What Is FabFilter Pro‑C 3?

FabFilter Pro‑C 3 is a high‑end compressor plug‑in designed for mixing, mastering, music production, and immersive audio. It builds on the trusted foundation of Pro‑C 2 and introduces:

• 14 total compression algorithms
• New analog‑style saturation and character modes
• Advanced side‑chain EQ and triggering options
• Dolby Atmos® and surround support up to 9.1.6
• Intelligent Auto Threshold and Auto Gain

The result is a compressor that feels equally at home on a vocal track, a full mix bus, or a complex multi‑channel immersive session.

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Compress with Character: Analog Color That Moves with Your Sound

Pro‑C 3 introduces a dedicated Character panel, allowing you to add controlled harmonic coloration directly inside the compressor.

Character Modes

• Tube: Warm, smooth saturation with subtle harmonic bloom
• Diode: Gritty, forward‑sounding distortion with edge
• Bright: Adds high‑frequency excitement and presence

You can adjust Drive amount and choose between Pre‑Compression or Post‑Compression routing, giving you precise control over how saturation interacts with gain reduction.

This makes Pro‑C 3 more than just a dynamics tool it becomes a tone‑shaping compressor suitable for both corrective and creative use.

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Dramatically Improved Side Chain EQ for Precision Control

Side‑chain control is essential in professional compression, and Pro‑C 3 takes it to the next level.

What’s New in the Side Chain EQ

• Expanded from 3 bands to 6 bands
• Filter shapes inherited from Pro‑Q 4
• Brickwall Low‑Pass and High‑Pass filters
• Per‑band Mid or Side processing

This allows extremely precise control over what triggers compression whether you’re de‑essing vocals, tightening low‑end punch, or creating transparent ducking.

For engineers who rely on side‑chain workflows, Pro‑C 3 offers unmatched flexibility and accuracy.

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Immersive Audio and Dolby Atmos® Ready

FabFilter Pro‑C 3 is fully designed for immersive audio production.

Immersive Features

• Supports all major surround formats up to Dolby Atmos® 9.1.6
• Automatic channel routing no manual configuration
• Independent stereo linking per surround pair
• Clear, labeled multi‑channel output metering

Following the design philosophy of Pro‑Q 4 and Pro‑R 2, Pro‑C 3 integrates seamlessly into surround and Atmos workflows while remaining fast and intuitive.

This makes it a powerful choice for film scoring, broadcast, game audio, and spatial music production.

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Host Tempo Triggering and Intelligent Auto Threshold

Pro‑C 3 introduces Host Sync triggering, enabling tempo‑locked compression without external side‑chain signals.

Host Sync Triggering

• Tempo‑synced internal pulse
• Adjustable note values, Offset, and trigger Length
• Ideal for rhythmic ducking and pumping effects

Auto Threshold

The new Auto Threshold dynamically adjusts the threshold to maintain consistent compression behavior across varying input levels.

This is especially useful for:

• Dialog tracks with fluctuating volume
• Live recordings
• Dynamic music stems

Together, these features allow Pro‑C 3 to adapt intelligently to your material saving time while maintaining consistency.

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Additional Key Features at a Glance

• Professional compressor for mixing and mastering

• 14 compression algorithms with modern and vintage character

• 3 analog saturation flavors with drift and coloration

• Up to 32x oversampling for pristine audio quality

• Adjustable Maximum Lookahead for latency control

• Redesigned preset browser with tags and metadata

• Full integration with FabFilter Pro‑Q, Pro‑G, and Pro‑DS

• Sample‑accurate automation, MIDI Learn, A/B comparison

• Optimized for Intel and Apple Silicon processors

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Compatibility and Availability

FabFilter Pro‑C 3 is available for:

• Windows and macOS
• Plug‑in formats: VST, VST3, AU, AAX, AudioSuite, CLAP

Existing FabFilter users can upgrade at discounted pricing, and Pro‑C 3 is also available in FabFilter bundles alongside other industry‑standard plug‑ins.

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Why Pro‑C 3 Belongs in Modern Mixing and Mastering Setups

With its expanded compression algorithms, intelligent automation, immersive audio support, and musical character options, FabFilter Pro‑C 3 is one of the most complete compressor plug‑ins available today.

It’s precise when you need transparency.

It’s musical when you want color.

And it’s powerful enough for the most demanding modern workflows.

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Get FabFilter Pro‑C 3 Today

If you’re looking for a professional compressor plug‑in that adapts to any mixing, mastering, or immersive audio scenario, FabFilter Pro‑C 3 delivers speed, sound quality, and creative depth in one elegant package.

Explore FabFilter Pro‑C 3 and upgrade your compression workflow today.