In this review, Production Expert takes a look at some of the new features and improvements in Pro-L 2. In this video, we test some of the new limited styles, the new 1:1 output feature and more. We use Pro-L 2 to apply limiting to the master track of a song using the new LUFS loudness meters.
What Is FabFilter Pro-L 2?
FabFilter Pro-L 2 is a fully featured true-peak mixing and mastering limiter plug-in. The previous version, FabFilter Pro-L, was voted most popular limiter plug-in out of 15+ third party limiters by the Pro Tools Expert Community.
How could FabFilter possibly improve on perfection? Well, it appears FabFilter have done so with the addition of several new features along with some major improvements.
What's New In FabFilter Pro-L 2?
FabFilter Pro-L2 introduces a wealth of new features and improvements:
True peak limiting
Extensive loudness metering with support for the EBU R128, ITU-R BS.1770-4 and ATSC A/85 standards
Surround support including Dolby Atmos 7.0.2 and 7.1.2 formats with flexible surround channel linking
Optional DC offset filter
External side chain triggering for stem mastering
Unity Gain option to easily listen to the effect of the current limiting at unity gain level
Audition Limiting option to listen to the difference between the input and output signal
What's Improved In FabFilter Pro-L2?
Eight different limiting algorithms, all with their own character and purpose
Unique real-time level display with peak gain reduction labels and new innovative display modes
Up to 32x linear-phase oversampling
Highly accurate output and gain reduction metering including true peak metering
Optional DC offset filter
Visit the FabFilter website for the full list of Pro-L2 Features.