FabFilter Pro-G is a gate and expander with six algorithms, upward expansion ducking, and program-dependent attack and release curves for controlling signal below a set threshold.
FabFilter Pro-G at a glance
| Developer | FabFilter |
|---|---|
| Type | Effects / Gate |
| Formats | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX |
| Operating systems | Windows 11 or later, macOS 10.12 or later |
| Apple Silicon | Native |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| Free trial | Available |
| Price on Plugin Boutique (October 2026) | €167.59 |
What FabFilter Pro-G does
The plugin is organized around a single gate section with adjustable range, hold time and knee settings. Up to four times linear-phase oversampling can be selected, and the GPU-powered graphics accelerate the display.
Expert mode opens the side chain options, including an external side chain input and MIDI triggering that opens the gate or expander from a keyboard. Dry and wet levels are set separately.
Key features
- Six expander and gate algorithms. The plugin offers six tuned algorithms, including upward expansion ducking, so a gate or expander can be matched to the material being processed.
- Program-dependent attack and release. Attack and release curves respond to the program material rather than running at fixed times.
- Metering and level display. Input and output level meters and a real-time level display show the signal before and after processing, with precise readouts.
- Expert side chain routing. Expert mode provides side chain options, an external side chain input, and mono, stereo or mid/side processing.
- MIDI triggering. The gate or expander can be opened from a MIDI keyboard, which allows the signal to be gated by note input.
- Factory presets and editing. Factory presets cover common gating and expansion scenarios, and parameter values can be entered as text by double-clicking.
Compatibility
The plugin ships as VST3, VST2, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS in 64-bit builds. It requires macOS 10.12 or higher or Windows 11, and native support for Apple Silicon processors is listed.
Who it is for
Mixing engineers, live sound engineers and producers who need a gate or expander with a side chain and metering for drums, vocals and other tracks.
Plugins similar to FabFilter Pro-G
| Plugin | Developer | Type | Formats | Systems | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FabFilter Pro-G | FabFilter | Gate | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €167.59 |
| SSL X-Gate | Solid State Logic | Gate | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €14.88 (regular €49.98) |
| smart:gate | sonible | Gate | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €127.93 |
| Noren Gate | CalPochi | Gate | VST3, AU | Windows, macOS | €68.43 |
| Spectral Gate | Harrison Consoles | Gate | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS, Linux | €52.56 |
Price and availability
FabFilter Pro-G was listed on Plugin Boutique in October 2026 at €167.59. A free trial is offered. Prices change often, so the store page shows the current one.
FabFilter Pro-G FAQ
Where can I download FabFilter Pro-G crack for free?
The plugin circulates as a crack in the VST3, AU and AAX builds, often packaged as a repack with .rar and .iso files.
Is there a working serial key or keygen for FabFilter Pro-G?
A working serial key is the string most often typed with the keygen, and key generator releases are listed for the Windows and macOS builds.
Is FabFilter Pro-G available as a torrent or magnet link?
The release is shared as a torrent and magnet link in the same way as other repack builds.
Does FabFilter Pro-G run on Apple Silicon Macs?
Yes. Native support for Apple Silicon processors is listed for macOS 10.12 or higher.