FabFilter Pro-Q

"[Pro-Q is] in a similar bracket to some of Waves' EQs, it sounds at least as good, but it looks a lot nicer, has more options and is more intuitive."
MusicTech magazine (March 2010)

"[Pro-Q is] a brilliantly designed, gorgeous-sounding EQ plug-in that will quickly become a staple of your music production process. Verdict: 10/10"
MusicTech magazine (March 2010)

"Crucially, [Pro-Q] sounds gorgeous. Getting instant control over your EQ is a breeze, and sweetening or taming any track is practically effortless."
MusicTech magazine (March 2010)

"Not only is [Pro-Q's] interface slick, smooth and a joy to use, it actually makes you feel like using it because it's so straightforward."
MusicTech magazine (March 2010)

"[Pro-Q is] really smooth and it's replete with clever, thoughtful little nuances to help you out."
MusicTech magazine (March 2010)

"Pro-Q looks deceptively basic at first, but its smooth and uncluttered interface conceals a powerful feature set."
MusicTech magazine (March 2010)

"With its spot-on sound and wonderful interface, Pro-Q is up there with the best EQs money can buy. Verdict: 9/10!"
Computer Music (February 2010)

"Not only is [Pro-Q's interface] crystal clear, but it offers tremendous levels of control."
Computer Music (February 2010)

"In a review full of positives, there is one element of Pro-Q that really stands out, and that is its interface."
Computer Music (February 2010)

"[If] you're in the market for a great-sounding EQ with a superb interface, you won't want to miss this gem."
Computer Music (February 2010)

"[Pro-Q's] awesome interface makes it more practical and effortless to use than pretty much any EQ we've tried."
Computer Music (February 2010)

"The range of modes and great sound make [Pro-Q] ideal for jobs requiring great fidelity, such as mastering and acoustic instrument processing."
Computer Music (February 2010)

"Pro-Q can work in mono, stereo or mid/side modes, and FabFilter's novel implementation is characteristically slick [...]"
Computer Music (February 2010)

"From the uncluttered interface and easily legible typefaces to the neat colour contrasts and smooth edges, Pro-Q is visually clear and radiates solid reliability."
Computer Music (February 2010)

FabFilter Timeless 2

"If there's a delay-shaped hole in your plug-in folder, then you should find that Timeless 2 is a perfect fit. Verdict: 10/10!"
Computer Music (Issue 142, p94)

"The more we threw at it, the more ideas it threw back, and we found ourselves whiling away for hours, enthralled by what we were hearing."
Computer Music (Issue 142, p94)

"Besides being incredibly versatile, it is also easy to operate. Just do yourself a favor and go check the demo. I am pretty sure you will be impressed with what it can do!"
Rekkerd.org (Timeless 2 Review)

" I loved it from the minute I checked the presets! Chorus & flange, reverb, fx, resonaters, rhythmic effects, and tons more. From basic delays to crazy weird fx, it’s all there."
Rekkerd.org (Timeless 2 Review)

"Timeless 2 is not only a versatile tool but a fun one, too. MusicRadar rating: 5 of 5 stars!"
MusicRadar.com (Timeless 2 Review)

FabFilter Timeless

"If you only get one delay plugin, it's hard to beat Timeless. It does everything you'd expect from a regular delay, but it can also be pushed into places you'd never expect a delay to go."
ProRec.com (Timeless Review)

"...the modulation capabilities on Timeless are far beyond most delays..."
ProRec.com (Timeless Review)

"[FabFilter Timeless] is not your average delay with only a handful of different sounds. This is a delay designer, and it can do things you'd never expect from a delay plugin, ..."
ProRec.com (Timeless Review)

"Even if you've got a truckload of modulation and echo plug-ins, this [FabFilter Timeless] is the one to be tried."
Future Music (FM185, p90)

"Not only does it [FabFilter Timeless] sound first class, but it's also a joy to use and is packed with cool little touches..."
Future Music (FM185, p90)

"[FabFilter] Timeless isn't 'just' a delay plug-in, it's a versatile sound design toolbox built to give any producer a fresh, time/pitch-shifting angle on delay, phasing, chorus, filtering and even reverb."
Future Music (FM185, p90)

"... [the filters in Timeless] sound just as incredible as their dedicated stablemates, with the harder characteristic settings adding bite to any signal, and the softer ones sounding smooth and musical."
Future Music (FM185, p90)

"... to call it [FabFilter Timeless] a delay is like describing Buckingham Palace as a house."
Future Music (FM185, p89)

"FabFilter's thing is analogue modelling, old school authenticity and top-notch sound quality, and that's why a delay unit from their labs is considerably more intriguing than it would be from most other developers."
Future Music (FM185, p89)

"... [FabFilter] Timeless is worth every krona. The plug is without a doubt the king of delays and will help you take your music in very unexpected ways."
Studio Magazine (January 2007, p69)

"Timeless is a grand slam of a delay, and one that enables you to transform a signal into something entirely new and potentially unrecognisable."
Computer Music (CM109, p89)

"Beautiful sounds, silky smooth looks... We're in love already!"
Computer Music (CM108, p18)

FabFilter Twin 2

"FabFilter Twin 2 is one of the best virtual analoges we've heard so far, and at this price point it's well worth the investment!"
Computer Music (CM138, page 107)

"The synth [FabFilter Twin 2] is great fun to program and play thanks to its suberb sound and comprehensive modulation system."
Computer Music (CM138, page 107)

"I can imagine that a lot of school programs will find FabFilter Twin 2 to be a very useful instrument for teaching synthesis."
Trax Music (April 14th, 2009)

"... the beauty of the instrument [FabFilter Twin 2] emerges immediately and strikingly when it's heard in context alongside other instruments in a mix."
Trax Music (April 14th, 2009)

"FabFilter Twin 2's visual presentation shifts constantly [...], exposing and highlighting its workings intelligently in response to the user's need. I am sure that no one reading this has another instrument in their kit that behaves visually like FabFilter Twin!"
Trax Music (April 14th, 2009)

"When applied to everyday use, the Twin 2 reveals itself to be a great addition to anyone’s set of soft-synths."
Laymans Reviews

"Twin 2 is the perfect virtual analog synthesizer. It topples almost everything in its class, hardware or software. [...] It has the style, the sound, the features, the ease of use, the presets (of which there are tons!), and the service behind it that is simply amazing. "
Wusik Magazine

"The new GUI design [for FabFilter Twin 2] is simply amazing. While unique, it is not more complicated by the newness, but rather, they have continued to take interface interaction to a whole new level."
Wusik Magazine

"[FabFilter Twin 2] is the software instrument equivalent of The Empire Strikes Back. That one rare instance where the sequel is better than the original by leaps and bounds."
Wusik Magazine

FabFilter Twin

"[FabFilter Twin] is a serious instrument that demands your attention and is sure to catch the ears of your listeners. Recommended."
Computer Music (CM100, p91)

"Twin's sonic quality is a cut above nearly everthing in its class, and the ease with which it can be programmed means it will be as useful to the beginner as it will to the seasoned synthesist."
Computer Music (CM100, p91)

"FabFilter have set a new standard for mod routings. [...] It's a clean, efficient and powerful system."
Computer Music (CM100, p91)

"[Twin's] filters sound fantastic, and run the sonic gamut from smooth to raw. Like the best vintage filters, they can be driven into self-oscillation."
Computer Music (CM100, p91)

"FabFilter have won a lot of acclaim for the quality of their filters, and Twin gives you two of them."
Computer Music (CM100, p91)

"[Twin] has everything that makes One so special, but adds a host of new features (not least of which is probably the best modulation routing system we've ever seen)."
Computer Music (CM100, p90)

"[...] the more than 500 presets [in Twin] should satisfy producers of all electronic genres."
Remix Magazine (Vol.8 No.4)

"[Twin's] mod matrix slot levels can also be cross-modulated, creating enormous tonal complexity."
Remix Magazine (Vol.8 No.4)

"What's really cool, though, is the ability to set up source and destination routings in [Twin's] mod matrix by clicking on and dragging any modulation source to any target."
Remix Magazine (Vol.8 No.4)

"Smooth isn't a strong enough word to describe [Twin's] filters; they're some of the best analog models I've ever heard."
Remix Magazine (Vol.8 No.4)

"Twin is the next logical step up from One, boasting two oscillators, two filters and a few totally new goodies, including quite possibly the most intuitive modulation system ever committed to code."
Future Music (FM172, p47)

"FabFilter Twin is straight-up virtual analogue synthesis done right, and a definite keeper."
Future Music (FM172, p47)

"Twin is an essential buy for any serious synth-head."
Future Music (FM172, p47)

"FabFilter's Smart Parameter Interpolation ensures that there's no aliasing at all, even when parameters are adjusted with a 128-step MIDI controller."
Future Music (FM172, p47)

"As expected [FabFilter Twin's] oscillators and filters are smooth, powerful and fast - whether you're patching a ballsy bass sound, a blazing lead, an undulating pad or a cinematic effect, the sound is never less than gloriously analogue."
Future Music (FM172, p47)

"This superb system [in FabFilter Twin] creates an endless playground of modulation and cross-modulation that never gets in the way of your creativity."
Future Music (FM172, p47)

"Twin's modulation set-up is ingenious in both its simplicity and power."
Future Music (FM172, p47)

FabFilter Volcano 2

"I think I can be brief here. Volcano 2 is just fabulous. It has become my go-to filter plug-in within days after I started using it. And yes, I’m using it for a lot more things than filtering."
Rekkerd.org

"Often software companies choose for either sound quality or quantity of features, but FabFilter Volcano 2 combines both."
Interface Magazine (Sept 2008, p45)

"With a stonking sound and incredible flexibility, Volcano 2 is a must for anyone seeking a characterful all-in-one filter solution"
Computer Music (Summer 2008, p99)

"... with FabFilter's famously tasty filters under the hood, the sound [of Fabfilter Volcano 2] is as slick as the graphics"
Computer Music (Summer 2008, p99)

"Volcano's interface works beautifully, making it snap to create anything from simple roll-offs to complex rhythmic effects and textures."
Computer Music (Summer 2008, p99)

"There are a plethora of possibilities, and the sidechaining, combined with Volcano 2's mid-side processing abilities, makes it one of the most flexible plug-ins around"
Computer Music (Summer 2008, p99)

"You'll erupt with pleasure when you check out this amazingly flexible effect [FabFilter Volcano]"
Computer Music (Summer 2008, p37)

FabFilter Volcano

"[FabFilter Volcano Verdict:] A beautiful sounding filter without the feature-laden excesses of its rivals."
Future Music (FM167, p50)

"The combination of a powerful sound and ease-of-use makes Volcano unique."
Future Music (FM167, p50)

"No matter how hard you push [FabFilter Volcano], there are no noticeable artefacts of any sort, and the self-oscillation sounds so real and pure that at times it's hard to believe it isn't coming from a piece of hardware."
Future Music (FM167, p50)

"[FabFilter Volcano] shares the same to-the-point functionality [as FabFilter One], solid but simple concept and genuine analogue sound, and is a joy to use."
Future Music (FM167, p50)

"I love Volcano's GUI and found it uncannily easy to morph on the fly using the drag-and-pull overlapping filters display window."
Remix Magazine (September 2005)

"[FabFilter Volcano's] richness and tonal contour sound distinctively hybrid ? not modeled after any specific filter type ? and the Smart Parameter Interpolation technology made good on its guarantee of no click or pop annoyances during extreme tweaks."
Remix Magazine (September 2005)

"Besides [FabFilter Volcano] being one of the smoothest and richest-sounding pairs of filters on its own, when in combination mode, the filters interplay with such musical-sounding results that it's easy to forget you're dealing with a mere filter plug-in, not some monster modular synth."
Remix Magazine (September 2005)

"House-style sweeps are a piece of cake, and the modulation possibilities make it easy to create extreme burbles and squelches [in FabFilter Volcano]."
Sound on Sound (July 2005, p216)

"Clever technology and a back-to-basics interface make Volcano a hit."
Computer Music (September 2005, p99)

"[...] For total smoothness, analogue warmth, and screaming self-oscillation, you'll struggle to find better than Volcano."
Computer Music (September 2005, p99)

"[FabFilter Volcano is] very different from the competition, being remarkably smooth but also capable of some serious sonic mangling."
Computer Music (September 2005, p99)

"The technology behind FabFilter's filter algorithm is impressive, and the six refined filter algorithms in Volcano are testament to the developers' eye for detail."
Computer Music (September 2005, p99)

"[FabFilter Volcano is] a slick and full-sounding effect which will keep you busy for weeks. You won't regret trying this one out for yourself..."
Sound on Sound (July 2005, p216)

FabFilter Pro-C

"I would recommend the Pro-C to anyone who is looking for an all-round compressor."
Rekkerd.org

"If the Holy Grail of software compression is that obscure thickness and warmth that we all crave, then we'd better get on the phone to Indiana Jones, because Pro-C is a strong contender!"
Computer Music (Nov 2007, p92)

"It's fair to say that whether you're a compression freshman or a professor of pump, you'll surely give Pro-C full marks."
Computer Music (Nov 2007, p92)

"[Pro-C's] smart level display [...] makes a mockery of the average compressor's simple VU meters, making using compression easier then ever."
Computer Music (Nov 2007, p92)

"The Pro-C is practically faultless, being suitable for users of all levels, and able to turn its hand on any type of material. It's top class!"
Computer Music (Nov 2007, p92)

FabFilter One

"One centres on a deeply impressive modelled oscillator and filter combo that stands amongst the most authentic 'analogue' ever made, due to its flawless anti-aliasing, rich sound and convincing self-oscillation."
Future Music (FM167, p50)

"[FabFilter One is] superb for analogue drum sounds, retro leads, basses and sound effects [...]."
Future Music (FM149, p67)

"FabFilter aren't exaggerating too much with their claims regarding the oscillator and filter [of FabFilter One] - thanks to the smart interpolation algorithms under the hood they really do display genuine 'analogue' fluidity and tonality."
Future Music (FM149, p67)

"[...] I found [FabFilter One] hugely entertaining, and it did take me back to basics in quite a carthartic way. This feeling is encouraged no end by the phenomenal quality of the sound."
Future Music (FM149, p67)

"[FabFilter One combines] a near perfect modelled oscillator with a distinctly serious self-oscillating analogue-style filter."
Computer Music (September 2005, p99)

"FabFilter One [...] does what it sets out to do with style and polish."
Sound On Sound (June 2004, p220)

"FabFilter One is for those who want a shining example of simple, soft synth design at its best [...], and for those who still don't believe that software can sound as good as hardware."
Future Music (FM149, p67)