As one of the most used effects in the audio world, reverbs come in all forms and flavors. From
convolution (impulse response or IR) processors, to algorithmic models or emulations of vintage classics, you have
probably tried them all. While convolution reverbs may sound convincing, they are not very flexible and
often so dense that it's difficult to make them fit in a mix. On the other hand, many algorithmic
reverbs are not dense enough, sound artificial or offer so many technical options that they are
simply too difficult to set up.
For us, a high-quality algorithmic reverb should sound natural or vintage, has enough
density and still sits in the mix perfectly without causing undesirable coloration or phase
problems. At the same time, it should not confuse you with over-technical controls and too many
options, but must be easy to set up and a joy to work with. With FabFilter Pro-R 2, we have aimed
to create just that.
New in version 2
Added full immersive / Dolby Atmos functionality, with channel
layouts up to 9.1.6. A lot of time has been spent to implement surround cross feeding, resulting in an
exceptionally convincing 'sense of space'.
Added a Ducking control, offering a fast and easy way to get
better separation between wet and dry signals.
Added a Thickness control, which applies an intuitive combination
of density and saturation. Note: The audible effect can vary quite a lot depending on the program material.
Added Impulse response import feature. You can now import IR
files (WAV and AIFF), which will be analyzed by Pro-R, after which it will choose proper settings, decay
rate and output EQ, to match the sound of the IR as well as possible. Try it, it's magic!
Added Auto Gate functionality, including a gate time and host
sync options.
Added optional Speakers options for Decay Rate and Post EQ curves
in surround/immersive layouts, offering much more control over decay times in a room model.
Increased Decay Rate knob range to go from 25% to 400%.
Other key features
Beautifully designed room models, ranging from small ambiences
and rooms to large concert halls and huge cathedrals.
Carefully developed to easily fit in the mix, without causing undesirable coloration, density or phase problems.
Gorgeous Retina interface with large interactive reverb display featuring Decay
Rate EQ and Post EQ curves.
Very easy to set up, with comprehensible, non-technical controls:
Stepless Space control, which smartly and smoothly combines the
room model and decay time of the reverb. You can choose from over a dozen carefully designed room models
and seamlessly vary between them, without hearing clicks or unwanted artifacts.
Decay Rate control, changing the overall decay time from 50%
to 200% of the current Space setting.
Intelligent Stereo Width control, ranging from pure mono to
true stereo and beyond.
Distance control to adjust the proximity to the sound source
in the selected space.
The Character control changes the sound from a clean,
transparent decay, to a lively reverb with pronounced reflections and echoes, all the way to an
over-modulated chorus-like effect.
Perfectly tuned Brightness knob, affecting not only overall
brightness, but also the decay of high frequencies.
Mix knob with a Lock Mix
option, which prevents preset loading from overriding the current mix setting.
Predelay knob, ranging from 0 to 500 ms, with optional host
tempo sync.
Innovative 6-band Decay Rate EQ, with Low/High Shelf, Bell and Notch
filters. Compared to the commonly used low- and high crossover system, the Decay Rate EQ opens a world of
possibilities by giving you full control over the decay rate at different frequencies.
6-band Post EQ to equalize the final reverb sound, with Low/High Cut up to
96 dB/oct, Low/High Shelf and Bell filters. Together with the Decay Rate EQ, this lets you design reverbs of
any style and character.
Real-time spectrum analyzer that also visualizes the decay time at different frequencies.
Full Screen mode, offering a
large analyzer display and reverb Decay Rate EQ and Post EQ controller.
