9.2Essential
FabFilter Pro-L 2 is a true peak limiter plug-in with multiple limiting algorithms and extensive loudness metering.
Plugin comparison
FabFilter Pro-L 2 vs Softube Limit Pro
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which effect to buy.
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Softube Limit Pro is a true-peak limiter with Standard, Adaptive, and Fast peak suppression, Low Frequency Protection, and Limit Go included. Intro price $99.
Technical matrix
Specs compared
| Signal | FabFilter Pro-L 2 | Softube Limit Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $199.00 | $99 intro (from $149) |
| Dubspot Score | 9.2 | — |
| Formats | VST, VST3, Audio Units (AU), CLAP, AAX Native, AudioSuite | VST, VST3, AU, AAX |
| Limiting algorithms | Eight different algorithms | — |
| Oversampling | Up to 32x linear-phase | — |
| Loudness metering standards | EBU R128, ITU-R BS.1770-4, ATSC A/85 | — |
| True peak limiting | Yes | — |
| Surround support | Up to Dolby Atmos 9.1.6 | — |
| Dithering | Advanced, with three noise shaping algorithms | — |
| Peak suppression | — | Standard, Adaptive, Fast |
| Release | — | Transient and Adaptive, frequency-adaptive timing |
| Meters | — | True peak, peak, LUFS, loudness loss, distortion, distogram |
| Included | — | Limit Go with Raw, Clean, and Safe |
| Systems | — | macOS 14, 15, and 26; Windows 10 64-bit and 11 |
| Licence | — | Softube account, iLok, three activations, 20-day trial |
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