8.0Great
Cableguys Pancake 2 is a free auto-panner plugin for tempo-synced stereo motion and creative pan effects.
Plugin comparison
Cableguys Pancake 2 vs FabFilter Pro-L 2
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which effect to buy.
Independent score / workflow fit / buying signal
Contenders
The side-by-side
9.2Essential
FabFilter Pro-L 2 is a true peak limiter plug-in with multiple limiting algorithms and extensive loudness metering.
Score verdict
Which should you buy?
On the Dubspot Score, FabFilter Pro-L 2 comes out ahead (9.2). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Technical matrix
Specs compared
| Signal | Cableguys Pancake 2 | FabFilter Pro-L 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | $199.00 |
| Dubspot Score | 8.0 | 9.2 |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX | VST, VST3, Audio Units (AU), CLAP, AAX Native, AudioSuite |
| Type | Auto-panner | — |
| Developer | Cableguys | — |
| Typical price | Free | — |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX | — |
| Primary job | Tempo-synced stereo panning | — |
| Catalog status | Current as of 2026 | — |
| 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 |
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