8.7Great
FabFilter Pro-DS is a de-esser plug-in with two detection modes and wide-band or split-band processing for taming sibilance in vocals and audio.
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FabFilter Pro-DS vs FabFilter Timeless 3
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which effect to buy.
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8.7Great
FabFilter Timeless 3 is a tape delay plug-in offering vintage-style echoes with extensive modulation and creative effects.
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Specs compared
| Signal | FabFilter Pro-DS | FabFilter Timeless 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $199.00 | $149.00 |
| Dubspot Score | 8.7 | 8.7 |
| Formats | VST, VST3, AU (Audio Units), AAX Native, AudioSuite, CLAP | VST, VST3, Audio Units (AU), AAX Native, AudioSuite, CLAP |
| Detection modes | Two modes: Single Vocal and Allround | — |
| Processing | Wide Band or linear-phase Split Band | Mid/side processing support |
| Look-ahead | Optional, up to 15 ms | — |
| Oversampling | Up to 4x linear-phase oversampling | — |
| Stereo handling | Adjustable stereo linking with mid-only or side-only processing | — |
| Internal processing | 64-bit, with sample-accurate automation of all parameters | — |
| Delay taps | — | Up to 16 delay taps |
| Modulation matrix | — | 50-slot modulation matrix with XLFOs, XY controllers, envelope generators, and envelope followers |
| Filters | — | Up to 6 filters (LP/HP/BP) or Bell/Shelving/Notch EQ types |
| Creative effects | — | 5 optional effects: Drive, Lo-Fi, Diffuse, Dynamics, Pitch |
| macOS support | — | macOS 10.13 or higher (64-bit), Apple Silicon and Intel |
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