FabFilter Pro-C 2 is a powerful compressor plugin offering eight distinct compression styles designed to enhance various audio scenarios like vocal processing, mastering, and electronic music production. The update introduces five new modes—Vocal, Mastering, Bus, Punch, and Pumping—each crafted to deliver unique sonic characteristics, from transparent mastering compression to dynamic, analog-inspired punch and rhythmic pumping effects. This diversity makes it suitable for a wide range of mixing tasks, providing precise control over dynamics with ease.

Beyond its versatile compression algorithms, Pro-C 2 features an extensive set of tools to shape and refine the sound. Adjustable parameters like knee, range, lookahead, and hold allow users to tailor the compressor's response to fit their needs, minimizing distortion while capturing transients effectively. The plugin also includes advanced side-chain equalization and mid/side processing options, enhancing flexibility in targeting specific frequency content or stereo components. High-quality oversampling further ensures clean and transparent audio output, maintaining the integrity of the original signal.

The user interface has been fully redesigned to improve workflow and visual feedback, featuring a Retina-quality display with animated level and knee visuals that clearly show how compression is applied in real time. Detailed metering of peak and loudness levels aids in precise adjustments, while the side-chain input meter simplifies threshold setting. Multiple interface sizes and a full-screen mode accommodate different user preferences and screen setups, making FabFilter Pro-C 2 both a powerful and intuitive tool for professional audio production.