Be on the lookout for FabFilter Pro-L (Mac / Win) limiter, the latest plugin to join the company's line of alphabetically named mastering and mixing plugins, like the Pro-C compressor and Pro-Q equalizer. The Pro-L plugin offers lots of limiter options, hence the name "Pro-L."

The Pro-L limiter plugin features four tuned limiting algorithms; accurate output and gain reduction metering with optional inter-sample peak detection; a real-time level display showing input, output, gain change, and RMS levels over time; meter scale settings and K-System support; adjustable Look-ahead, Attack, and Release settings to fine-tune the sound of the algorithms; professional dithering with three different noise-shaping algorithms; freely adjustable channel linking for both the transient and release stages; and up to four times linear-phase oversampling. Stereo and mono versions are available, and according to FabFilter, Pro-L will not hog CPU.

At-a-glance features for Pro-L:

• Transparent sound combined with maximum loudness
• Four different limiting algorithms, all with their own character
• Low CPU usage
• Accurate output and gain-reduction metering
• Adjustable meter scale, including K-System support
• Informative real-time level display
• Adjustable look-ahead, attack, and release settings
• Separate channel linking for both the transient and release stages
• Up to four times linear-phase oversampling
• Advanced dithering with three different noise-shaping algorithms
• Inter-sample peak detection
• Double-click text entry of parameter values
• Stereo and mono plugins available
• MIDI Learn
• Undo / redo and A / B comparison
• Smart Parameter Interpolation
• Extensive help file with interactive help hints
• Available in RTAS, VST, VST 3, and AU for Mac OS X and Windows

What makes Pro-L ideal for any mixing or mastering job, according to FabFilter, is its linear-phase oversampling, advanced dithering and noise shaping, customizable look-ahead, attack, release and channel linking settings, and precise metering.

Pro-L is now available from FabFilter for $229. Find out more about Pro-L at fabfilter.com.