Comparison

FabFilter Pro vs DevonAiR Gold

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

FabFilter Pro

This advanced audio processing tool offers up to six freely placeable bands for compression and expansion. It features innovative processing modes for transparent, artifact-free sound. Requires a compatible host app to function as a plug-in.

Highlights
  • Up to six freely placed processing bands
  • Dynamic Phase processing for transparent sound
  • Minimum and Linear Phase modes
  • Customizable per-band dynamics controls
  • Adjustable crossover slopes
  • Interactive multiband display
  • Real-time frequency analyzer
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FabFilter Pro-MB is a versatile multiband dynamics plug-in featuring a uniquely optimized workflow: up to six compression/expansion bands can be placed freely anywhere in the spectrum. High-quality Linear Phase and Minimum Phase processing modes are available, as well as a newly developed Dynamic Phase mode that is even better, offering transparent sound without phase distortion while avoiding linear-phase pre-ringing artefacts. The Pro-MB app filters the microphone input and plays it back in real-time. To use Pro-MB as a plug-in, you need an AUv3-compatible host app like Auria, AUM or Cubasis. Pro-MB will appear in the list of Audio Unit extensions for effect plug-ins in the host app. Key features: - Up to six processing bands, freely placed anywhere in the spectrum - Bands can be easily snapped together to form a traditional crossover system - Unique Dynamic Phase processing mode featuring zero latency, no static phase changes and no pre-ringing artifacts - Excellent Linear Phase processing mode, eliminating audible artifacts when quickly changing crossover frequencies - Minimum Phase processing mode - Handles any form of dynamics processing, from highly transparent compression, limiting and expansion to pumping upward compression and punchy gating - Fully customizable per band: threshold, range, attack, release, output gain, ratio, variable knee, lookahead (up to 20 ms), variable stereo linking, mid- or side-only processing, external side chain input, triggering on a separate frequency range - Steepness of each crossover slope can be freely adjusted between 6 dB/oct and 48 dB/oct - Intelligent, highly program- and frequency-dependent attack and release curves - Unique interactive multiband display, designed for an optimal workflow - Global dry/wet mix from 0% to 200% to easily scale the total effect of the plug-in - High-quality audio processing algorithms with 64-bit internal processing where needed - Up to four times linear-phase oversampling - Accurate and smooth real-time frequency analyzer with pre- and post-processing options and 'freeze' feature - Precise output metering - Undo/redo and A/B comparison "Making multiband compression/expansion easier and more flexible than ever, FabFilter Pro-MB is beautifully designed and sounds superb. Verdict: 9/10!" — Computer Music Magazine "FabFilter Pro-MB is well executed on every level from the intuitive and attractive interface, to the brilliant sound quality." — FutureMusic

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DevonAiR Gold

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: DevonAiR Gold at Free against FabFilter Pro's $39.99. DevonAiR Gold also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 14.0). On ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

DevonAiR Gold is free to download; FabFilter Pro costs $39.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
FabFilter Pro versus DevonAiR Gold: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFabFilter ProDevonAiR Gold
Price$39.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (20 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings20 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFabFilterChris Englefield

In-app purchases

None

FabFilter Pro

No in-app purchases

None

DevonAiR Gold

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FabFilter Pro free?
FabFilter Pro costs $39.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is DevonAiR Gold free?
DevonAiR Gold is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FabFilter Pro or DevonAiR Gold have ads?
Neither FabFilter Pro nor DevonAiR Gold shows ads.

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