This is a consequence of phase shift caused by the filtering used to split the incoming audio into separate frequency bands. When you insert a conventional multi-band plug-in across a complex signal such as a full mix, you often have the sense that the sound is being subtly or not-so-subtly changed even when no actual dynamics processing is taking place. Sonically, the main new weapon in its arsenal is something that FabFilter call Dynamic Phase Filtering. Dynamics processors that operate only on selected frequency bands are of necessity more complex to set up and use than their broadband forefathers, and many of the multi-band plug-ins I've tried are intimidatingly complex, so this is definitely an area that could benefit from some innovation and intuitive design! Dynamic Phase FilteringįabFilter's Pro-MB promises to innovate in several respects. The latest addition to the FabFilter stable applies the same principles to the world of multi-band dynamics processing.
(They also have the plus of being available in all major plug-in formats including 64-bit AAX, and not requiring any further authorisation once bought and downloaded.) FabFilter have had great success with this approach: the EQ and dynamics plug-ins that make up their Mastering Pack, for example, are notable not only for their extremely clean sound, but also for their innovative and intuitive user interfaces. Whereas many plug-in developers seek to ape both the sound and the look of vintage outboard processors, others are trying to escape from the paradigms that were established by hardware designers half a century ago, and write software that performs well on its own terms. What does their take on the multi-band compressor have to offer? FabFilter are on a mission to rethink familiar effects and processors.
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