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FabFilter Pro-C vs TDR Kotelnikov: catalog facts
FabFilter Pro-C	TDR Kotelnikov
Paid Paid plug-in with a 30-day trial.	Freemium Sold through the Tokyo Dawn Records store; check the product page for editions and prices.
Windows, macOS	macOS
14 compression styles plus saturation and character modes Clear visual display of gain reduction	Separate peak and RMS release controls Transparent compression that preserves tone
Requires a host DAW, it does not run on its own Commercial licence required after the trial	Needs a plug-in host such as a DAW Not a hardware emulation, for those who want analog character
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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