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