FabFilter Pro-Q 4

FabFilter Pro-Q 4

FabFilter Pro-Q 4: Pro-Q 4 is a 24-band industry standard EQ. EQ Sketch, Instance List, Spectral Dynamics, Dynamic EQ. Professional mixing and mastering tools.

 

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Description

Since 2009, FabFilter Pro-Q has set the EQ standard. Version 4 adds Spectral Dynamics, EQ Sketch, Instance List, vintage saturation, and more.

Mixing And Mastering Features

FabFilter Pro-Q 4 offers every tool a demanding engineer could wish for: top-quality linear phase operation, zero latency, and unique Natural Phase modes, along with a refined Dynamic EQ that now includes attack and release settings for precise control. Its per-band stereo, mid/side, and left/right processing makes it versatile for any mix, while full surround support up to Dolby Atmos 9.1.6 ensures immersive audio workflows. The updated spectrum analyzer features customizable settings and collision detection, complemented by an intelligent solo function and optional Auto Gain for smooth operation.

New In Version 4

• Usability improvements and EQ Sketch. Wondered if you could ever just draw the curves you’d like? Now you can!
• The new Instance list lets you control all instances in your session via a single plug-in interface.
• Use Spectral dynamics to treat problem frequencies more precisely and efficiently.
• Setup your mixes with one of the Character modes to add that analog, vintage feel.
• The Dynamic EQ section has been improved, with Attack and Release settings, but also optional free side-chain filtering.
• Improved dynamic EQ processing for less distortion and cleaner sound.
• Improved precision in linear phase processing.
• New All Pass filter shape.
• You can now copy and paste EQ bands or presets, also between instances or via the new instance list.
• Improved analog matching in zero latency and natural phase mode.
• Change parameters directly via the value display in the EQ controller by dragging or with the mouse wheel.
• Overall new and fresh design.
• You can now choose to use fractional slope settings if you need to, e.g. a 3.5 dB/oct LP or HP filter.

Dynamic EQ

One of Pro-Q 4’s standout features is dynamic EQ. Any of Pro-Q’s bands (with Bell or Shelf shapes) can be made dynamic, at any slope, with perfect analog matching and in Linear Phase mode.
The dynamic behavior of Pro-Q 4 has been carefully tuned and is highly program dependent: attack, release and knee all depend on the processed audio, the frequency range of the EQ band and the current dynamic range.

Instance List

With Pro-Q 4, you can now control any other Pro-Q 4 instance in your session from a single plug-in interface. This is a huge time-saver, making it much easier to setup initial EQing when starting a mix session.

EQ Match

Lets you choose or record a reference spectrum, compares it to the spectrum of the current input, and adds new EQ bands to make your audio sound like the reference signal. It gets you ‘that’ sound in less than a minute.
As the EQ Match process often involves comparing audio of different Pro-Q instances, it is available via the Instance list. Just hover above an instance item, click the menu button that appears at the center right, and choose EQ Match.

Tech Specs

MAC

OS X macOS 10.13 or higher
CPU: Apple Silicon or Intel processor
Plugins: VST-2, VST-3, AU, AAX, OTHER

WINDOWS

Windows 11, 10, 8, 7 or Vista
Plugins: VST-2, VST-3, AAX, OTHER

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