FabFilter Pro-Q 4
FabFilter Pro-Q 4 arrives with Spectral Dynamics, EQ Sketch & more
FabFilter has just launched the all-new Pro-Q 4, further elevating its flagship product with a bunch of new features. The plugin is priced the same as its predecessor at $179. The upgrade price from Pro-Q 3 is $84. Looking for all the new features in the FabFilter Pro-Q 4? Here’s a list below.
1. Instances
During mix sessions, shuffling between multiple EQs is a common process to achieve the desired mix. Now you can get all your Pro-Q 4 instances on multiple channels within one interface, making the EQing process much more convenient and faster. You can also copy and paste EQ curves from one instance to another.
2. Spectral dynamics processing
Treatment of problematic frequencies was already quite convenient in the Pro-Q 3 thanks to a great GUI; it has further been improved in the Pro-Q 4. In Spectral Dynamics mode, Pro-Q 4 doesn’t change the gain of the whole band, but triggers per specific frequency within that band when it exceeds the threshold, leaving other frequencies untouched.
3. EQ Sketch and usability
Pro-Q 4 now lets you draw your EQ curves. Previously seen in some plugins such as the Newfangled Audio Equivocate and MFreeformAnalogEq, FabFilter has added this feature in the latest version of the plugin.
Here’s a list of all improved and new features:
- [improved] Highest possible sound quality
- [improved] Optional Dynamic EQ mode for all bands (Bell and Shelf shapes), with adjustable attack, release and optional side-chain filtering and external triggering.
- [new] Advanced Spectral dynamics processing, to effectively and precisely treat problem frequencies in your audio
- [new] EQ Sketch: just draw the desired EQ curve in one go to setup initial EQing.
- [improved] Continuous slope setting up to 96 dB/oct for all filter types and ultra-steep ‘Brickwall’ slope setting for LP and HP filters
- [new] Work fast and efficient: use the Instance list to view and control any other Pro-Q 4 instance in your session in a single interface.
- [improved] Gorgeous Retina interface with large interactive EQ display, multi-band selection and editing for maximum ease of use and efficiency
- [improved] Operates in zero latency mode, high quality linear phase mode with adjustable latency or the unique Natural Phase mode
[new] Use the Gentle and Warm Character modes to add analog warmth to your mixes. - [new] Copy and paste of EQ bands or presets between plug-in instances.
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