Since its original release in 2009, FabFilter Pro-Q has become the trusted workhorse EQ plug-in for many engineers and producers around the world, widely praised for its workflow, sound quality and feature set. With version 4, we’re bringing exciting new features to Pro-Q, introducing spectral dynamics, the instance list, EQ Sketch, vintage saturation and much more. FabFilter Pro-Q 4 gives you the highest possible sound quality, a complete feature set, and a gorgeous, intelligent interface that is designed to help you get ‘that’ sound quickly and easily.
New in version 4
At first glance, FabFilter Pro-Q 4 looks quite similar to its predecessor. But looks are deceiving! Of course, the clean design and intelligence of Pro-Q 3 is still present, but a lot of exciting new functionality has been added to improve both sound and workflow:
- 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. - You can now choose to use fractional slope settings if you need to, e.g. a 3.5 dB/oct LP or HP
filter. - 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.
- You can change parameters directly via the value display in the EQ controller by dragging or with
the mouse wheel. - Overall new and fresh design.
- Many minor improvements.
Other key features
And of course, all the goodness of the Pro-Q 3 is still here: highest possible sound quality, dynamic EQ, Natural and Linear Phase processing, universal slope support for all EQ shapes, EQ match, a gorgeous, resizeable interface with full screen mode for easy and precise editing, up to 24 EQ bands, intelligent band solo mode, stereo or mid/side processing, intelligent multi-band selection and editing for maximum ease of use and efficiency, spectrum grab, GPU-powered graphics acceleration, double-click text entry of parameter values, different display ranges: 3 dB and 6 dB ranges for mastering, 12 dB and 30 dB for mixing, Pro Tools hardware control surfaces support, MIDI Learn, undo/redo and A/B comparison, and an extensive help file with interactive help hints.
FabFilter Pro-Q 4 is available in VST, VST3, CLAP, AU (Audio Units), AAX Native and AudioSuite formats.