- FabFilter Pro-Q 3 is a top-quality EQ plug-in with perfect analog modeling, dynamic EQ, linear phase processing, and a gorgeous interface with unrivalled ease of use.
Summary An equalizer is probably the tool you use most while mixing and mastering, so you need the best of the best. With FabFilter Pro-Q 3, you get the highest possible sound quality, a very extensive feature set, and a gorgeous, innovative interface with unrivalled ease of use. Mixing and mastering features Pro-Q 3 offers everything that a demanding engineer could wish for: top-quality linear phase operation in addition to the zero latency and unique Natural Phase modes, smooth dynamic EQ, per-band mid/side processing, full surround support (up to Dolby Atmos 7.1.2), an intelligent solo feature, optional Auto Gain and a built-in, fully customizable spectrum analyzer. Effortlessly sculpt your sound FabFilter Pro-Q 3 is designed to help you achieve your sound in the quickest way possible. Via the large interactive EQ display, you can create bands where you need them, enable dynamic EQ for any band, and select and edit multiple bands at once. Unique features like Spectrum Grab, Full Screen mode and EQ Match will speed up your workflow even more. Try it yourself! FabFilter goodies Of course, you also get all the usual FabFilter goodies: perfectly tuned knobs, interactive MIDI Learn, undo/redo and A/B switch, Smart Parameter Interpolation for smooth parameter transitions, an extensive help file with interactive help hints, sample-accurate automation, advanced optimization and much more. Features Highest possible sound quality Up to 24 EQ bands NEW - Optional Dynamic EQ mode for all bands (Bell and Shelf shapes), using any slope setting and with perfect analog matching IMPROVED - Gorgeous Retina interface with large interactive EQ display, multi-band selection and editing for maximum ease of use and efficiency NEW - Ultra-steep 'Brickwall' slope setting for LP and HP filters NEW - Full surround support (up to Dolby Atmos 7.1.2) with intelligent speaker selection NEW - External spectrum visualization from any other Pro-Q 3 instance, including collision detection NEW - Per-band mid/side or left/right processing, so you can EQ the mid, side, left or right signals separately Operates in zero latency mode, linear phase mode with adjustable latency or the unique Natural Phase mode NEW - Flat Tilt filter shape, a flat tilting correction curve over the whole audible frequency spectrum IMPROVED - Spectrum Grab: just grab and adjust a peak in the real-time spectrum analyzer right away! Different interface sizes and additional Full Screen mode IMPROVED - Filter shapes: Bell, Notch, High/Low Shelf, High/Low Cut, Band Pass, Tilt Shelf, Flat Tilt Universal filter slope support for all filter types, up to 96 dB/oct IMPROVED - EQ Match feature to automatically match the spectrum of another Pro-Q 3 instance or an external signal IMPROVED - Built-in spectrum analyzer with Pre-EQ, Post-EQ and external spectrum visualization, adjustable range, speed, resolution, tilt, freeze and collision detection Auto Gain and Gain Scale Optional piano roll display to quantize EQ frequencies to musical notes Different display ranges: 3 dB and 6 dB ranges for mastering, 12 dB and 30 dB for mixing Intelligent solo mode makes it easy to find problem frequencies and hear the effect of a band Phase Invert option to change polarity Large output level meter with peak level readout Extreme CPU optimization: Pro-Q 3 uses very little CPU and memory, so you can use hundreds of instances in a session GPU-powered graphics acceleration Double-click text entry of parameter values IMPROVED - Supports stereo, mono and surround channel layouts (up to Dolby Atmos 7.1.2) Supports common Pro Tools hardware control surfaces IMPROVED - MIDI Learn with option to control the currently active band Undo/redo and A/B comparison Smart Parameter Interpolation Sample-accurate automation of all parameters Extensive help file with interactive help hints Requirements Windows 64-bit: Windows 10, 8, 7 or Vista 32-bit: Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista or XP VST 2/3 host or Pro Tools Mac OS X OS X 10.8 or higher AU or VST 2/3 host or Pro Tools Intel processor