Fabfilter Pro-Q 3: Taming low-mids with Spectral EQ

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1. 2:160:55Applying Spectral EQ with FabFilter Pro-Q 4The presenter demonstrates how to use the new spectral mode in Pro-Q 4 to lift the vocal presence while simultaneously taming harsh frequencies, similar to the functionality of Soothe.Fabfilter Pro-Q 3· AI Audio Editor
2. 3:111:21Dynamic EQ and Mid-Side processing in Pro-Q 4The user performs a side-channel cut to mono the bass and applies a dynamic EQ boost to the kick drum so it only triggers when the kick hits.Fabfilter Pro-Q 3· AI Audio Editor
3. 5:050:51Widening guitars with Dynamic High ShelvesThe presenter applies a dynamic high shelf boost to the side channels at 16kHz to add movement and width to the guitars.Fabfilter Pro-Q 3· AI Mastering
4. 5:560:25Taming low-mids with Spectral EQCurrentThe user demonstrates applying spectral EQ around 300Hz to manage low-mid resonance and improve the feel of the track.Fabfilter Pro-Q 3· AI Audio Editor
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1. 1:481:13Testing Saturation Modes in FabFilter Pro-Q4The user demonstrates the new 'Clean', 'Subtle', and 'Warm' saturation modes in FabFilter Pro-Q4 by applying an extreme EQ curve to audio and switching between the algorithms.White Sea Studio
2. 4:430:42Multi-track EQ Editing in Pro-Q4The demonstrator shows how to view and edit multiple EQ instances (like Bass and Drums) simultaneously within a single FabFilter Pro-Q4 interface using the new track selection feature.White Sea Studio
3. 6:260:26Pinning Channels and Output MixingThe user demonstrates how to pin specific channels in the multi-track view and adjust output levels directly from the EQ interface.White Sea Studio
4. 8:081:36Spectral Dynamics and Auto ThresholdThe video shows the new spectral dynamics feature in Pro-Q4, demonstrating how it creates multiple small bands for compression and uses the automatic threshold calculation.White Sea Studio
5. 10:200:53Adjusting Dynamic EQ Attack and ReleaseThe user explores the advanced section of the dynamic EQ, adjusting the range, attack, and release percentages while observing the effect on the audio signal.White Sea Studio
6. 11:260:31External Band Side-chainingThe demonstrator shows how to make a dynamic EQ band respond to a different frequency range (side-chaining) within FabFilter Pro-Q4.White Sea Studio
7. 12:161:05Drawing EQ CurvesThe user demonstrates the new freehand drawing tool to create custom EQ curves by clicking and dragging across the frequency spectrum.White Sea Studio
8. 0:221:34Host-synced sidechain ducking in Pro-C 3The narrator demonstrates how to use the new Host Sync feature to create rhythmic ducking on a pad sound without an external trigger, adjusting threshold, ratio, and the new curvy Range slider.FabFilter
9. 2:311:39MIDI triggering and Character saturation modesThe demo shows routing MIDI from a kick drum to trigger compression on a bass part, followed by a walkthrough of the new Tube and Diode saturation flavors in the Character tab.FabFilter
10. 5:551:06Using Auto Threshold on guitar transientsThe demo shows the new Auto Threshold feature which allows the compressor to catch peaks relative to average levels, demonstrated on a guitar DI signal with Diode character saturation.FabFilter
11. 7:462:16Multichannel linking and surround sidechain EQThe narrator demonstrates the new multichannel linking knob on an 8-channel drum setup, showing how to link or unlink specific channels and apply sidechain EQ to specific surround speakers.FabFilter
12. 2:160:55Applying Spectral EQ with FabFilter Pro-Q 4The presenter demonstrates how to use the new spectral mode in Pro-Q 4 to lift the vocal presence while simultaneously taming harsh frequencies, similar to the functionality of Soothe.Streaky