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Fabfilter Pro-Q 3: Using EQ Match in the Instance List

Demo summary

The demo shows how to access the EQ Match feature within the Instance List to match the frequency profile of a rhythm guitar track to a reference track.

Step-by-step

  1. Hover your mouse over an instance in the Instance List
  2. Open the drop-down menu on the right side of the instance
  3. Select EQ Match from the menu
  4. Choose a reference track from the list
  5. Allow the plugin to analyze the audio
  6. Select the number of bands to generate
  7. Expand the track to view the matched EQ settings

Options

  • Bypass an instance using the power button in the top left corner
  • Access the preset browser from the instance drop-down menu
  • Undo or redo changes using the buttons located under the power button

Watch out for

  • The EQ Match feature is only available in the menu if the instance is an EQ

Tips

  • Let the plugin analyze the audio for a longer period for better results

All demos from “Mixing with the Pro-Q 4 Instance List

  1. 2:430:53Using EQ Match in the Instance ListCurrentThe demo shows how to access the EQ Match feature within the Instance List to match the frequency profile of a rhythm guitar track to a reference track.Fabfilter Pro-Q 3AI Mastering
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  3. 5:231:08EQ Polarity and Output BoostThe demonstration shows toggling auto gain, inverting polarity, and using the temporary 6dB output boost button to check channel clarity.Fabfilter Pro-Q 3AI Audio Editor
  4. 6:311:12Editing EQ Nodes and BandsThe narrator shows how to drag EQ nodes, adjust Q values, change filter types, and solo specific bands within the Pro-Q 4 instance view.Fabfilter Pro-Q 3AI Audio Editor
  5. 14:170:59Frequency Collision DetectionThe demo shows setting a bass guitar as a collision reference to identify and fix frequency masking in rhythm guitars using a high-pass filter.Fabfilter Pro-Q 3AI Audio Editor
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AI Mastering

  1. 2:430:53Using EQ Match in the Instance ListCurrentThe demo shows how to access the EQ Match feature within the Instance List to match the frequency profile of a rhythm guitar track to a reference track.FabFilter
  2. 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.Streaky