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Fabfilter Pro-Q 3: Spectral Dynamics and Auto Threshold

Demo summary

The 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.

Step-by-step

  1. Select a frequency band on the instrument track
  2. Collapse the dynamic range control to enable automatic threshold calculation
  3. Click the spectral dynamics button to generate multiple small compression bands

Options

  • Manually adjust dynamic range or use the automatic threshold calculation

Tips

  • Use the spectral dynamics feature to replace standalone spectral compression plugins
  • Check out Dan Worrall's video for a deeper dive into how the automatic threshold calculation works

Highlights

it's really cool how that works

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  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
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