Fabfilter Pro-Q 3: Editing EQ Nodes and Bands
Fabfilter Pro-Q 3
Demo summary
The narrator shows how to drag EQ nodes, adjust Q values, change filter types, and solo specific bands within the Pro-Q 4 instance view.
Step-by-step
- Drag EQ nodes to adjust frequency and gain
- Scroll the mouse wheel to adjust the Q value
- Right-click a node to access filter types, steepness, and stereo placement
- Click the EQ sketch button at the bottom left to draw a frequency response
- Hover over a node and click the solo button in the readout box to isolate the band
- Drag values within the readout box to adjust gain or frequency independently
- Double-click a value to type in a specific number
Options
- Change speaker set for multichannel mixes
- Enable spectral or dynamic modes
- Adjust dynamic behavior via the extra handle on dynamic bands
- Expand the track fully using the button at the top left
Tips
- Use the EQ sketch feature with the track expanded fully to make it easier to use
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