Fabfilter Pro-Q 3: Frequency Collision Detection
Fabfilter Pro-Q 3
Demo summary
The demo shows setting a bass guitar as a collision reference to identify and fix frequency masking in rhythm guitars using a high-pass filter.
Step-by-step
- Hover over the track pin icon in the bottom bar
- Click the button to the left of the track pin to set the specific track as the collision reference
- Identify the red glowing areas in the frequency display indicating masking
- Open the Pro-Q instance on the subgroup or clashing track
- Apply a high-pass filter to the clashing frequencies to resolve the masking
Options
- Override the default collision reference by choosing a different one from the Instance List
Watch out for
- The instance of Pro-Q 4 you have open will be the default collision reference unless manually overridden
Tips
- Work smarter by dealing with frequency clashes on a subgroup level rather than individual tracks
- Use a high-pass filter to tighten up the low end of guitars to let the bass dominate those frequencies
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