Fabfilter Pro-Q 3: Notching out frequencies with FabFilter Pro-Q3

Demo summary
Matty demonstrates how to identify and remove 'muddy' frequencies around 500Hz in a vocal track using the notch filter and solo audition mode in Pro-Q3.
Step-by-step
- Identify the problematic frequency area by ear
- Create a notch filter at the target frequency
- Click the headphone icon to enter solo audition mode
- Sweep the frequency range to pinpoint the exact 'muddy' or 'woolly' sound
- Pull down the gain to cut the identified frequency
- Toggle the bypass to compare the before and after
Tips
- Use the solo audition mode (headphone icon) to listen specifically to the frequencies you are cutting to ensure you've targeted the right spot.
Highlights
“you can hear it cleaned it up”
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