You can highlight all bands and reduce their amplitude to make it more subtle.
Notice how the frequencies are selected – in the low end the right bell filter is slightly higher in frequency than the left, but this relationship is reversed in the higher frequencies. This preset very subtly expands the stereo width of a master.īy gently boosting the left and right channels by 2dB, but at slightly different frequencies, this effect causes stereo expansion without being too noticeable or detracting from the focus of a master. ‘Subtle Stereo Enhancer’ – FabFilter Pro-Q 3Ī lot of equalization presets greatly affect the frequency response – but the Subtle Stereo Enhancer does what its name suggests. This isolates all of the plugin’s modulation effects and other codependent drive functions to just the mid-channel.Īs a result, the effect can make the mid-range more present, and I get a little more control over the low and high-frequency ranges. What I like to do is create 3-bands with this preset. The Mix dial lets you adjust how much of the effect is heard. If you feel that it’s a little too aggressive, simply change the wet/dry of the plugin. What’s great about this preset is that it can be used on just about any master. The Tube setting adds realistic harmonic distortion. It provides realistic and amazingly rich-sounding analog emulation it also creates subtle but impressive stereo image effects via mid-side processing. ‘The Tube’ is included in both iterations of FabFilter’s Saturn plugin.
"FabFilter Pro-Q 2 is practically impossible to fault, being absolutely stunning in terms of usability, functionality and sound.We’ll master it for you and send you a free mastered sample to review.
"FabFilter Pro-Q 2 is sure to be the first plug-in we add to almost every channel on every mix we do for the next few years. Large output level meter with peak level readout Intelligent solo mode makes it easy to find problem frequencies and hear the effect of a band Different display ranges: 3 dB and 6 dB ranges for mastering, 12 dB and 30 dB for mixing Optional piano roll display to quantize EQ frequencies to musical notes Mid/side mode where you can EQ the mid and side signals separately Built-in spectrum analyzer with Pre-EQ, Post-EQ and SC modes, adjustable range, speed, resolution, tilt and freeze Each band can operate on the stereo signals or on the left or right channels independently for per-channel EQ-ing EQ Match feature to automatically match the spectrum of another track Spectrum Grab: just grab and adjust a peak in the real-time spectrum analyzer right away! Universal filter slope support for all filter types, up to 96 dB/oct Filter shapes: Bell, Notch, High/Low Shelf, High/Low Cut, Band Pass, Tilt Shelf Operates in zero latency mode, linear phase mode with adjustable latency or the unique Natural Phase mode Gorgeous Retina interface with large interactive EQ display, multi-band selection and editing for maximum ease of use and efficiency Pro-Q 2 will appear in the list of Audio Unit extensions for effect plug-ins in the host app. To use Pro-Q 2 as a plug-in, you need an AUv3-compatible host app like Auria, AUM or Cubasis. The Pro-Q 2 app filters the microphone input and plays it back in real-time. Innovative features like Spectrum Grab and EQ Match together with its intelligent interactive EQ display make Pro-Q 2 an absolute joy to use.
With its unique Natural Phase mode, it matches both the magnitude and phase response of analog EQ'ing perfectly. Compatible with AUv3 host apps such as GarageBand, Auria, AUM, Cubasis and n-Track Pro.įabFilter Pro-Q 2 is a transparent, high-quality equalizer plug-in for mixing and mastering purposes, with up to 24 bands and a gorgeous interface for easy and precise editing.