Pro-Q 4 by FabFilter - Whats New & Improved

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00:00 Intro
00:12 EQ Curve Previews
01:05 EQ Sketch
01:24 Spectral Dynamics
03:27 Dynamic EQ
06:26 Instance View
09:04 Character Modes
10:31 More Updated Features

FabFilter has released Pro-Q 4, an updated version of their popular EQ plugin, packed with new features and workflow improvements. The video showcases several enhancements, starting with the simplified process of adding EQ curves. Users can now visually sketch EQ shapes, which Pro-Q 4 converts into precise filter nodes, making the workflow more intuitive and efficient.

A standout addition is the spectral processing feature, allowing for highly detailed and surgical EQ adjustments. By enabling spectral dynamics, Pro-Q 4 divides frequency ranges into individual bins, ensuring precise cuts and boosts based on the incoming signal. Users can control the density of these bins, offering flexibility from broad to ultra-precise adjustments. The dynamic EQ functionality has also been enhanced, with improved sidechain capabilities and attack/release parameters for greater control.

Pro-Q 4 introduces a new instance view, enabling users to manage multiple plugin instances in a project from a single window. This feature streamlines navigation and facilitates adjustments, including masking detection and color customization for better organization. Other notable updates include pinning and renaming options for specific tracks, as well as visual and naming consistency with DAWs like Ableton Live.

These improvements make Pro-Q 4 a versatile tool for audio professionals, combining advanced features with an intuitive design to enhance music production workflows.

Here’s a list of all the features mentioned in the transcript for FabFilter Pro-Q 4:

General Features
**Improved EQ Curve Handling**: Easier and more intuitive creation of EQ curves with visual outlines that become active filters.
**EQ Sketch Tool**: Allows drawing custom EQ curves that are automatically created with the necessary filter nodes.

Dynamic Processing
**Spectral Dynamics**:
More surgical and precise EQ adjustments using spectral processing.
Divides frequency ranges into individual bins for finer control.
Density control for broader or narrower cuts.
Resolution settings (low, medium, high, very high, maximum) with warnings for certain combinations.
Attack and release parameters for spectral processing and dynamic EQ.

**Dynamic Nodes**:
Dynamic reduction controlled via outer ring of the gain knob.
Sidechain capabilities for external and internal signals.
Visual monitoring of sidechain signals with color-coded overlays (e.g., purple for bass, red for drums).
Adjustable threshold, attack, and release for dynamic response.

Workflow Enhancements
**Instance View**:
View all Pro-Q instances in a project in one window.
Navigation with zoom-in/out and mouse wheel support.
Masking highlights for overlapping frequencies between instances.
Dynamic resizing for precise adjustments.

**Search and Pinning**:
Search for specific tracks or elements.
Pin tracks or elements for focused control.

**Renaming and Color Customization**:
Rename tracks directly within Pro-Q (does not affect DAW track names).
Custom color coding for easy organization, synced with some DAWs (e.g., Ableton Live).

Compatibility Notes
Some DAWs may not support all titling or color update features; manual checks may be required.