And for those occasions when even the super-steep 96dB/octave roll-off slope isn’t precise enough, the Low and High Cut filter types can now be set to Brickwall mode for the ultimate in top/bottom attenuation. Pro-Q 3 adds to Pro-Q 2’s multitude of filter types with the all-new Flat Tilt shape, applying a flat tilting correction curve to the entire audible spectrum. Each individual band can now be set to process only the Mid, Side, Left, Right, or Stereo channels. Pro-Q has long been able to work its equalisation magic on the mid or side channels in a stereo signal, as well as left and right, and this functionality becomes more flexible with Pro-Q 3. The plug-in automatically configures itself to the multichannel format of the hosting surround track, and an intuitive selection panel enables EQ adjustment of multiple channels together. Pro-Q 3 works with all major surround formats, up to Dolby Atmos 7.1.2. EQ bands continue to operate with analogue matching and support Linear Phase mode. An intelligent algorithm chooses programme-dependent attack, release and knee settings, while the Threshold can be set automatically, according to the input signal level, or manually.
Pro-Q 3 now has the ability to switch any of its 24 bands to Dynamic EQ mode, with a simple operation – raising or lowering the Dynamic Range ring around the Gain knob applies smooth compression or expansion to that band.
FABFILTER PRO Q SOLO BAND UPDATE
FabFilter has announced FabFilter Pro-Q 3, a major update to its Pro-Q equalizer plug-in adding dynamic EQ, surround support and per-band mid/side processing, while maintaining sound quality and ease of use for which Pro-Q.