FabFilter Releases Pro-Q 2 Equalizer Filter Plug-In

On top of the already gorgeous interface, this major update from the original FabFilter Pro-Q brings us a host of new features along with all of the originals.

Pro-Q 2 boasts a few key additions – Natural Phase processing mode that reduces amount of unnatural interference when introducing steep EQ adjustments, Full Screen Mode for more precision, Spectrum Grab for real-time adjustments right from the spectrum analyzer and much more.

Pro-Q 2 is suitable for mixing or mastering with eq curves ranging from 6 – 96 dB per octave.

FabFilter Pro-Q 2 is available now for $199 MSRP. Available formats include AAX, VST, AU, VST 3, RTAS and AudioSuite – All available in 32 or 64-bit options. Here are full details from FabFilter:

Completely redesigned EQ engine

For Pro-Q 2, FabFilter has completely redesigned the internal filter engine from the ground up — not only improving the existing Zero Latency and Linear Phase processing modes, but also introducing a unique Natural Phase mode. Besides perfectly matching the magnitude response of analog EQ’ing, Natural Phase also closely matches the analog phase response, without introducing noticeable pre-ring or a long latency. Last but not least, FabFilter Pro-Q 2 is more than twice as CPU-efficient as its predecessor.

Universal filter slope support

Very steep filter slopes of up to 96 dB/octave are now available, and, uniquely, FabFilter Pro-Q 2 lets users change the slope of any filter type — not just the usual Low/High Cut filters. This makes it possible to create super-narrow bell filters, very steep or gently sloping shelves, and more. In addition to the existing Bell, Low/ High Shelf, Low/High Cut, and Notch filters, Pro-Q 2 also features new Band-Pass and Tilt Shelf filter types.

More interface innovations

Furthermore, FabFilter Pro-Q 2 is boosted by an abundance of user interface innovations. Spectrum Grab enables users to directly adjust peaks in the real-time spectrum analyzer display. Pro-Q 2 offers flexible interface resizing, in addition to a Full Screen mode that makes it easier than ever to do ultra-precise adjustments. EQ Match lets users match the spectrum of another track in just a few seconds. All this power is neatly integrated into a gorgeous, uncluttered interface that lets users focus freely on music and workflow.

Key features:

• Natural Phase mode to perfectly match the magnitude response of analog EQ’ing while also closely matching the analog phase response, without noticeable pre-ring or a long latency
• Full Screen mode for super-precise adjustments
• Spectrum Grab — just grab and adjust a peak in the real-time spectrum analyzer right away!
• Universal slope support for all filter types — for example, enabling users to make ultra-narrow bell filters or very steep shelves. (Slopes up to 96 dB/oct are now supported, including 18, 30, 36, and 72 dB/oct.)
• Highly improved Linear Phase mode, offering a better magnitude response and smooth changes without zipper effects
• New EQ filter types — Tilt Shelf and Band-Pass, in addition to the existing Bell, High/Low Cut, High/Low Shelf, and Notch filter shapes
• Gain-Q interaction option: when enabled, Q and gain influence each other in a pleasant way that is often found in analog mixing consoles
• EQ match feature to automatically match the spectrum of another track via the side-chain input
• Auto Gain automatically adjusts the output gain to compensate for the audible gain loss or increase introduced by the active EQ bands
• Improved spectrum analyzer with adjustable range, tilt, freeze, and horizontal zooming
• Optional piano roll display
• Flexible interface resizing
• Full output level meter
• Phase Invert option
• Highly improved CPU optimization: Pro-Q 2 uses less memory and is more than twice as efficient as its predecessor!
• Improved analog magnitude matching in Zero Latency mode

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