FabFilter Pro-Q 3

[BeeDog]

If we disregard the dynamic EQ aspect here, how does this and Crave EQ compare?

[Razzia]

The Melda one also allows you to side chain off another track, as well as poco Dynamic EQ and I believe Waves F6, possibly Sonnox?, however Q3 doesn't do that, you can only view the spectrum of the side-chain input.

Don't forget Neutron 2, which also has a similar feature for visual comparison (seems like it might even have been the inspiration here)


I'm with some of the other guys in here though. I've got a whole catalog of EQs, and at least 3 of them do 80-90 percent of things Pro Q3 does. It looks really nice, but my upgrade price is $90, and IMO they didn't add $90 worth of improvements.

I have several Fabfilter plugins, but when they put out something new lately it almost always ends up on the wrong side of the cost benefit analysis for me. They might be some of the best plugins for what they do, but what they do is mostly just bread and butter stuff that's made a little simpler by great interfaces.

[JoaquinAce]

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I love it. The quick brown fox jumps over 13 lazy dogs....

[JoaquinAce]

Copying Waves F6 Dynamic EQ and marking it up above $29, seems like a big brainer to me.

Who doesn't need another visually dependent training software, giving your ears less experience and development.

What's next painting by sound?

I don't think Fabfilter cares about anyone's ear development and they shouldn't have to. Its about making a great EQ, which they have. If it comes with a visual aid, what's so bad about that? Its up to the user to train their own ears and learn how to use plugins properly.

Yeah, but it's already been done and for only $29.

Cool. Using this logic we should all be using free plugins since most has been done for less. I'll even bring your logic up to Waves then.... no one should be paying more than $29 for a plugin since Waves has done it. I certainly would not put Waves F6 not in the same ballpark as Fabfilter Q3

[perpetual3]

You’ve got a point man. If dynamic EQ is what you’re after, then there are lots of cheaper options out there. They might not be as pretty or convenient but they are far cheaper.

But it’s like anything else really. Why get a BMW when a VW will do the exact same thing most of the time and almost the exact same thing the rest? And while we’re at, why not just get a Toyota? A Kia?

I know You get what I’m saying. People will pay a premium if they can afford it for performance, comfort, convenience. I know I do.

I’m using TDR Nova GE for dynamic EQ - which I got less than Waves - and I can already understand why Pro-Q 3 is appealing. I’ve got an EDU discount and other discounts on top so I will end up buying it eventually. But for full price. Hell no. If was a pro or made of money? For sure.

Now, we can talk principles till the cows come home. For whatever reason, Pro-Q can demand that price.

Why overpay for things you really don't need?

(1) That’s depends on your understanding of need.

(2) expenditures are not made solely as a function of need. They are also made as a function of want.

Does anybody *need* a dynamic EQ? Can’t you do the same thing using a static EQ and DAW automation?

[MogwaiBoy]

+6db at 16k with Q of 0.4

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Waves EQs, mehhhh!

[mcbpete]

How's the latency, do they claim zero latency and low cpu like Waves?

Yes (CPU usage is 0.1% here) and unlike F6, Q3 offers zero latency, natural and linear phase options.

Well, certainly TDR Nova GE is not zero latency

That's due to the (up to 6) parallel processing EQ bands - Zero latency would introduce phasing artefacts.

[perpetual3]

How's the latency, do they claim zero latency and low cpu like Waves?

Yes (CPU usage is 0.1% here) and unlike F6, Q3 offers zero latency, natural and linear phase options.

Well, certainly TDR Nova GE is not zero latency

That's due to the (up to 6) parallel processing EQ bands - Zero latency would introduce phasing artefacts.

I’m totally new to dynamic EQ. Been doing it the manual way with automation but pulled the trigger on Nova over BF. I also interested in Pro-Q3 since I get a decent discount with my previous purchase and edu.

Maybe you can link me to source which can help me learn how to beat use Nova and assess whether I truly want Pro-Q?

[mcbpete]

Dan Worrall [as always] is to the rescue:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1CHFv4mWQYM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efKabAQQsPQ

[perpetual3]

Dan Worrall [as always] is to the rescue:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1CHFv4mWQYM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efKabAQQsPQ

You are awesome.

[XComposer]

In my case, I'm thinking… Excellent quality, fantastic GUI. Really, no doubt, very impressive. But if I already have MAutoDynamicEQ, Oeksound Soothe and MSpectralDynamics, plus the good DDMF static IIEQ Pro, even with the EDU discount and another small discount for owning another product of them, do I really need FabFilter Pro-Q 3?

[MogwaiBoy]

If you're questioning it, then the obvious answer is no you don't need it Infact ToneBoosters dynamic EQ will do you fine.

But damn, it's Fabfilter, man. I don't need it either but currently waiting for the "what do you want for your Birthday/Xmas" so I can pounce

[Fleer]

Life’s too short to not have this

[Elektronisch]

If we disregard the dynamic EQ aspect here, how does this and Crave EQ compare?

Carve EQ takes more CPU, no linear phase option (and i remember correct Kilohearts said there wount be ever), added right side panel makes it visualy more busy, does not have sidechain with other same eq instances, no brickwall filter. Analyzer visualy isnt as smooth if i remember right.

[XComposer]

I think he was really meaning "Crave" EQ:

https://cravedsp.com/crave-eq