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About
The go-to surgical EQ across all of production, named by countless engineers as a desert-island tool.
Signature Sound
Transparent to the point of invisibility. Reached for surgical cuts, dynamic notches and carving room for an 808 under a kick.
In a session
Used for
Carving the 808 against the kick, Corrective cuts on sampled loops, Taming harsh bells
Subgenres
Dark trap, Melodic trap, Drill
Chain position
Tone shaping
Producers who use it
Josh GudwinAndrew Wuepper
Heard on
Justin Bieber, Purpose
Pairs with
Source Josh Gudwin and Andrew Wuepper. Sound on Sound Inside Track on Justin Bieber's Purpose, May 2016. The article names Pro-Q 2; this page documents Pro-Q 4.
On WAVS
Sounds to go with Pro-Q 4
Drums, loops and one-shots from WAVS creators that sit next to Pro-Q 4 in a session.
Browse trap samplesVideo reviews
FabFilter: Pro-Q 4 | Full Demo and Review
Happy Mag Review
FabFilter Pro-Q 4 Review: Worth the Upgrade? New Features Explained.
MSM Audio Review
FabFilter Pro-Q4 Review!
Matty Harris | MixAndMasterMySong Review
Specs
Type
Effect
Engine
Not applicable
Price
$199 · One-time
Free option
30-day full trial
Rent to own
Not offered
Formats
VST2, VST3, AU, AAX, CLAP
Systems
macOS, Windows
Apple Silicon
Native
Authorization
License key, no online activation, three computers
Version
4.13 (2024)
First released
2009
Presets
Not listed
CPU load
Light
Learning curve
Worth an afternoon
MPE
Not applicable
AI features
Not listed
$199 list. Upgrade discounts for Pro-Q 1 through 3 owners. Price checked 4 September 2026. Windows 7 or later. macOS 10.13 or later, Intel or Apple Silicon. CPU load and learning curve summarise published reviews and user forums, not our own testing.
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