fabfilter Pro-Q 2 – New functions part 1

Author: sleepfreaks

The new Pro-Q – Powerful features introduced!

Previously we looked at the easy to「use / see / understand」
highly functional EQ – fabfilter Pro-Q,

Pro-q-2

and the new and upgraded version「fabfilter Pro-Q 2」has been released.

Many useful functions have been added, and it has evolved a considerable amount.
Here we will take a look at the new functions in the course of 2 articles.

fabfilter Pro-Q 2 – Tutorial video


fabfilter Pro-Q2_1. New functions Auto Gain, etc.*Current article
fabfilter Pro-Q2_2. New functions Spectrum Grab & EQ Match


Customizing screen size

Pro-Q-2

「fabfilter Pro-Q 2」allows you to edit the screen size.

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With this, you can make even more detailed edits.

Addition of EQ types

EQタイプ

New EQ types have been added.

BandPass

BandPass

This is a famous type of EQ that「cuts lows and highs」,
creating a sort of radio type sound.

Tilt Shelf

Tilt Shelf

Set a starting point, and「flip the boost and cut」from there.
It is a very uncommon type of EQ.

カット

There are more EQ slope variations as well.

Auto gain

オートゲイン

  • Left in red : GAIN & Q sync, preventing too much volume change
  • Right in red : When boosting/cutting EQ points, it auto edits to prevent changes in volume.
    These allow you to not be worried by changes in volume, in focus on accurately analyzing sound.

Piano roll

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By turning on the piano roll button, a piano roll will appear on the bottom.

Using this, you can see what notes the current frequencies would be at,
and even learn the frequency relation on the keyboard.