FabFilter Pro-Q 4 (with AI Spectrum Match)

by FabFilter

FabFilter's flagship EQ — Pro-Q 4 adds an AI Spectrum Match for dialogue / vocal matching.

TL;DR

FabFilter's flagship EQ — Pro-Q 4 adds an AI Spectrum Match for dialogue / vocal matching.

Best for mixers matching dialogue EQ across multiple guest mics on a podcast / film. Pricing: $169 one-time (Pro-Q 4).

Category
Desktop apps
License
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Stars
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Last push
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Pricing
$169 one-time (Pro-Q 4)
Platforms
macOS, Windows

What it is

Pro-Q 4 is the latest FabFilter EQ. Includes a Spectrum Match mode that lifts the EQ curve of one track onto another — popular for matching dialogue tones across mics.

Best for: Mixers matching dialogue EQ across multiple guest mics on a podcast / film.
Watch out for: Spectrum-match is convenience-AI, not a true neural feature.

Install / use

fabfilter.com/products/pro-q-4-equalizer-plug-in

Features

Speaker diarizationNo
Word-level timestampsNo
Streaming / real-timeNo
Languages supportedNone
HIPAA eligibleNo

FabFilter Pro-Q 4 (with AI Spectrum Match) vs Whipscribe

FeatureFabFilter Pro-Q 4 (with AI Spectrum Match)Whipscribe
CategoryDesktop appsTranscription APIs
Pricing$169 one-time (Pro-Q 4)free beta
Speaker diarization—Yes
Word timestamps—Yes
Streaming—No
Languages—99
PlatformsmacOS, WindowsWeb, API, MCP

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