FabFilter Pro-Q 4 (with AI Spectrum Match)

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The first 20 minutes of any recording are transcribed free: a recording up to 20 minutes transcribes in full, a longer one is previewed, and a pack from $6 (500 minutes) transcribes the rest and opens every export, and credits never expire.

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

macOS, Windows  ·  $169 one-time

TL;DR

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

Category
Desktop apps
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

Go to FabFilter Pro-Q 4 (with AI Spectrum Match) fabfilter.com

What people actually do with FabFilter Pro-Q 4 (with AI Spectrum Match)-style transcription

The tool is the means. These are the jobs — each one priced at published rates, each one wired up on its own page.

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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)$6–$24 one-time packs (credits never expire) · first 20 minutes free
Speaker identification—Named in the summary, key quotes and chapters
Word timestamps—Yes
Streaming—No
Languages—99
PlatformsmacOS, WindowsWeb, API, MCP

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Frequently asked about FabFilter Pro-Q 4 (with AI Spectrum Match)

How much does FabFilter Pro-Q 4 (with AI Spectrum Match) cost?

FabFilter Pro-Q 4 (with AI Spectrum Match) is a paid product — published pricing: $169 one-time (Pro-Q 4). Pricing changes; verify on the vendor's own page before budgeting.

Does FabFilter Pro-Q 4 (with AI Spectrum Match) work on Mac, Windows and Linux?

FabFilter Pro-Q 4 (with AI Spectrum Match) runs on macOS and Windows. It is not listed for other platforms; check the vendor for anything beyond macOS and Windows.

How do I get started with FabFilter Pro-Q 4 (with AI Spectrum Match)?

There is nothing to install — FabFilter Pro-Q 4 (with AI Spectrum Match) is used in the browser. Create an account on the vendor's site and upload or connect your audio.

Does FabFilter Pro-Q 4 (with AI Spectrum Match) identify different speakers?

No. FabFilter Pro-Q 4 (with AI Spectrum Match) does not label speakers; a conversation comes back as one continuous text. If you need speaker labels, that is a separate tool or a different service.

Does FabFilter Pro-Q 4 (with AI Spectrum Match) give word-level timestamps?

No — FabFilter Pro-Q 4 (with AI Spectrum Match) produces segment or sentence timing only, so subtitle cues can land mid-word.

Can FabFilter Pro-Q 4 (with AI Spectrum Match) transcribe live audio?

No — FabFilter Pro-Q 4 (with AI Spectrum Match) works on finished files, not a live stream.

Is FabFilter Pro-Q 4 (with AI Spectrum Match) HIPAA compliant?

FabFilter Pro-Q 4 (with AI Spectrum Match) does not claim HIPAA compliance. For PHI, run it on infrastructure you control or choose a service that will sign a BAA.

What are the limitations of FabFilter Pro-Q 4 (with AI Spectrum Match)?

Spectrum-match is convenience-AI, not a true neural feature.

Who is FabFilter Pro-Q 4 (with AI Spectrum Match) best for?

Mixers matching dialogue EQ across multiple guest mics on a podcast / film.

Does FabFilter Pro-Q 4 (with AI Spectrum Match) run offline?

FabFilter Pro-Q 4 (with AI Spectrum Match) runs on your own machine as a desktop app. Check whether the model runs locally or calls a cloud service — some desktop tools do both.

Can I use FabFilter Pro-Q 4 (with AI Spectrum Match) in the browser?

No — FabFilter Pro-Q 4 (with AI Spectrum Match) is a macOS and Windows application, not a web app. You install it rather than sign in to it.

What kind of tool is FabFilter Pro-Q 4 (with AI Spectrum Match)?

In this directory FabFilter Pro-Q 4 (with AI Spectrum Match) is filed under speech plugin, dialogue cleanup as a desktop app.

What are the alternatives to FabFilter Pro-Q 4 (with AI Spectrum Match)?

There is a side-by-side page at /tools/fab-filter-pro-q-4-alternatives comparing FabFilter Pro-Q 4 (with AI Spectrum Match) with the closest tools in the same category on price, platform and features.

Can I automate FabFilter Pro-Q 4 (with AI Spectrum Match)-style transcription without running it myself?

Yes. If what you want is transcripts rather than the tool itself, Whipscribe does the same job as a hosted API: submit a file or URL, poll a job id, pull the result as txt, json, srt, vtt or docx. $0.012 a minute — about $0.72 an audio hour — bought as credits that never expire. The automation recipes on this site show it wired to Drive folders, Zoom recordings, S3 buckets and no-code platforms.

How is Whipscribe different from FabFilter Pro-Q 4 (with AI Spectrum Match)?

FabFilter Pro-Q 4 (with AI Spectrum Match) is something you run; Whipscribe is something you call. Recordings are transcribed on our own servers and never used for training, and every job returns five formats plus an AI summary, quotes and topics. The first 20 minutes of any recording are transcribed free, and a pack from $6 (500 minutes) transcribes the rest and opens every export.

Whipscribe is a hosted transcription service. If you want transcripts without running infrastructure, paste a URL or drop a file in the form below — you'll have a transcript in seconds.

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