DMG Audio EQuilibrium vs FabFilter Pro-Q 4

Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which effect to buy.

Effect

DMG Audio EQuilibrium

DMG Audio · $249

8.6
Great
Effect

FabFilter Pro-Q 4

FabFilter · $199

9.3
Essential

Which should you buy?

On the Dubspot Score, FabFilter Pro-Q 4 comes out ahead (9.3). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.

Specs compared

DMG Audio EQuilibriumFabFilter Pro-Q 4
Price$249$199
Dubspot Score8.69.3
FormatsVST3, AU, AAXVST, VST3, AU, CLAP, AAX Native, AudioSuite
TypeFlexible professional EQ
UIFully reconfigurable
DeveloperDMG Audio
FormatsVST, AU, AAX (per DMG)
EQ bandsUp to 24 bands
Filter shapesBell, Notch, High/Low Shelf, High/Low Cut, Band Pass, Tilt Shelf, Flat Tilt, All Pass
Filter slopeUp to 96 dB/octave, plus Brickwall option for LP/HP
Processing modesZero latency, Natural Phase, Linear Phase, plus Gentle/Warm character modes
Dynamic processingDynamic EQ and spectral dynamics with adjustable attack/release
Channel modesMid/side and left/right; surround up to Dolby Atmos 9.1.6

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