FabFilter Pro-Q 4 vs TDR VOS SlickEQ

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

Effect

FabFilter Pro-Q 4

FabFilter · $199

9.3
Essential
Effect

TDR VOS SlickEQ

Tokyo Dawn Labs · Free

8.6
Great

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

FabFilter Pro-Q 4TDR VOS SlickEQ
Price$199Free
Dubspot Score9.38.6
FormatsVST, VST3, AU, CLAP, AAX Native, AudioSuiteVST3, VST2, AU, AAX
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
TypeSemi-parametric mixing / mastering EQ
PriceFree
EQ modelsAmerican, British, German, Soviet
BandsLow / Mid / High + 18 dB/oct high-pass
FormatsVST2, VST3, AU, AAX (64-bit primary)
PlatformsWindows 7+; macOS 10.9+
CollaborationVariety of Sound + Tokyo Dawn Labs
Manualhttps://docs.tokyodawn.net/slickeq-manual/

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