9.3Essential
FabFilter Pro-Q 4 is an equalizer plug-in with up to 24 bands, dynamic EQ, spectral dynamics, and linear/natural/zero-latency phase modes.
Plugin comparison
FabFilter Pro-Q 4 vs Mäag Audio EQ4
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which effect to buy.
Independent score / workflow fit / buying signal
Contenders
The side-by-side
8.6Great
Mäag Audio EQ4 by Plugin Alliance / Mäag Audio. The AIR BAND EQ that opens vocals and mix tops without harshness—simple, musical, and still everywhere on pop sessions.
Score verdict
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.
Technical matrix
Specs compared
| Signal | FabFilter Pro-Q 4 | Mäag Audio EQ4 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $199 | $199 |
| Dubspot Score | 9.3 | 8.6 |
| Formats | VST, VST3, AU, CLAP, AAX Native, AudioSuite | VST3, AU, AAX |
| EQ bands | Up to 24 bands | — |
| Filter shapes | Bell, Notch, High/Low Shelf, High/Low Cut, Band Pass, Tilt Shelf, Flat Tilt, All Pass | — |
| Filter slope | Up to 96 dB/octave, plus Brickwall option for LP/HP | — |
| Processing modes | Zero latency, Natural Phase, Linear Phase, plus Gentle/Warm character modes | — |
| Dynamic processing | Dynamic EQ and spectral dynamics with adjustable attack/release | — |
| Channel modes | Mid/side and left/right; surround up to Dolby Atmos 9.1.6 | — |
| Type | — | 6-band EQ with AIR BAND |
| Signature feature | — | AIR BAND high-frequency lift |
| Formats | — | VST3, AU, AAX via Plugin Alliance |
| Platforms | — | macOS and Windows |
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