Smart:EQ 4 vs Pro-Q 3 | Feature Review

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Hey everyone! In today's video, I'll be walking through and comparing two of the most popular EQ plugins on the market: Sonible Smart:EQ 4 and FabFilter Pro-Q 3. Many have asked me about my thoughts on Smart:EQ 4 on past videos. After using it for a few months now, I wanted to create a video highlighting its unique features, similarities, and differences when comparing it to flagship EQs like Fabfilter Pro-Q3.
I kick things off by showcasing common features of Smart:EQ 4 and Pro-Q 3 such as adding up to 24 filters, whether static or dynamic, and the flexibility to switch filters to mid/side mode. While Pro-Q 3 takes it a step further by offering left/right processing and a wider variety of filter types, I delve into what sets them apart and how they cater to your mixing needs.
One of the standout features I examine is Pro-Q 3's multi-track analyzer which helps with identifying and addressing frequency masking. In contrast, Smart:EQ 4 offers a group feature, which intelligently analyzes signals across all channels within a group, adjusting frequencies automatically to ensure a clear, balanced mix.
My goal is to help producers and those looking for new plugins asnwer the question - Is Sonible Smart:EQ 4 better than FabFilter Pro-Q 3? Are the intelligent features of Smart:EQ 4 worth the cost of the plugin? Who should consider these EQ plugins as their go-to tool for music production?
While my main DAW is FL Studio, for this particular review, I'm working in Cuebase 13 due to some stability issues with Smart:EQ 4 in FL Studio. This switch offers a fresh perspective on mixing in Cuebase, while still holding true to my roots in FL Studio.
🎧 Why This Plugin Review?
This comparison is essential for professional musicians, producers, and anyone passionate about mixing and mastering. Whether you're mixing in FL Studio, Cuebase, or another DAW, join me as I unravel the complexities of both Smart:EQ4 and Pro-Q 3 plugins to help you make informed decisions for your music production.
0:00 Intro
0:38 Notice for FL Studio Users
1:12 Comparing Smart:EQ 4 and Pro-Q 3 Common Features
1:49 Comparing Smart:EQ 4 and Pro-Q 3 Filter Options
2:43 Comparing Smart:EQ 4 and Pro-Q 3 Filter Types
4:39 Saving multiple EQ States in both EQs
5:23 Sidechaining Pro-Q 3 vs Smart:EQ 4
6:03 Pro-Q 3 multi-track analysis vs Smart:EQ 4 group mode
7:10 Smart:EQ 4 Glitched in real-time
7:34 Using "Group" feature to unmask in Smart:EQ 4
11:26 Unmasking in Fabfilter Pro-Q 3
12:02 Is Sonible Smart:EQ 4 worth buying
13:09 Is Smart:EQ 4 better than Fabfilter Pro-Q 3
13:36 Final Thoughts
✅ Got questions or want to share your thoughts? Drop a comment below! And don't forget to hit like and subscribe for more music production tips and tricks, FL Studio tutorials, plugin overviews, mixing and mastering tutorials, and so much more.
🔍 Tags: #mixingandmastering #audiomixing #musicproduction #musicproducer #beatmaking #fabfilter #proq3 #fabfilterproq3 #sonible #smarteq #smarteq4 #audioengineer #cuebase #cuebase13 #cuebase12 #vst #vstplugins #audiotutorial #sidechain #instrumental #imageline #flstudio #dynamiceq #midside #musicmastering #mastreringmusic

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@InspiredWithAC 4 месяца назад

If you use Smart:EQ 4, do you find yourself using the track mode, the group mode, or both?

@trackmusic252 5 дней назад

That's why I use both

@sanjaycolaco 4 месяца назад

Thanks for this video. Everything nicely explained here.

@InspiredWithAC 4 месяца назад

Much appreciated. Thanks for watching!

@itisramone 2 месяца назад

Very helpful video. I am currently a Smart EQ4 owner and have had issues with grouping in my Studio One DAW. I was able to fix the issue (sometimes) by turning off my vpn. Not sure why those two things directly affect each other, but it helped me. On another note, Since I mainly record vocals in home studio (bedroom), Smart De-esser has been a life saver. Its fast, and makes it easy.

@InspiredWithAC 2 месяца назад

I think Sonible just needs to iron out some of the stability kinks. Their entire Smart suite has great potential. However, the constant bugs and instability means that many musicians (including me) will opt for other options, especially when working on critical mixes.

@thiskidkills7806 14 дней назад

good production - opinionated - informative - great vid - subbed - peace 😊

@InspiredWithAC 13 дней назад

Ayyy! Much appreciated! 🙌🏽

@Valery.Perfect_Imperfection 4 месяца назад

Yup I flagged them as favorite. And then the screen just went back and forth. Then i just left it like that without putting anywhere just "starred" them in the list of vst and it was working. Dragging them manually in a folder is also ok. The plug in still has issues when opening but when you close or open it again then its working ok

@InspiredWithAC 4 месяца назад

Good to know. Are you using version 1.0.0? I’m having other UI instability issues since upgrading to 1.0.1. The analyzer doesn’t work 95% of the time, regardless which daw I use. I don’t know how big the Sonible dev team is, but hopefully they iron out these kinks soon.

@Valery.Perfect_Imperfection 4 месяца назад

@@InspiredWithAC Yes 1.0.0. Ow didnt even knew there's 1.0.1. I also noticed that it's important to already categorize the sounds. Or it will malfunction. My fl studio set up is already categorized too. Meaning: My mixer track is named. And then ofc the putting playlist: Track 1 - track mode - audio track. The only issue remains it doesn't show immediately. So i have to close and open. And then it works properly. It's very frustrating paying 300€ for the bundle and things don't work. The smartgate plug in has issues too. That one i dont use. Edit: I did get a reply(just some reply, not a solution) on instagram. So maybe making them aware there too is optionable. Another plug in that has some difficulties is Triaz. People are going after it. Bought mine weak ago. Great vst but when exporting the sound it has cracks, clips and distortion.

@InspiredWithAC 4 месяца назад

Oh man, that’s brutal. Regarding the upgrade, the plugin doesn’t tell you there’s a new version. Their website doesn’t even tell you. You have to go into your account on their site and re-download. Their zip file has the version number. Don’t upgrade to 1.0.1 though! It’s even more unstable, unfortunately.

@Valery.Perfect_Imperfection 4 месяца назад

@@InspiredWithAC Tnx for the heads up and info.

@RobertRyda 2 месяца назад

06:33 it has that. look for word ANALYSER and click onto the triangle dropdown menu selector

@InspiredWithAC 2 месяца назад

Hey - I was referring to seeing the frequency masking/overlap of other channels that have Smart:EQ, not the individual analyzer. Sonible gives you the group feature whereas Pro Q3 gives you a visual of the signal of other channels that have Pro Q3 and where masking is happening. Sorry if that wasn’t clear.

@mainsailsound983 4 месяца назад

… Or maybe I’m wondering how to grow such a majestic beard!

@InspiredWithAC 4 месяца назад

Haha.. unfortunately that’s just genetics, so I have no tutorial for that. The best alternative is probably a trip to Turkey 😅

@michaelhonormusic 4 месяца назад

I bought Smart Limiter some years ago hoping it was going to be an incredible limiter. Boy was I wrong, never gonna buy anything from that company again *haha*

@InspiredWithAC 4 месяца назад

Anything in particular, if you don’t mind me asking? Was it high expectations for the “smart” features? I personally didn’t care much for those but I’ve been disappointed about the overall stability and constant bugs.

@michaelhonormusic 4 месяца назад

@@InspiredWithAC The GUI is kinda great to be honest but I did not fall for how it sounds. I don´t own many limiters but I like Ozones limiter way better to my ears. I have also listened to Pro-L2 limiter and that also sounds really great.