FabFilter Pro-Q 2

Like the title says, simply the best EQ on the planet. Why? It is highly flexibel, has awesome workflow and sounds awesome. And on top of that it is beautiful to look at. My go to EQ everyday. I wouldn't use it for coloring because it is very transparant. But there's plenty of other coloring EQ's on the market today.

We use the Fabfilter mainly for surgical EQing to get the most precise sound

This is one of if not the best equalizer plugin that I have used. I use it up front on each channel in the mix to shape the signal right out of the instrument plugins. For example, I use it on a synth as the first plugin in the chain. I also use it in my master chain as the first plugin. The thing I like about this EQ is that it allows me to see what I am doing so clearly. I almost don't have to hear the music to know what it is going to sound like. And, this version 2 has an auto gain feature that while not perfect does a great job at keeping the levels going out of this plugin quite even with what was going into it. That is always a chore during the gain staging process and this EQ takes easily an hour out of the process for me.

with FabFilter Pro i prefer this plugin when you are equalizing your tracks because it is more of an easier way of doing it

The Perfect EQ.

Everything about this EQ is perfect. The sound, the look, the features, the workflow. I love this EQ because, although I use it mostly for subtractive EQing, the additive EQ sounds super transparent, especially in the higher frequencies.

I'd recommend getting to know whatever EQ you have already, but if you have the money to spend, get to know this one instead and it will most likely improve your production quality.

EQ plugin. Includes a bunch of presets....which can be helpful if you need examples on EQ-ing or are trusting enough to just assign them in your mixer to spice up various elements of your tunez. Sometimes DAWs built-in EQs can be surprisingly efficient though as well.

5 stars, 2nd favorite plugin EQ. Goes Massenburg, ProQ 2. I'd be fine with just the 2 plugin EQ options honestly, I rarely use anything else...ever. Most used plugins I have. The feature set on the Pro Q is nice & a big part of how it gets used as often as it does. It's a solid problem solver.

The Massenburg is a better sounding plugin EQ, but it's feature set is limited. It does what it does very well & that's it. No bells & whistles & that suits me just fine.

The ProQ 2 covers the mid side, the ease of finding problem frequencies, etc. & general problem solving, etc. it's what has made it a go to for EQ work where the Massenburg isn't a fit.

Lastly- the GUI is, I'm sure already mentioned, but refreshing & it's how I wish more developers would think.

It's a plugin for shits sake.

I'm not interested in some massive GUI representation of a NEVE or API.

Actually that, in addition to being a hassle just serves to remind me of said plugins failings.

The only EQ I use, it woks on everything

This is my favourite EQ plugin I've ever used. The ammount of control you have over the parameterics is incredible.

I highly recommend this, it's so easy and friendly. Makes EQing more easy and fun!