OVER 100 PRESETS FOR MIXING & MASTERING
104 Pro-Q 4 Presets for Guitars, Bass, Drums, Vocals, FX, and Mastering
Apex Audio’s FabFilter Pro-Q 4 Preset Pack is your essential toolkit for professional rock and metal production. Built for modern mixing demands, these presets help you quickly solve real-world problems—dialing in punch, clarity, balance, and polish across your tracks with precision.
No random curves. No gimmicks. Just expertly crafted EQ moves designed to deliver results in heavy, complex, and dynamic productions.
Whether you're sculpting a crushing mix for metalcore, taming vocals in a hardcore track, or mastering a modern rock single—these presets will streamline your workflow, speed up your mixes, and sharpen your sound.
What's Inside
104 Pro-Engineered EQ Presets: Optimized for kick, snare, toms, guitars, bass, vocals, overheads, FX, mix bus, and mastering stages.
10 Organized Categories for Fast Results: Kick | Snare | Toms | Overheads/Rooms | Bass | Guitars | Vocals | FX Channels | Mix Bus | Utility/Surgical Tools
Mix-First Design Philosophy: Each preset is fine-tuned to sound right in the context of aggressive, modern mixes—no random boosts. Every setting has a clear sonic purpose.
From Surgical to Musical: From surgical problem-solving EQs to broad tonal shaping tools—perfect for mixing, stem processing, or final mastering tweaks.
Mastering-Grade Tools Included: Dedicated mix bus presets for tilt EQs, stereo balancing, harshness control, mid-side polish, and top-end finishing moves.
Ready to Drop into Your Sessions: Presets are fully labeled, organized, and ready for fast loading, fast decisions, and faster mix results.
Perfect For: Metalcore | Deathcore | Djent | Hardcore | Progressive Metal | Rock | Modern Alt Rock
How to Use These EQ Presets in
Your Productions
DRUMS
KICK | Air & Presence
KICK | Click Forward
KICK | Low Mid Control
KICK | Mud Killer
KICK | Parallel EQ
KICK | Punch Stack
KICK | Round & Fat
KICK | Start
KICK | Sub Weight
KICK | Tight Modern
KICK RM | Blend
SNARE | Air & Bite
SNARE | Body Enhancer
SNARE | Crack Up
SNARE | Dry Pop
SNARE | Mid Snap
SNARE | Overhead Fix
SNARE | Parallel Slam
SNARE | Ring Killer
SNARE | Scooped Shell
SNARE | Start
SNARE | Transient Shape
TOMS | Attack Forward
TOMS | Bus Glue
TOMS | Floor 1 Start
TOMS | Floor 2 Start
TOMS | Floor Beef
TOMS | Low Body
TOMS | Overhead Cleaner
TOMS | Overhead Cleaner 2
TOMS | Rack 1 Start
TOMS | Rack 2 Start
TOMS | Ring Cleaner
TOMS | RM Puller
TOMS | Shell Boost
TOMS | Slap Tamer
OH | Bright Smear Killer
OH | Cymbal Air
OH | Cymbal Tamer
OH | Drum Bus Lift
OH | Harshness Fix
OH | Start
OH | Vintage Tilt
OH | Warmify
OH | Width Balance
RM | Box Puller
RM | Snare Cut
RM | Start
BASS
BASS | Amp Rounder
BASS | DI Clean Sculpt
BASS | Fret Noise Cleaner
BASS | Guitar Blend Filter
BASS | Low Mid Tamer
BASS | Parallel Grit
BASS | Pick Punch
BASS | Pre Distortion Cleaner
BASS | Slap Tightener
BASS | Start (Doorway)
BASS | Sub Enhancer
GUITAR
CLN | Start (Doorway)
CLN | Warm Boost
GTR BUS | Tone Balance
LD | Air & Cut
LD | Mid Boost
LD | Sizzle Scoop
LD | Start (Doorway)
RHY | Amp Harsh Kill
RHY | High Gain Sculpt
RHY | Mud Remover
RHY | Presence Push
RHY | Start (L-R)
SOLO | Start
VOCALS
VOX BG | Tamer
VOX | Air Lift
VOX | Box Killer
VOX | Clarity
VOX | Clean Pop Vocal
VOX | Low End Control
VOX | Scream Cut & Boost
VOX | Sibilance Prep
VOX | Warm Boost
VOX BUS | Glue & Tone Shape
MIX BUS
MIX BUS | Density Corrector
MIX BUS | Kick Space
MIX BUS | Low Control
MIX BUS | Midrange Open
MIX BUS | Rock Tilt
MIX BUS | Space Lifter (Mid Side)
MIX BUS | Sparkle Polish
MIX BUS | Top Shelf Smooth
MIX BUS | Warmify
FX
FX | Clean Top Boost
FX | Delay Shine Boost
FX | GTR Ambient Tamer
FX | Reverb Pre Cut
FX | Send Scoop
FX | Snare Verb Control
FX | Synth Harsh Kill
FX | Vocal FX Glue
UTILITY
UTILITY | Harsh Kill
UTILITY | Low Mid Sweep
UTILITY | M-S Cutter
UTILITY | Notch Sweet (4 Band)
UTILITY | Parallel EQ Bump
WHY 100s OF MUSICIANS & PRODUCERS CHOOSE APEX AUDIO
Whether you’re slamming dense guitars, bringing low-end punch into bass-heavy tracks, or sharpening vocals for a radio-ready polish, these presets were created to speed up your mix decisions and help you stay creative longer.
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Designed for modern rock and metal realities — not generic "multi-genre" settings
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Based on real-world production experience and proven sonic strategies
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Help you mix faster, smarter, and more creatively
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Save time dialing tones, spend more time finishing music
Platform Compatibility
These preset files are designed to be used with Fabfilter Q4, a versatile and widely used EQ plugin. They are compatible with any DAW that supports Fabfilter Q4.
Ongoing Support
If you have any questions or need help using the EQ files in your setup, we're here to help. Our team is available to guide you through the process and ensure you get the most out of your purchase.
Digital Download Package
Upon purchase, you'll receive instant access to a set of preset files, designed for mixing and mastering. Simply load them into Fabfilter Q4, and start refining your tones immediately.