These are pre-configured equalization settings designed for use within the FabFilter Pro-Q 3 equalizer plugin, specifically tailored to enhance and shape the sonic characteristics of vocal recordings. These settings provide starting points for adjusting frequency balance, removing unwanted resonances, and adding clarity or warmth to vocal tracks. An example might include a setting designed to reduce sibilance or boost the presence of a lead vocal.
Their importance lies in offering a quick and efficient way to address common vocal mixing challenges. Benefits include speeding up the mixing workflow, providing educational examples of effective equalization techniques, and offering consistency across multiple vocal tracks. Historically, these types of resources evolved from shared knowledge within the audio engineering community and have become increasingly sophisticated with the advancement of digital audio workstations and plugin technology.