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Compare · EQAURORA vs FabFilter Pro-Q: a free alternative, honestly comparedFabFilter Pro-Q is the industry-standard dynamic EQ — and it's paid and mature. AURORA is a free dynamic EQ with a live spectrum, per-band dynamics and a one-click assistant. Here's an honest look at where each one fits.Compare · EQAURORA vs TDR Nova: two free dynamic EQs comparedTDR Nova is the classic free dynamic EQ - light, cross-platform and beloved. AURORA is a newer free dynamic EQ with up to 24 bands and a one-click assistant. Here's an honest comparison of two genuinely good free options.Compare · Free pluginsThe best free EQ plugins (2026)A genuinely useful roundup of free EQ plugins worth installing — from clean workhorses to full dynamic EQs — and which to grab for mixing, mastering and cleanup.Compare · De-essingThe best free de-essers (and how to de-ess for free)You don't need a paid de-esser to tame harsh 's' sounds. Here are the best free ways to de-ess - dynamic EQ, stock DAW de-essers and dedicated free plugins - and how to use them well.Compare · ResonanceAURORA vs soothe2: a free way to tame resonancesoothe2 is the industry-standard dynamic resonance suppressor - and it's paid. AURORA is a free dynamic EQ with a de-resonate assistant that covers many of the same jobs. Here's an honest look at where each fits.