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sonible GmbH, Graz (Austria)smart:EQ 4
sonible's AI EQ plugin that analyses one or several tracks at once and automatically balances them based on a chosen profile.
Shared spot3of 13 professional tools with a GDPR profileOur summary of what the provider itself publishes about your data: whether the data is stored in the EU (2 points), whether there is a certification or GDPR guarantee (1), and whether the provider is based in NL or the EU (1). 3 or 4 points is Strong, 2 Good, 1 Limited, 0 Unknown. How we measure in music & audio production
GDPR: Limited
- Provider based in the EU
Price€129 (one-off)
Free trialYes
Based inAustriaEU
ModelNot publicproprietary AI filter technology (smart:filter), no external models. Plugin (VST, VST3, AU, AAX) that runs in your own DAW. Austrian company (EU).
Last checked: 7 November 2026 · How we check
Is this your tool? Fill in missing detailsWhat it does
Automatic EQ based on a profileProfiles for instruments, vocals, mix
Unmasking across multiple tracks
Track, Group and Track and Group modes
Dynamic EQ bands and Mid/Side
Auto gain
Plug-in available as AU and VST3, among others
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Underlying model
GDPR check for music & audio production Own AI filter technology (smart:filter), not external models. Plugin (VST, VST3, AU, AAX) that runs inside your own DAW. Austrian company (EU). Many tools build on a large model from, for example, OpenAI or Anthropic. If in doubt, ask for the data processing agreement: it states where your data goes.
Questions about smart:EQ 4
- Which AI model does smart:EQ 4 use?
- The maker of smart:EQ 4 does not publicly disclose which AI model sits underneath. Own AI filter technology (smart:filter), not external models. Plugin (VST, VST3, AU, AAX) that runs inside your own DAW. Austrian company (EU).
- How much does smart:EQ 4 cost?
- €129 (one-off). Check the current price on the provider's website; rates change often.
- Who is smart:EQ 4 for?
- smart:EQ 4 is aimed at music & audio production. It suits work such as mixing and mastering: AI assistants suggest EQ, compression and loudness based on genre or a reference track, and the engineer adjusts them; stem separation and restoration: pull vocals, drums and instruments out of a mix for remixes, practice, sampling or cleaning up old recordings; composing and generating: making background music, demos and variations for video, games, podcasts and adverts.
- What should I watch out for with AI in music & audio production?
- With AI music, check the licence per subscription first. With AIVA, copyright in the free plan and the Standard plan sits with AIVA itself; only the Pro plan gives you the copyright. Suno allows commercial use only in paid plans, and according to its privacy statement it uses submissions and content to train its models, with storage on servers in the US. Mubert tracks may not be released as standalone releases on Spotify or other streaming services. If you do not want your recordings used for training: LALAL.AI (Switzerland) says it does not use uploaded files for AI training, and plug-ins such as sonible smart:EQ and iZotope Ozone work inside your own DAW. Do not upload unreleased work from clients or labels without their permission, and record in your contract whether and how you use AI.
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