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Gate

Noise reduction

Essentials

Gate opens/closes based on threshold with Attack, Hold, Release, Gain, and Normal/Inverted modes. Use sidechain for pumping effects. Perfect for noise reduction, drum tightening, and creative gating.

Threshold-based gating
Attack, hold, release, and gain controls
Normal/inverted modes
Sidechain for pumping effects

Controls

Controls
Control	Description
On/Off	Activates or bypasses the gate effect
Mode (Norm/Inv)	Gate mode: Normal: Opens above threshold Inverted: Opens below threshold for creative effects
Gate (threshold)	Level at which the gate opens. Signals above (normal) or below (inverted) this level pass through.
Hold	Time (0.01 to 2000 ms) the gate stays open after falling below threshold. Prevents rapid gating on transient tails.
Attack	Speed (10 to 100 ms) to open once threshold is exceeded. Faster attack responds quicker to signals.
Release	Speed (10 to 600 ms) to close once below threshold. Controls how quickly the gate closes.
Gain	Output boost after gating (-inf to +9 dB equivalent). Compensates for level reduction when gate is active.
Sidechain	Optional external input for sidechain gating. Allows external signal to trigger the gate.

Practical Tips

Practical Tips

Noise cleanup: eliminate hiss, hum, and background noise.
Tight drums: short attack/release for percussive gating.
Pumping: use sidechain for rhythmic pumping effects.