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Gate

Noise Gate

Apple

Where to get itIncluded with Logic Pro and GarageBand. It is part of those DAWs, not a separate download.apple.com

Noise Gate is a dynamic processor that suppresses unwanted background noise and crosstalk by allowing signals above a threshold to pass while attenuating signals below it. It offers both Gate mode for removing unwanted low-level signals and Ducker mode for radio/broadcast-style dynamic ducking of background elements. Its side chain filters enable precise frequency-based trigger detection for isolating specific signals.

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Key Features

01Gate and Ducker operating modes
02Threshold, Reduction/Ducking, Attack, Hold, and Release controls
03Hysteresis slider to prevent chattering
04Lookahead control for predictive response
05Bandpass and Band Reject filter types in side chain
06High Cutoff and Low Cutoff filters for trigger signal isolation
07Monitor button to preview side chain signal

Things to Try

  • 01Set Reduction to the lowest value to completely suppress sounds below threshold, or higher to allow low-level signals through while reducing them
  • 02Use low Attack values for percussive signals like drums, and higher Attack values for sounds with slow attack phases like string pads
  • 03Set Hysteresis to approximately −6 dB to prevent chattering when signal level hovers near the threshold
  • 04Use High Cut and Low Cut filters with Monitor enabled to isolate specific trigger signals—for example, removing hi-hat bleed when gating a snare drum
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