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ReaGate

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Where to get itIncluded with REAPERreaper.fm

ReaGate is an ultra-configurable noise gate designed to filter out sound when volume falls below a specified threshold, commonly used to eliminate unwanted background noise such as breath sounds between vocal phrases. It features auxiliary sidechain control, lookahead functionality, and the ability to send MIDI events on gate open/close, making it highly versatile for both straightforward gating and creative applications like ducking.

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Key Features

01Ultra-configurable gate with threshold, attack, release, and hold controls
02Sidechain filters with auxiliary input for external control signals
03Lookahead pre-open for predictive gate opening
04Hysteresis control to prevent gate chatter
05Variable RMS size for flexible signal detection
06Send MIDI note on/off events on gate open/close with configurable note and channel
07Wet/dry mix with noise mixing capability
08Invert gate (duck) mode for phase-cancellation applications

Things to Try

  • 01Use Hold control in conjunction with Reverb plug-ins to create gated reverb effects
  • 02Enable Invert gate (duck) mode with a sidechain signal to achieve phase-cancellation for ducking applications
  • 03Adjust RMS Size upward to reduce sensitivity and prevent gate chatter on inconsistent signals
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