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Gate

Gate

Steinberg

Where to get itIncluded with Cubase. It is part of that DAW, not a separate download.steinberg.net

Gate is a noise-gate audio processor that silences signals below a set threshold and opens to pass audio when the threshold is exceeded. It features comprehensive control over attack, hold, and release timing, plus a flexible internal side-chain filter for shaping the gate's behavior based on the input signal's spectral characteristics. The plugin includes both standard and auto-release modes, a look-ahead feature for accurate processing, and supports external side-chaining to control the gate from another audio source.

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Key Features

01Attack control (0.1 to 1000 ms)
02Hold time setting (0 to 2000 ms)
03Release control (10 to 1000 ms) with Auto Release mode
04Threshold level adjustment with state LED (green, red, yellow)
05Analysis range from Pure Peak to Pure RMS
06Range attenuation control (minus infinite to full open)
07Internal side-chain filter (low-pass, band-pass, high-pass)
08Live mode for zero-latency processing and look-ahead alternative

Things to Try

  • 01Use RMS mode (Analysis at 100) for material with few transients such as vocals for more natural gating
  • 02Use Peak mode (Analysis at 0) for percussive material with many transient peaks for faster response
  • 03Deactivate the Live button to ensure the gate is already open when a signal above the threshold is played back during playback
  • 04Enable Auto Release mode to have the plug-in automatically find the best release setting for the audio material
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