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Gatey Watey

Gatey Watey is a lightweight but clever gate plugin.

Unlike traditional gates, Gatey Watey lets you choose which frequencies get attenuated when the level drops below the threshold, making for a much more natural sounding gate.

It works great for getting rid of drum bleed without cutting off your drums, or de-noising electric guitars without cutting off the sustain. Basically, it’s how all gates should work, but for some reason, they don’t.

Really? A gate plugin?

Let’s just be honest here for a minute. It’s really hard to get excited about a gate plugin. Part of the reason I have a hard time getting excited about gates is because they all pretty much seem to do the same thing, with some minor differences between different gates.

But that’s why we made Gatey Watey. It stems from the idea that gates, even as a utility, can be much better.

What Sets Gatey Watey Apart from the Zillions of Gates Out There?

Gatey Watey has one feature that we believe every gate should have; frequency selective attenuation. What this means, is that you can tell Gatey Watey to only attenuate the high frequencies (or the low frequencies, if you’re into that sort of thing) when the input drops below the threshold.

This turns out to be super powerful when it comes to gating drums, electric guitars, or pretty much anything that requires a gate.

For example, if you want to cut the high hat bleed out of a snare without killing the ring of the snare, Gatey Watey is your man. Do you want your distorted guitars to ring out without without your neighbor’s fluorescent light collection blaring through your pickups? Gatey Watey to the rescue.

Even in normal gating situations, Gatey Watey excels. You just tell it what to turn down, and how much to turn it down.

Simple to Use

We packaged Gatey Watey in a way that makes it dead simple to use. It does its thing, and it does it well. Anybody of any skill level will be able to open up Gatey Watey for the first time and immediately see what’s going on.

MAIN FEATURES

  • Frequency selective gating
  • Lookahead
  • Simple Interface
  • No Learning Curve

Mac

Formats:

  • AAX
  • AU (Audio Units)
  • RTAS
  • VST
  • VST3

Windows

Formats:

  • AAX
  • RTAS
  • VST
  • VST3
Price History: Gatey Watey
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MSpectralDynamicsLE

MSpectralDynamicsLE is the smaller brother of the mighty MSpectralDynamics, a true revolution in audio processing, which can flatten the spectrum, prevent collisions between tracks, remove noise, and open up myriad new creative possibilities. MSpectralDynamicsLE is the same, but it doesn’t let you access the edit screen.

Unique spectral processing
MSpectralDynamicsLE is essentially a dynamics processor which works in the spectral domain allowing you to tweak individual frequencies. The compressor can make loud frequencies quieter for example – but that’s just a beginning.

8 plugins in one

MspectralDynamicsLE can be a compressor, expander, gate… Eight base modes offer a complete dynamic suite.

With MSpectralDynamicsLE you can expect nothing less than pristine audio quality!

De-Esser/Gate
Common functions like de-esser or gate have been taken to another level. MSpectralDynamicsLE does the same job as other plugins but with surgical precision. It removes only the truly unwanted signal leaving the rest of the audio material untouched.

Side-Chain Wonders
Two ducking modes can help you to avoid collisions between instruments which occupy the same space in the spectrum. This is a common mixing problem. Using one of the side-chain modes helps you to remove this problem automatically.

MAIN FEATURES

Automatic gain compensation (AGC)

Most plugins change loudness of the output audio, which makes browsing presets inconvenient, not mentioning randomization. MSpectralDynamicsLE includes automatic gain compensation, which quickly adapts to current settings and ensures the output sounds as loud as the input. This even protects you from thinking that something sounds better in cases it is just louder.

Safety Limiter

Some plugins can intensely increase gain when exposed to specific audio materials. MSpectralDynamicsLE provides a safety brickwall limiter, which ensures the output stays below 0dB and prevents your equipment and your ears from potential danger automatically.

Extremely fast, optimized for newest AVX2 and AVX512 capable processors

Computers are now extremely fast, but the algorithms are more complex and projects bigger, so producers still need to use the processing power with care. MSpectralDynamicsLE uses the fastest algorithms, takes advantage of the newest processor capabilities, lets your GPU handle the graphics, and shares the resources with other MeldaProduction plugins. The plugin is among the fastest on the market, yet it provides the best possible audio quality.

Custom Processing Shape

With MSpectralDynamicsLE you can actually draw your own processing shape using MeldaProduction envelope system (MES) technology. It lets you easily create any dynamic processing shape you like. And it is extremely fast even for complicated shapes.

Unique Generalized Dynamic Detector

The dynamic detector using in MSpectralDynamicsLE has no match on the market. It features manual and 5 automatic release modes with adjustable limits and speed, true RMS and true peak hold features, look-ahead and more.

It also provides completely unique features, such as adjustable attack & release shapes, providing unique analog gear simulation capabilities, spectral smoothing to minimize distortion levels below imaginable level, psychoacoustic prefiltering, which lets you compress the signal based on human hearing simulation instead of scientific levels. There is no audio material in the world the plugin cannot adjust to.

Parallel Compression Using Dry/Wet Control

Parallel compression has never been easier. And not just compression for that matter. Engineers used to simulate this concept using complicated routing. With MSpectralDynamicsLE you can just use the dry/wet control. It is really that simple.

Unique Temporary Gain Feature

Temporary gain provides an excellent way to control the amount of compression while keeping the output level stable. Based on tricks well known by top producers MSpectralDynamicsLE makes the workflow quicker than ever before.

MIDI Controllers with MIDI learn

MSpectralDynamicsLE contains a powerful MIDI processor, which listen to MIDI controllers and MIDI keyboard and control any parameters realtime.

Multiparameters

MSpectralDynamicsLE lets you control multiple parameters using a single so-called multiparameter. This may not only come handy for automation for example, but the multiparameters are very smart units and you can use them to smartly morph between banks of settings for example. All in the name of creativity!

Global preset management and Online Preset Exchange

MSpectralDynamicsLE presets are carefully stored in a system database and you can quickly access them from any project in any host. The plugin can automatically share your presets and download presets of other users from Melda’s servers. Melda are building a community and you can be a part of it!

Smart Randomization

Melda’s state of the art randomization system gives you complete control. You can randomize parameters in 3 ways:

  • Complete full randomization of everything.
  • Subtle small random changes to your current state.
  • Smart randomization.

Melda’s smart randomization engine learns, using information based on existing presets to offer better values that will result in more successful changes. You can even lock certain parameters that you wish to be excluded from the randomization. This level of control can really help you out when you have a creative block and offer up fresh and inspiring ideas you may have never thought of.

M/S, single-channel & up to 8 Channel Surround Processing

MSpectralDynamicsLE can handle not only mono and stereo signals, but also mid/side encoding for stereo field processing, separate left & right channels, separate mid or side signal and up to 8 channels of surround audio. It is perfect for audio production for music, movies, games…

Unique Visualisation Engine with Classic Meters and Time Graphs

Your ears should always be the main tool, but they are not the only way to judge your audio. Visual aids can be incredibly useful for a variety of reasons.

Melda’s comprehensive metering system is extremely flexible and delivers you accurate information when you need it. From classic meters to time-based graphs, you will see important visual feedback including; Input, Output, Stereo width, Loudness, Waveforms, Bands, Gain reduction and Sidechain, and some plugin dependent meters.

64-bit processing and an Unlimited Sampling Rate

MSpectralDynamicsLE provides the maximum audio quality you can get. It uses 64-bit audio processing and can handle any sampling rate. It does not make much sense to go over 192kHz, but if you think it is a good idea, the plugin can do that.

Windows

  • Windows Vista / 7 / 8 / 10 (32-bit or 64-bit)
  • VST / VST3 / AAX compatible host (32-bit or 64-bit)
  • Intel/AMD processor with SSE2 support

Always use 32-bit plugins in 32-bit hosts, or 64-bit plugins in 64-bit hosts!
 
64-bit plugins can’t work in 32-bit hosts even if the operating system is 64-bit. Do NOT use 32-bit plugins in 64-bit hosts. They would have to be bridged and can become slow and unstable.
 
Mac OS X

  • Mac OS X (10.9 and newer 64-bit only)
  • VST / VST3 / AU / AAX compatible host (64-bit only)
  • Intel/AMD processor with SSE2 support
Price History: MSpectralDynamicsLE
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VolumeShaper 7

MULTIBAND SIDECHAIN – COMPRESS – GATE – ENVELOPE – STUTTER

Shape audio signals in pinpoint detail with VolumeShaper 7’s unique level manipulation toolset. It’s fast and easy to use but packed with power, with a drawable volume LFO and visual compressor on every band. Work at the speed of inspiration with intuitive editing, pro presets, 1-click sidechain and much more.

Running inside Cableguys’ ShaperBox 2 effects plugin, use VolumeShaper 7 on its own or with other Shapers — they all work in exactly the same way, stacking up to create elaborate, multilayered effects that’ll make your productions stand out.

DO ALL THIS WITH VOLUME SHAPER 7

  • Sidechain kick and Bass – Make space for your kick drum — gain punch, low-end clarity, and rhythmic “bounce”
  • Get loud, tight mixes – Sidechain just the bass frequencies for huge mixdowns that “go loud” effortlessly
  • Compress for Flavor – Squeeze energy and attitude into flat drums, loops, vocals and more with punchy bus-style compression
  • Control dynamic details – Combine compression with gain curve editing for incredibly precise dynamic adjustments
  • Remove hi-hats in a loop – Adjust, remove or isolate elements in a mixed loop using frequency-targeted volume LFOs
  • Get perfect punch – Redraw transients at the stroke of a Pen. Tighten decay tails. Make basses, drums, and synths hit hard
  • Create pumping fx – Turn plain white noise and ambience loops into pumping rhythmic FX to energise your tracks

Ducking AKA sidechain compression effect Essential for a well-defined kick and bass, the well-known ducking effect of sidechain compression creates extra rhythmic drive and provides space and definition. VolumeShaper gives you this same effect with absolute control — just draw the curve you want. Simpler, faster, and more precise than using a compressor. You can also trigger the LFO via MIDI notes — choose one of the ‘MIDI Triggered’ LFO types, then route MIDI notes to the plugin via your DAW.

Multiband shaping Use different curves for bass, mids and highs for added precision. The multiband split lets you duck out the bass when the kick hits, or duck the mids to provide space for the snare. Or gate the kick in a drum loop by editing the low band and leaving the mids/highs untouched. VolumeShaper makes it easy to apply this essential technique precisely, for accurate and dynamic mixes.

Define your audio loops VolumeShaper’s oscilloscope displays the incoming audio, helping you to precisely define audio levels. In a drum loop, regulate levels for snare, hi-hat, or anything else with just a few clicks, or edit unwanted notes out of a loop. From smooth bezier curves to hard cuts, you decide. Sync the effect to your DAW from 1/128 note up to 32 bars, sync to the frequency of the played note, or let it run freely at ranges from 0.02 Hz up to 5.24 kHz.

Shape drums Go in deep and use VolumeShaper as a precise volume curve for your synth or drum sounds. Set it to trigger whenever a specific MIDI note is played, and simply draw the shape you need. You can even shape different frequency ranges independently — shorten only the high frequencies of a kick, for example. It’s effectively a gate, but you have total control over the length and shape of the volume tail.

Audio destruction For punishing bit-crusher effects, run VolumeShaper’s LFO fast — right up to the limits of the audible range (Tip: set the LFO to ‘Hertz (Retrig.)’). For a less drastic effect, limit the modulation to specific frequencies — try a medium-width mid band — by moving the band sliders. And for ring modulation effects, set the LFO to the frequency of the MIDI notes that you play.

Stutter and tremolo Simple but effective — VolumeShaper breathes new life into this classic effect. Detailed control options let you create stutter and tremolo with a twist — try applying envelopes to specific frequency ranges, or using a custom curve tailored to fit a specific loop or MIDI note.

This product is part of a greater collection of products. Check out ShaperBox 3 here.

Windows

  • Windows 7, 8, 10 or 11
  • VST 2, VST 3 or AAX host sequencer
  • 64-bit

Mac

  • Mac OS X 10.13 or later
  • Intel or Apple Silicon (Native/Rosetta) processor
  • VST 2, VST 3, AU or AAX host sequencer

Internet connection required for downloading NoiseShaper’s noise samples.

The plugin works with Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Pro Tools 12, Cubase, Bitwig Studio, FL Studio, REAPER, Studio One, and many other DAWs that support VST, AU or AAX.

Price History: VolumeShaper 7
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smart:gate

smart:gate is the answer to reliable gating.

The plug-in automatically detects the presence of a chosen target source (e.g. vocals, keys, kick) and allows to focus on this source when gating. Unlike conventional gates, smart:gate does not open or close depending on the overall level of the input signal, but it only reacts to signal components belonging to the target. This content-awareness helps to make the gate much more stable and easier to parametrize than conventional gates and it even allows to use the gate, if some background signal occasionally exceeds the level of the target source.

Now for the first time, gating can be as simple as selecting a target source from a drop-down menu. Whether you’re targeting vocals, electric guitar, piano or a suite of other options, the result is a gate that delivers reliably even if a target source varies in level, or if a competing instrument is louder than the signal you want to keep.

Simple Setup, Powerful Control

smart:gate’s visualizer traces the level of the detected target signal, not the entire input signal, making parametrization straightforward and faster. With sonible’s ‘Instant Replay’, when you change a parameter, the visualized signal changes the whole signal history, predicting the impact on the entire signal.

With Level Bias, the gating behavior can follow the detected signal more or less closely – great for refining the response on transient material like drums, or keeping non-transient material like vocalsmore natural. You can also use smart:gate without its content-aware AI features, for operation as a conventional gate.

Gating response can be customized further with the ‘Impact control’, which scales back the amount of gain reduction applied when the gate is closed. smart:gate also offers a Ducking mode to reduce the target signal instead of passing it through. A three-band suppression network helps to weight gating across the frequency spectrum.

Going For The Signal Source

Gating can be a tricky task – with smart:gate, it’s as simple as selecting a target source from a drop-down menu. Whether you’re targeting vocals, electric guitar, piano or one of many other options, the intelligent gate reliably delivers even when the target source varies in level, or a competing instrument is louder than the signal you want to keep. smart:gate’s content-aware processing unlocks its full power where conventional gate plug-ins struggle.

Insights For Faster Workflows

Finally, a gate that is truly able to differentiate between a mix and the signal component contained within it. Both the target signal’s activity and the gating are visualized in detail. Together with Instant Replay, you are provided with all the insights you need to get your parametrization and tweaking done much faster – all with familiar controls and without any guesswork.

Intuitive Interface Packed With Great Features

Besides its intelligent target source detection, smart:gate sports a host of features for fine-tuning, such as a three-band suppression network for weighting the gating across the frequency spectrum. The level bias enables you to increase the level-dependency of the processing – extremely handy when you want refine the response to transient target sources. And, since gating and ducking are closely related in their processing, the gate plug-in can be switched to ducking mode, offering you the same target-focused functionality. You can also use smart:gate without its content-aware AI features as a conventional gate.

Features

  • Content-aware gate processing
  • Wide range of instrument and sound profiles to determine the target source
  • Familiar control over gating response: Threshold, Attack/Release, Hold, Tolerance
  • Visual guidance on target source detection for easier parametrization
  • ‘Instant replay’ prediction after parameter changes
  • With ‘No Target’, conventional, non-AI gating is still possible
  • Content-aware ducking mode to reduce selected target signal
  • Tailor gating across the frequency spectrum with three-band suppression control
  • External sidechain input; detection in mono/mid or side signals
  • Available Formats: AAX, VST, VST3 and AU
  • Apple Silicon: native support for M1 and M2 chips (including AAX)

Mac

  • macOS 10.13+ (M1 Apple Silicon supported) (64-bit only)
  • RAM – at least 4 GB (recommended)
  • CPU – at least Intel DualCore i5 (recommended)
  • Plugin Formats – AU, VST2, VST3, AAX, MultiRack Native
  • Supported Sample Rates – 44.1 kHz to 192 kHz

PC

  • Windows 10+ (64-bit only)
  • RAM – at least 4 GB (recommended)
  • CPU – at least Intel DualCore i5 (recommended)
  • Plugin Formats – VST2, VST3, AAX, MultiRack Native
  • Supported Sample Rates – 44.1 kHz to 192 kHz

Compatible DAW’s:

  • Logic Pro
  • Ableton Live
  • Pro Tools 11+
  • Reaper
  • Cubase
  • Nuendo
  • FL Studio
  • Studio One
Price History: smart:gate
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MR Gate

MR Gate is a full featured expander/gate that can be used to gate noise during quiet sections.

It’s a very comprehensive gate implementation with adjustable lookahead, variable ratio, attack and decay times, etc. In addition, it has a scrolling time display that shows the level of the input signal and the gate attenuation, very handy for setting up the parameters. Also, it has a monitor feature that lets you hear the gated signal which is kind of cool for listening to the background without the foreground.

Features:

  • Gate with threshold, ratio, attack and release times
  • Adjustable lookahead
  • Comprehensive metering
  • Dynamic display shows recent history of input and gain levels
  • Monitor allows you to hear gated signal
  • Latency compensation via compatible hosts
  • Up to 192 kHz sampling rate
  • Mono or stereo

Macintosh – AU, VST3, AAX

  • OS-X 10.11 to MacOS 12 (Monterey)
  • Apple Silicon (M1) supported (AU and VST3)
  • AAX – Pro Tools 11 and higher
  • 64-bit hosts only

Windows – VST3, AAX

  • Windows 7/8/10/11
  • AAX – Pro Tools 10.3.5 and higher
  • 32-bit and 64-bit hosts supported
Price History: MR Gate
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Complexer 2

Complexer 2 is a dynamics powerhouse, letting you take complete control of your track.

Three Processors – Six Modes

Complexer 2 features three independently controlled dynamics processors, each with a choice of six different modes: Upward and downward compressors, upward and downward expanders, a limiter, and a gate.

Each of the three stages can be processed in a variety of different configurations, including parallel chaining, stereo and mid/side, and multi-band.

Dynamics Chaining

Complexer 2 lets you run the three dynamic processors through a configurable chain. You can have all three in series, or run two in parallel with the third either before or after.

Full Control

Each of the processors feature a vast amount of control. Along with the familiar attack, hold and release, each processor has an advanced look-ahead section to capture peaks ahead of time.

There are also three detection modes: peak, RMS and average. Peak is perfect for limiting, and RMS allows smooth detection – great for compression.

Each processor can also be controlled via an external sidechain.

Multiband

With Complexer 2, you can run each of the processors in their own adjustable frequency band. Not limited to just compression, you can also do multi-band limiting, expanding, and gating, allowing effects ranging from mixing and mastering applications, to creative effects.

Mid/Side and Stereo

There are two separate modes specifically for stereo dynamics processing – mid/side, and stereo.

In stereo mode, you can process the left and right channels independently, and in mid/side mode, you can apply different dynamics to the mid or side channels of the audio.

Complexer 2 should work in any DAW that can run VST or AU plugins, on any dual core system with at least 1GB of RAM. Always try the demo first!

Windows

  • Windows Vista/7/8/10
  • 32/64-bit VST Compatible DAW
  • 1GB RAM
  • Dual Core Processor
  • 1024×768 Screen Resolution

Mac OSX

  • OSX 10.7+
  • 64-bit VST/AU Compatible DAW
  • 1GB RAM
  • Dual Core Processor
  • 1024×768 Screen Resolution
Price History: Complexer 2
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Oxford Drum Gate

Have you become frustrated with the results of unreliable drum gating using traditional tools; chatter, misdetection, choked or lost ghost notes? Are you tired of overly complex and manual workflows?

Then meet the new Oxford Drum Gate; it’s swift and logical workflow solves these problems and delivers the fastest, most musical and transparent results available. At the heart of the Drum Gate is intelligent drum-hit detection. First, the Plug-In detects them all with tailor-made transient detection. Then, you simply decide which ones to keep.

Detection

Need to reduce spill on a snare track in a dynamic mix of backbeats, ghost notes, and cross stick hits? No problem! Just click the Snare button.

Decay

Tired of fighting abrupt and un-musical gating? Do you want to keep the natural ring of toms and remove the spill around them? Easy! Use Drum Gate’s adaptive Decay section to quickly focus on the resonance of each tom, in real-time, according to the velocity of each detected hit.

Leveller

Wish you could improve the consistency of the drummer’s performance? Of course you do! Conform louder main hits and softer background articulations to two separately controlled target level ranges in the Leveller section.

MIDI

Want to augment/replace individual drums with samples and confidently retain the dynamics from the original performance? Piece of cake! It’s delivered by Drum Gate’s hit detection and MIDI triggering functionality.

MAIN FEATURES

  • Precise transient detection and intelligent drum-type matching to effortlessly separate the hits you want to keep from the spill you don’t.
  • Create custom drum profiles to isolate unusual drum types or fix the occasional kick, snare, or tom mismatch.
  • Decay curve which adapts to the velocity of each drum hit, giving you consistent spill reduction on dynamic performances.
  • Spectral decay editor lets you preserve the resonance, ring, or rattle of each drum hit while quickly clamping down on the spill.
  • The leveller’s dual target and amount controls let you improve level consistency without losing the contrast between loud hits and soft ghost notes.
  • Real-time MIDI output and MIDI file capture, for accurately triggering drum samples.

Mac:

  • OS X 10.8 and above
  • iLok USB device with latest drivers or active internet connection required

Formats:

  • AAX Native and Pro Tools HDX compatible 10.3.8 and above
  • Compatible with any desktop application that supports Audio Unit (AU), VST2 or VST3 Plug-Ins.

PC:

  • Windows 7 or later
  • iLok USB device with latest drivers OR active internet connection required

Formats:

  • AAX Native and HDX for Pro Tools 10.3.8, and above – Approved Pro Tools CPU, OS and hardware configuration
  • Compatible with any desktop application that supports Audio Unit (AU), VST2 or VST3 Plug-Ins.

Please Note: This product supports iLok Cloud Authorisation. An iLok USB Dongle OR an active internet connection is required in order to activate and use this product.

Price History: Oxford Drum Gate
230.00 $
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Dodge Pro

Off The Chain

We’re all familiar with the concept of sidechain processing; ducking the amplitude of one audio signal when another is playing. This studio technique is the basis for modern dance music and creates an energetic rhythm that gets hearts beating and feet moving.

Dodge Pro takes this simple concept and pushes it into the stratosphere with not just sidechain ducking functions, but also rhythmic motifs, gated rhythms and special fx. Choose from the many presets or draw your own amplitude shapes using point-and-drag nodes, surgical drawing tools and 3 independent frequency bands. Assign up to 12 scenes via MIDI and tweak to your hearts content, with multiple curve types and note divisions.

Dodge Pro is the flexible and creative tool you’ve been looking for to take control of your sidechain shapes and make volume automation as simple (or as complex) as you want it to be.

Presets

With many included presets, it’s easy to find the perfect starting point for your own volume shaping exploits. There are specific global presets dedicated to sidechain ducking, trance gates, arps and special FX. These are useful and broad settings, ripe for tweaking to your own liking. Each of the 3 EQ bands and the master volume automation have simple one-click solutions to quickly access the most common shapes, providing shortcuts to basic ducking, gating and rhythmic shapes.

MIDI Scenes

Program up to 12 completely different MIDI scenes and switch them on the fly using your own chosen MIDI triggers. This makes Dodge Pro essential as an all-in-one solution to your volume shaping automation, allowing scene switching throughout your tracks to bring variety to your audio. This plugin is also an inspiring tool for live performance with scene switching triggered by an external controller.

Advanced Line Editor

Simply click the automation line to add a node then drag it to define the shape and curve. Complex curve shapes can easily be selected including a variety of single and double types, pulse, wave, saw and step automation. Quickly copy/paste lines and scenes and select common transformations with the easy access buttons. For an extra layer of programming, each primary automation line has a second layer that can be independently drawn and these are summed together to create more complex shapes for really creative effects.

Independent & Adjustable 3 Band Automation

Whereas most volume shaping plugins process the entire signal, Dodge Pro can split the audio into 3 frequency band ranges and apply different volume shape automation to each band. Simply drag the multicoloured band graphic at the top right of the interface to define the low, mid and high-frequency crossover points. Then draw your automation lines for the 3 bands, all of which can have completely independent Volume, Shape, Sync, Length and Mix settings. Want to make just your low-end pump, apply a midrange trance gate, or add a high-frequency rhythmic effect? All of these configurations are quick and easy with Dodge Pro.

Randomisation

Choose to randomise the volume automation of entire scenes or a single band for some ducking and dodging effects that are truly off the chain. 

Visual Feedback

The processed audio can be seen as a waveform in the centre of the interface, either by full frequency or split into the 3 bands. The live ducking is also shown via the mini-meters. Other options for UI feedback include a scaleable interface and left / right monitoring.

Bypass & Master Mix

The bypass control is smoothed to be as click and pop free as possible for unhindered A/B testing. Choose to mix the dodged signal with your original raw audio via the central Master Mix ratio control, allowing you to dial down the volume shaping for more subtle effects.

W. A. Production are real-life producers making creative plugins to help you achieve studio quality processing quickly and easily. Enjoy!

Features:

  • Comprehensive multiband volume shaping
  • Adjustable 3-band EQ volume automation
  • Smooth and glitch-free
  • Advanced line editor
  • Responsive & CPU friendly 
  • MIDI triggered scenes
  • Factory presets & randomisation
  • Full PDF Manual & Tutorial video

Mac

  • macOS 10.15 and later (64-bit only) (M1 Apple Silicon Supported)
  • VST2, AU, AAX
  • CPU: Multicore 2GHz or higher.
  • RAM: 2GB or higher.
  • UI size: 592 x 234 or 888 x 351 or 1184 x 468

Windows

  • Windows 8 or later (32 / 64-bit) (M1 Apple Silicon Supported)
  • VST2, AAX
  • CPU: Multicore 2GHz or higher.
  • RAM: 2GB or higher.
  • UI size: 592 x 234 or 888 x 351 or 1184 x 468

Please Note: Pro Tools 11 or higher is required in order to use the AAX version of this plugin.

Price History: Dodge Pro
29.00 $
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Gatekeeper

Polyverse Music and legendary electronic duo Infected Mushroom have released their third plugin, Gatekeeper – a volume modulator capable of producing sequenced volume patterns, MIDI gates, stutter effects, ducking (pseudo sidechain), planned dynamics, creative gain clipping, and more.

Seeking out the ultimate in-your-face gating effect, Polyverse and Infected Mushroom have embarked on a mission to bring the fastest, most accurate and flexible volume modulator to the world.

From punchy volume spikes to gentle sidechaining, Gatekeeper is the most versatile volume tool ever created!

Capable of sample-fast transitions and equipped with a unique variable smoothing algorithm, Gatekeeper allows users to automate the fastest volume envelope possible for your sound source – allowing for drastic, punchy gating and sequencing while keeping output smooth.

In addition, Gatekeeper’s special boost and clip functions make it possible to distort your transients for extreme snappiness.

Gatekeeper’s most impressive quality is its versatility. It can act as an LFO, envelope, step sequencer, sample accurate automation and more. Curve brushes and an elaborate shortcut system makes drawing automation fun and easy.

The plugin’s 8 envelopes can be triggered via MIDI input, and can even produce CV output for external hardware such as modular synthesizers. Gatekeeper also includes hundreds of patterns and presets that will spice up your sounds.

It is truly a multipurpose tool for creative musical expression, mixing, and sound design alike.

Version 1.2 Now Contains:

  • Wet/Dry knob now replaces bypass
  • Overlapping notes do not re-trigger the envelope (legato mode)
  • You can disable “discard” dialogue for presets
  • Dialogues are now contained within the plug-in
  • Improved sub-sample-accurate engine
  • Panic at MIDI CC# 12
  • Preset change at MIDI CC# 119
  • Faster loading times
  • Various small bug fixes

Mac

  • OS X 10.6 or later (compatibility with macOS 11 Big Sur and M1 ARM-based chips)
  • AAX, VST, VST3, AU – 64-bit only
  • Intel Core 2 Duo or higher, 4GB RAM minimum

PC

  • Hardware Requirements –  PC: Intel Core 2 Duo/AMD Athlon 64×2 or higher, 4GB RAM minimum
  • AAX, VST, VST3 – 64-bit only
  • Windows 7 SP1 or later
Price History: Gatekeeper
49.00 $
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Renegate

WHATS THIS?

RENEGATE is simply just a full-band Gate plug-in.

It has an always smooth, natural sound, and is quick to operate.

RENEGATE radically simplifies gating. But surface-level simplicity is only possible because it’s complicated on the inside:

  • Program-dependent hysteresis automatically captures the desired phenomenon.
  • Builtin Look-Ahead lets you hit the transient 100% of the time.
  • Program-Dependent Auto-Release
  • Expensive 43 bands psychoacoustic auditory model for State-of-the-Art envelope detection.

RENEGATE also features:

  • Alternative ways to apply Gain Reduction, namely with a 1-pole lowpass or highpass
  • Oversampling
  • Built-in Sequencer
  • Raw knob to get back digital grit if needed

That all makes RENEGATE a workhorse plug-in for all your creative (or boring) gating needs.

Available as AAX, Audio Unit, and VST2 plug-in for macOS and Windows

PC: Windows 7 or later

MAC: macOS 10.8 or later

Price History: Renegate
29.00 $
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EXPAND

EXPAND

Expand mode allows you to dial in a pristinely clean sounding upward expansion. This increases the volume of signals over the threshold, giving your audio more dynamic range in a transparent way.

More Features:

  • Mid/Side, Left & Right Functionality
  • Sharp retina display
  • Easy to set up. Gives you total control with a user friendly interface. Interactive tool tips can also be activated for even more information.

This product is an individual plugin related to the Parent Plugin: Animate 

System Requirements

MAC OSX Requirements

  • OS X 10.10 or higher. 64-bit AU, VST 2/3 or AAX host.
  • Apple Silicon Native.

Windows Requirements

  • Windows 7, 8 or 10. 64-bit VST 2/3 or 64-bit AAX host.
Price History: EXPAND
15.00 $
4.54
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Gatelab

Gatelab is a creative gate sequencer, volume modulation generator and beyond.

You can choose from a variety of randomization modes, density values, Flow or Gate mode and Built-in presets. Gatelab randomizes a unique combination of parameters and is delivering ever-evolving patterns and endless rhythmic effects.

Chop up any audio signal through a number of music-creation and sound-mangling features. and generate fresh new ideas on the spot.

It can also send MIDI data, giving it the ability to control or randomize parameters in other plugins.

Gatelab is an endlessly variable Gate Sequencer available for Windows, macOS and iOS devices.

MAIN FEATURES

  • VST/VST3/AU/AAX & Standalone
  • Generate Gate Sequences in real-time
  • Syncs to Host tempo
  • Wet/Dry mix control
  • MIDI Controllable
  • Infinity Mode
  • Quick Load presets
  • x64 & x32 bit Compatible
  • Instant/Tap Bypass for live performance
  • Gate/Flow modes
  • Disintegration & Grow modes
  • Customizable Sequence Range
  • MIDI Output
  • No Two Patterns will Ever be the Same

Requirements:

  • Mac OS X 10.12 or higher
  • Windows 7 or higher
  • At least 50 MB of free drive space
  • Reliable internet connection for download delivery and product activation
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MRhythmizer

MRhythmizer is a unique time manipulation effect that uses an integrated sequencer to control time, volume and filters. From gating to glitching, repeating to scratching, all with stunning audio quality.

MRhythmizer brings your music to life, so say goodbye to boring audio performances!

Features

  • 36 available sequences for time, 36 available sequences for volume and 36 available sequences for filter – each sequence can be up to 64 quarter notes long and automatically synchronize with the song, time sequences can look up to 8 quarter notes into the past.
  • Controllable via MIDI, modulation and automation – switch between sequences using the controller you like the most, whether it is MIDI keyboard, MIDI pad-type controller or even if you like to automate it in your host. You can even attach it to a modulator so that it switches automatically!
  • Scratching slider – whenever you like to add some scratches, it is as easy as moving a slider.
  • 4 global modulators – in each instance you can have up to 4 fully-featured modulators that can modulate any set of parameters including other modulators! In this way you can make the sound move in time, be less static and more interesting. Each modulator works as LFO, follower, midi/audio triggered ADSR envelopes, a pitch detector or even a combination.
  • Up to 8 channels surround processing – our plugins can handle not only mono and stereo signals, but also up to 8 channels of surround audio, making them ideal for audio production for movies, games etc.
  • Sinc interpolation and high-quality upsampling – MRhythmizer implements the most advanced technologies to provide the best audio quality.
  • Extremely advanced and easy-to-use user interface – our products are always designed to enhance the workflow. You can easily change all values, fine-tune each control in multiple ways. Easy orientation in a standardized GUI, textual editing and smooth visualization with almost unlimited zooming are standard in all of our plugins. Moreover our plugins are the world first (and still the only ones), which support resizable and stylable GUI’s
  • Automatic synchronization to host tempo – every oscillator and modulator in the plugin can automatically synchronize to the host providing as natural a sound as possible while not offending other tracks.
  • MIDI controllers with MIDI learn – you can map any parameter to any MIDI controller or MIDI keyboard and control it realtime or record and automate it.
  • Very fast, optimized for SSE and SSE2 processors.
  • Global preset management and online preset exchange – using a title button you can save your settings (which are shared on the computer) so you can easily access these in other songs. Moreover all plugins can automatically share your presets and download presets of other users from our servers (if this feature is enabled). We are building a community and you can be a part of it!

Windows

  • Windows Vista / 7 / 8 / 10 (32-bit or 64-bit)
  • VST / VST3 / AAX compatible host (32-bit or 64-bit)
  • Intel/AMD processor with SSE2 support
  • Always use 32-bit plugins in 32-bit hosts, or 64-bit plugins in 64-bit hosts!

64-bit plugins can’t work in 32-bit hosts even if the operating system is 64-bit. Do NOT use 32-bit plugins in 64-bit hosts. They would have to be bridged and can become slow and unstable

MAC

  • Mac OS X (10.7 and newer, 32-bit or 64-bit)
  • VST / VST3 / AU / AAX compatible host (32-bit or 64-bit)
  • Intel/AMD processor with SSE2 support

AU note: in some hosts, the GUI is not shown for the first time, if so, then please just restart the host.

Price History: MRhythmizer
59.00 $
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FabFilter Pro-G

Expand In Style

A good gate/expander is an indispensable tool in any mixing or live situation. FabFilter Pro-G offers everything you could wish for: perfectly tuned algorithms, complete control over the side chain and channel linking, excellent metering and great interface design.

Ultra-Flexible Side-Chain Routings

Apart from excellent sound, FabFilter Pro-G also provides very flexible routing. You can choose between mono, stereo or mid/side processing and in expert mode, external side chain input is available with completely customizable channel linking and routing.

Clear and Precise Metering

FabFilter Pro-G combines smart input/output level meters with a real-time level display and transfer curve. Everything was specifically designed to give clear feedback on the current gate/expander settings and processing, letting you set them up easily.

FabFilter Goodies

Of course, you also get all the usual FabFilter goodies: perfectly tuned knobs, MIDI Learn, Smart Parameter Interpolation for smooth parameter transitions, an excellent help file with interactive help hints, SSE optimization and much more!

MAIN FEATURES

  • Six meticulously tuned expander/gate algorithms, including upward expansion and ducking
  • Program dependent attack and release curves
  • Low CPU usage
  • Adjustable range, hold time and knee settings
  • Optional look-ahead time up to 10 ms
  • Precise and helpful metering, including a real-time level display
  • Expert mode that offers highly customizable side chain options
  • Mono, stereo or mid/side processing
  • Up to four times linear-phase oversampling
  • Zero-latency operation mode
  • MIDI triggering: open the gate/expander with your MIDI keyboard
  • External side chain option
  • Separate dry/wet level settings
  • Easy to set up for common gating / expansion scenarios with the included factory presets
  • GPU-powered graphics acceleration
  • Double-click text entry of parameter values
  • Stereo and mono plug-ins available
  • Supports common Pro Tools hardware control surfaces
  • MIDI Learn
  • Undo/redo and A/B comparison
  • Smart Parameter Interpolation
  • Extensive help file with interactive help hints

Windows:

  • 64-bit: Windows 10, 8, 7 or Vista
  • 32-bit: Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista or XP
  • VST 2/3 host or Pro Tools

macOS:

  • macOS 10.10 or higher (64-bit only)
  • AU or VST 2/3 host or Pro Tools
  • Intel or Apple Silicon processor

Plugin Formats:

All FabFilter plug-ins are available in VST, VST3, Audio Units, AAX Native and AudioSuite formats.

Price History: FabFilter Pro-G
169.00 $