Gate (Zero-Crossing)

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Purpose

Device Properties

Inputs/Outputs

Controls

See also

Ambient Sensing Leveler (continuous sensing)

Ambient Sensing Leveler (gap sensing)

Automatic Gain Control

Compressor Limiter

Cross Fader - Moto Cross

Ducker

Expander

Gain

Gate Deluxe

Hard Limiter

Level Ramp

Panners

Purpose

The Gate permits signals above a certain level to pass through while prohibiting or reducing the output level of lower level signals. When the Gate is in its open state, the input signal passes through un-attenuated. When the gate is in its closed state, the input signal is attenuated as specified by the Depth control.

The Gate waits for a zero crossing before switching between open and closed states. This generally keeps the switch action from being audible and allows the gate to open quickly when an adequate signal level is detected.

The Zero-Crossing Switched Gate uses fewer DSP resources than the Deluxe Gate.