The GATE EXPANDER is a traditional noise gate-type effect. It also works well as a dynamic expander—the inverse of a compressor.

  • THRESHOLD
    Controls the audio level at which the Gate starts to open.
    Range: 0 ~ 35 dB
  • ATTACK
    Adjusts the speed at which the gate opens.
    Range: 0.1 ~ 400 ms
  • HOLD
    Adjusts how long the gate remains open.
    Range: 0 ~ 2000 ms
  • RELEASE
    Adjusts the speed at which the gate closes.
    __Range: 0.1 ~ 4000 ms_
  • RANGE
    Controls the dynamic range of the gate attenuation.
    Range: -90 ~ 0 dB

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