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CUBASE LE Effects Parameters
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Autogate section
Gating, or noise gating, is a method of dynamic processing that si-
lences audio signals below a certain set threshold level. As soon as
the signal level exceeds the set threshold, the gate opens to let the
signal through. Autogate offers all the features of a standard noise
gate, plus some very useful additional features, such as auto-calibra-
tion of the threshold setting, a look-ahead predict function, and fre-
quency selective triggering. Available parameters are as follows:
Parameter Values Description
Threshold -60 - 0dB This setting determines the level where Autogate
is activated. Signal levels above the set threshold
trigger the gate to open, and signal levels below
the set threshold will close the gate.
Attack 0,1 -100 ms or
“Predict mode”
This parameter sets the time it takes for the gate
to open after being triggered. If the Predict but-
ton is activated, it will ensure that the gate will al-
ready be open when a signal above the threshold
level is played back. Autogate manages this by
“looking ahead” in the audio material, checking
for signals loud enough to pass the gate.
Hold 0 - 1000 ms This determines how long the gate stays open af-
ter the signal drops below the threshold level.
Release 10 - 1000 ms or
“Auto”
This parameter sets the amount of time it takes
for the gate to close (after the set hold time). If
the “Auto” button is activated, Autogate will find
an optimal release setting, depending on the au-
dio program material.