Headrush Utility
Kaften Gate
Inspired by Revalver® Original (Plug-in)
Advanced Noise Gate (more “pro” than the standard Gate) offers:
- more precise control
- dynamic response
- stereo and sidechain management
GENERAL FUNCTION
Lock the signal below a certain threshold but with more control over:
- attack
- stereo behavior
- external trigger
Ideal for:
- study
- complex setups
- stereo rig
Control Parameters
ThresholddB
- Typical range: −80 → 0 dB
Minimum level to open the gate
Behavior
- low (−70 dB): always open
- medium (−50 dB): natural
- high (−30 dB): very aggressive
Main parameter
Attackms
- Gate opening time
Behavior
- low: immediate opening
- medium: natural
- high: soft entry
Key difference from the basic gate
SidechainY/N
- Enable external gate control
Function:
- the gate opens/closes based on another signal
Practical use:
- ducking
- rhythmic effects
- sidechain with sequencer
- advanced
Stereo LinkY/N
- Link stereo channels
Behavior
- ON: L/R treated together
- OFF: L/R independent
ON = stable OFF = more creative
Pro Tips
- Threshold high → cut sustain
- Attack high → attack loss
- Stereo Link OFF → can “dance”
- Sidechain → requires correct setup
Ideal setup:
- Medium threshold
- Low attack
- Stereo Link ON
Trick:
- use slightly high Attack for clean sounds
Quick Reference
- Threshold (dB): theshold
- Attack (ms): opening
- Sidechain: external trigger
- Stereo Links: L/R link
Setup Examples
Natural Gate (live)
Threshold−50 dB
Attack5–10 ms
Stereo LinkON
Clean and transparent
Metal tight gate
Threshold−40 / −30 dB
Attack0–2 ms
Stereo LinkON
Stop immediately
Smooth gate (studio)
Threshold−55 dB
Attack10–20 ms
Soft entry
Stereo creative gate
Stereo LinkOFF
Thresholdmedium
Dynamic stereo effects
Sidechain gating (advanced)
SidechainON
- External trigger
Rhythmic effects