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Drum gate [message #99488]

Sun, 13 July 2008 08:28

TCB
Messages: 1261
Registered: July 2007

Senior Member

I know I asked this before, but what is the preferred software gate among
those in the know? I'm finally mixing Monkiedrums and there's a lot of trash
in there that I'd prefer not to edit out, so some kind of gentle gate seems
to be the best option. Opinions requested.

TCB

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Re: Drum gate [message #99490 is a reply to message #99488]

Sun, 13 July 2008 11:21

Bill L

Messages: 766
Registered: August 2006

Senior Member

I hardly ever use a gate since mixing all in the box. I just cut out or
automate levels of the tracks/sections I want to drop. I know it's more
work, but I don't trust gates that much. Does the Cubase gate work OK?

TCB wrote:
> I know I asked this before, but what is the preferred software gate among
> those in the know? I'm finally mixing Monkiedrums and there's a lot of trash
> in there that I'd prefer not to edit out, so some kind of gentle gate seems
> to be the best option. Opinions requested.
>
> TCB

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Re: Drum gate [message #99494 is a reply to message #99488]

Sun, 13 July 2008 17:45

Rod Lincoln
Messages: 883
Registered: September 2005

Senior Member

I really like the Paris gates. If you're not using paris, I would check out
the analog x gates...free. I use them all the time for rendering tracks to
send to people. Sinus Golden Gate has worked good for me also. The Sonalksis
analog gates are supposed to be great also, although my experience with them
is limited. I like using gates because I like to let a little bleed happen,
and all the gates I listed let you do that. I've tried automation, but I
can hear it. I can hear the faders ramp up a split second before the event
occurs. Maybe I'm crazy.
Rod
Rod
"TCB" <nobody@ishere.com> wrote:
>
>I know I asked this before, but what is the preferred software gate among
>those in the know? I'm finally mixing Monkiedrums and there's a lot of trash
>in there that I'd prefer not to edit out, so some kind of gentle gate seems
>to be the best option. Opinions requested.
>
>TCB

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Re: Drum gate [message #99495 is a reply to message #99494]

Sun, 13 July 2008 18:07

TCB
Messages: 1261
Registered: July 2007

Senior Member

Super, thanks Rod. I'll send you a Monkie CD when it's done. Even if you hate
it.

TCB

"Rod Lincoln" <rlincoln@nospam.kc.rr.com> wrote:
>
>I really like the Paris gates. If you're not using paris, I would check
out
>the analog x gates...free. I use them all the time for rendering tracks
to
>send to people. Sinus Golden Gate has worked good for me also. The Sonalksis
>analog gates are supposed to be great also, although my experience with
them
>is limited. I like using gates because I like to let a little bleed happen,
>and all the gates I listed let you do that. I've tried automation, but I
>can hear it. I can hear the faders ramp up a split second before the event
>occurs. Maybe I'm crazy.
>Rod
>Rod
>"TCB" <nobody@ishere.com> wrote:
>>
>>I know I asked this before, but what is the preferred software gate among
>>those in the know? I'm finally mixing Monkiedrums and there's a lot of
trash
>>in there that I'd prefer not to edit out, so some kind of gentle gate seems
>>to be the best option. Opinions requested.
>>
>>TCB
>

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Re: Drum gate [message #99496 is a reply to message #99490]

Sun, 13 July 2008 18:08

TCB
Messages: 1261
Registered: July 2007

Senior Member

True enough, Bill, but unlike you, I'm lazy. I'd rather set up gates than
do all of that editing. Lazy lazy lazy.

Monkie CD for you of you want one!

TCB

Bill L <bill@billlorentzen.com> wrote:
>I hardly ever use a gate since mixing all in the box. I just cut out or

>automate levels of the tracks/sections I want to drop. I know it's more

>work, but I don't trust gates that much. Does the Cubase gate work OK?
>
>TCB wrote:
>> I know I asked this before, but what is the preferred software gate among
>> those in the know? I'm finally mixing Monkiedrums and there's a lot of
trash
>> in there that I'd prefer not to edit out, so some kind of gentle gate
seems
>> to be the best option. Opinions requested.
>>
>> TCB

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Re: Drum gate [message #99502 is a reply to message #99488]

Mon, 14 July 2008 01:07

Kim W
Messages: 165
Registered: July 2006

Senior Member

I know you're not a Waves fan, but if you've still got it on your
system, the RVOX plugin is pretty cool.
Without compression, I use it as a soft gate.
The bonus is that if you can add some fat, and still have the rejection.
Works for me.... two knobs, kinda like an over-easy with an
expander before the compressor.
Kim

"TCB" <nobody@ishere.com> wrote:
>
>I know I asked this before, but what is the preferred software gate among
>those in the know? I'm finally mixing Monkiedrums and there's a lot of trash
>in there that I'd prefer not to edit out, so some kind of gentle gate seems
>to be the best option. Opinions requested.
>
>TCB

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Re: Drum gate [message #99503 is a reply to message #99488]

Mon, 14 July 2008 01:13

Aaron Allen

Messages: 1988
Registered: May 2008

Senior Member

Expanders do a better job by far IMO. Gates are way too hard, unless you
actually do want that Phil Collins 80's drum sound. Totally pulling the
bleed nixes the vibe of a real kit, IMO.

AA

"TCB" <nobody@ishere.com> wrote in message news:487a1f14$1@linux...
>
> I know I asked this before, but what is the preferred software gate among
> those in the know? I'm finally mixing Monkiedrums and there's a lot of
> trash
> in there that I'd prefer not to edit out, so some kind of gentle gate
> seems
> to be the best option. Opinions requested.
>
> TCB

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Re: Drum gate [message #99506 is a reply to message #99488]

Mon, 14 July 2008 01:50

rick

Messages: 1976
Registered: February 2006

Senior Member

i like the paris gate best but just about any other will do the
job...logic's gate ain't bad but not as smooth. i mostly use it on
the toms.

On 14 Jul 2008 01:28:20 +1000, "TCB" <nobody@ishere.com> wrote:

>
>I know I asked this before, but what is the preferred software gate among
>those in the know? I'm finally mixing Monkiedrums and there's a lot of trash
>in there that I'd prefer not to edit out, so some kind of gentle gate seems
>to be the best option. Opinions requested.
>
>TCB

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Re: Drum gate [message #99524 is a reply to message #99496]

Tue, 15 July 2008 18:14

Bill L

Messages: 766
Registered: August 2006

Senior Member

'Course I want one!

TCB wrote:
> True enough, Bill, but unlike you, I'm lazy. I'd rather set up gates than
> do all of that editing. Lazy lazy lazy.
>
> Monkie CD for you of you want one!
>
> TCB
>
> Bill L <bill@billlorentzen.com> wrote:
>> I hardly ever use a gate since mixing all in the box. I just cut out or
>
>> automate levels of the tracks/sections I want to drop. I know it's more
>
>> work, but I don't trust gates that much. Does the Cubase gate work OK?
>>
>> TCB wrote:
>>> I know I asked this before, but what is the preferred software gate among
>>> those in the know? I'm finally mixing Monkiedrums and there's a lot of
> trash
>>> in there that I'd prefer not to edit out, so some kind of gentle gate
> seems
>>> to be the best option. Opinions requested.
>>>
>>> TCB
>

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Re: Drum gate [message #99526 is a reply to message #99488]

Wed, 16 July 2008 13:21

Graham Duncan

Messages: 147
Registered: December 2008

Senior Member

I've been using Floorfish, and it works. It can also function as an
expander (I usually start with the Floor Tom Expander preset). In any
case, it's pretty flexible. And free!

http://digitalfishphones.com/main.php?item=2&subItem=5

Graham

TCB wrote:
> I know I asked this before, but what is the preferred software gate among
> those in the know? I'm finally mixing Monkiedrums and there's a lot of trash
> in there that I'd prefer not to edit out, so some kind of gentle gate seems
> to be the best option. Opinions requested.
>
> TCB

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