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SSL X-Gate
Comprehensive mixing tool inspired by classic analogue gate hardware and SSL workflow
SSL X-Gate is a comprehensive mixing tool inspired by classic analogue gate hardware and workflow from SSL's Live and Broadcast consoles. Featuring a rolling waveform graph, mid/side processing options & tweakable hysteresis using independent open & closed thresholds, X-Gate builds upon renowned hardware gates, all delivered through SSL’s advanced workflow interface
X-Gate delivers a range of unique control features for extended sound sculpting–use the intuitive sidechain filter interface and mid/side balance options to focus the gate on unwanted sounds and leave the processed signal as natural or affected as you’d like.
In addition to visual feedback including the hardware-inspired traffic light system for immediate visual confirmation of the gate’s current status, the rolling waveform visualisation graph provides an intuitive display of the incoming signal against which to set your open and close thresholds.
Ideal not only for sound design in the mixing stage, X-Gate introduces variable lookahead times and zero additional plug-in latency at the lowest setting, making it the perfect tool for tracking situations where mic bleed can distract from the primary source material.
The EXP and DUCK modes immediately drops the plug-in into two additional modes, visualised by the I/O graph: fixed expander mode for transparent gating, and duck mode for attenuating a signal only when it exceeds a threshold–combine this with your DAW’s sidechain for intelligent ducking.
Key Features
Easy-to-useTHRESHOLD and RANGE controls, visually aligned with WAVEFORM GRAPH and GAIN REDUCTION METER for coordinated control
ROLLING WAVEFORM VISUALISATION GRAPH for setting the perfect threshold
Hysteresis-split OPEN and CLOSE THRESHOLD behaviour
ATTACK, RELEASE and HOLD time parameters gives detailed control over the shaping of the audio
Tune the performance of the gate using the interactive FILTER GRAPH to apply HIGH- and LOW-PASS FILTERS the sidechain signal
Use the EXPANDER mode and accompanying KNEE control for a more transparent option: make quiet signals quieter, and expand the dynamic range of the signal
Simple discrete LOOKAHEAD options for minimising the latency when using a lookahead
Transform the plug-in into a production ducker with a single click–use DUCK mode to invert the sidechain logic, attenuating the signal only when it exceeds the threshold i.e., to duck the music when you speak into your microphone
Tailor the gate to best suit your source material using PEAK/RMS DETECTION options
Tri-colour TRAFFIC LIGHT CUES give a clear indication on the momentary open/closed/hold state of the gate
Use the MID/SIDE processing options to trigger the gate in creative ways or gate only the mono or stereo components on the signal
SIDECHAIN and GATE audition modes
System Requirements
Supported Operating Systems
Windows 10
Windows 11
macOS Catalina
macOS Big Sur
macOS Monterey
Supported DAW's
FL Studio
Ableton Live
Logic Pro
Reaper
Pro Tools
Cubase & Nuendo
Studio One
Supported Formats
VST2
VST3
AAX
AU
Is Apple Silicon/ARM/M1 supported?
Yes! X-Gate is a universal binary and supports Apple Silicon/ARM/M1
Registration Information
Software License Code: https://account.solidstatelogic.com/register-product
