The Cakewalk Compressor/Gate

The Cakewalk Compressor/Gate keeps audio signals from getting too loud or soft. It acts like an automatic volume control that keeps the volume from getting above or below a level that you define. The result is that soft sounds seem louder, and the dynamic extremes are smoothed out.

Compressors add punch to drum tracks and smooth out performances that have a wide dynamic range, like those of vocals, bass and guitar. After recording, producers use compressors to tighten up a final mix.

The Gate portion allows you to keep the Compressor from "pumping the noise floor," or bringing unwanted low-level sounds into the audible range.

Sample applications

"I recorded an electric guitar and when the guitarist isn't playing, I can hear the noise of his amplifier. How can I remove this noise?"

The Cakewalk Compressor/Gate can remove this noise by being set to engage when the guitar isn't playing.

"I play the tape of my song on my friend's stereo. Afterwards, when I play a tape of my favorite band, it sounds so much bigger and louder than mine. Why?"

A compressor gives your mix that extra 'punch' which creates that full, professional sound which all producers depend on. The Cakewalk Compressor/ Gate will give your recordings the punch you're looking for.

"My music has parts that are too quiet and other parts that are too loud. How can I smooth them out?"

The Cakewalk Compressor/Gate will automatically make the loud parts quieter and the quiet parts louder, making the mix more consistent overall.

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