BG CompGate
version 1.0
What is the BG CompGate all about ?
BG CompGate is a 2-in-1 classic noise gate and compressor effect box that has been designed & tested according to high-end analog equipement. It has been designed according to hardware prototypes , and special care has been taken in the audio algorithm design to make it sound just as good as any high quality analog hardware compressor and noise gate available in the market ! Based on a unique emulation of a high-end analog compressor & noise gate used in professional studios - it also have a commercial VST version ! (see bottom)
How does it work ?
Signal input passes through a Noise Gate and then through a Compressor. A Noise Gate is a dynamic processing effect used to expand dynamics range. Basically it is an automatic gain control device that will increase the signal level when it passes a specific threshold level , and leaving it quiet or low if the signal is below the threshold level. Noise Gates are in the top importance when it comes to the mix stage. They form the basic noise reduction and cleaning effects that makes the mix sound more clear and much more pleasant to the ear which makes the big difference between amateur sound to professional sound ! A Compressor is a dynamic processing effect used to reduce dynamics range. Basically it is an automatic gain control device that will reduce the signal level when it passes a specific threshold level , and leaving it unchanged if the signal is below the threshold level. Compressors are one of the most important consideration within a mix and have the same level of approach as an EQ might have since a proper use of a Compressor can make the small/big difference between an amateur or unpolished production, to a finished & professional sounding mix ! During the process of compression the signal volume level is reduced so we need to increase it up again and thats the point where noise might become a factor - which is the reason why the two effects work together one after the other.
How to install it ?
Simply copy everything thats inside the ZIP archive into your Buzz effects folder (i.e : buzz directory\gear\effects) and restart Buzz.
BG CompGate Technical Specifications
Noise Gate
Threshold range | : | -50 dB - 0 dB
Ratio range | : | 1:1 - 24.9:1 or MUTE
Attack time range | : | 0.5 ms - 300 ms
Release time range | : | 1.5 ms - 1000 ms
Mode | : | NORMAL or INVERSE
Compressor
Threshold range | : | -50 dB - 0 dB
Ratio range | : | 1:1 - 25:1
Attack time range | : | 0.5 ms - 300 ms
Release time range | : | 1.5 ms - 1000 ms
Output gain range | : | 0 dB - +50 dB
Knee | : | SOFT or HARD
How to use BG CompGate ? (Parameters Description)
Noise Gate
Threshold | : | This sets up the Noise Gate's threshold limit. Whenever the signal passes this volume level it will activate the expander and make it start working.
Ratio | : | This sets up the Noise Gate's volume increase ratio. If the signal is above or below the threshold (depends on Mode) its volume will be reduced to 1:Ratio of its volume.
Attack time | : | This sets up the Noise Gate's attack time. The attack time setting tells the Noise Gate how long it takes to fade into the expansion once the signal's threshold limit exceeded !
Release time | : | This sets up the Noise Gate's release time. The release time setting tells the Noise Gate how long it takes to fade out of the expansion once the signal got out of the threshold zone !
Mode | : | This sets up the Noise Gate's way of operation. Usually , most noise gates operate on NORMAL mode which means they will expand dynamic range when signal is above the threshold , INVERSE mode makes the Noise Gate work in the opposite direction - it will expand the dynamic range when signal is below the threshold level.
Compressor
Threshold | : | This sets up the Compressor's threshold limit. Whenever the signal passes this volume level it will activate the compressor and make it start working.
Ratio | : | This sets up the Compressor's volume reduce ratio. If the signal passed the threshold , its volume will be reduced to 1:Ratio of its volume.
Attack time | : | This sets up the Compressor's attack time. The attack time setting tells the Compressor how long it takes to fade into the compression once the signal's threshold limit exceeded !
Release time | : | This sets up the Compressor's release time. The release time setting tells the Compressor how long it takes to fade out of the compression once the signal got out of the threshold zone !
Output Gain | : | This sets up the Compressor's output gain increase. This is required since the Compressor reduces the dynamic range , and by that it decreases the signal's volume.
Knee | : | This sets up the Compressor's gradient of compression. Usually , a soft knee settings causes signal to sound more "warm" when its compressed while a hard knee might cause signal sometimes to sound "compressed" and change the ammount of power that was in the original signal.
Miscellaneous infomation - Legal stuff
BG CompGate , © 2002-2003 BGTech Software Inc. Program and data included in this package may be freely distributed, as long as the .dll file is provided with this documentation. Unauthorised sale of this product is completely prohibited and illegal. Buzz , © 1997-2000 Oskari Tammelin.
Contact Details
If you would like to contact us about an issue , report a problem , suggest a feature or would be interested in our commercial products, the best place to go is to our official web site. BGTech's Web site & official plug-in shop : www.bgtechsoft.com