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Third party gate with side-chaining?
Posted: Sat Nov 28, 2015 8:50 pm
by Stromkraft
I'm not completely satisfied with the Live 9 Gate, even if it's pretty good. Anyone can suggest a third party gate with side-chaining that actually works in Live? Could also be a multi-effect with inherent and versatile gating. Preferably on sale this weekend. :P
I already own these that I feel are not versatile enough as gates in Live, even if they are great tools otherwise:
- Waves C1 Compressor/Expander/Gate
- Native Instrument Solid Dynamics
Re: Third party gate with side-chaining?
Posted: Sat Nov 28, 2015 9:11 pm
by mothergarage
G8 might be an option. And is on sale
Re: Third party gate with side-chaining?
Posted: Sat Nov 28, 2015 9:45 pm
by Stromkraft
mothergarage wrote:G8 might be an option. And is on sale :D
Yes! I've downloaded the demo. Thanks!
Re: Third party gate with side-chaining?
Posted: Tue Mar 08, 2016 4:32 pm
by Stromkraft
Stromkraft wrote:mothergarage wrote:G8 might be an option. And is on sale :D
Yes! I've downloaded the demo. Thanks!
I didn't get it until recently, but picked it up during a second sale. G8 is a great gate and uses very little CPU, at least so far. I don't need it yet, but as soon as I do I'll get into it.
Re: Third party gate with side-chaining?
Posted: Wed Mar 09, 2016 3:56 am
by Orbit-50
Make sure to also check out FabFilter Pro-G. It's definitely one of the best gate plugins out there. I can't live without it. There's a demo so try it out.
Re: Third party gate with side-chaining?
Posted: Wed Mar 09, 2016 6:35 pm
by Stromkraft
LFO8 wrote:using the sidechain input of 3rd party plugins in Ableton Live is a real pain in the ass.
Yes, I know, but as long as I have an input this is not a problem for me as I've learned how to do this.
For now, I'm satisfied with G8. I'm sure other can appreciate your suggestions and I appreciate your input.
Personally, I've decided that the Fabfilter series isn't for me. I acknowledge and appreciate the quality and all, but for the sound I'm after I've found other tools that suit me better right now. I'll probably re-evaluate this at some point.
I'm slowly getting a larger interest in Izotope products as I'm exposed to some of their products via one of my collaborators, like Stutter Edit. I doubt I'll be getting Ozone, as I leave mastering to those that have mastered this process and for mixing I have a full toolbox currently. I'll keep updating myself on their products though. The most likely Izotope product to get for me is Trash 2, but currently I don't need this.