Do you use a noise gate for its most basic application - namely removing an audio signal below a certain threshold or do you manually remove unwanted audio to shape the sound more specifically? Or do you use noise gates to shape the tone of an audio signal, like on a snare drum, by altering the attack and release?
I have read and made use of side-chain compression and ducking, especially when it comes to keeping the kick and bass from competing, but I have also read that some engineers use a side-chained noise gate for ducking.
Are there any tips, tricks or techniques for using a noise gate in a mix? How do the pro's use it in a pop mix?
I have read and made use of side-chain compression and ducking, especially when it comes to keeping the kick and bass from competing, but I have also read that some engineers use a side-chained noise gate for ducking.
Are there any tips, tricks or techniques for using a noise gate in a mix? How do the pro's use it in a pop mix?