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BG CompGate
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What is the BG CompGate all about ?
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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)
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How does it work ?
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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.
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How to install it ?
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Simply copy everything thats inside the ZIP archive into your Buzz effects
folder (i.e : buzz directory\gear\effects) and restart Buzz.
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BG CompGate Technical Specifications
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| Noise Gate |
| Threshold range |
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-50dB - 0dB |
| Ratio range |
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1:1 - 24.9:1 or MUTE |
| Attack time range |
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0.5ms - 300ms |
| Release time range |
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1.5ms - 1000ms |
| Mode |
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NORMAL or INVERSE |
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| Compressor |
| Threshold range |
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-50dB - 0dB |
| Ratio range |
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1:1 - 25:1 |
| Attack time range |
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0.5ms - 300ms |
| Release time range |
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1.5ms - 1000ms |
| Output gain range |
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0dB - +50dB |
| Knee |
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SOFT or HARD |
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How to use BG CompGate ? (Parameters Description)
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| Noise Gate |
| Threshold |
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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.
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| Ratio |
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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.
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| Attack time |
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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 !
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| Release time |
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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 !
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| Mode |
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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.
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| Compressor |
| Threshold |
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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.
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| Ratio |
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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.
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| Attack time |
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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 !
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| Release time |
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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 !
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| Output Gain |
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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.
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| Knee |
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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.
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Miscellaneous infomation - Legal stuff
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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.
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Contact Details
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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
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