Gateboy

Gateboy is an advanced gate sequencer which allows to add motion to any audio. It includes a swing-capable sequencer with up to 16 steps having individual levels and two working modes. Each step can trigger the flexible envelope generator with multiple forms and unique shaping options such as lag processor and modulation saturation. Gateboy’s intuitive interface, smooth controls and clear sound build up to a tool that always delivers superb musical results.

Thanks to such immense possibilities, Gateboy is capable of a very wide variety of effects, from subtle to drastic, including complex gate patterns, intricate rhythmic sequences, expressive riffs, beat slicing and much more.

Available as an Audio Unit plugin for Mac OS X (Universal Binary).

Latest version: 1.2.1

Features

Step sequencer with variable speed, length and swing.
Envelope generator with four shapes and lag processor.
Amplifier with adjustable modulation saturation and depth.
Intuitive and logical user interface.
Large collection of preset patterns.
In-depth and easy-to-read user manual.

Requirements

Intel, PowerPC G4 or G5 processor.
Mac OS 10.3.9 or later.
Host application supporting Audio Unit effect plugins with native Mac OS X Cocoa technology.

Audio examples

In this demo you can hear Gateboy applied onto usual instruments like pads and synthesizers as well as ambient atmospheres. Note how smooth and clear the modulation is.

AAC » GateboyInstrumentDemo.m4a (967.9 KB)

MP3 » GateboyInstrumentDemo.mp3 (1.5 MB)

Gateboy can be used to slice drum loops, accent percussion and turn noise into rhythmic shadows. You can automate any parameter of the plug-in to add variations to the pattern and the way it modulates the audio.

AAC » GateboyDrumloopDemo.m4a (929.5 KB)

MP3 » GateboyDrumloopDemo.mp3 (1.4 MB)

Downloads

User manual PDF

» Gateboy.pdf (515.1 KB)

Demo version

» GateboyDemo.dmg (786.3 KB)

Order

Purchase Gateboy: $29 / €23