Dyn III Expander/Gate

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The Expander/Gate III is a dynamic processor that reduces gain below a chosen threshold with expansion or gating behavior depending on ratio settings. It excels at removing noise and signal leakage from recorded material, providing a gentler alternative to abrupt gate cutoffs through its expansion mode. The distinctive feature is the visual Dynamics Graph display that shows the exact expansion or gating curve being applied, plus Look Ahead capability to preserve transients.

Available for:VSTVST3AUAAX

Key Features

  • Ratio control from 1:1 (no expansion) to 100:1 (gating)
  • Attack range from 10 μs to 300 ms for soft gain reduction curves
  • Look Ahead button with 2 millisecond pre-detection to preserve transients
  • Threshold range of -60 dB to 0 dB with visual threshold indicator on Input meter
  • Hold control from 5 ms to 4 seconds to prevent gate chatter
  • Release control from 5 ms to 4 seconds for gate closure timing
  • Range control from -80 dB to 0 dB for gated audio depth
  • Visual Dynamics Graph display showing expansion/gating curve in real-time
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