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kILLERgate+ is a VST effect made with SynthEdit. It is designed to be used as an INSERT effect but could be equally useful as a SEND effect. Its main features are:
A 32-step Rhythmic Gate, sync'd to host tempo
12/24dB/octave State-Variable Filter
Tempo-sync'd LFO
Distortion
Full MIDI automation
kILLERgate+ in Detail
GATE STEPS
The row of 32 LED's determines when the Gate is open and closed.
DIVISIONS - Sets the speed, relative to tempo, that the Gate runs through the 32 steps.
GATE/ENV - When lit, the Gate is controlled by an envelope for a smoother, more musical sound. Turn it off for a pure Trance Gate effect.
ATTACK - Sets the Gate Envelope Attack time.
DECAY - Sets the Gate Envelope Decay time.
TIE - When lit, adjacent steps are tied together to form a continuous note.
NOTE: With GATE/ENV on, ATTACK still functions but DECAY has no effect. With TIE and GATE both on, a fixed length hold is produced. i.e. TIE should be used with GATE off.
SAMPLE & HOLD - Adds a random variation to the strength each step's effect. It does not affect timing.
AMP DEPTH - Controls how much the gate affect the volume of th eincoming signal. At maximum, there is no sound when a step is not lit.
CUTOFF DEPTH - Controls how much the Gate Envelope controls the Filter's Cutoff Frequency.
SV FILTER
24dB - Toggles between 12db and 24dB per octave filter modes.
TYPE - Sets the Filter Mode
LP - Low Pass
HP - High Pass
BP - Band Pass
BR - Band Reject
CUTOFF - Controls the cutoff frequency of the Filter.
RESONANCE - Controls Filter resonance.
SATURATION - Controls a clipping module inside the filter to give it a fuller sound
Low Frequency Oscillator [LFO]
The LFO is sync'd to host tempo and can be used to modulate the Depth of the Gate efeect on both volume and on the Filter Cutoff Frequency.
SHAPE - Selects a Waveform
Sine
Triangle
Saw
Ramp
Square
Noise
Sample and Hold [Random]
DIVISION - Select a period for the LFO, based on host tempo.
DEPTH - Controls the amount of LFO modulation applied to the AMP DEPTH of the Gate.
CUTOFF - Controls the amount of LFO modulation applied to the Cutoff Frquency of the SV Filter.
EFFECTS - DISTORTION
Thanks to Sonicfire for showing me this set-up. This is a gnarly effect that can really push the sound. Pressing the LED turns the effect on and off.
DRIVE - Sets the intensity of the distortion.
Hi XCITE - Boosts the high frequencies to emphasise the distortion effect.
LOW CUT - Filters out the low frequencies to make the effect more managable.
MIX - Controls the wet/dry mix of the effect.
I/O
The simple Input/Output section has just two controls.
TRIM - Adjusts the output volume of the signal. Use it to compensate for any change in level caused by the effect.
MIX - Controls the mix of wet and dry signals sent to the output.
Most parameters can be controlled via MIDI, as per the table below.
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GATE |
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SV FILTER |
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LFO |
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DISTORTION - I/O |
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Divisions |
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On/Off |
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LFO Shape/Waveform |
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Distortion On/Off |
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Attack |
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12/24dB per octave |
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LFO Divisions |
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Distortion Drive |
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Gate/Env |
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Type |
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LFO Depth |
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Distortion Hi Excite |
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Decay |
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Cutoff |
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LFO Cutoff |
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Distortion Low Cut |
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Tie |
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Resonance |
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Distortion Mix | ||
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Sample & Hold |
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Saturation | ||||
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Amp Depth |
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Trim | ||||
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Cutoff Depth |
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Wet/Dry Mix |
There are some issues with stuck notes but they do not seem to greatly affect use of the synth, except when changing presets during playback. If you can't make it work then try and get help from the forums at kvr-vst.com. Don't expect much from us because this is the best we can do.
DISCLAIMER: We don't care so don't expect anything and you won't be disappointed. If you are disappointed its your own, stupid fault so don't say we didn't warn you.