It's no wonder that his kicks and snares always have this really heavy attack. I used to think that it was purely because of samples blended in but this gate trick makes more sense. Great tip!

Man, I highly appreciate you making this video. This gave me a clear understanding on what gates do and how I can utilize it. For the past 2 year or so, I’ve only used SSL channel strip plugins for its Mic pre, EQ, and Compression. Never had a clue on what a gate does. But seeing how you used it like a drum shaper, I had to slap myself in the forehead hah. I’ve bought and used plugins JUST TO DO what a gate does when all this time I could’ve used the gate on a SSL channel strip if I would’ve known. Thanks again

These tricks are prettyyy cool i must say

Great tip. Thank you.

Thank you!!

I remember the guy who engineered Third Eye Blind’s self titled album talking about using this technique. He was accused of using samples on that album, but it was actually this!

And for those who use free plugin, I tested it with the Logic Channel (SmackLabs) and it worked

This is a great technique! To my ears the UAD and the Waves fall short whereas the Brainworks SSL does EXACTLY what a desk does. Waves fast attack is too fast but if you increase the release time it gets close. UAD is just disappointing here as the gate lets too much through, and there's the costly price tag too, when compared to the others. Thanks for the info and examples!

great stuff,u can even duplicate the track and use this trick on one of them,use a little eq and mix it

Most (all?) gates have a 'pop' on the attack if set a certain way. It's just the nature of the attack. You'll hear a 'click' of the gate opening. It's often undesirable but yeah, on drums, especially kicks it can add a beater effect.

Wow the brainworx one nailed it

You're a CHAMPION!! Made all the difference for me -Especially in my kick. I always like to try and find alternatives to just smashing something with compression (mainly because I suck at using compression...). So, thanks!! I used the free Dead Duck Gate and it works like a charm!!

To my taste, I like it more with the IK British Channel. Thanks for the video.

New Waves SSL CHANNEL EV2 can do this trick. thanks a lot for tip

Do you find the UAD and BX come quite close? Also have you found that the E emulation works best for this trick vs the G / J ?

I always do that.

is there other tools we could use to do this like just a gate and a compressor if so could you show and a example?

I tried both the SSL Native Channel Strip 2 and the SSL 4K B plugins and neither of them could really get that click, which was pretty surprising. The Brainworx 4000 G and 4000 E definitely could and the Brainworx 9000 J could KINDA get it but wasn’t as effective as the G and E.

Great video! Does the Brainworks SSL 4000 G also produce this sound on the kick?

Thanks for very good and informative video. I have 2 questions. First: In my studio I use real analogue SSL compressor XR628 which has gate/expander mode. Will it work the same as you presented with plugins? And second question, I've been always using envelope shapers or/and multiband envelope shapers with kick/snare to bring the attack or/and cut tail. Can you please explain which is method is better? The technique you presented or multiband envelope shapers? Pros and cons of each? Thank you.

Killer dude. I wonder does andy wallace use this on a mix or it's just a trick for him to trigger to the drum machine?

Which ssl channel strip you think sound the best? I own the Pluggin Alliance and the Waves. They sound surprisingly sound so different

Ha! Many times I've had problem with the kick and not being able to control the compressor release well enough, then ended up violently chopping off the tail with gate. Never though that this would be a technique to use, merely a way around a problem I cannot solve.

Awesome! Can I get same effect with other gate plugins?

Hi, did you check out the Waves plugin, CLA MixHub?! Thanks.

Hi. Many thanks for this video! I would really appreciate if you could check waves cla mixhub to see if it is working or has the same issue as ssl channel. Simple yes/no answer would be great as today it's on sale 🙂 and thanks again for all these tips!

Where do you get this information from? Andy doesnt do a lot of interviews and i haven’t heard him speak about this ever

How does the SSL Native Channel Strip compare?

Do I do this after I've done the EQ and compression, or before?

Is it just the bx E-series or does it work on the bx G-series, as well?

What about the new Waves EV2 ?

Andy Wallace used a look ahead via sliding a duplicated track sent to sidechain to avoid the gate distortion.

Darn I have the waves version 😖

Good tip not so good if you don't want lose quieter hits and ghost notes

My favorite AW kick - the attack is so firm the low end tight and the mid range has this distinct character - amazing. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/etRoqd2F2NS0oKc.html