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Gate1 & Time1

Added 2025-04-25 15:00:21 +0000 UTC

In this video, I introduce two free and open-source plug-ins: Gate1 and Time1. These plug-ins offer simple but powerful ways to manipulate audio directly within your DAW.

Here's a quick summary:

Gate1:
- Similar to ShaperBox's VolumeShaper, LFO Tool, and Bitwig's Segments modulator.
- It's a free, open-source CLAP plug-in.
- Displays audio waveform in the background, making precise editing easier.
- Allows intuitive volume shaping with different curves, grids, and snapping.
- Features adjustable attack and release for smooth transitions.
- Supports random shape generation and shape inversion.
- Lightweight and easy on CPU/GPU compared to commercial alternatives.
Time1:
- Sister plug-in to Gate1, sharing a similar intuitive interface.
- Shapes delay time creatively for effects like halftime and glitchy textures.
- Can emulate turntable effects and other unique timing alterations.
- Includes presets and random shape generation for creative experimentation.

Both plug-ins:

Are completely free, open-source, and customizable (with source code available on GitHub).
Come in both CLAP and VST3 formats.
Do not require licensing or payment.

Links to the plug-ins are provided below: