NEW JSFX Plugin: "E-TranceGate700" by Windows-G

[Windows]

Most trance gate plugins give you either an automatic Euclidean pattern generator or manual pattern editor. E-TranceGate700 gives you both within a single plugin. Frustrated by trance gate plugins that couldn't deliver natural-sounding results due to their harsh, linear envelope curves, I decided to code my own. This is the most realistic-sounding trance gate plugin I’ve ever used. It gives a smooth gated sound through its exponential release curve. It's an audio effect that processes your audio signal directly, but you can also send the gate's triggers as MIDI notes to any MIDI channel from 1 to 16.

Key features:
* Two Pattern Modes:
1. Euclidean Pattern (Automatic): Automatically generates rhythmic patterns using the mathematical Euclidean algorithm. Use sliders to customize the pattern.
2. Manual Pattern (User Entry): Draw and edit your own custom step patterns on a click-and-drag interface. Click or drag to toggle steps on or off.
You can generate a pattern in Euclidean mode, then switch to the Manual mode and click "Paste Euclidean Pattern" to transfer it to the manual editor as a starting point for further tweaking. You can also use the “Clear Pattern” button to wipe the canvas and start your manual pattern from scratch.
* Steps: Set the number of steps in the pattern, from 1 to 64.
* Pulses: Set the number of "on" steps distributed within the total number of steps using Euclidean math.
* Rotation: Shift the generated Euclidean pattern forward or backward to change its groove.
* Speed (1/X): Set the rhythm speed relative to the project's tempo using note resolutions from 1 (whole notes) to 64 (64th notes).
* Swing (%): Add groove by delaying or advancing the off-beats from -50% to 50%.
* Gate Length (%): Set how long each gate stays open within each step, from 1% to 100% of the step's length.
* Attack (ms): Set fade-in time when gates open, from 1ms to 900ms.
* Release (ms): Set the time it takes for the gate to fade out after it closes, from 1ms to 900ms. It uses an exponential curve for a natural decay. Short times create a choppy sound, while long times create a sustained sound. Automating this slider with a square wave or other LFO shapes can create unique rhythmic movement.
* Dry/Wet: Blend between the original signal and the gated effect, from 0% (fully dry) to 100% (fully gated).
* Advanced Host Sync: Maintains perfect tempo sync with sample-accurate timing and features smart resync that automatically realigns when re-enabling from bypass, eliminating the sync drift issues common with other gate plugins.
* MIDI Output: Send the gate's triggers as MIDI notes to any MIDI channel from 1 to 16, with a dedicated slider to specify which MIDI note to send to that channel.
* Visual Feedback: The GUI features a step sequencer display with real-time playback indicator, a gate meter that visually shows the gate envelope, and a binary pattern readout of 1s and 0s.
* Output Gain (dB): Set the final output level of the plugin from -35dB to 35dB to compensate for volume changes.
* GUI Bypass Button: A smooth bypass button for toggling the effect on or off without audio clicks. Available for automation as “Bypass (Smooth)” in the plugin's parameter list.
* Zipper-Free Operation: Advanced interpolation prevents audio artifacts during automation and real-time adjustments of sliders.
* Minimal CPU usage.

You can grab it for $10 on Gumroad. Visit the Gumroad page to explore audio demos and hear what the plugin can do. All future updates are free, just make sure to use a valid email so I can send future updates to you.

Link: https://windowsg.gumroad.com/l/trancegate700

This JSFX plugin can also be used in other DAWs through the open-source YSFX plugin. YSFX is available in VST3, AU, and CLAP formats for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Download YSFX here: https://github.com/JoepVanlier/ysfx/releases

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[Windows]

Plugin in action:

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[Windows]

Hello, I just added a great new feature. You can now send the gate triggers as MIDI notes to any MIDI channel from 1 to 16, plus choose which MIDI note to send. Super handy for triggering external instruments. This is by far the most fun and also the most complex coding project I have ever undertaken. The plugin is really feature-rich and delivers on everything it promises. If you’ve already purchased, simply re-download it from your original purchase link. Your existing project settings will be preserved. Thanks for the support!

[Windows]

Hi, I have added a smooth bypass button for toggling the effect on or off without audio clicks.