Year/Date of Issue: 01/02/2021
Version: 2.5.9
Developer: Softube
Developer website: Softube
Bit depth: 64bit
Tabletka: cured
System requirements: Windows 64-bit, versions 7, 8 or 10.
Description: Ever since Don Buchla invented the Bass Gate for his 200 Series instruments in the early 1970s, Bass Gates have been hailed for their ability to add a realistic and organic response to modular synth patches. They work by applying an envelope to a low-pass filter with its zero voltage cutoff frequency well below the audible range, so when the envelope is lowered the “gate” closes. As a note decays, its high frequencies die the fastest – as do most acoustic sounds.
The use of a vactrol, or light sensor, like those used in optical compressors, gives this design an even more realistic and musical response. Improved and expanded upon by Doepfer and now available as an officially licensed extension for Softube Modular, Doepfer A-101-2 Vactrol LPG adds some biological properties to your patches.
