# Perforator — Rhythmic Gate Effect Plugin > Rhythmic gating audio effect plugin for creating rhythmic patterns from sustained sounds. (iPhone/iPad app by Bram Bos.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/perforator/id1382134258 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Bram Bos](https://appshunter.io/developer/325340444) - Category: Music - Price: $3.99 - Rating: 5.00/5 from 47 App Store ratings · 15 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 10.0 · 3 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2018-05-24 - Data updated: 2026-08-21 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/perforator/id1382134258/reviews.md ## What is Perforator? *** Note: Perforator is an AUv3 Audio Unit plugin; which requires an AUv3 compatible host app, such as Garageband, Cubasis, BM3 or AUM *** Perforator is a rhythmic gating audio effect: it will creatively snip, cut, gap and filter incoming audio to create rhythmic patterns out of sustained sounds. By tuning the slice envelopes you can create anything from classic staccato "trance gate" sounds to emulations of sloppy pumping sidechain compression. Two gating mechanisms can be dialled in: an AMP EG gate (the traditional way of gating) and a 12dB/Oct lowpass filter which will rapidly carve away high frequencies from your sound to effectively silence them. - AUv3 Audio Effect, works in all AU compatible hosts - automatically syncs with your project's tempo - edit Left an Right channel independently - built-in preset manager with a ton of factory presets - all AU Parameters exposed for host automation - user manual available on ruismaker.com - Universal: works on iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch - Bonus Feature: AU MIDI output* * AU MIDI: both envelopes (L+R) can send their values out as MIDI CC messages to mimic 'parameter lock' messages in other plugins/apps. Note: this feature requires iOS11+ and a host compatible with AU MIDI from effects. ## Key features - Rhythmic gating audio effect - AMP EG gate and low-pass filter - Syncs with project tempo - Independent left/right channel editing - Built-in preset manager - AU MIDI output ## Chart rankings - #169 in Top Paid · Music (US App Store) ## Recent user reviews (10 of 15) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/perforator/id1382134258/reviews.md ### 3/5 — Where’s the update? *2024-10-11* This app is in desperate need of an update. Automation doesn’t work at all in Logic Pro for iPad. Developer doesn’t look after his apps, there hasn’t been an update for two years. It’s still a fun app but far from useful. ### 5/5 — It’s not rhythmic gate app *2024-08-01* It’s much deeper, go through all those little details Bram put into this, You’ll be amazed what this can do for your boring pad lines! ### 2/5 — New update and…. *2021-10-04* still doesn’t work anymore on Cubasis 3.31 and iPad os 15 **Developer response:** This is due to a bug introduced by Apple in iOS15 which can only be solved by the hosts. Therefore I’m working with Steinberg to help them fix Cubasis. Their next update should fix it. Sorry, but there’s nothing more I can do, so your bad review feels unfair. ### 5/5 — Really good. Really. *2020-11-24* The possibilities are endless. Pads as beats? Beats as pads? This is the only 'cut and paste' for noises I need. Thanks for all the inspiration! ### 5/5 — Super *2020-09-20* Bravo. Cette application est super efficace et donne de grandes possibilités. Très facile et ergonomique. Je recommande ### 5/5 — Wot a great APP! *2020-08-16* Locks really well with tempo and used conventionally it’s just a good gater/slicer etc. effect but reading the last couple lines of the description are what makes this a really clever music tool: “midi out... p-locks, etc...” been exploring the space with this feature and it really is super cool. Thank you sir and please continue making killer musical apps, plugins, everything! ### 5/5 — Ace gater! *2019-08-23* Top quality performance and well thought out UI as always from brambos. I keep coming back to this over and over ### 5/5 — Perforated... *2018-08-13* To.Bram Bos THANK YOU FOR YOUR OUTSTANDING WORK AS DEVELOPERS I HAVE MANY BRAM BOS APPS THAT NOT ONLY LOOK NICE BUT PERFORM AS GOOD, TOP QUALITY APPS. 5***** ### 5/5 — Parameter locking inside AUM!!! *2018-08-04* Fantastic implementation. It's too bad that the Apple affiliate program is shutting down. You guys gotta give thanks to Dean Daughters over at Electonisounds Audio YouTube channel! ### 5/5 — Well worth it. *2018-07-10* I like this app very much and it's worth every penny. It gets everything moving along nicely when used in a mix, and by using it in conjunction with Kosmonaut, I've managed to make some strange, spacey, chaotic sonic patterns that Dave Brock of Hawkwind would be envious of. Being an ageing rocker, this app is what I've been waiting for. ## Frequently asked questions about Perforator ### What is Perforator? Perforator is an AUv3 Audio Unit plugin that functions as a rhythmic gating audio effect. It's designed to snip, cut, and filter audio to create rhythmic patterns from sustained sounds. ### Does Perforator work on its own? No, Perforator is an AUv3 Audio Unit plugin and requires a compatible host app like Garageband, Cubasis, BM3, or AUM to function. ### What kind of rhythmic effects can Perforator create? Perforator can create classic staccato 'trance gate' sounds and emulate sloppy pumping sidechain compression by tuning its slice envelopes. ### What are the gating mechanisms in Perforator? Perforator features an AMP EG gate, the traditional gating method, and a 12dB/Oct low-pass filter that rapidly removes high frequencies to silence sounds. ### Does Perforator sync with my music project? Yes, Perforator automatically syncs with your project's tempo, ensuring your rhythmic effects stay in time with your music. ### Can Perforator send MIDI data? Yes, Perforator has an AU MIDI output feature where both left and right envelopes can send their values as MIDI CC messages, mimicking 'parameter lock' messages in other apps. This requires iOS 11+ and a host compatible with AU MIDI from effects. ### What devices is Perforator compatible with? Perforator is a universal app and works on iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch, as indicated by its support for these devices. ### How often is Perforator updated? The latest version of Perforator is 1.0.6, which was last updated on November 21, 2021. This suggests updates are not extremely frequent but the app is maintained. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.0.6 — 2021-11-21 Now fully supports Latency Compensation with the latest version of AUM ### 1.0.5 — 2021-10-03 Minor internal fix. ### 1.0.4 — 2020-06-08 Fixed 2 minor issues with sending unsupported values as AU Parameters ### 1.0.3 — 2018-12-11 Added a switch for enabling/disabling AU MIDI Output for hosts where MIDI CC can conflict with other effects in the effect chain (e.g. Nanostudio 2). ### 1.0.1 — 2018-05-31 - fixed an issue with AU automation on some hosts - minor internal improvements ## Apps similar to Perforator | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [GlitchScaper](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glitchscaper/id6444806497) | 4.8 (22) | $15.99 | Music | | [MelodyBud Generative Sequencer](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melodybud-generative-sequencer/id1601357369) | 4.4 (12) | $6.99 | Music | | [Masher AU](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/masher-au/id6449647646) | 4.1 (7) | $2.99 | Music | | [URL Beamer](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/url-beamer/id6740650994) | 5.0 (2) | Free | Music | | [Chameleon AUv3 Sampler Plugin](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chameleon-auv3-sampler-plugin/id1456474953) | 4.4 (45) | $12.99 | Music | | [WoodnGate](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/woodngate/id1436196516) | 5.0 (6) | $7.99 | Music | ## More apps by Bram Bos - [Ruismaker](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ruismaker/id1122156899) - [Ruismaker FM](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ruismaker-fm/id1143644577) - [Phasemaker](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phasemaker/id1161642832) - [Troublemaker](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/troublemaker/id1180892130) - [Ripplemaker](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ripplemaker/id1207806723) - [Rozeta Sequencer Suite](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rozeta-sequencer-suite/id1292546479) All apps by Bram Bos: https://appshunter.io/developer/325340444 ## Related topics [perforator](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/perforator) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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