# WoodnGate — DAW audio gate

> Advanced audio gate plugin and standalone app with MIDI and side-chaining. (iPhone/iPad app by Woodman's Immaculate Maple Syrup Studio.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/woodngate/id1436196516 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Woodman's Immaculate Maple Syrup Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1066413972)
- Category: Music
- Price: $7.99
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12 · 13 MB
- Released: 2018-09-17
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/woodngate/id1436196516/reviews.md

## What is WoodnGate?

The Wood'nGate is an audio gate which is both a standalone app supporting IAA (Inter-App Audio) and an AUv3 audio unit plugin.
It has the familiar controls like “Threshold”, “Attack”, “Sustain”, and “Release” but also has some extra features not found commonly on other gates:

- Has separate Open and Close modes
 (e.g. Open with side chain, Close with track audio;  Open with Midi, Close with side chain audio)
- Has 2 side chain channels
 (e.g. Open with Kick, Close with Snare) : insert a WoodnGate in Send mode on the side track.
- Open and Close can be triggered by Midi commands (Note On, …)

- Midi Note On Velocity can be used to set the Open Gate Level.
- Has an ADSR mode
 (Close is only determined by the ADSR timing)
- Presets can be stored in iCloud Drive (makes them available on all your devices)

- Includes 2 separate filters : 1 for the Open analysis signal and 1 for the Close analysis signal
- Presets can be switched with Midi Program Changes.
- When the Gate is Opened or Closed a Midi command (Note On, CC, ...) can be sent (to other plugins, devices, computers). 
    This allows for example an analog drum track on which WoodnGate is inserted to play notes/sounds on another synth plugin for each drum  
    beat triggering the Gate.
- All major Gate controls can now be set by received Midi CC commands.

## Key features

- Standalone app and AUv3 plugin
- Separate Open and Close modes
- Dual side-chain channels
- MIDI triggering and control
- ADSR mode
- iCloud Drive preset storage
- Dual analysis filters

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/woodngate/id1436196516/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Too bad…

*2022-02-20*

It is a really good gate. It puts fab filter to the test. But sadly, it refuses to load correctly  in AUM.It fails every time.
I talked privately to the DEVS, but they wrote me off..
If you are NOT relying on AUM,then…Godspeed??
Good luck!

## Frequently asked questions about WoodnGate

### What is WoodnGate used for?

WoodnGate is an audio gate that can be used as a standalone app or an AUv3 audio unit plugin within a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW). It helps control the volume of audio signals, allowing sound to pass through only when it exceeds a certain threshold.

### What makes WoodnGate different from other audio gates?

WoodnGate offers unique features like separate Open and Close modes, dual side-chain channels for complex triggering, MIDI control for note on velocity and gate level, and an ADSR mode for precise envelope shaping.

### Can WoodnGate be controlled with MIDI?

Yes, WoodnGate can be triggered by MIDI commands for both opening and closing the gate. MIDI Note On Velocity can also be used to set the Open Gate Level, and MIDI CC commands can control major gate parameters.

### How does the side-chaining work in WoodnGate?

WoodnGate features two separate side-chain channels, allowing for advanced triggering. For example, you can set the gate to open with a kick drum signal and close with a snare drum signal by inserting WoodnGate in Send mode on the side tracks.

### Does WoodnGate support iCloud for presets?

Yes, WoodnGate allows you to store your presets in iCloud Drive. This ensures your custom gate settings are available across all your devices where you use the app.

### What devices is WoodnGate compatible with?

WoodnGate is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed for iOS devices and supports the AUv3 audio unit format.

### How often is WoodnGate updated?

The latest version of WoodnGate is 1.6.3, last updated on December 18, 2024. This indicates regular updates to improve functionality and compatibility.

### What is the price of WoodnGate?

WoodnGate is a paid application, priced at $7.99. This one-time purchase grants you access to all its advanced audio gating features.

## Version history (last 5 of 5)

### 1.6.3 — 2024-12-18

- fixed problem when gate opened by audio and closed by midi.
- increased maximum Attack time to 4000ms.
- fixed manual URL

### 1.5.2 — 2022-10-20

fixed an AUv3 load problem in n-Track Pro by adding an extra AUv3 type 'aufx' (audio effect) on top of the existing 'aumf' (midi controlled effect).

### 1.5 — 2020-02-20

Added AUv3 multi-bus (side chain) support

### 1.4 — 2019-03-03

- Midi (Gate open/close control, CC , ..) can now also be received from the DAW (internal keyboard routed to WoodnGate)
- A new button allows to select external or DAW Midi
- Fixed User presets subfolders (add a colon (:) between the subfolder and preset name)

### 1.3 — 2018-10-31

small fix : Midi Send (when Gate is triggered) was on by default and is now off by default.

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All apps by Woodman's Immaculate Maple Syrup Studio: https://appshunter.io/developer/1066413972

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