# Audio Gated Reverb

Apply a reverb effect that is cut off abruptly

> Canonical page: https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/audio-gated-reverb

- **Category:** Media

- **Keywords:** audio, reverb, gated, gate, 80s, drum, explosive, effect

## Overview

Creates the classic "gated reverb" effect where the reverb tail is abruptly cut off by a noise gate. Famous for 80s drum sounds, creates punchy, explosive decays with no lingering tail.

## Inputs

- **Audio File** (file): Select an audio file
- **Gated Reverb Type** (select): Choose a preset for different instrument types. 80s Drum = classic explosive snare sound.
- **Gate Threshold (-60 to 0 dB)** (number): Noise gate threshold. Lower values = more signal passes through before gate closes.
- **Gate Attack (1-100 ms)** (number): Attack time of the gate. Shorter = faster closing, more abrupt cutoff.
- **Gate Release (20-500 ms)** (number): Release time of the gate. Longer = smoother fade-out after gate opens.
- **Reverb Size (0.1-1.0)** (range): Controls the size/density of the reverb before gating. Larger = bigger initial reverb.
- **Wet/Dry Mix (0-1.0)** (range): Balance between dry (original) and wet (gated reverb) signal.
- **Output Format** (select)

## When to use

- When adding 80s-style gated reverb to drum tracks for a punchy, explosive sound.
- For creating retro vocal effects with a spacious reverb that cuts off cleanly.
- To enhance synth or instrument sounds with a controlled, abrupt reverb decay.

## How it works

- Upload your audio file in a supported format.
- Select a preset (80s Drum, Vocal, Synth, or Custom) or adjust parameters like gate threshold, attack, release, reverb size, and mix.
- Process the audio to apply the gated reverb effect.
- Download the output file in your preferred format (MP3, AAC, M4A, OGG, Opus, FLAC, WAV).

## Use cases

- Music production for adding gated reverb to drum kits in retro or modern tracks.
- Audio post-production to create explosive sound effects for videos or games.
- Sound design for synthesizers and electronic music to achieve punchy, gated reverb tails.

## Frequently asked questions

### What audio file formats can I upload?

You can upload any audio file format supported by your browser, such as MP3, WAV, or OGG.

### Can I customize the gated reverb settings?

Yes, choose the 'Custom Settings' preset to adjust gate threshold, attack, release, reverb size, and wet/dry mix.

### What is the default preset?

The default preset is '80s Drum', optimized for classic snare drum sounds.

### How do I make the reverb cutoff more abrupt?

Decrease the gate attack time for a faster, more abrupt cutoff of the reverb tail.

### What output formats are available?

You can choose from MP3, AAC, M4A, OGG Vorbis, Opus, FLAC, or WAV for the processed audio.

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## Samples

- [Copyright-Free FLAC Audio Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/flac-samples): Lossless FLAC audio samples for testing and development, mirrored from MP3 set with nature sounds and meditation music
- [Copyright-Free MP3 Audio Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/mp3-samples): Collection of royalty-free audio samples for testing and development purposes including nature sounds, meditation music, and ambient audio
- [Copyright-Free WAV Audio Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/wav-samples): Uncompressed PCM WAV audio samples for testing and development, mirrored from MP3 set with nature sounds and meditation music
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