Sidechain Gate addresses the need for advanced side-chain functionality often missing in many audio software packages. It incorporates db audioware's Universal Sidechains technology, enabling true multi-track side-chaining on both Mac OS X and Windows platforms. This capability operates independently of the host software's native routing options, providing seamless integration and enhanced control over dynamic processing.

This plug-in enables one track to influence the dynamic behavior of another, a technique commonly used for tasks such as broadcast voice ducking and intelligent gating to reduce drum track crosstalk. Beyond these traditional uses, Sidechain Gate caters to creative mixing approaches found in dance and electronic music, allowing for synchronized gating and other complex dynamic effects that enhance the overall production.

Sidechain Gate features a new gating algorithm that delivers an authentic analog sound with minimal distortion. It offers straightforward multi-track side-chaining setup independent of host routing and functions effectively as a standard channel insert effect. Additional controls like EQ and Shape allow detailed adjustment of the dynamic response, while dual metering and a listen mode provide clear visual and auditory feedback. Full MIDI control with MIDI Learn and support for sample rates up to 192kHz with 64-bit internal resolution further expand its usability.