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=== Can I use it with Electronic Drums ===
 
=== Can I use it with Electronic Drums ===
The KickGate will stay closed unless it thinks it detects a kick drum hit, so cymbals, snare, et cetera on the same channel probably won't get through, or worse, they'll get through sometimes. The gate is meant to kill feedback from the dedicated mic on a kick drum only. No other processing is linked to the KickGate, so you won't lose any special preset goodness or other drum sweetening. I think your e-drums could only be degraded by using the KickGate with them.  - Chris-at-Bose<ref>Chris-at-Bose - [http://bose.infopop.cc/eve/forums?a=tpc&f=7521050644&m=5091024154&r=7601015154#7601015154 KickGate and Electronic Drums]</ref>
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The KickGate will stay closed unless it thinks it detects a kick drum hit, so cymbals, snare, et cetera on the same channel probably won't get through, or worse, they'll get through sometimes. The gate is meant to kill feedback from the dedicated mic on a kick drum only. No other processing is linked to the KickGate, so you won't lose any special preset goodness or other drum sweetening. I think your e-drums could only be degraded by using the KickGate with them.  - Chris-at-Bose<ref name="edrums">Chris-at-Bose - [http://bose.infopop.cc/eve/forums?a=tpc&f=7521050644&m=5091024154&r=7601015154#7601015154 KickGate and Electronic Drums]</ref>
  
  
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=== Can I Mix Down my Drums and run through the KickGate ===
 
=== Can I Mix Down my Drums and run through the KickGate ===
  
A: The KickGate will stay closed unless it thinks it detects a kick drum hit, so cymbals, snare, et cetera on the same channel probably won't get through, or worse, they'll get through sometimes. The gate is meant to kill feedback from the dedicated mic on a kick drum only. No other processing is linked to the KickGate, so you won't lose any special preset goodness or other drum sweetening. I think your e-drums could only be degraded by using the KickGate with them.  - Chris-at-Bose<ref>Chris-at-Bose - [http://bose.infopop.cc/eve/forums?a=tpc&f=7521050644&m=5091024154&r=7601015154#7601015154 KickGate and Electronic Drums]</ref>
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A: The KickGate will stay closed unless it thinks it detects a kick drum hit, so cymbals, snare, et cetera on the same channel probably won't get through, or worse, they'll get through sometimes. The gate is meant to kill feedback from the dedicated mic on a kick drum only. No other processing is linked to the KickGate, so you won't lose any special preset goodness or other drum sweetening. I think your e-drums could only be degraded by using the KickGate with them.  - Chris-at-Bose<ref name="edrums" />
  
  

Revision as of 10:24, 9 April 2007

T1 This information is applicable to the T1 ToneMatch® audio engine

KickGate FAQ

Can I use it with Electronic Drums

The KickGate will stay closed unless it thinks it detects a kick drum hit, so cymbals, snare, et cetera on the same channel probably won't get through, or worse, they'll get through sometimes. The gate is meant to kill feedback from the dedicated mic on a kick drum only. No other processing is linked to the KickGate, so you won't lose any special preset goodness or other drum sweetening. I think your e-drums could only be degraded by using the KickGate with them. - Chris-at-Bose[1]



Can I Mix Down my Drums and run through the KickGate

A: The KickGate will stay closed unless it thinks it detects a kick drum hit, so cymbals, snare, et cetera on the same channel probably won't get through, or worse, they'll get through sometimes. The gate is meant to kill feedback from the dedicated mic on a kick drum only. No other processing is linked to the KickGate, so you won't lose any special preset goodness or other drum sweetening. I think your e-drums could only be degraded by using the KickGate with them. - Chris-at-Bose[1]









  1. 1.0 1.1 Chris-at-Bose - KickGate and Electronic Drums