Strate Gate -Noise gate & Expander

Strate Gate by Valley People.
a vintage dual-channel noise gate and expander manufactured by Valley People (formerly Valley International).

​In the world of professional audio engineering, these are legendary for being incredibly fast and precise. They are a staple in recording studios, particularly for shaping drum sounds.
​What it actually does
​A noise gate acts like a security guard for your audio signal. It stays "closed" (silent) until the audio reaches a certain volume (the Threshold), at which point it snaps open to let the sound through.
​The Strate Gate is famous because it uses a proprietary VCA (Voltage Controlled Amplifier) that allows it to open and close without the "clicks" or "pops" that plague cheaper gates.
​Key Features on Your Unit:
​Dual Channel: You have two identical sets of controls, allowing you to process two mono signals (like a kick and a snare) or a single stereo pair.
​Key (Int/Ext): This allows you to "trigger" the gate using an external sound source. For example, you can make a bass synth "pump" every time the kick drum hits.
​Duck Mode: Instead of silencing quiet sounds, this lowers the volume of the main signal whenever a secondary signal is present (common for voice-overs over background music).
​Frequency-Conscious Gating: The LF/HF Response knobs allow you to tell the gate to only listen to specific frequencies. This prevents a loud cymbal crash from accidentally "opening" the gate on your kick drum mic.
​Current Value

These units are quite sought after by collectors and engineers who prefer analog outboard gear.
​Because Valley People gear is no longer in production and has a "cult classic" status for its unique sound, making these very Collectible and highly Valued.

Open to Offers.