Drawmer Debuts the DS501 Power Gate

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Positioned in the Drawmer range over the DS201 Dual Gate, the DS501 Power Gate features new dual mode 'tuneable' Peak Punch processing sections. In tuneable mode a fully variable frequency selector with a range from 75Hz to 16kHz allows the user to shape the transients of the gated signal and 'tune-in' to the particular area of the audio spectrum where the Peak Punch is to be active. In addition a variable 'more' control allows the user to tailor the amount of processing. A secondary Full Band Peak Punch mode is also available.

Designed principally for drum and percussive gating applications, tuneable Peak Punch makes it possible to add transient punch to frequencies lacking in individual drum sounds, adding greater definition and presence to the gated signal. Using low frequency Peak Punch adds depth to thin drums, whilst higher frequency Peak Punch can dynamically boost rim shots or the 'crack' of a snare drum. In addition to Drawmer's traditional 'traffic light' gate status display, the DS501 features new 'approaching threshold' metering on each channel allowing visual monitoring of signal activity below threshold.

For more information, visit their web site at www.drawmer.com.