Drum Gate 2 FAQs - Alignment

Noted issues to address - 

Multi Mono instances are not aligned 

• This is currently expected behaviour that we were unable to resolve before the first release. We intend to fix this in a maintenance update, which will follow on soon!

Logic Pro - Stopping Alignment before audio is read by plugin 

The Align feature relies upon the host DAW handing track properties and correct playhead context to each Oxford Drum Gate 2 plug-in instance.

Certain DAWs, such as Logic Pro do not provide audio blocks to process until there is non-silent audio in a clip. This can cause obstacles when working with -

• Tom tracks where the bleed has already been stripped during Mix prep/editing 
• Cymbal spot mics 

How to work around it - 

• Strip audio regions after completing alignment
• Loop a 20s section that includes non-silent audio on every track

- Align tab - context

- Do we add screenshots? Could be worth adding this to the Drum Gate 2 User Guide

Why do my time and polarity results differ? 

Drum Gate 2's alignment feature has been extensively tested to deliver consistent, repeatable audible results across multiple analyses. That said, when running alignment more than once, it is normal to see small, and in rarer cases, larger differences in timing (samples) and polarity.

These variations can depend on factors such as -  

• The exact same audio loop is used, 
• The length of the analysis window, 
• Changes in playhead position.
• Slight changes in playhead information, which can vary in behaviour per DAW 

 In these cases, the algorithm is achieving the same audible improvement but arriving there through a different set of calculations, which is expected behaviour. However, if the result sounds less impactful or becomes hollow or phasey after analysis, we recommend following the troubleshooting steps outlined in the Drum Gate 2 User Guide

Sandboxing in DAWS

Host DAWs which provide per-instance sandboxing of plug-ins are not compatible with the Align feature. We advise turning off Sandboxing on any Drum Gate 2 instances until alignment has been completed. 

DAWs that support Sandboxing include - 

• Reaper
• Bitwig Studio
• FL Studio
• Fender Pro Studio

Why is there no undo/redo? 

• We intend to add this in a maintenance update, which will follow on soon!