How it works
- Drop an isolated vocal take. The gate works best on a dry vocal stem — MP3, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, OGG or M4A up to 500 MB, decoded locally.
- Tune the gate. Set the threshold, minimum silence length, padding around phrases and attack/release fades — a summary tells you how many gaps will be muted.
- A/B and download. Compare the original and gated versions, then export in the same format. The file length doesn't change, so the take stays in sync.
Features
- Sync-safe by design. Gaps are muted, not cut out: the file keeps its exact length, so your take stays aligned in your DAW.
- Four precise controls. Threshold (dB), minimum silence, padding around phrases, and attack/release fades against clicks.
- A/B preview. Switch between the original and the gated version before exporting.
- 100% in your browser. Your vocal never leaves your computer — analysis and rendering run locally.
FAQ
Is this silence gate free?
Yes. Anonymous users get 5 free uses per day across AudioKit's free tools — no account needed. Tuning the gate and A/B-ing is always free: a use is only counted when you export. AudioKit Premium removes the daily limit.
Is my vocal take uploaded to a server?
No. The file is decoded, analyzed and rendered entirely in your browser (Web Audio API + ffmpeg.wasm) and never leaves your machine. The only network call is a tiny anonymous counter that tracks your daily free quota.
Which audio formats are supported?
MP3, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, OGG and M4A files up to 500 MB. The gated file is exported in the same format as the source: lossless stays lossless, lossy formats are re-encoded at high quality.
Will it cut into my words or change the timing?
No, on both counts. The padding setting keeps a margin of audio around each phrase so attacks and tails survive, and the minimum-silence setting stops the gate from firing in short gaps between syllables. And since silences are muted rather than removed, the file length — and your sync — never changes.
Does it remove background noise from the voice itself?
No — and that's by design. A gate mutes the gaps between phrases (breaths, mouth noise, room tone) but can't touch noise that sits on top of the voice while it's sounding. To denoise the voice itself, use our AI-powered Enhance Voice tool instead.