SSL X-Gate is a gate and expander plugin from Solid State Logic with a rolling waveform display, split open and close thresholds, and a sidechain filter section, aimed at controlling noise and shaping transients on tracks and buses.
SSL X-Gate at a glance
| Developer | Solid State Logic |
|---|---|
| Type | Effects / Gate |
| Formats | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX |
| Operating systems | Windows 10 or later, macOS 11 or later |
| Apple Silicon | Native |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| Copy protection | iLok |
| RAM | 4 GB or more |
| Hosts named by the developer | Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, Nuendo, FL Studio, Reaper, Studio One |
| Price on Plugin Boutique (October 2026) | €14.88 (regular €49.98) |
What SSL X-Gate does
The threshold range controls sit beside a waveform graph and a gain reduction meter, so the level at which the gate opens and closes can be read against the incoming signal. A rolling waveform visualisation helps set the threshold precisely, and hysteresis splits the open and close thresholds so the gate does not chatter around a single level. Attack, release and hold times give detailed control over how the gate shapes the audio once it triggers.
The plugin is available as VST3, VST2, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS in 64-bit builds, and it loads in Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, Nuendo, FL Studio, Reaper and Studio One. The release circulates as a crack with a keygen and a working serial, and the macOS build is typically shared as a .dmg crack; the Windows build is packed as x64 crack and x86 crack, often in a .rar or .iso repack, and the crack and torrent versions are the ones most often searched.
Key features
- Hysteresis. The open and close thresholds are split, giving separate points at which the gate opens and closes.
- Filter graph sidechain. An interactive filter graph applies high-pass and low-pass filters to the sidechain, so the gate can be tuned to respond to a chosen frequency range.
- Expander and knee. Expander mode, used with the knee control, offers a more transparent option for making quiet signals quieter.
- Duck and sidechain logic. A single click on the DUCK mode inverts the sidechain logic, turning the gate into a production ducker, and EXP DUCK modes add two further modes visualised by input and output.
- Peak/RMS detection and lookahead. Peak or RMS detection can be chosen to suit the source material, and simple discrete lookahead options are provided that keep latency low when lookahead is used.
- Mid/side processing and traffic light cues. Mid/side processing lets the gate trigger on mono or stereo content, and tri-colour traffic light cues indicate whether the gate is open, closed or in hold.
SSL X-Gate compared with similar plugins
Silencer from Black Salt Audio is a gate for Windows and macOS in VST3, AU and AAX formats. SSi Pro Analogue Modelled Gate from Minimal System Group is a VST2-only gate for Windows. Gatey Watey from Boz Digital Labs is a gate available as VST3, VST2, AU, AAX and RTAS for Windows and macOS.
| Plugin | Developer | Type | Formats | Systems | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SSL X-Gate | Solid State Logic | Gate | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €14.88 (regular €49.98) |
| Silencer | Black Salt Audio | Gate | VST3, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €62.48 |
| SSi Pro Analogue Modelled Gate | Minimal System Group | Gate | VST2 | Windows | €13.89 |
| Gatey Watey | Boz Digital Labs | Gate | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €44.63 |
Price and availability
SSL X-Gate was listed on Plugin Boutique in October 2026 at €14.88, reduced from €49.98. Prices change often, so the store page shows the current one.
SSL X-Gate FAQ
Does SSL X-Gate run on Apple Silicon Macs?
Yes. Native support for Apple Silicon is listed, and the minimum system is macOS 11.
Which hosts does SSL X-Gate support?
The developer names Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, Nuendo, FL Studio, Reaper and Studio One as hosts.
Where can I download SSL X-Gate crack for free?
The crack circulates as a repack with a keygen, and the working serial and the torrent are the versions most searched for.
Is there a working serial key or keygen for SSL X-Gate?
A keygen and a working serial are the strings most often typed alongside the plugin name, and the crack is packed as .rar and .iso.
Is SSL X-Gate available as a torrent or magnet link?
Yes, the release is shared as a torrent and magnet link, and the Windows build is packed as x64 crack and x86 crack.