Poltergate, from Denise Audio, is a gate with transient design, de-bleeding and a sidechain EQ graph for shaping which part of a signal triggers it, and the Poltergate crack circulates in the same search results as keygen and serial key queries.
poltergate at a glance
| Developer | Denise Audio |
|---|---|
| Type | Effects / Gate |
| Formats | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX |
| Operating systems | Windows 7 or later, macOS 10.7 or later |
| Apple Silicon | Native |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| Free trial | Available |
| Price on Plugin Boutique (October 2026) | €64.46 |
What poltergate does
The plugin combines a gate with a transient section and a dynamics tab. A built-in sidechain EQ graph sets the detection signal in fine detail, so the frequency range that opens the gate can be targeted, for example a single instrument. A spike control is listed as a way to detect transients more easily, and presets are included as starting points.
The gating section works with a de-bleeding algorithm that is controlled by three simple controls. The gate shares its threshold with the transient design, so the two are adjusted together. Audition mode lets the isolated signal being gated be heard, and flip reverses the gate so the material that was left out can be monitored. Release can be synced to tempo and automated to create rhythmic effects using a curve. The dynamics tab combines limiting, clipping and transient shaping, and a transparent clipper is included for shape and colour. Formats are VST3, VST2, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS.
Key features
- Sidechain EQ graph. The detection signal can be shaped with a built-in EQ graph, which is set with the same level of detail as the gate itself.
- Transient design and de-bleeding. The transient section and the gating de-bleeding algorithm are fused in one module, with three controls covering bleed reduction for cymbal spill and low-end rumble on toms.
- Spike control. A spike control is provided to detect transients more easily in material where they are hard to isolate.
- Audition and flip. Audition mode plays back only the signal being gated, while flip reverses the gate so the material left out can be heard.
- Tempo-synced release. Release can be synced to tempo and automated with a curve to build rhythmic gating effects.
- Dynamics tab and clipper. The dynamics tab combines limiting, clipping and transient shaping, and a transparent clipper adds shape and colour to the attack.
Compatibility
It runs on macOS 10.7 or higher and Windows 7 or higher, with native support for Apple Silicon listed. A trial version is available. The macOS build of the repack appears as a .dmg crack and the Windows build as x64 crack.
poltergate compared with similar plugins
Silencer from Black Salt Audio is a gate in the same category, available as VST3, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS, without a VST2 build.
| Plugin | Developer | Type | Formats | Systems | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| poltergate | Denise Audio | Gate | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €64.46 |
| Silencer | Black Salt Audio | Gate | VST3, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €62.48 |
| SSL X-Gate | Solid State Logic | Gate | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €14.88 (regular €49.98) |
| Spectral Gate | Harrison Consoles | Gate | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS, Linux | €52.56 |
| smart:gate | sonible | Gate | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €127.93 |
Price and availability
poltergate was listed on Plugin Boutique in October 2026 at €64.46. A free trial is offered. Prices change often, so the store page shows the current one.