Renegate by Auburn Sounds is an effects gate plugin for full-band gating, with a program-dependent hysteresis and a built-in look-ahead that acts on transients.
Renegate at a glance
| Developer | Auburn Sounds |
|---|---|
| Type | Effects / Gate |
| Formats | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX, LV2 |
| Operating systems | Windows 7 or later, macOS 10.12 or later, Linux |
| Apple Silicon | Native |
| Free trial | Available |
| Price on Plugin Boutique (October 2026) | €31.74 |
What Renegate does
Gate opening can be driven by MIDI, the audio input, a sequencer, or the input and a sequencer together. Gain reduction can be applied through a 1-pole lowpass or highpass, and a raw knob brings back digital grit when it is wanted. The developer describes the envelope detection as based on a 43-band psychoacoustic auditory model.
Key features
- Program-dependent hysteresis. The hysteresis adapts to the program material so the gate tracks the sound it is set against.
- Look-ahead transient capture. A built-in look-ahead catches transients so the gate opens before the attack arrives.
- Gain reduction shaping. Gain reduction can be applied through a 1-pole lowpass or highpass filter instead of a plain cut.
- Raw grit control. A raw knob restores digital grit when a cleaner gate sound is not wanted.
- Flexible gate triggering. Gate opening is controlled by MIDI, the input, a sequencer, or input and sequencer together.
- Simplified interface. The developer describes the surface as simple, with a view meant for quick setup, while the internal processing is more complex.
Compatibility
Renegate is available as VST3, VST2, AU, AAX and LV2 for Windows, macOS and Linux, with native Apple Silicon support listed and minimum versions of macOS 10.12 and Windows 7.
Renegate compared with similar plugins
Spectral Gate by Harrison Consoles is also a gate effect, available as VST3, VST2, AU and AAX for Windows, macOS and Linux.
| Plugin | Developer | Type | Formats | Systems | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renegate | Auburn Sounds | Gate | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX, LV2 | Windows, macOS, Linux | €31.74 |
| Spectral Gate | Harrison Consoles | Gate | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS, Linux | €52.56 |
| SSL X-Gate | Solid State Logic | Gate | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €14.88 (regular €49.98) |
| smart:gate | sonible | Gate | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €127.93 |
| FabFilter Pro-G | FabFilter | Gate | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €167.59 |
Price and availability
Renegate was listed on Plugin Boutique in October 2026 at €31.74. A free trial is offered. Prices change often, so the store page shows the current one.
Renegate FAQ
Is there a working serial key or keygen for Renegate?
Searches for a working serial key and keygen are common, and the release is typically distributed as a repack or .iso.
Is Renegate available as a torrent or magnet link?
Renegate is distributed as a torrent and magnet link, and the archive is often packed as .rar.