Gatey Watey is a frequency-selective gate plugin from Boz Digital Labs that attenuates only the frequency ranges chosen when the signal drops below the threshold, rather than the whole signal.
Gatey Watey at a glance
| Developer | Boz Digital Labs |
|---|---|
| Type | Effects / Gate |
| Formats | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX |
| Operating systems | Windows, macOS |
| Apple Silicon | Native |
| Free trial | Available |
| Price on Plugin Boutique (October 2026) | €44.63 |
What Gatey Watey does
Traditional gates close on overall level, which also cuts the sustain of ringing instruments that share the signal. The developer also describes it as a gate that handles normal gating situations, with the user setting what to turn down and how much.
The plugin is offered as VST3, VST2, AU, AAX and RTAS for Windows and macOS, with native support for Apple Silicon listed and a trial available. Its design centers on simple use: the developer states that anybody at any skill level can open it and start working immediately.
Key features
- Frequency-selective attenuation. Gatey Watey attenuates only the frequencies selected by the user when the level falls below the threshold, so the rest of the spectrum keeps its sustain.
- Bleed removal. The developer names drum bleed removal without cutting off the drums as a typical use, for example cutting high-hat bleed out of a snare while keeping its ring.
- Noise reduction on electric guitar. The developer lists de-noising electric guitars as a use, letting distorted guitars ring out without the hum of neighboring fluorescent lights.
- Standard gating mode. The plugin also handles normal gating situations, with the user deciding which frequencies to turn down and by how much.
Compatibility
Gatey Watey is offered as VST3, VST2, AU, AAX and RTAS for Windows and macOS, with native Apple Silicon support listed and a trial available.
Gatey Watey compared with similar plugins
Silencer from Black Salt Audio is an effects gate for VST3, AU and AAX on Windows and macOS. SSL X-Gate from Solid State Logic is an effects gate for VST3, VST2, AU and AAX on Windows and macOS. Gatey Watey is a frequency-selective gate offered in VST3, VST2, AU, AAX and RTAS on Windows and macOS, so its format list is the widest of the three.
| Plugin | Developer | Type | Formats | Systems | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gatey Watey | Boz Digital Labs | Gate | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €44.63 |
| 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) |
| SSi Pro Analogue Modelled Gate | Minimal System Group | Gate | VST2 | Windows | €13.89 |
Price and availability
Gatey Watey was listed on Plugin Boutique in October 2026 at €44.63. A free trial is offered. Prices change often, so the store page shows the current one.
Gatey Watey FAQ
Is there a working serial key or keygen for Gatey Watey?
Serial key and keygen searches exist for the plugin, but the licensed route is the trial available from the developer, Boz Digital Labs.
Is Gatey Watey available as a torrent or magnet link?
Torrent and magnet link copies of the installer circulate in piracy circles, and the same installers are offered as .rar and .iso files.