- The best noise gate pedal for guitar, now in your DAW
- Gating without loss of sustain
- Easy to use. I mean, its 1 knob after all
- Rhythm Guitars
- Lead Guitars
- Bass Guitars
One Knob
The Cockblocker was made to be as easy as possible to use while giving you maximum noise blocking.
SMG Splitter
Included with the Cockblocker is a splitter plugin, allowing you to split the signal for use with the FX Loop of a real amp.
The Back Panel
For anyone who needs more control over the gate, the back panel will let you fine tune the parameters to perfection.
Drumkit Pieces
- Sonor Prolite Maple 22″ x 17.5″
- Sonor Prolite Maple 20″ x 17.5″
- Tama Birch Bubinga 22″ x 18″
- Sonor Protean Birch 14″ x 5.25″
- Pearl Free Floating Phosphor Bronze 14″ x 6.5″ High Tuning
- Pearl Free Floating Phosphor Bronze 14″ x 6.5″ Low Tuning
- Ludwig Supraphonic 14″ x 5″
- Ludwig Black Beauty 6.5×14”
- Pearl Music City Custom Reference Pure 6.5×14”
- PDP Concept Select Bell Bronze 6.5×14”
- Sonor Prolite Maple 8″ x 7″
- Sonor Prolite Maple 10″ x 8″ (Clear and Coated Heads)
- Sonor Prolite Maple 12″ x 9″ (Clear and Coated Heads)
- Sonor Prolite Maple 14″ x 14″
- Sonor Prolite Maple 16″ x 16″ (Clear and Coated Heads)
- Tama Birch Bubinga 8″ x 7″
- Tama Birch Bubinga 10″ x 8″
- Tama Birch Bubinga 12″ x 9″
- Tama Birch Bubinga 14″ x 12″
- Tama Birch Bubinga 16″ x 14″
- Zildjian 14″ K Hats
- Sabian 13″ AAX Stage Aux Hats
- Zildjian 20″ K Custom Hybrid
- [China] Zildjian 16″ Oriental
- [China] Zildjian 19″ K
- [Splash] Zildjian 8″ A Custom
- [Splash] Zildjian 10″ A Custom
- [Stack] Sabian Max Medium
- [Stack] Zildjian Custom
- [Crash] Zildjian 18″ K Medium Thin (left)
- [Crash] Zildjian 18″ A Custom (right)
- [Crash] Zildjian 19″
System Requirements
Hardware
- Apple M1, Intel Core i5, AMD Ryzen or equivalent
- 4 GB of System RAM or more is recommended
- An Internet connection for one-time activation
- A graphics card that supports OpenGL 2.1 or higher.
Software
- Mac OS X 10.9 & above (64-bit only): Stand-alone, VST, AU, AAX
- Windows 10 & above (64-bit only): Stand-alone, VST, AAX
- Native Apple Silicon Support
Testimonials
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this for?
Guitar Players: The single knob interface might be too complex for bass players
Will it work on leads & rhythms?
Yes! You’ll have to set things up differently for the application, however. One size does not fit all, and one setting doesn’t work with every style of playing.
I have a gate on my DAW. Why would I pay for this?
Because this has been designed to work like the hardware Cockblocker: it’s been tuned specifically for guitar, and isn’t a “generic” gate. Besides, it says “cock” right on it.
What’s a “sidechain?”
“Sidechain” simply means the source that causes the gate to open and close. Normally a gate would just be triggered by the signal coming from the amp’s output. In high gain situations, this can cause misfires, and the gate could open unintentionally. The cockblocker works with your guitar’s direct signal to control the gate. Properly dialed in, when you stop playing, the amp goes SILENT.
Can I use this on my mixes?
Yes! This is the Cockblocker’s super power! You can use your guitar’s direct signal to clamp down on your heavy rhythm tracks quickly and accurately. You’ll save HOURS of editing time!
What if I use a delay on a lead?
The Cockblocker can be used to stop noise, even on leads with effects. Just place it in this order: Splitter or DI signal–>Amp Sim–>Cockbocker–>Delay/reverb
