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Both calculators run independently β change the inputs on either side to compare results.
Music
Gate Threshold Calculator
Calculate the optimal noise gate threshold in dB by finding a level 30% of the way between your noise floor and your signal level. Use it to set gates that reliably open for wanted signals while silencing background noise between performances.
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Music
MIDI Velocity Calculator
Convert a MIDI velocity value (0β127) to its equivalent level in decibels. Useful for understanding how MIDI controllers map to actual audio amplitude in samplers, synthesizers, and DAW instruments.
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Key differences
| Gate Threshold Calculator | MIDI Velocity Calculator | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Music | Music |
| Inputs required | 2 | 1 |
| Result | Gate Threshold (dB) | Relative Level (dB) |
| What it does | Calculate the optimal noise gate threshold in dB by finding a level 30% of the way between your noise floor and your signal level. Use it to set gates that reliably open for wanted signals while silencing background noise between performances. | Convert a MIDI velocity value (0β127) to its equivalent level in decibels. Useful for understanding how MIDI controllers map to actual audio amplitude in samplers, synthesizers, and DAW instruments. |