Callate Gate 2

Rev.2.Jul.24.2006

This circuit is based on the MXR Noise Gate, it will mute the output when the input is below the
threshold level set by the potentiometer, removing noise while not playing. This is Tonepads modified
version which includes pads for experimentation that will allow for more control. Mods are not verified.
Layout shown is populated as stock circuit using 2n5485 FET, rotate FET 180 degrees if using
2N5952(used in the original). Off board components except for the potentiometers are not shown on
the layout. Trademarks are property of their owners.
500k

1M
0.047
Q3

ATTENUATION
F +
1uF

E
1M

3002PF

OUT

1M
1M
1M

100k

10uF
+

Q1

1uFNP

2ETALLAC
Ra
C D

Parts List
Resistors
Capacitors
Pots
7 - 1M
3 - 10F
1 - 500k Log.
1 - 470k
3 - 1F
Diodes
1 - 150k (Ra)* 1 - 1F / NP
1 - 5.1v Zener
2 - 100k
3 - 0.047 F
4 - 22k
2 - 0.01 F
1 - 10k
Transistors &ICs
2 - 1k
2 - 2N3904 (2N5088 will also work)
1 - 680
1 - 2N5485 (2N5952 rotate 180deg)
2 - 100
IC1 - 4558 (TL072 will also work)

Schematic (attack, release and attenuation controls added)

22k

AC
ADAPTOR

+9v

1M
.01

Vb

8
IC1b

10uF

10uF

NOTES:
Mods require replacing jumpers with pots.
Attack:
Use a 5k or 10k linear pot. (larger
resistance=longer attack time)
Release:
Use a 250k or 500k linear pot. (larger
resistance=longer release time) Lower Ras
value to allow faster than stock release.
Attenuation:
Use a 50k or 100k linear pot. (larger
resistance=less attenuation)

5.1

1M
1M

.047

1uF

100

10k

22k
100k
10uF
Vb

+
1M

+9v

9v

Q3

.01
1M
3

INPUT

500k
1k

.047

3
IC1a

Q1

Vb
3
ATTENUATION

2
2

Vb

1M

ATTACK
1M

.047
1k

150k(Ra)

470k

680

22k

Q2
22k

1uF
Vb

Vb

100

100k
3

2M2

Layout and presentation by Francisco Pea 2001 - 2006.

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LAYOUT

RELEASE

A B
ATTACK

Q2

10uF

2M2
1k
22k
0.047
470k

1uF

680
47pF
1M

0.01

1M
0.01
22k

IN

IC 1

1uF
GND

22k

1
MOC.DAPENOT

D1
10k
100
100k

0.047

+9V
1k
22k

SENSITIVITY

10uF

3 2 1

1uF/NP

RELEASE
1

Vb

1uF

MOM.

OUTPUT