NEXT

INTRODUCTION:

Next by Gooey is a creative step sequencer designed for chopping vocals, synths, and samples into rhythmic patterns.

Inspired by the classic trance-gate effects heard throughout ’90s electronic music, Next delivers tight, musical gating with a modern workflow.

At the core of the plug-in is an internal sample-processing engine powered by an ADSR (attack, decay, sustain, release) envelope follower, giving it the authentic, articulate response associated with vintage trance gating.

Beyond gating, Next includes step-based panning controls, eight automatable sequences, swing adjustment, and triplet mode for deeper rhythmic experimentation.

Next is a versatile tool for generating fresh grooves, rhythmic textures, and new production ideas — making it an easy addition to any modern workflow.

OVERVIEW

Interface Overview:

(0) Gooey Icon

Hovering over the Gooey icon displays a tooltip showing the current plug-in version number.

(0b) Bypass

Clicking the Gooey icon bypasses the plug-in. When bypassed, the icon changes color and a tooltip appears to indicate the effect is disabled.

(1) Preset Save Icon

Click to save a preset. Presets are stored locally in the user preset folder.

(2) Preset Menu

Click to open the full list of saved presets.

Tip:

  • Ctrl + Z = Undo
  • Ctrl + Y = Redo

(3) Preset Scroll Buttons

Use these buttons to quickly scroll through saved presets.

(4) Input

Controls the input level of the plug-in.

(5) Output

Controls the output level of the plug-in.

(6) SC Button + Dial

Enables the soft clipper and provides up to 24 dB of pre-gain.

(7) Main Mix

Controls the global mix level of NEXT and affects all eight sequences simultaneously.

(8) Sequence Mix

Blends each individual sequence with the original dry signal on a per-sequence basis.

(9) Pan Depth

Determines the amount of stereo panning applied from the pan sliders.

(10) Filter Mode

Switches the sequence filter between low-pass and high-pass modes.

(11) Cutoff Control

Adjusts the cutoff frequency of the sequence filter.

(12) Release

Controls the envelope release time.

(13) Sustain

Controls the envelope sustain level.

(14) Decay

Controls the envelope decay rate.

(15) Attack

Controls the envelope attack rate.

(16) Playback Mode

Changes the sequencer timing intervals. Available modes include:

  • Straight
  • Triplet
  • Dotted
  • Free

(17) Swing Mode

Offsets every other step slightly to create a more human, swung groove.

(18) Tooltips

Hover over sliders and controls to display helpful tooltips explaining their function.

(19) Sequence Length

Sets the number of steps in the sequence.

(20) Sequence Rate

Sets the playback speed of the sequence.

(21) Pan Sliders

Controls the stereo panning position for each sequence step.

(22) On/Off

Enables or disables individual sequencers.

(23) Sequence Selector

Selects the active sequence. The sequence selector can also be automated.

Instruction Manual – V1.0.1 – last updated 5/18/2026