Gooey’s Next

Next is a powerful gating tool designed to add rhythmic complexity by chopping up vocals, synths, and other sounds. It works using a step-based system, where each step is shaped by ADSR envelopes to produce highly articulate rhythmic effects.

What sets Next apart from many other gating plugins is its per-step pan control, allowing chopped sounds to move across the stereo field. This creates dynamic ping-pong effects that can immerse listeners and produce trance-like movement in a track.

Next also includes several advanced features. It offers eight automatable sequences, enabling a single instance of the plugin to switch between different rhythmic patterns over time. The playback engine supports triplet, dotted, and swing timing modes, making it easy to generate syncopated rhythms and add groove to your productions.

Additional controls include I/O routing, master mix settings, filtering, and pan depth, giving producers even more flexibility when shaping their sound.

Overall, Next is one of our favorite gating tools—and one of the most affordable options available.