If you’re using an audio-interface it can have a gate control knob on it, e.g. … https://youtu.be/mTg-HzHTsec?t=403
or there can be a software version/emulation that has a gate, which comes with the audio-interface, and is running on the computer., i.e. the gate control knob/slider can be on the computer screen.
It’s worth checking that Windows audio-enhancements, (which could include a gate in the recording tab), have been switched off … https://youtu.be/eXGyAzk3fd4?t=51
The computer manufacturer (e.g. DELL,ASUS) can add a second level of audio-enhancements, e.g. MaxxAudio, which may be on by default and running in the background … Terrible recording quality [SOLVED] - #4 by frangin
Any Noise-gate will be under microphone/recording enhancements, (rather than playback enhancements).