Dynamic expression with amplitude gate?

Hi all!

I am attempting to put together a patch that allows for dynamic specific audio sample playback.

I have dynamically arranged samples that I would like triggered by incoming audio signal that is specific to the same dynamic levels. I have been attempting to construct an amplitude gate with greater than and less than values. This works but I am running into issues with controlling my signal.

I have had some suggestions to use the bonk~ object external. I have also come across a "ballistics meter" but both are proving problematic.

So this is my SOS to the max world.

Any help would be much appreciated. Thank you.