A power converter includes a control device (28) for a switching power converter (10), a switching power converter and a method of controlling a switch in a power converter for reducing audible noise. The power converter includes the control device (28) and at least one switch (26) for regulating the power conversion. The control device (28) includes a timer (45) for monitoring a switching frequency of the switch (26) to indicate when the frequency has dropped to a certain level, and a gate driving circuit (32) connected to the timer and arranged to regulate the switching of the switch in dependence of the indication from the timer, so that the frequency rises above the certain level in order to reduce generation of audible noise.