A cheap decent noise gate

[solspirit]

Does it exist?

[Hsb]

Someone was just recemtly raving about the TC Electronics Sentry, new can be had for $109

[Obsessive Compulsive]

I have watched great reviews about Chinese clone pedals that can surely piss gear snobs off.

[solspirit]

Another question, can they be used with multi-effects units, I have a boss GT 1?

[solspirit]

That, and many of the cheap clones have pretty good build quality these days, so they have a lot going for them. My major complaint anymore is that brand names seem to pop up and disappear overnight; its like the names mean less than ever now, but it is starting to be a liability because you dont know who is who or who is really making what or if any if them are going to be around a year from now if you ever want to buy another one.

I just found this.

https://spartanmusic.co.uk/blogs/smblog/15841084-inexpensive-pedal-clones-a-list

[weepingminotaur]

I know $130 isn't cheap, but I cannot say enough about my MXR M135 Smart Gate. It's a super, durable, easy-to-use pedal with multiple settings to shut down hiss and noise. I've become less and less of a pedal person over the past couple of years, but the one pedal that sees near-constant use is the Smart Gate.

[dave74]

Basically brand new 2020 NS-2 with all the goods and an extra back cover for velcro. I'd offer $50 just to be decently fair.
Remember with the ns2 you also get the pedal's patch/loop for various configurations and placements.

https://reverb.com/item/46708290-boss-ns-2-noise-suppressor?bk=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJqdGkiOiJkNjQ4NWNlNy1iNDJhLTRhNDItYmI5My1jNDExN2NkMzczYjkiLCJpYXQiOjE2MzY4MjM1MDUsInVzZXJfaWQiOiIxMzgwNDc0Iiwic2Vzc2lvbl9pZCI6IiIsImNvb2tpZV9pZCI6IjRhMTk1MzIwLTc0MDItNGU4MC04ZjI2LTQzN2Q3ZDI3MzBiNiIsInByb2R1Y3RfaWQiOiI0NjcwODI5MCIsInNvdXJjZSI6Ik5PTkUifQ.0EI1kA5Ce7MX2zbsL0VmvZYBPjGxTbz4IpRRD_6FwfM

[Bogner]

Donner Soph Gate!

[eclecticsynergy]

I've often wondered about the hard/soft switch on the cheap gate pedals.
Is it to choose partial suppression rather than total muting?
Or is it for slower vs faster attack/release?
Or both? Or something else?

[AdrianSD]

Good thing about the NS-2 is the ability to connect the dirt pedals into its Send-Return loop.

https://rolandcorp.com.au/blog/how-to-use-boss-ns-2-noise-suppressor-in-your-rig

[AdrianSD]

Might as well make a whole loop of dirt pedals!

Exactly! NS-2 Send into Maxon OD-9 into OD-808X into Boss SD-1 into GE-7 into NS-2 Return.

[PS412]

Donner Soph Gate!

I ordered one Friday night, supposed to be here Wednesday. I figured for $79 bucks why not. I hope it is damn fast, I would like that.

[solspirit]

I ordered one Friday night, supposed to be here Wednesday. I figured for $79 bucks why not. I hope it is damn fast, I would like that.

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[Bogner]

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The review is it is arguably the fastest and best gate out right now according to a lot of people. Definitely the best bang for the buck new. It's a no brainer purchase if you are looking for a gate.

[LLL]

I know $130 isn't cheap, but I cannot say enough about my MXR M135 Smart Gate. It's a super, durable, easy-to-use pedal with multiple settings to shut down hiss and noise. I've become less and less of a pedal person over the past couple of years, but the one pedal that sees near-constant use is the Smart Gate.

I have one too.

It's based off of the SR&D Rockmodule "Smart Gate" from the 80's. Great stuff.