noise gate

[Rex_Rocker]

Re: noise gate

I've got an ISP Decimator. Works great. Would love to try the version 2.

A buddy of mine has the EHX Silencer. It's ok, but it takes a bit longer to close than the Decimator.

 

[allstarrme]

Re: noise gate

Yes that's true. But when you play that noise is present again. So it's useless. Why not roll off the volume knob?

I am talking about a device that removes the noise entirely from the signal, kinda like that noise filtering feature in a recording software that takes a sample of certain frequencies (the noise) then removes them.

If the noise is caused by ground loops, the solution is grounding the whole system using a metal rod buried into the ground, connected to an idle jack behind the amp. That's true noise filtering.

Most noise is quieter than what you are playing and almost undetectable , at least to an audience during performance.

The solution to ground loops is not to ground your rig better but to use a 1 to 1 transformer that removes any interference picked up by the ground.

If your rig is quiet enough you won't even need a noise pedal, but finding the source of the noise involves plugging in one piece at a time and seeing when and where noise is introduced into the system.

 

[bluesfloyd]

Re: noise gate

The Smart Gate definitely needs to be in the loop; works much better that way.

It does an amazing job of taming high gain WITHOUT sucking your tone away. I've heard the NS-2 does suck tone, which I can't accept.

hi, MkIII Renegade
just checking, when you say ( The Smart Gate definitely needs to be in the loop) you mean the effect loop from the amp yes/no ????
or do you mean making a loop on the pedal board to and from the smart gate, placing the pedals that are making the most noise in that loop ????

thanks for your time,
bluesfloyd,

 

[Van Noord]

Re: noise gate

I own both an NS2 and ISP Decimator and I found the NS2 to work better in the effects loop of my JSX hooked up in an x pattern cable method.
The Decimator works really well up front. I use that one with my JVM. One thing about the "tone suck" of the NS2 is that it's more of a edge/presence duller or signal softener effect. But it goes away I find with increased playing volume, but the effect can be noticeable moreso at lower volume levels. The amount of it, and how noticable it is can vary amp to amp and signal chain to signal chain.
When in the x pattern I found the NS2 actually slightly boosted my tone's presence and clairity.
My use of these are mainly to eliminate operating noise and hiss with rather conservative gate settings. Although they both handle high volume feedback​ very well too.

 

[DeadandBuried]

Re: noise gate

Depends where you want to eliminate the noise from, pre-amp, FX loop, etc.

I have the ISP Decimator and it works superbly well as well as the NS-2.

 

[MrFlexx]

Re: noise gate

I use the MXR Smart Gate and it does the job really well. Before going all pedals I had a rack system loaded with stuff and then I used the Rocktron Hush IICX (one of the most famous gates of all times) and the MXR Smart Gate does the job just as good.

 

[mwalluk]

Re: noise gate

isp or tc sentry

 

[MkIII Renegade]

Re: noise gate

I use the MXR Smart Gate and it does the job really well. Before going all pedals I had a rack system loaded with stuff and then I used the Rocktron Hush IICX (one of the most famous gates of all times) and the MXR Smart Gate does the job just as good.

You definitely have to turn it off for good clean sounds, but the Smartgate on full tilt is BRILLIANT for high gain tones! :smokin:

 

[Demanic]

Re: noise gate

I think that I'm going to look into an ISP II G.

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