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GregElliott
Copper Member
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 Posted - 12/29/2006 : 19:43:58
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Alright guys, I'm practicly a n00b at this effects stuff, I have been using the BOSS/Roland Guitar Effects Guidebook vol. 19 to help me along the way. But this guidebook doesn't explain the problem I'm having. My set-up is Gibson Les Paul Custom>input NS-2>send NS-2>CS-3>MT-2>GE-7>return NS-2>output NS-2>CE-5>Fender HotRod DeVille 212.
The Noise Suppressor takes out all the noise like it should. The only problem is that when I stop playing and it goes to reduction mode, when I start playing again I don't get instant volume. It gradually swells back to normal volume. Why does it do this? I even placed the NS-2 at the end of the chain without using the loop and it still did the same thing. How am I supposed to get the instant volume back? It's kind of embarassing whenever you play a song that has brief stops in it and when you start playing again nobody can hear you.... PLEASE HELP ME!!
-Greg |
Edited by - GregElliott on 12/30/2006 03:34:20 |
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StratoSphere
Double Platinum Member
Canada
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Posted - 12/29/2006 : 20:24:34
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hi greg. it could be a number of things. something similar happened to me before. the problem was that the "threshhold" knob was set too high. but it was doing the opposite of your problem and cutting notes off prematurely so that might not be it. one other thing that comes to my mind is the "decay" knob. try setting it right at "0" it could even be your power supply.
if all else fails, try putting your EQ outside of your NS-2 loop.
good luck. |
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GregElliott
Copper Member
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Posted - 12/29/2006 : 20:26:27
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The thing of it is that it did this before I even got the EQ.
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StratoSphere
Double Platinum Member
Canada
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Posted - 12/29/2006 : 20:28:51
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hey i just re-read and i may know another factor that may be causing your problem..the compressor.
sometimes when using compression (especially the CS-3) with distortion it can mess up your sound. when i use compression with my MT-2 it sounds like the signal is fading in and out at random times. it gets loud and quiet and sounds unpleasant. now i use my compressor only for clean tones.
so try without compression and see of this helps.
if none of this works, im out of ideas. |
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GregElliott
Copper Member
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Posted - 12/30/2006 : 03:32:50
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It even does it when the compressor isn't even hooked up in the chain. I don't know. A friend of mine has one and it does the exact same thing to him.
I just don't know what to do about it. I have the BOSS-PSA-120 adapter daisy-chained to power all five pedals but honestly I don't really think that should be the problem.
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StratoSphere
Double Platinum Member
Canada
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Posted - 12/30/2006 : 04:43:12
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| well i dont know what to say. and your friends does the same. the LAST thing i can think of is that the threshold is set too high and is chopping the notes. other than that im clueless |
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ChristoMephisto
Platinum Member
Canada
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Posted - 12/30/2006 : 08:37:13
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i have my threashold set to 11:30, you shouldn't need anything more.
The dalay sorta like a 'volume', low and it cuts off short, and vice versa for the opposite. I like mine about teh same at 11-12 o'clock
A Wah pedal will cause teh Threshold setting to flutter
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GregElliott
Copper Member
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Posted - 12/30/2006 : 20:53:22
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It even does this when I have the Threshold at MIN.
A lot of people talk about the NS-2 sucking their tone or cutting off notes. but in my case it enhances the tone and swells the volume to normal. lol man this sucks. I'd love it if somebody could solve this problem. |
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StratoSphere
Double Platinum Member
Canada
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Posted - 12/30/2006 : 21:11:59
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| i guarantee that it is not supposed to sound like that. i own 2 of them. the one i am currently using is in a chain with 6 other distortions and an EQ. i have tons of effects before and after it and it works perfectly. no tone suckage,swelled, or cut off notes. it may be a problem with your unit in particular. |
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GregElliott
Copper Member
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Posted - 01/02/2007 : 04:50:58
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Well, I think I fixed it.
I just started hooking everything up withouth using the NS-2's loop. And now it works like I think it should.
Thanks guys!
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marc84
Copper Member
Hungary
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Posted - 12/02/2007 : 19:28:17
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Hi All!
I've this problem too.
I've tried everything: threshold, decay in all variatios, using my MT-2 in effect loop, and link before the NS-2, without MT-2, all pickups, changing the cables, and with an another guitar.
I use Squier Standard Stratocaster with Ibanez PSND humbuckers, and an AlNiCo single coil, Neutrik plugs, and Tech 21 adapter.
The NS-2 is brand new. I've no idea. |
Edited by - marc84 on 12/02/2007 19:29:15 |
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pedals 4 pv
Platinum Member
Canada
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Posted - 12/02/2007 : 21:13:26
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Sorry that I can't help you marc84, as I have no experience with the NS-2. However let me take time to welcome you to the forum. I am sure you will sort it out, as there is a lot of info here, and some very knowledgeable fellows that will help if they can.
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jack
Platinum Member
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Posted - 12/02/2007 : 21:44:03
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quote:
Originally posted by marc84
Hi All!
I've this problem too.
I've tried everything: threshold, decay in all variatios, using my MT-2 in effect loop, and link before the NS-2, without MT-2, all pickups, changing the cables, and with an another guitar.
I use Squier Standard Stratocaster with Ibanez PSND humbuckers, and an AlNiCo single coil, Neutrik plugs, and Tech 21 adapter.
The NS-2 is brand new. I've no idea.
Have you tried not using the NS-2 loops and just putting it last in your effects chain? |
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marc84
Copper Member
Hungary
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Posted - 12/02/2007 : 21:57:38
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Thanks, pedals 4 pv!
jack: Yes, I tried. The reduction led turns on by the maximux threshold. The volume starts around 50% and takes about 10 secs to reach 100%
If I plug just the NS-2 (without any other pedals) the result is the same.
There is no problem with the guitar, and the cables, because I tried an another guitar too with another cables, and a new 9V battery too.
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jack
Platinum Member
USA
1418 Posts |
Posted - 12/02/2007 : 22:30:15
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Originally posted by marc84
Thanks, pedals 4 pv!
jack: Yes, I tried. The reduction led turns on by the maximux threshold. The volume starts around 50% and takes about 10 secs to reach 100%
If I plug just the NS-2 (without any other pedals) the result is the same.
There is no problem with the guitar, and the cables, because I tried an another guitar too with another cables, and a new 9V battery too.
Sounds like you may have a unit with a defect or something, as I own 2 of these as well and never had any such problems. I'd try it with an adaptor to see if maybe its just something from battery power or if its something else. You say its new though, so maybe you can take it back to the place where you got it and exchange it for another? |
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jack
Platinum Member
USA
1418 Posts |
Posted - 12/02/2007 : 22:36:30
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| Try maxing out the threshold and decay. If you still have the same problem, I'd say the pedal is messed up. By maxing it out, you are giving it the most headroom and the longest time before the suppressor suppresses, and if you still are getting squqshed or swelled, the pedal is bad in my opinion. |
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NS-2 Noise Suppressor Volume Help Please!!!!
