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Ollie
Gold Member
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 10/14/2008 : 20:44:23
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Does anyone know a good noise suppressor? The NS-2 is a bit crap, I don't like the idea of buying a longer patch lead everytime I get some more dirt. Plus it sucks the tone a bit. The Boss Nf-1 is good apparently, I like the look of the MXR smart gate. (the white one).
what does everyone use? |
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strat714
Silver Member
USA
156 Posts |
Posted - 10/14/2008 : 21:02:15
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| I've always used the NS-2 (just like Yngwie Malmsteen) and have never had a problem or a large amount of tone-sucking. What is your setup? Why do you have to use a longer cord to use the NS-2? |
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zerksies
Double Platinum Member
USA
3406 Posts |
Posted - 10/14/2008 : 22:26:09
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| i have the ns-2 it does suck some of the tone. i was not very happy with it. but i fixed a few issues and don't need a noise gate anymore |
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ironhulk
Copper Member
10 Posts |
Posted - 10/14/2008 : 22:56:13
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http://boyband625.com/gear.php?id=8
i had problems when i was running my jcm900 preamp through the loop on the ns-2. once i moved the jcm out of the loop (post the suppressor) all my beautiful tone was restored. |
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Dr. Bob
Moderator
Australia
6593 Posts |
Posted - 10/15/2008 : 08:03:58
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Hi ironhulk
Welcome to the forum from Australia.
Regards Dr. Bob |
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ThaRoadWarrior
Copper Member
Netherlands
9 Posts |
Posted - 10/21/2008 : 08:20:39
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I have a question about the NS-2.
I cant figure this one out from the description, nor the online manuals.
Whens using the NS-2, you can place your effects in the effect-loop (send-return). When you switch the NS-2 off, by stomping on it, does the signal then go straight from the input to the output ??
Thus:
NS-2 off --> bypass chain
NS-2 on --> use effects chain, but cut off noise & hum..
Is this correct, or wil the NS-2, while off, stil use the effects-chain, but just no noise-supressing ??
Thanks ! |
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jack
Platinum Member
USA
1418 Posts |
Posted - 10/21/2008 : 08:31:04
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Originally posted by strat714
I've always used the NS-2 (just like Yngwie Malmsteen) and have never had a problem or a large amount of tone-sucking. What is your setup? Why do you have to use a longer cord to use the NS-2?
I've always thought if its good enough for Yngwie, its good enough for me...at least with the NS-2... |
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zerksies
Double Platinum Member
USA
3406 Posts |
Posted - 10/21/2008 : 12:56:58
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DeFrag
Moderator
USA
3409 Posts |
Posted - 10/21/2008 : 15:37:43
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| I use the ISP Decimator for my Mesa Boogie. Its a one-trick pony that's pretty good but I do wonder how the MXR unit fairs. |
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FRANZONI
Double Platinum Member
Ireland
3543 Posts |
Posted - 10/21/2008 : 17:14:21
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I never liked them or could get on with them at all,even the ones built into multi effects,i'd rather have a bit of hiss than a noisegate..i think they kill natural feedback but then i grew up listening to Cream,Jeff Beck,Hendrix etc..... sometimes i still finish a gig by leaving the strat howling on top of the Marshall.... ...... |
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Dr. Bob
Moderator
Australia
6593 Posts |
Posted - 10/22/2008 : 11:54:46
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Originally posted by FRANZONI
I never liked them or could get on with them at all,even the ones built into multi effects,i'd rather have a bit of hiss than a noisegate..i think they kill natural feedback but then i grew up listening to Cream,Jeff Beck,Hendrix etc..... sometimes i still finish a gig by leaving the strat howling on top of the Marshall....[:V]......
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A good noise gate/suppressor?
