"Best" Noise Supressor pedal

[RockerAlex]

Okay ... yes I've used the search and everything I've read still hasn't brought me to a conclusion, too many different pedal names being dropped.

Not sure which one to pull the trigger on ... I really want the "best" one so I don't have to end up selling it on in a couple of months and buy something new.

Amp wise, I have a Bugera 6262 and Mesa 4x12 ... with gain I use I need something to get rid of that hiss but not suck/colour my tone or kill too much sustain.

I've read a lot about the NS-2 colouring too much, the MXR one being meh and the ISP Decimator being ridiculously good, but what do you guys think?

Also, FX Loop or before amp?

 

[XEN]

The best probably is the ISP, but I had the best success with an NS-2 before the OD and an MXR Smart Gate in the fx loop, before the mod, delay, and reverb.

 

[shanejohnson02]

/thread.

 

[Ill-Gotten James]

ISP Decimator all the way. Get the rack unit though if you ask me!

 

[chimpinatux]

My NS2 works pretty well imo, havnt had a long term test with an isp beyond about 5 mins in a shop, but the difference doesnt seem that drastic tbh. ~The NS2 does the whole start/stop thing really well and tames feedback if thats good enough for you

 

[RockerAlex]

I didn't realize the G String one acted as if it was both in the FX Loop and before the amp ... that's ridiculously good and I'm sold.

 

[jwatso89]

you can run the 4 cable method through the NS-2 as well

 

[Chickenhawk]

I've NEVER had a single problem with any of the NS2's I've owned. Only sold them for quick cash, and always kicked myself in the ass right after.

The ISP is amazing, yes, but that shouldn't rule out the NS2. Cheaper and absolutely gets the job done.

 

[Double A]

I didn't realize the G String one acted as if it was both in the FX Loop and before the amp ... that's ridiculously good and I'm sold.

It doesn't run like that. It runs in the loop, and reads the signal to do so from the guitar. If you are looking to get rid of hum then the g-string will do that. I also happen to run a regular decimator after my OD808. If you are looking for both loop and front end and do not mind a rack (I do, hence why I have not done this) then go with the Deicmator ProRack G.

 

[Dead Undead]

/Thread

 

[RockerAlex]

Not sure I wanna go rack mounted effects just yet ... I'll stick with the G String pedal.

 

[Sephael]

MXR noise clamp seems pretty good and is way cheaper than the G string.

 

[RockerAlex]

MXR noise clamp seems pretty good and is way cheaper than the G string.

Money is no object when it comes to buying gear!

 

[cyril v]

The ISP Decimator is ridiculously good.

I haven't used the MXR Noise Clamp, but over everything else I've tried, any of the ISP solutions are going to be worth the money, they just seem to work perfectly and exactly how you would want without any complaints for the most part. Just figure out where you need the noise reduction and buy the appropriate one.

 

[Nesty]

ISP decimator easily..

 

[FireInside]

Money is no object when it comes to buying gear!

If only this were true....

 

[drenz]

isp decimator g string, hands down.

 

[evilsaint]

 

[Cheesebuiscut]

decimator is said to be sonically transparent and has 1 less knob, ns-2 has the decay knob and is said to color tone a bit at high levels

Both will kill your noise though, and you need to buy the much more expensive decimator to do what the ns2 can do for like 40$ used.

I went with the ns2 myself, its probably the only boss product that I'd use.

 

[holland1945]

http://www.zzounds.com/a--3949/sid--sku_BEHNR300/item--BEHNR300Behringer NR300... Oh I meant ISP DECIMATOR.

The NS2 isn't bad. I have found in a few situations when you get the noise level down to where you want it for a tight tone, you just hit the point of the NS2 robbing your tone. Never used the MXR Smart Gate. I like the MXR gear I have played around with though.