Boss NF-1 Noise Gate

[Thor Von Clemson]

Is this a good noisegate? They are pretty cheap used, and I am looking for a good noisegate that will not dull the tone at all. I have played some noisegate pedals that seem to cut out some of the ballsiness of your tone. Can anyone tell me if this is one of them?

Thanks,

GMS

[jgcable]

Re: Boss NF-1 Noise Gate

Tons of players use them with no problems.

[sevser]

Re: Boss NF-1 Noise Gate

I have a hush that works great but, it started making a noise that picks my ass.

I had someone check it out but its just a bad one.

I have been reading a lot of great things about the Decimator by ISP, who are the originators of the Hush. They are about $120 new though.

[shreddermon]

Re: Boss NF-1 Noise Gate

I like the NS-2 better. I use that in my live setup. Good filtering and, with the right settings, no impact on tone.

I run a multi-effect unit plugged straight into the amp, and then an EQ and the NS-2 through the amp's effects loop. Sounds great to me, and I always got compliments, too.

[442w30]

Re: Boss NF-1 Noise Gate

What's the big difference in the NF-1 and NS-2?

[toejam]

Re: Boss NF-1 Noise Gate

I like the Boss NS-2, but I like the MXR Smart Gate better.

[zeegler]

Re: Boss NF-1 Noise Gate

I use the NF-1. I couldn't live without it.

[kmanick]

Re: Boss NF-1 Noise Gate

I use the ISP Decimator pedal with my 5150 combo it works perfectly!
Doesn't alter my tone at all.

[Deneb]

Re: Boss NF-1 Noise Gate

If I didn't have my NS2, I'd buy an NF1. It's a good pedal. IMHO I like the NS2 better, however, the NF1 is great, and does the job very very well.

[Sanctuary]

Re: Boss NF-1 Noise Gate

Got an NS-2 on the way. Can't wait.

[sl2lover]

Re: Boss NF-1 Noise Gate

Whats good in a rack mount, that won't kill sound/tone??

[yabba]

Re: Boss NF-1 Noise Gate

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Whats good in a rack mount, that won't kill sound/tone??

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the ISP decimator rack version is excellent! totally transparent as far as I can tell (I don't own one but I've heard (or not heard, actually [img]/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img] ) one in use; I have the pedal version and love it [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

[sl2lover]

Re: Boss NF-1 Noise Gate

Thanks Yabba, I'll check it out!!

[RacerX]

Re: Boss NF-1 Noise Gate

NS2 user here

[jim777]

Re: Boss NF-1 Noise Gate

I just grabbed an NS-2 off the 'bay myself; I have high hopes for it!