MXR Smartgate vs. Boss NS-2

[StratTom]

Ok so I'm looking at noise suppressors and wanted to know the differences between these two. I heard good things about the Boss NS-2, but I haven't heard much about the MXR. Is there a reason? Thanks in advance!

[Jono_L]

Havn't had any first hand experience with either of them, but I've heard the BEST things about the ISP Decimators Apparently from the creator of the original HUSH units, these things are supposed to do the job better than the HUSH does.

A mate is helping me order one off music123, if all goes well, I should recieve it in a month or so.

[StratTom]

Havn't had any first hand experience with either of them, but I've heard the BEST things about the ISP Decimators Apparently from the creator of the original HUSH units, these things are supposed to do the job better than the HUSH does.

A mate is helping me order one off music123, if all goes well, I should recieve it in a month or so.

Never heard of the ISP before, I'll have to look into it. Thanks! Anyone else?

[HolyDirt]

just ordered an ns-2, should get here soon, i'll let you know

[StratTom]

just ordered an ns-2, should get here soon, i'll let you know

Cool! Look forward to hearing about it. Thanks!

[drew_half_empty]

i know the ns-2 thins out your tone a lot, but it does the job

never tried the others mentioned

[That90'sGuy]

The key to any noise suppressor is to not dime everything.

The Boss NS-2 works very well as long as it is set tastefully. Notes rang out like they normally did without the unit and the clarity and tone was intact. I liked it better than the HUSH units I've tried (I owned a Super C) and it was built much better (the Super C felt cheap and it broke down on me). Many other pedals color the tone more: the NS-1, MXR Smartgate (brings out lowend much more), HUSH the pedal, DOD etc.

[StratTom]

The key to any noise suppressor is to not dime everything.

The Boss NS-2 works very well as long as it is set tastefully. Notes rang out like they normally did without the unit and the clarity and tone was intact. I liked it better than the HUSH units I've tried (I owned a Super C) and it was built much better (the Super C felt cheap and it broke down on me). Many other pedals color the tone more: the NS-1, MXR Smartgate (brings out lowend much more), HUSH the pedal, DOD etc.

Thanks Chris. I've noticed that alot of people use these, I just wanted to get some feedback from a fellow forum member.

[Chi3f]

i use an ns-2. Works wonderfully. It brings out my solo's which isn't a bad thing but it does change the sound a little. I use it with my metal zone to get rid of the crap that thing throws out. They should be sold as a package deal.

I think you'll find it very useful however i have never used the MXR.

[korovamilkdud]

Hmmm...I never noticed a change in my tone from my ns-2.

Then again, mine was made in Japan, I know the MIJs are supposed to be better. And it does have a wonderful talent for latting notes sustain naturally. It doesn't cut them off all at once, it fades them out slowly while eliminating the hiss and buzz entirely.

[Mr Wolf]

I voted NS-2 since it has always served me well. Havent noticed any thinning of my tone, and the colouring is barely noticable to my ears (though don't usually hear amps straight from guitar since i usually go straight ahead with the NS-2). Just make sure you set it up well and it should do good. Tough pedal, straight forward, you can probs pay more for something better like a rackmount thingy, but NS-2 is fine for my uses.

No experience with the MXR, i think Korn use it though. Whoopee!

[joelap]

NS-2. It's a Boss. You do the math. I have one, I never leave home without it. I can't gig without it, literally. Out of everything I own, it's probably the one thing I wouldnt be able to forget at home and still pull off a decent show.

[TwofacePimp]

I have the MXR, and it does change the tone slightly. I would almost say that while engaged it sucks a little of the bass AND high end off, but I'm bad at explaining things like that. You have to set it pretty high for it to do anything. At first I thought it was kinda cool, and then I used it less and less. It's no longer in my pedalboard.

Never used the NS-2, but I wouldn't really recommend the MXR.

[StratTom]

Well it looks like the NS-2 wins in a landslide!