All user reviews for the Boss NS-2 Noise Suppressor

As discussed previously.

UTILIZATION

There is no easier to use. Just to do the maze of jack when you want to use the effects loop but in the end it's still an ultra convenient and simple effects loop who knows?

The way to mute the sound is not bad but is it really helpful knowing that it is used primarily to reduce the parasite? But then it costs nothing to have it.

It is solid but I click twice on it when I play: when I turn on the amp and when I turned off.

SOUND QUALITY

It completely fills its role, in my case it is impressive.

I think it adds a slight thickness to the sound (because it just be some bad cut treble frequencies) which is far from displeasing me (but you have to strain to hear).

It does not remove all of the sensitivity scores (without abusing the settings).

OVERALL OPINION

I do not spend more, I never play without. This choice I would do without hesitation.

When I bought it I thought the road to the store with me: Okay it's not fun going to change the sound or make funny effects for 90 euros it's sad. Well in the end it completely changes the way I play and we appreciate it greatly. I therefore advise to all those who have tired of the hissing and always having to touch the volume or block chords when playing it.

Boss while metal, tough as usual.

UTILIZATION

The concept of a loop is not necessarily very intuitive for a noise reducer, and the manual is not necessarily super clear on this point ...
Anyway, once you understand the principle, it is the ...

Attention stypule as the manual does not get in the loop of the NS-2 reverb, delay, looper ... So if your problems come from the background noise of one of these elements, it will not be the best solution.

SOUND QUALITY

In the effects loop of my 5150 (amp has a lot of background noise at the base, mainly in the loop), with 7-8 pedals in the loop of the NS-2, the result was not transcendent, and I was quite disappointed with this pedal: either the sound was too ate, or the background noise was not properly mitigated ... I never really found a compromise ...

I have since changed to a Vox AC30 amp, no effects loop. All of my things (a big couple of pedals) is placed between the guitar and amp, so I put most in the loop of the NS-2.
Already, the AC30, despite his great age, is significantly quieter than the other gas plant of base metal, but then I literally rediscovered the NS-2, which is simply very good job, especially fuzz on my (Jim Dunlop just cra-cra) or it does wonders.
Very good attenuation of background noise and the sound seems just ate ... and in any case, I have no coloration of sound.

OVERALL OPINION

So a good pedal if you have used a scraper and / or effects that buzz ...
on the other hand, there will be no miracle if the amp buzz that ...

I do not buy it back with closed eyes, a comparison with the reference, Hush, would seem to me indispensable ... and especially with his gear, otherwise it has no intérret, since the principle of this pedal is to make up the shortcomings of other elements, and therefore even more than any other pedal, there will be very different results in a config another.

Pedal pretty solid, except for Inrush Switch boss, is ca not see the picture but once you open the pedal, it's just a trick p'tit plastic, ca is not the big metal switch costal well. Nevertheless, the NS-2 did not need s'enclancher often.

3 knobs: 1 for the level of reduction, the second for the reduction of delay (after a note) and the third to choose between reducing or mute.
Several connections:
- Input (to connect an instrument) and output (to amp);
- Send and return: to insert effects pedals (except delay and reverb: the effect can not undergo a reduction of sound).

There is a small red LED to know when the sound is reduced or not.

This pedal can power other pedals, you have to buy one cable and one little power with a single power supply 6.
9 / 10 only because of the switch (which is valid on all Boss pedals)

UTILIZATION

Pedal very easy to use, it took me .... 20 seconds.
The manual clearly explains the connections to do, for effects, the Food and other pedals.

SOUND QUALITY

This pedal has changed my life. I play on a guitar half body (Epiphone Sheraton 2), home of a combo Peavey Classic 30 tube. No problem of feedback in this case (I have neighbors ...). As against the studio, on a Marshall JCM 900 with a big brute of a drummer, and play punk ... I bothers, as soon as I stop playing, a huge uncontrollable feedback foul. With the Boss NS-2, I rediscovered my guitar and amp! the man is clean, more feedback, and all my signal.

Yesterday I purchased a distortion: Visual Sound Jekyll and Hyde, quite noisy, once in the effects loop of the NS-2, more noise!

In addition I supplied with the NS-2, too practical.

OVERALL OPINION

I have this pedal for one month, it has changed the lives of members of my group that tended to voicelessness my fault ...

I paid 85 euro new, very good value for money!
I hesitate not remake that choice 1 / 1000 th of a second.

JOperation the gate in multiple configurations but never for a guitar (electronic music, microphone, after routs in analog effects and lots of distortion or saturation)

for use other than dun guitarist, the parameters are somewhat inadequate: the threshold does not rise high enough to place the pedals just after a heavy distortion or signal too pramplifi the decay does not go always enough.

can be in the User SERIES in a chain effect (before distortion) or loop.
l it becomes very interesting: the input is between the sidechain whose dynamics is applied between the gate on the return!
the sound that comes through or not going to return as an output from the input or not.

one can imagine many applications.

UTILIZATION

Cest clear: the mute function is not nothing; p

when we know the principle of a dynamic effect everything is clear and easy to use.

SOUND QUALITY

Among other things I use it with a KAOSS pad (whose effects tend "delay" sounds) and saturation with feedback. Loop the ns-2 can cut the feedback, and eliminate the delay of the KAOSS PAD.

obviously also very practical to avoid noise and Feedback dun distorted microphone.

always the problem of decay which is not zero-down and rounded the corners always a bit of dynamics.

then its a good gate so I prfre refrain from criticizing the quality sound of silence

OVERALL OPINION

I had a small gate for my lives more or less electronic, but always noisy.
rack was too cumbersome.

the pedals very well fulfilled its function. However, it remains probably best fits a guitarist. Too few parameters (decay, attack) to apply a gate IDAL such a rhythm loop

The default is big for me that decay does not turn enough left.

This pedal is noise reduction, very convenient to remove background noise and other blasts.
Boss quality is the appointment is no problem it's sturdy and very reliable.

Two knobs and three LEDs, a threshold for noise reduction, a decay (which I still trying to use??) And a selector between the reduction mode and mute. The pedal has an effects loop whose use is still quite dark and I honestly have not yet fully understood.

UTILIZATION

Very simple, unwanted (except for the famous bouble effect ...)
Threshold knob very effective, but it must grow high enough to erase completely all breaths with a big distortion (to do depending on the configuration of each and saturation used ...).
The decay knob is useless (the guys at Boss themselves say in the manual it should practically in all cases remain at 0 !!!).
The manual is quite clear on the use (except for this .... put the effects loop!)

SOUND QUALITY

Ben this pedal is very good job and it falls well that's all you asked!

In my setup it is placed after the distortion in the effects loop of the amp and it is enabled in permanance quelquesois the channel of the amp used. I do not use the effects loop of the NS-2 (and anyway I do not know how it works in case you still would not have understood! Phew!)
Be careful not too push the knob to remove the threshold that could lower some répétitons Delay ...

Ben Zion is that good!

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for at least three years, and I am very satisfied! This pedal very well filled his office, but it may be appropriate to compare it with other noise gate in the same price range (Rocktron Hush ...). Just look at the effects pedals and fridges from the pros to see that this pedal is everywhere (Robb Flynn, John Petrucci ...) and finally to be convinced of its quality!
again that the good quality / price / satisfaction nice!

A threshold, a decay reduction and a switch / mute -> rgler is simple.
As a bonus effects loop.
We ask no more a noise gate, especially pedals.
The sound seems to me absolutely ALTR by the effect, except on long high notes, but in this case the just cut it back and APRS.
In any case for pedals is perfect.

UTILIZATION

In terms of rglage with my config is plutt the threshold which I do not touch (at max all the time), I put a can decay less than half what I can keep a good limitation when I string my plate while being able to play without the pedals acute "food" sustain.
I enter my guitar in and I go out live on the amp, I do not use other effets.La pice or I play is Boure parasites disappear when I turn the pedals instantanment .
As for the effects loop, I use him is nice: I plug the send to my tuner (just a little korg bte 20), and so I can tune in 2 my vrifier / 4 and nothing unplug. I knew something was using these jacks l.
In résumé in 30 seconds and walk it rgl, So just a little BMOL the threshold seems to me that not enough prcis, but given the previous ones comments dpendre of gear used to.

SOUND QUALITY

Prcis As above, my sound does not change a bit with or without the pedals on this point is perfect.
I use a BC Rich Jr. V with a Bill Lawrence L500 XL micro. I go out live on the amp that is either a bandit 112 (home) a triamp (in BPS). I use it mostly on the 112 because I have virtually no parasites in the rehearsal room, and the pedals can not mitigate the force of the amp.
At the level of losses in the high, I tried with guitars of lesser quality is actually obvious. by JRV cons with my, you really have to go on his notes for the decay of food, and in this case it was time to cut the effect and hand APRS. A small point less because you have a big win to avoid losing too much quality sound.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for years, the first noise gate that I bought and I have not tried other, still to make up for parasites and feedback when I play high level. I buy the closed eyes. the price is right trs gnrale compared the quality of the product. CAUTION: Use absolute power with BOSS type. I tried the traditional power supplies is crappy trs.
J'enlve just one point to the doc too lgre threshold and that serves me anything because I have to put it to the max for walking.

As the name suggests trs well is a noise gate suppressor. 3 knobs: Threshold, Decay and Mode. The mode knob lets you choose between rducteur background noise or functionalist Mute to change guitar. She does rduire Designed to the sounds other than those set by the guitar. It has an effects loop.

UTILIZATION

Pretty simple setup. This gives a good sound with almost any rglages. The manual explains how to connect the well trs pedals and how to use the effects loop of the NS-2. The manual is clear trs. The only regret of the manual: no rglages suggrs. But since it is easy to configure is not as bad as a. You can use the NS-2 to power other pedals! So if you have 10 pedals, no need to buy adapters or 10 to change the batteries without stopping!

SOUND QUALITY

The Boss NS-2 is effective and enlve compltement background noise. I use it with my Fender Mexican Fat Start, Fender Princeton Chorus My, my Digitech Metal Master and my Dunlop Crybaby GCB95. Do not try to use it with a wah-wah in the loop of the NS-2 if the sound PForm. That's a I do not use the effects loop. In my string of pedals, I place the end argle the problem (even if I was told that his place n'tait not the end of each only). But as the ct of its use as food or noise gate is an effective PDAL trs. I strongly advise you.

OVERALL OPINION

I have now for eight months. As I said, she does a good job trs. The least are for use with the wah-wah. I must admit that I did not test other pedals before buying. I tried it, it suited me, I bought it. $ 50 CAN, c'tait an opportunity not to be missed! Ms. New is a buying pedals! Simple configuration, manual clear functionalist supply, efficient use, not CHRE ... What could be better? You must buy it!

Rduction of breath or mute, with intensity and time effects, a loop ... Everything you need.

UTILIZATION

Config trs simple, no need to fiddle for hours to find a good compromise. An example of connection to the manual that came with, using the effects loop, nickel.

SOUND QUALITY

T has almost everything said, I even on the advice that I post on the Behringer NR-100.C is impressive transparency.

OVERALL OPINION

The ratio quality-price is right trs (90), I do rve more APRS buying the Behringer bottom of its 18, there's not need to put a minimum ... Sometimes there are surprises, but at the ... I do it again this choice with his eyes closed, even to OCCAZ because it's tough.

This pedal is a gear or noise suppressor. There are four outputs: an input for the guitar, an amplifier and output to the input and output of the loop.
It is very solid.
It works with a 9V battery or adapter (not supplied grrrrr!)
I put the outlet 9 for ...

UTILIZATION

It's super simple! You turn a knob to change the type of noise suppression and is used in two other efforts to settle its Gise.
The manual is interesting because it explains how to mount the loop (in parallel).

SOUND QUALITY

I am really impressed with the sound! The attack is followed, no longer leave Feedback, more purring ... AWESOME! I was hesitant at first because Boss has a reputation average.
But here, the sound is met perfectly! This pedal does wonders!

OVERALL OPINION

I then in April 2006 and I am really happy! At first I hesitated with the Rocktron Hush but I preferred this one, I do not regret my choice! In addition it is a gift from members of my group who had tired of hearing my amp hiss all the time! This pedal is ideal for live and repeat them!
THE VERY VERY GOOD !!!!! MATOS

(Everything has been said)

UTILIZATION

The setting is very fast (three knobs in all) and clear enough. Personally I use it very binary, a pot-bottom, the other to zero! =)
I use it as a gate and not to cut the sound completely. For very precise rhythm parts (I play the metal) is a real treat.

SOUND QUALITY

I've never been disappointed with it. There are just some difficulties to control the feedback is activated when this can be an advantage or a disadvantage.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for two years, both on stage and in repeated and never let me down. The bad thing is, as usual with BOSS: the price (hence the 9)! But the game is worth it, I would definitely buy one again!

Treshold (reduction of the intensity of breath), decay (reaction time for reduction Azro left for a more natural effect ...). and mute function that mutes the sound completely, or reduction.

a note as usual, a power supply or battery industry 9volts BUT BUT BUT! 2nd one 9-volt outlet to put a garland and power other pedals! This can s'avrer handy!

10 bonus just to be very nice home boss.

UTILIZATION

Ass simple, one branch, turn the knob treshold, and it's good ...

SOUND QUALITY

Talking about sound quality.

Frankly it is transparent. It does not affect the quality of your sound. Needless to miles and cents for that ISP as a MODEL for something that does the same job.

I calculate my board to make it top, wiring ect ... The ns2 does not change anything.

OVERALL OPINION

Investment, which certainly does not buy a laugh as chorus, flanger anything you want. C is less fun, but it is no less real, and if your good barr pedalboard so it's vital and life-changing ca ..
A remake eyes closed ... advised everyone of the other guys in my group, when they saw the beast in fonctionnementn t bluff and will each turn! lol ...

Features:

* Noise Suppressor (Noise Reduction)
Dimensions: 70 (D) x 125 (L) x 55 (H) mm
Weight: 450 g
* Setting treshold and decay
* Selection of mute or reduction in the bypass
* Ability to power other pedals Boss via a cable and a power supply boss

UTILIZATION

Principle of closure rather complex and I would say yes crap crap.
Let me explain, here I have the pedal acquisition two days ago and frankly not putting my ada preamp in the loop of the ns-2 to obtain the correct I know why but it degrades the sound.

So I did as every pro that uses it (Limp Bizkit, Static X, ok I like but its not what pro!) I wired the pedal as a conventional noise gate and the result is frankly in the sound is fully respected and the breath completely reduced.

I put five in the history of the loop boss advises us.

SOUND QUALITY

Fully respected and his breath disappeared.
This pedal is at the top.

OVERALL OPINION

Overall the scope of the loop of the ns2 I find it totally rotten, the scope of reduction in bypass and mute because I also voi no interest to bypass the pedal she eats nothing in his totu.

on the other hand in its most extremely simple it is fully effective and the height of what may have to wait.

I have not found a default by such crap gadget boss and who has added my eyes are useless, and finally I choose to do it again without hesitation at all.

* Noise Suppressor (Noise Reduction)
Dimensions: 70 (D) x 125 (L) x 55 (H) mm
Weight: 450 g
* Setting treshold and decay
* Selection of mute or reduction in the bypass
* Ability to power other pedals Boss via a cable and a power supply boss

UTILIZATION

For configuration, there is nothing simpler. It sufit to turn mounted to Thrshold lintensité of noise reduction. The Decay, I always put a zero, I see no diference ... If you're on the reduction mode, activating the pedal you go for noise reduction. Mute mode, the pedal is either noise reduction or carément muted.

SOUND QUALITY

I do not find that the NS-2 is effective. I bought it to complete my suite: Jackson RR3, BOSS MT-2 and Marshall 100 DFX and I quickly realized that this was not a big difference, even NULE casi ... I did not esseyer Equipment in with really really bad because maybe in this situation it be expedient pourais effective but personally I have not been filled

OVERALL OPINION

I bought this pedal and I used it only 2 weeks! The only thing I like the NS-2 is that it can power your other pedals through the Boss NS-2. What I like least? Almost everything! I do not see it change much with the MT-2 that does not sound even when not well. I do not think it's worth the price, you should change your mind off pre-amp for a more beautiful is that does not contain background noise rather than pay ($ 130 Canadian), about 84 euro, for only hope for something better. I do réacheterais EVER! It was like throwing money in the trash ....

- Noise Suppressor (Noise Reduction)

- 3 knobs => treshold (intensity reduction), decay (reaction time for reduction) and choice of reduction or mute function (the mute does not serve me)

- Power supply with a 9V battery and then by sector

- Ability to power other pedals Boss with a cable (pcs20a) and a power supply boss (only if it adds psa series of feedback)

UTILIZATION

The principle of the effects loop is rather complicated at first but got used to it quickly.

There are two ways to plug this pedal: Either as explained in the manual, either by putting the end of the loop (my favorite method)

As for the settings is very simple.

on the other hand I noticed a very slight loss of sustain when you put everything in depth but you really have an ear to the amp!

The manual is very clear but I do not like the assembly is explained, but hey to each his own!

SOUND QUALITY

The Boss NS-2 is very effective indeed, with my pedals (Boss DS-1 Zoom multi-effects ...) there is a feedback monster! And when j'enclenche the NS-2, nothing!
It removes even the feedback produced by the effects of my amp!
My guitar is a Fender Jaguar with two microphones double, I have pedals that produce bcp of breath (such as DS-1) and an amp (Marshall MG45DFX which will soon be replaced by an H & K Edition Blue 60R) also made qiu of breath and as I said above, the NS-2 takes all.

I am very happy with the results!

OVERALL OPINION

It has been almost a month since I have it.

The + => Reduction excellent, intuitive adjustment, the ability to power other pedals (not just the boss!)
The - => History of the loop, a little tricky at first but you can plug it and forget the loop and it works very well (even better with my setup)

I had already tested a noise gate (zoom I think), he was doing his job, but a slight hiss persisted while with this pedal: NOTHING!

The price / quality ratio is excellent, the price is not too high (or € 83 with Musicstore Thomann) and the result is excellent.

I remake this choice without hesitation.

See below says it all
I'll add that it is a dvoreuse battery, power supply required

UTILIZATION

Trs simple
three knobs, intensity of rduction, raction speed and choice of mute or rduction
the DIFFERENT types of rglages are easy to find.

SOUND QUALITY

I am quite satisfied with the work that made the pedals, her breath Reduces dramatically with the significant amount of gain I use, the blast produced by the amp and pedals are consquent and when j'enclenche the pedals, the silence is enjoyable. may cause a decrease in Legre sustain, but nothing mchant especially as it correctable. in the rglant correctly it does not alter your sound, do not clump and does not flatten, it just removes the breath and Feedback unnecessary break the ears.

OVERALL OPINION

Excellent choice in pedals rducteur of noise, it remains on my PDAL systmatiquement triggers board, it can be very useful, even indispensable carrment for a clean, usable . It can be hard to slam a 85 euros pedals like this one, not a fact, but it's still a wise investment. A must!