The effect is not true bypass but could not be more transparent.

UTILIZATION

An ultra efficient setting.

SOUND QUALITY

I challenge anyone to identify any loss or dynamic spectrum.
The release is perfectly natural.

OVERALL OPINION

Forget the BOSS NS-2 and other MXR NOISE CLAMP and others ... the choice is not relevant.
The DECIMATOR is a tool in gold. Definitely one of my best acquisitions long.
Also useful for metal config for installation with a more vintage guitar with single coil pickups and clean / crunch sounds.