I'm wanting to get another pedal and I need a noise gate and a delay pedal. The delay is more for guitar than bass and the gate would be for both. As far as noise gates go I don't really know what ones are good or what features to look out for and that type of thing. I'm looking to spend something in the two hundred dollar range. I know that's not a lot of wiggle room but I'm sure it can be done. The delay doesn't have to be too fancy just the basics. Also I prefer analog.
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Noise gate and Delay
- Thread starter bobbertdole
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I used to have an ISP G-string noise gate which I strongly recommend.
It tracks the raw signal (straight out of the instrument) and processes the effected signal (typically after your gain fx but before any delay/reverb), yielding much better results than "simple" noise gates especially in extreme conditions.
I believe there's a couple other pedals with this layout too. Downsides are it's more pricey and requires more cables (since theres 2 in/outs).
It tracks the raw signal (straight out of the instrument) and processes the effected signal (typically after your gain fx but before any delay/reverb), yielding much better results than "simple" noise gates especially in extreme conditions.
I believe there's a couple other pedals with this layout too. Downsides are it's more pricey and requires more cables (since theres 2 in/outs).
Yeah, the G-String is probably the best, but it is digital and expensive.
Delay is a huge field... I'd take one with a tap. X4 from TC for example.
Digital vs analog. Meh, there are so nice things around. I wouldn't let this prejudice decide upon things.
Delay is a huge field... I'd take one with a tap. X4 from TC for example.
Digital vs analog. Meh, there are so nice things around. I wouldn't let this prejudice decide upon things.
Zoom CDR-70: has a good noise gate you can assign to any effect. Has loads of delays with lots of parameters to make it work for your instrument of choice. For under 100 bucks it's the best choose to cover both options. Also it can save up to 50 presets which honestly is like having 50 different effect chains with the footprint of one pedal.
