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@castleanthrax1833

Жыл бұрын

The way you mentioned early in the video, that the noise gate helps send the "cleanest" signal to your amp, is not correct. It doesn't "clean" your signal, it "stops" it, in the same way a literal gate would stop you from entering. A noise gate merely stops any signal that is below a certain threshold that you have set. I'm sure you realise this, but you shouldn't say things that inexperienced players may take as factual, since you are imparting your "wisdom" via this video.

Love that you showcase the feedback issue, that has always been the main reason I use a gate. But for some reason I see people mainly talking about using it to cover up sloppiness or just get rid of amp hiss. I use the Mxr Smart Gate, love it.

@castleanthrax1833

Жыл бұрын

Amp hiss, or Hum is the main reason for using a noise gate. If you have feedback like this guy had, you are standing way too close to your amplifier, or you're using an acoustic. I've never heard of feedback like in this video, unless you are trying to get it. The noise he was producing is difficult to "get" without actually trying to get.

Very cool video Rob! Thanks for showing the practical scenarios where the noise gate is important and also your thoughts having used different levels of pedals (cost wise) of noise suppressors and the pros and cons of each and doing a real shoot out between them in a live style rig was really dope to hear!

@RobArnoldWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome Daniel! Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for checking it out!🤘

Very informative! A lot of your content has helped tremendously. 🤘🏻

@RobArnoldWorld

3 жыл бұрын

Super glad to hear that!🤘

I love that you compared 3 pedals literally using personal experience, and in terms of knobs; less is more :) So many gear reviews out there, but having someone who actually has experience with this... priceless

@RobArnoldWorld

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@ShawnJonesHellion

Жыл бұрын

Actually both knobs do different things on the ns2. Maybe the others are just 8 different presets rather than fine control of tons of possible settings

I haven't played in years but I picked up the Peavy 6505+, Mesa/Boogie Rectifier cab, and an iSP Decimator II after watching a video of you showcasing your gear and settings. The combo is amazing and the Decimator was an amazing purchase. Thank you for all that you do!

@RobArnoldWorld

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome Sean! I agree, that setup we're using is money!🎸

@southernpride2003

Ай бұрын

​​​​@@RobArnoldWorld Me and my grandpa modified all my tube amps grandpa has a degree in electronics and woodworking but me and him modified my tubes and added a noise gate circuit inside them so I don't have to manually press down on the pedal and my guitars no longer have 60 cycle hum no feedback no staticky noise we also have vintage RCA tubes jn my amp for the preamp and we also modified the whole circuit by rewiring it to be hand wired I play country rockabilly and bluegrass and Blues I prefer clean tones I'm 21 by the way

Thanks for sharing! Nice work on your platform! Very engaging.

@RobArnoldWorld

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Zak!🤘

Bought the decimator because of your recommendation like 10 years ago. Dropped it very badly by accident and the knob broke off. Wrote to isp to get the specs of the pot to get one and solder it in. They sent me one for free...to fucking germany. Great guys and great product. Thx for the heads up

@RobArnoldWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Wow! That's awesome to hear man! I LOVE great customer service on any level. 🤘

@castleanthrax1833

Жыл бұрын

I'm guessing you've told 50 people about their great customer service, so their small investment has likely paid off.

@Relentless_lel

Жыл бұрын

@@castleanthrax1833 Sure thing i did.

Im definitely liking this gear video. U should definitely do more when you have the time I know you have alot going on which I can't wait to see what you got planned

@RobArnoldWorld

3 жыл бұрын

Good to know Ryan! Glad you're digging this stuff man!👊

Rob, I finally got around to going through your videos I haven`t seen yet, this one was very good, I learned quite a bit. Nice job!

@KaozVirtus

2 жыл бұрын

but yes, you were right about that "springy" feedback from the guitar, I could definitely hear that...

@RobArnoldWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Nice! Glad you dug it!

Thank you for the knowledge.

love it rob! keep these vids coming!! :D

I bought the ISP decimator after your recommendation. I enjoyed this mate, can you do a video on your other pedals?

@anythingnothing1874

3 жыл бұрын

I use the same but the mini for the same reason 🤘🏻😊👊🏼

@scottbrady2301

3 жыл бұрын

@@anythingnothing1874 you can't go wrong with one knob!

i actually learned alot in this video! Thanks rob!

@RobArnoldWorld

3 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it Luke!🤘

I’m really digging the budget Behringer pedals, I own a few of them. The price points are insane and even though the plastic casing is cheap the quality is there. That being said the pedal aren’t top notch but they are great for back ups if something were to happen to your main pedals that you use. I have an Ibanez TS9 Tubescreamer that is my main overdrive but I also have a Behringer Vintage Tube Overdrive that holds up very nicely compared to the Ibanez Tubescreamer. The only difference is that the Ibanez TS9 has an all metal casing, is $100 brand new, and is a little tighter in the low end and the Behringer is $20 with plastic casing, is a little less tight in the low end but still kicks major ass as a back up Screamer.

@AxelAlexK

3 жыл бұрын

Same. I mainly want pedals to record with and have fun with at home and I'm not gonna spend thousands of dollars on pedals. I only have 1 behringer pedal so far but Quality seems great on it. I'll probably buy 3 or 4 more soon. I think for most purposes they're fine though if I was a regular gigging musician I could understand wanting something with a metal casing that is more durable. I wonder if the behringer pedals will hold up over time.

@michaelcraig9449

2 жыл бұрын

Dont say price "point" That sounds like some heartless soul less marketing geek.

@squirelova1815

11 ай бұрын

@@michaelcraig9449 Oh definitely. I much prefer "economical tier Dimension". It's more "inclusive" to Aliens too.

Bought a Decimator after watching a rig rundown video you were in back in ~2010 and I’ve never looked back. Best noise gate ever.

@RobArnoldWorld

3 жыл бұрын

Nice!

Rob, what a great lesson you gave here! Thank you!

@RobArnoldWorld

6 ай бұрын

🎸

Just bought the Decimator myself to replace my NS2. Excited to try it at practice tonight, thanks for the awesome videos as always Rob 🤘

@RobArnoldWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Right on Shea! I know you'll love it!🤘

The difference between the “Mute” and “Reduction” for the NS2 is on Reduction mode you can turn the pedal on and off, on the mute mode it’s automatically always on and when you press on it it completely mutes your sound. 🙂

@RobArnoldWorld

3 жыл бұрын

Gotcha!

@thromboid

Жыл бұрын

I was hoping that Mute mode would just be a faster-responding version of the Reduction behaviour. :(

@KeatonSilverBeats

Жыл бұрын

@@thromboid mute is a hard gate and reduction is a soft gate, its not just a mute button. it is basically is a faster responding version of the reduction, but in this video he didn't turn the threshold down on the mute mode for some reason

Glad i found this video! Thanks!! Super helpful. As a lifetime chimaira fan I love your play style and would LOVE to have one of your guitars in my collection

@RobArnoldWorld

2 ай бұрын

Right on dude! And I wish you luck on your hunt!

Great work testing the Peavy with a gate. They’re are known for picking up outside interference. I’ve struggled with them in my little apartments dirty power.

Great tut! That explains why I need a noisegate for playing high gain metal

@RobArnoldWorld

11 ай бұрын

For sure!🎸

Yeah!! Let's reach 100 supporters!!! Awesome unbiased review. We rarely come accross unbiased reviews like this nowadays.

@RobArnoldWorld

3 жыл бұрын

Hell yeah Oli! But, perhaps I was biased towards the ISP 🤘😏

I’ve owned both the Boss noise gate and the ISP Decimator. I prefer the ISP Decimator. That things is magic! It works well for all types of amps and even though it’s a pedal, I feel like it’s professional level.

Great video, very well explained!

@RobArnoldWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks dude!🎸

If you put cotton buds/q-tips inside the springs on your Floyd, you can kill the noise from the springs which I can still hear a little when you were using the ISP. This way you're not battling that noise as well.

@RobArnoldWorld

3 жыл бұрын

Indeed!

@michaelsavides8856

3 жыл бұрын

I do that too! Great tip! Pun intended...

@powerhitter033

3 жыл бұрын

Wow! Didn't know that. Thanks for the tip.!

The ISP Decimator, a Tube Screamer, & a Korg Pitch Black Tuner were always in my signal chain. 🤘🏼

@RobArnoldWorld

3 жыл бұрын

Sounds devastating! 🤘😝🎸

I use the behringer but i have absolutely no idea how to set it up. I always learn from your videos. Your the man

@RobArnoldWorld

3 жыл бұрын

I wish I could have given better instruction on it! But it was my first time, and my point was kind of like, why spend a bunch of time with it when you can dial it in with one knob on the ISP, ya know? Anyway, still glad to hear you're learning something man! Cheers!

@HATCHETface83

3 жыл бұрын

@@RobArnoldWorld No way man, your video was awesome, iv been wanting a decimator ever since i first watch u talk about it on your videos. Getting one now for sure. Thank you

@RobArnoldWorld

3 жыл бұрын

@@HATCHETface83 Right on! I know you'll love it!👊

A buddy turned me on to the Decimator maybe 20 years ago. I think it was in the pedals first couple of years. It blew away all other noise gates I'd tried. I highly recommend it to anyone out there looking to put a gate on their signal.

I considered getting the ISP decimator... but instead I went with the Fortin Zuul.. and it's amazing!!! I love how the LED changes when it's active.. and then when you play it changes color.. I couldn't be happier with it!! I'm also a firm believer in you get what you pay for!!

@RobArnoldWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Nice!

Very good Demo. I love it! Looking at ISP now. I have a Boss NS 2 and had a hard time trying to get what I want. Love the flexibility, but was too much for me. You enlightened me by suggesting to keep it simple and focus on guitar playing and not adjusting knobs

@RobArnoldWorld

7 ай бұрын

Awesome man! Happy to hear it! 🎸

@Rob get some floyd rose noiseless springs for your trem-equipped guitars. It'll get rid of that slight ringing every time you mute in between chugs. Good comparison video of the gates!

@RobArnoldWorld

Жыл бұрын

God tip Rob, thanks!

Got an ISP decimator 2 Gstring two days ago. Ns2 has been retired to back up. Killer pedal

The ISP Decimator was the best thing I have ever added to my rig. I had to set mine a little higher because the powerball gave off so much feedback.

Well I'm gonna order the ISP thanks bud! Huge fan

@RobArnoldWorld

Жыл бұрын

Awesome man! Happy to hear it!🤘

Such an underrated topic of discussion. Everyone is quick to jump on with the MOST BRUTAL SOUNDING AMPS/CABS/GUITARS but not nearly enough discussion on properly harnessing that power so it doesn't sound like a wall of uncomprehensible noise. Thanks for this! I was using an old Boss NS-2 and I'm fairly certain that it was wired backwords because your settings and mine are literally the exact opposite with the same desired effect. It however still isn't getting the job done so I just ordered a Decimator at your suggestion! Thanks for that and keep this stuff coming! It's EXTREMELY helpful!

@RobArnoldWorld

Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear that man! I'm confident that you'll love the Decimator!🎸

@RobArnoldWorld

Жыл бұрын

@@wrongone8378 After hearing that, I can agree that would work well, and is something I (and everyone) should try!

@RealBloodyTheElf

Жыл бұрын

@Wrong One I have! So my pedal is weird and really old. I believe there's some bad contacts on the send return jacks because it actually makes MORE noise when i do it that way. It's pretty ironic when you think about it...

@RealBloodyTheElf

Жыл бұрын

@@RobArnoldWorld fun follow up. Decimator came in and I threw it on the triple rectifier rig. I can boost it WAY harder now than I ever have. Awesome pedal. So simple too. Thanks again for the suggestion!!

@RobArnoldWorld

Жыл бұрын

@@RealBloodyTheElf Excellent!🤘

when i was in bands years ago I never used any noise gates, the feedback was always somewhat bearable. Later though i started using a Blackstar Distortion pedal and despite sounding great, gave feedback for days! Thats when I got myself a Decimator. Pretty sure I went with it because of some rig rundown you or Matt done for some magazine way back in the day. The simplicity of one control was really the selling point! Still love that pedal when ever i pull out an amp, though i usually just play at home through my PC and Guitar Rig these days

Thanks for sharing this video.. very useful for me..

@RobArnoldWorld

3 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear that!🎸

For the ns2, leave the decay at zero and just use the threshold to dial it in. That's how it works best.

Your channel popped up on my feed and I decided to check this video out. Your tone is absolutely KILLER! Excellent video. I think I'm going to have to subscribe and check more of your stuff out. Edit: Is that a late 80's Crate amp? 😎

@RobArnoldWorld

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome bro! Glad to hear it! Welcome aboard!🎸

I used to have the Behringer noise gate and the only way I could get it to function even close to what I wanted was by using the 4 cable method. After that, it was decently effective. I ended up with an ISP Deci-mate eventually and I'm much happier with it!

@RobArnoldWorld

3 жыл бұрын

Nice!

@NoBrakes23

Жыл бұрын

I think the Boss, (and the Behringer copy,) are intended to be set up 4 cable.

I have two decimator two's that I got super cheap used. I linked them together. One through the front end and one through the effects loop. It works great

@RobArnoldWorld

3 жыл бұрын

Perfect!

Thanks for another great video brother! Can you please do a playthrough for eyes of a criminal? I had it cranking earlier and it’s such a tune!

I have been hunting for a noisegate for a few months now that I have a orange Dark terror and I’m really glad I finally found a video that suggests and isn’t recommended endorse video products. I’ve been thinking about the isp, the mxr and the rocktron guitar silencer pedals already. People kept suggesting the boss but personally I didn’t like the amount of knobs it came with and not many had good things to say about it

@RobArnoldWorld

2 жыл бұрын

I hear ya man! The ISP is the way to go!🎸

@thinkingjack

2 жыл бұрын

@@RobArnoldWorld I’m gonna have to go find one then, thank you so much again, man. I appreciate it!

Nothing would bug me more then when you're playing a gig and hear that hum in between chugs or breakdowns. I definitely had to learn the hard way and just trial and error with different gates and such. This video is most helpful. I wish I had this info at the time..... Good times though.

@RobArnoldWorld

3 жыл бұрын

🤘🎸

Im a true isp believer I use one myself . I did stumble across a decent mini noise gate , the rowin noise gate mini Is a single knob with a hard/soft switch. I was very surprised how well it stacked up to the isp .. that being said , you should do a mini pedal video. Like a mini setup that you would use yourself. What do ya say man. Lets see what you come up with;)

I'm going to have to try the ISP. I'm all about basic pedals too.

Greeeeeeat video dude! I was seachin' for this kind of content to sent to a friend of mine, and found your video, hahaha! Thanx! generally I use the Decimator in the effects loop before the time-based effects. This The gate will not cut the reverb or delay tails, ad keeps overall snd quiet. I've tried NS-2, but the decay it's waaay too lazy and threshold it's not so accurate as the ISP. The MXR has the same problem as NS-2, but the fixed decay is even worst and threshold is quite bit kinda deaf. Decimator knows what to do, so sensitive to quieter strings movement even when pushed hard, and the decay is not linear but the filtering is so accurate that understands what is noise, and what is a long dying note. It lets you sustain a quiet note without cutting it. It's an almost always on pedal. One that I haven't tried yet is the Zuul. People says that's to good as Decimator. Have you tried this one? Cheers!

@RobArnoldWorld

Жыл бұрын

Right on Daniel! I agree with everything you said! I've also heard talk of the Zuul, but I've yet to try one. Cheers bro!

Best guitar channel on KZread!

@RobArnoldWorld

2 жыл бұрын

My man🙏

i like using the ns2 in the x settup so my guitar di contorls the gate but it kills the feedback in the effects loop. i still put my clean boost b4 the ns2 tho. thanks for the awsome info brother much love from conneaut ohio

@RobArnoldWorld

3 жыл бұрын

Right on!

Thank so much for showing us the proper way to connect and use these! I know the sir and I were always confused on what order to plug it in with our other pedals. And strange my boss tuner doesn't show sharps either! Mines kind of old too. Hmmm. Good video though!

@RobArnoldWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Very interesting about your tuner! It's an anomoly!

@elenabeaudry8632

2 жыл бұрын

@@RobArnoldWorld Yeah. For the longest time I thought it was broken or something cuz it was actually given to me.lol

The Fortin Zuul is my goto gate; one knob, key input, friggin’ does it job so well. But it’s funny thinking back on the gates I’ve used in years past. Totally had/used the Rocktron Rush, the Decimator, the NS2. But those were the days when we’d would run a rack sonic maximizer with our 5150/6505’s rigs because we thought it was like a magic sauce, only reflect years later and question what we were doing. Haha

@Maggai

3 жыл бұрын

So many people got those Maximazers! I never got one, but I was reading about them on forums and definitely wanted one! I think most people know better these days...

@RobArnoldWorld

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly! The maximizers were thought of as a secret sauce. Chimaira definitely got caught up in that for awhile!

@blackspine343

3 жыл бұрын

Zuul has been my favorite one so far. I love the "key" thing.

@ianbennett337

3 жыл бұрын

"there is no noise, only ZUUL!!!!"

@SHARt_murmur

3 жыл бұрын

@@ianbennett337 haha my man, that’s right!

noise gates should be on every amp/preamp theyre the single most important pedal you could get

I have the ISP Decimate (mini Decimator) works good. As for the Behringer i have the TO800 and for the price it's a steal. If you don't gig i don't think the plastic is an issue.

further, ( and start with an isolated supply ) but i would recommend looking for the cheapest, and most compact, noise gate. ( i don't have a Kmise, but why not try one? i bet it works just as good as an ISP ) then figure how many you need to get your composite threshold as low as you need it for your most tail demanding stuff....then get one more.

God damn that's a hell of a tone

🔥🔥🔥OHIO🔥🔥🔥 I have the decimator 2 G string!! Love the thing

@RobArnoldWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Right on!🎸

i have the ehx silencer after my ibanez tubescreamer then into my bugera 6262 infinium amp head omg it rips

Mute mode is great. It leaves the noise suppression active, and instead the switch functions as a mute instead of reduction on/off.

@RobArnoldWorld

3 жыл бұрын

I just realized that today! I think it's actually the better mode of the two!

I've used about every gate out there and in my opinion, nothing is better than the ISP Decimator. The last two I got were bought used for around $60. I'll hang on to the one I have until it dies but honestly...I've never had an issue with one. Get the ISP even if used!! I also must say "Pass Out Of Existence" is still crazy good twenty years later!!

@RobArnoldWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Right on!

My God.. that must be loud as hell in that room 😀

Hey Rob, thanks for all the great content. Hopeful for a Chimaira resurrection of course. I'm curious. I don't see you use or discuss the GSP 1101 anymore. I know there are a million things out there that may sound better nowadays, but I bought mine because of you and Megadeth using it. Still have it, it's my primary rig, and I love it! It's killer! Have it dialed in perfectly for my sound. Just curious why you moved away from it. Anyways, thank you again for the great content, your useful advise, and keeping metal alive!

@RobArnoldWorld

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers J! I definitely still use the GSP, but it's part of my live rig. When I'm just jamming at home, I use other tools to create the effects I'm after. If I were to start touring again full time though, I think I'd look into a newer effects processor like the Helix or something (which I've actually never tried), because the GSP technology is pretty outdated at this point. I'll bet the newer stuff has better tones, more reliability, more options, greater flexibility, and better made mechanical components.

I love my decimator. The simplicity of it was the reason why I decided to jump on it once I saw it at a local guitar store. I mean I like options but it has to be particular options lol.

@RobArnoldWorld

3 жыл бұрын

Indeed! I like options too... but sometimes it's just a matter of "the simpler the better".

What is the best one for single coil Stratocasters? I go for a huge tone, like Jimi or SRV general idea. I need to get rid of hum, hiss, buzz, etc..

@RobArnoldWorld

2 жыл бұрын

I say the ISP Decimator is the best noise reduction unit I've ever used, so that's what I'd recommend for any scenario! 🎸

When I try to play guitar, I'm a bass player, I plug my guitar into the tight metal Jr into my Lil micro terror. It has a nice gate with a control knob. Plus it was built the legend himself, James Brown. A 50150 in a pedal basically.

@NutsTesticles

3 жыл бұрын

Tight Metal is killer

I think having the threshold high let's more noice through, no? So the Behringer would work better if you turned the threshold down more?

@RobArnoldWorld

3 жыл бұрын

Maybe!

@jeremyblakemusic

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah “min” let’s less through, “max” opens it up, just like the boss noise suppressor. If decay and threshold were both set to “min” it would have been virtually silent.

@RobArnoldWorld

3 жыл бұрын

@@jeremyblakemusic I'll check that out today!

@jetaimemina

3 жыл бұрын

@@RobArnoldWorld and?

Hey rob i run my pv at around 3 on volume and gain on 5 i found that bad feedback is to do with bad guitar set up it could be a list of things as of these Bad pickups, bad wireing, pickups to high, bad shilding, graphite black paint is useually the best for that, springs if trem, i found noise supressors usually destroy some signal by guitar and makes it more of a synthetic type of sound somthing is not getting to where it should👍

@RobArnoldWorld

3 жыл бұрын

So are you saying your tone is cool and free of feedback without a noise gate? By the way, I love the "pv" abbreviation! I never thought of that, and it's certainly easier than writing out peavey as often as I do! I'll be using that from now on!🤘

Heya Rob... Ever thought of getting noiseless springs to stop that spring resonance? ( Or a bit of foam/cloth stuffed inside the spring will stop the noise too). 😉

@RobArnoldWorld

2 жыл бұрын

I'm thinking about it now! I definitely hear it too, and lots of you guys are pointing it out!

@tsafanyoh

2 жыл бұрын

@@RobArnoldWorld I really enjoyed the video.. stumbled on some of your other ones today and they were really interesting. Great work!

@RobArnoldWorld

2 жыл бұрын

@@tsafanyoh Thanks dude! Glad to hear it!

Awesome Rob! Chimaira forever!

@RobArnoldWorld

3 жыл бұрын

👊

That beat to hell NS-2 tells a tale boooyyy. 8:17

@RobArnoldWorld

Жыл бұрын

Yessir!💪

I’ve had the decimator for like 12 years or so. Glad it’s still worth owning. I do notice it takes away from my ability to hit certain pinch harmonics on the lower strings

@RobArnoldWorld

3 жыл бұрын

Hmm... that's a bummer about those harmonics!

@simonize251

3 жыл бұрын

@@RobArnoldWorld It could just be my lack of saturation or technique.

@RobArnoldWorld

3 жыл бұрын

@@simonize251 Perhaps! Keep at it and hopefully you'll get them dialed in!

Time to get some noiseless springs in that beast, Rob!

@RobArnoldWorld

3 жыл бұрын

Do they make those? If so, shoot me a link!

@RyRyTheBassGuy

3 жыл бұрын

@@RobArnoldWorld Check the Floyd Rose website under "upgrades"!

Informative video, thank you. 😊 So the Isp Decimator eliminates the hum and buzz m hiss During the time the not plays, right?

@RobArnoldWorld

8 ай бұрын

Correct! In my opinion, it works perfectly, every time!

@brCharlieNagy

8 ай бұрын

@@RobArnoldWorld thanks a lot :-)

The Behringer pedal is basically a copy of the Boss noise gate. So the setting are going to be the same. You wanna run the pedals that you want to reduce the noise on through the Send/Return line. Then the guitar and clean pedals through the In/Out clean signal line. The problem with both the Behringer and the Boss pedal is that the noise can be reduced really nice but the decay time needs to be dropped low or else the sound you actually want to hear after you strum will cut out very quickly as well. The ISP really doesn't have that issue at all. It cuts the played very naturally.

GOOD VIDEO

@RobArnoldWorld

Жыл бұрын

Glad you dug it!🎸

Maybe I should get one. I usually plug straight in. I use a peavey triple xxx and turn my gain to barely 9 o'clock on the second channel. I try to keep it fairly clean like John Christ though I know I don't sound like him. Anyway, thanks for the lesson man. 🤘

@RobArnoldWorld

3 жыл бұрын

I recommend it! The XXX's are super high gain! Maybe try the Behringer. For only $20, what do you have to lose right?!

Hi Rob! I've finally got a decent amp and I had saved this video for reference when choosing a noise gate. I know the ISP decimator II is one of the best you can buy but I was wondering if you've had any experience with the G String version? I'm just wondering if it's worth the extra £ as it's quite a lot! Cheers

@RobArnoldWorld

Жыл бұрын

Nice James! I haven't tried the G string myself, but I'm sure it's awesome! It's what I'd get today if I were in need of something new. I don't think you can even get the older version like I have anymore, unless you were to grab one used. Good luck!

love my Mesa MKIV but its loud, and the hiss and feedback are hard to control Might try the ISP mini

@RobArnoldWorld

Ай бұрын

I can pretty much guarantee it will fix your issue!

That pre knob never goes over 4 for gain with me Hahaha. Also running a TS808 In front. But on 8 I expected nothing BUT feedback haha

Hey Rob,wrong video,but is there anyway you could do a album listening thing with the S/T or infection? I think itd be really enjoyable and insightful.

@RobArnoldWorld

2 жыл бұрын

I'll consider it, but at this point I feel a little weird doing an album listen on one of my own albums. With the Crown of Phantoms review I did, I felt it was a little more appropriate due to the circumstances.

Have you ever tried out the ISP decimator pro rack G? I know you said you don’t really run a gate in your effects loop, but the pro rack g is a 2 channel gate and it’s the best I’ve ever used. Kind of expensive though. Also, I was surprised how cranked your mids are!

@RobArnoldWorld

3 жыл бұрын

I have! I owned one for awhile but sold it a few years ago. The reason? Too much control! I couldn't make it do what I wanted it to do in the same way I could with one knob on the pedal version. But I'm glad to hear you're having success with it! The more mids you've got, the more you can cut thru the mix!🎸

I just got into pedals, I wanted a noise gate but they were expensive so finding a distortion pedal WITH a noise gate I figured would kill two birds with one stone. Again most of those pedals were a bit out of my price range, then I found the big Muff deluxe pi by electro hamonix, this was a great purchase my sound is tight and together like a nuns legs on Sunday morning. Just wanted to share my story with anyone who wants a good noise gate on a budget,

@RobArnoldWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Nice!

@jimsinister13

2 жыл бұрын

@@RobArnoldWorld great video, so thanks.

@RobArnoldWorld

2 жыл бұрын

@@jimsinister13 Thanks for tuning in Jim! Look out for my new video tomorrow!

@castleanthrax1833

Жыл бұрын

The downside with this is, I don't think the gate will operate if that particular pedal is off, so if you have other "gain based" pedals that require silencing, you can't silence them when your other pedal is off.

So if my guitar has a ridiculous hum a noise gate or compressor would be better?

The Jim Dunlop MXR Noise Clamp (M195) is similar to the Decimator II in that it simply has a dial. It's also significantly cheaper. I don't own one but I need one. Even with a little practice rig, I find the awful noises generated to be demoralizing, as stupid as that sounds. Thanks for the video. *Edit:* I spent $35 USD on a Donner "Noise Killer" pedal after seeing Steve Stine give it a positive review, and it works great.

Maybe the Behringer one works best with the mini 15 watt amps like Evhii lunchbox and so on.🤔 Great video 😀👍

@RobArnoldWorld

3 жыл бұрын

Maybe!

I play a Mosrite MK I which has extremely hot single coils, and lots of hum. Ok I do not chug chords, I play classic rock, I tend to hold bent notes, and vibrate them often. So I want sustain, and dont want the notes to go away suddenly. SO does this ISP noise gate pedal let the notes sustain naturally or does it choke them off suddenly?

@RobArnoldWorld

3 ай бұрын

One of the reasons I love the Decimator so much is because it still allows my notes and chords to sustain naturally. So I think you'll be good to go!

the comparison between ISP and Behringer is hilarious. Clearly, the old saying "you get what you pay" is still true.

@RobArnoldWorld

2 жыл бұрын

🤘🤣

Hey Rob... Just a guitartech idea... Noiseless springs is actuely thing... FU-TONE makes awesome spring that will kill that spring noise wee heart on the vid. They make all your hearts desire in part for Floyd Rose. Titanium inserts, copper blocks, bell brass nuts, hardent steel spring claw. All sweet Floyd Rose stuff... Just an idea.. Love from Denmark...

@RobArnoldWorld

Жыл бұрын

Thank you bro! I've been turned on to the FU-Tone stuff and it all looks KILLER! I just haven't pulled the trigger yet. I dream about tricking out some of my axes with those cool Floyd colors. Thanks for the tip and cheers to Denmark! Hope to make it back one day!🎸

@Martinroot

Жыл бұрын

@@RobArnoldWorld Would love if you came over again..😁 You might not remember this but once when you where in Copenhagen, you and Matt signed my RA-600... Will never forget that. 🤘 Still have it, and thinking of updating it by installing a set of Sperzel locking tuners to bring it a little closer to your custom shop. Glad that you liked the idea on Fu-tone... Again I work in a guitar store, so Im always good for a little guitar advise and idea 😜 Horns up brother 🤘🤘🤘

@RobArnoldWorld

Жыл бұрын

@@Martinroot Awesome man! Proud to have you in the RA-600 family! 🤘

I got the ISP Decimator 2 a while back and a few months ago I got the newer one the G-string I think and that it supposed to go in the fx loop and the front of the amp but I haven't quite figured out why it's not working as good. Am I using it correctly? I bought it used so it could be defective.

@RobArnoldWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately I haven't tried those models, so I can't say for sure. I have seen that they have an input and an output, for in front of your amp, and also a send and return to use with your loop. I have heard of guys using both simultaneously, but I haven't tried that myself. If it were me, I'd just go with the input and output, and run it in line in front f my amp. From there I'd try to dial in the sound I'm looking for. If I wasn't able to acheive the sound I'm looking for, then I'd start experimenting with the loop option as well. Sorry I couldn't be more helpful, and good luck!

Wait what? This dude was the guitarist from chimiara?! That’s sick

@RobArnoldWorld

Жыл бұрын

🤘😎

The ISP Decimator is killer.

Great Video Rob. I'm a fan Of the TC Electronic Sentry noise gate. My other guitar player had one and ever since I tried his I've been sold and it hasn't left my board. I have a question/possible video idea. If you use a noise gate when playing and recording live to reduce noise and feed back, how do you get feedback when using plugins? Im Just starting to use them and even got a nice one from Neural DSP. I can't seem to get it to feedback when I'm recording. It sounds amazing when I record with it but it just doesn't feedback and there are some places where I want it too. Also I'm finding noticeable latency that throws me off when playing. Any help with using plugins would be really helpful. Recording old school with a mic on a cab is great but plugins have gotten so good and are so convenient I really want to be able to use them to their full potential. Thanks Rob you're the man 🤘🤘🤘

@RobArnoldWorld

3 жыл бұрын

Cool Jed! I've ran into the same issue, where I'm TRYING to get feedback while recording in the box, and here's what I do... I stand up and hold my guitar right up to my monitors! Even crank up the volume of everything if you have to. It works! As for latency, that's something you have to figure out based on your setup. I can't hunt down the cause without seeing your setup myself. Assuming you have modern equipment, and your buffer and system settings are set appropriately, latency could also be caused my another plugin in your session. For instance, some plugins are just far more processor intensive than others. If you have something like tape saturation, or multiband compression, or pitch correction, or certain noise reductions plugins, all of those will add substantial system delay, making it impossible to track additional performances. So see if you have any of those going on in your session, then make them inactive (not just bypassed), or remove them temporarily. Good luck!

@jedmarsillo

3 жыл бұрын

@@RobArnoldWorld Thanks Rob. I'll try that feedback trick. I will look into what else may be running And causing my latency. My equipment can definitely can handle the processing there just might be too much going on or some process running that I'm unaware of. Thanks for all the great information your putting out there for all of us guitar players.

Does the decimator "let " you sustain your leads.? I remember the NS-2 would choke out notes when I would do melodic leads... Gradually bending up a note

@RobArnoldWorld

3 жыл бұрын

It clamps down on your sustain some, but that's a sacrifice I'm willing to make with my tone, to keep it super tight. I think it's all about finding that sweet spot with your own rig, where most feedback is eliminated, and you still get the sustain you're looking for. To me, it's easiest to find that sweet spot with only one knob on the Decimator, rather than getting into a balancing act with a unit that has more control.

@michaelcraig9449

2 жыл бұрын

@@RobArnoldWorld What about hum, buzz and hiss? I need to get rid of that as I play single coil guitars, Strats, Mosrites.

@RobArnoldWorld

2 жыл бұрын

@@michaelcraig9449 I still back the ISP Decimator for ANY job!

Personally I like the feedback considering I grew up on bands like Norma Jean and the chariot and a bunch of other noisey metalcore bands in the early 2000s

Very interesting to know how and why you may need a noise gate pedal. I've never needed one with the Marshall combi amp that I had. Speaking of amps I have found a Marshall combi amp which comes with overdrive, reverb and stereo chorus blind in. So the only thing that I need is a distortion pedal. Or Rob would I need anything else ?

@RobArnoldWorld

3 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure that you'd even need a distortion pedal! If it were me, I'd experiment with the amp a bunch, and then decide if additional distortion is necessary.

@619dar

3 жыл бұрын

@@RobArnoldWorld Thank you Rob for your feed back. I wouldn't mind adding a delay pedal. have you ever heard of Dod pedals ? that's if there still about

@RobArnoldWorld

3 жыл бұрын

@@619dar Definitely heard of DOD! I'm sure you could find one on eBay!

@619dar

3 жыл бұрын

@@RobArnoldWorld I've just goggled to find out and yes there still being made.

I still have my original ISP Decimator form when they came out and it still works perfect. Can't imagine what more you would need from a noise gate, and they're clearly built like tanks.

@RobArnoldWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed!

Can I run a noise suppressor pedal to an amp that has built in distortion? I’m a noob to noise suppressors

@RobArnoldWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Yessir! That's exactly what you should do! They're primarily made to be used with distorted amps.

Gotta quiet those springs, can still hear it even with the decimater?

@RobArnoldWorld

Жыл бұрын

You're definitely right, but personally, spring noise doesn't bother me. I feel it's a part of my tones liveliness. As for the Decimator, I never thought about it this way until now, but I don't think it's looking for the sound/frequency created by trem springs. It's looking more for feedback, hum, etc.

Hey Arnold! Do you use an overdrive/distortion pedal at all or is it just all amp overdrive?

@RobArnoldWorld

3 жыл бұрын

Just the amp! Check out this video if you'd like to learn more! 👉 kzread.info/dash/bejne/p3qEj7CxmszYhJM.html

Hey Rob! Will a noise gate work with a combo amp? Or is it a waste?

@RobArnoldWorld

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! It will work for any type of amp! Typically, distorted amps are noisy. And the louder they are, the noisier they are. Having a noise gate cleans up excess noise for a cleaner sound.