Front-panel noise gate replaced by Gate 4:1 or 2:1?

  • Since the addition of the new gates stomp (Gate 4:1, 2:1), what I have been doing to all of my profiles is to zero out the front panel noise gate and engage 4:1... I don't know other people's preference, but for me, 4:1 works much better. So... I was wondering if it is possible to replace the front-panel noise gate with the 4:1 or 2:1, so that I don't have to sacrifice a slot in the STOMPS section. Maybe, an option can be added to SYSTEM, which can allow users to choose which noise gate to use by default.


    Thanks!
    Jake

  • Great idea!


    Would be nice to get a per rig "gate option" - and since we have the lock feature it's easy to change settings very fast.

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  • -1 for me


    let me elaborate:


    the normal noisegate removes hum and hiss (don't quote me on the latter) while trying to preserve the dynamics of playing.


    The 4:1 and 2:1 noisegates just cut everything (including guitar tone) below a certain threshhold (again, don't quote me on the technical mumbo-jumbo).


    I often use both types of noisegates combined for really high-gain sounds. And this is mainly, because the normal noisegate can't be set high enough, without seriously affecting the guitar tone (doubler/sitar effect).
    With super highgain, the 4:1 or 2:1 are dead silent, but once you start playing, you get the hum on top (which is removed only by the normal NG).


    EDIT: plus the 2:1 and 4:1 noisegates slightly affect playing dynamics. It is subtle, but it is there...



    So basically, I'd vote for a further improvement of the normal noisegate (if possible - it is already improved, but it is about 7 - 10% off from being perfect).


    Or if it suits you guys: let us manually choose which noisegate to use on the NG dial. (but for me: do not get rid of the normal NG)

    Edited 2 times, last by schneidas ().

  • I am in the same situation. Keep the front gate!

  • Yeah, I expected there would be ones with different opinion. Wouldn't making it assignable (choose among the current front-panel one, 4:1, or 2:1) be a solution that satisfies everyone? Also, I wouldn't mind having the front-panel gate improved. :rolleyes:

  • Yeah, I expected there would be ones with different opinion. Wouldn't making it assignable (choose among the current front-panel one, 4:1, or 2:1) be a solution that satisfies everyone? Also, I wouldn't mind having the front-panel gate improved. :rolleyes:

    Yes, best for everyone would be front-panel one with these 3 options!