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Amazing
By: Dylan
Submitted: 2/27/2024
1 person found this review helpful.
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I had never used a smart gate before but this one is definitely worth it the clarity I get in my signal chain is unbelievable now
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MXR M135 (It does what is advertised)!
By: Xception (Fly Rig)
Submitted: 6/29/2023
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It's a awesome noise gate. I dig the flexibility of the switches. And seems transparent off and on.One of the best noise gates out there in my opinion! Will definitely recommend to my musician friends! ??
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Best gate on the market right now
By: CDG
Submitted: 6/3/2022
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This is a great gate,it does the thinking for you do you can plug and play,plus if it's was good enough for players like EVH(R.I.P) and Slash it works for me , it's everything you want and need in a gate!
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Works!
By: Joe
Submitted: 8/27/2021
2 people found this review helpful.
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This is a no brainer!! It's called "smart gate" for a reason. Its easy to use and it works!!
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This product is amazing, my amp had so much background noise and this pedal took care of that, I wo...
By: Kyle
Submitted: 1/8/2021
1 person found this review helpful.
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This product is amazing, my amp had so much background noise and this pedal took care of that, I would definitely recommend this product
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definitely helps clean it up
By: Saul C.
Submitted: 12/24/2020
1 person found this review helpful.
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This pedal is great, takes a little messing around with to figure out the sweet spots in the settings to clean up the access sound while not losing any tone at all, but when you find it, it works amazingly.
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Well worth the money
By: Ramiro Rubio
Submitted: 5/6/2019
1 person found this review helpful.
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This is a very useful pedal to get rid of unwanted noise. MXR once again has done it they have the best quality pedals in the business.
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A necessary pedal...
By: Rick Underwood
Submitted: 12/27/2018
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This is one of those pedals that you don’t realize you need(like the buffer pedal was for me)until you try it. Me personally, I only use it during solo work. It does what it should, keeps things nice and quiet.
Rick
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Makes a big difference.....
By: Sean in CT
Submitted: 2/6/2018
1 person found this review helpful.
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This is my first noise gate device and I must say it is well worth it. The usual MXR high quality build; feels like it will last forever! I have a lot of pedals on my board and this device really quieted the buzz and hum down. Really impressed!
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Best out there!
By: Tad
Submitted: 3/25/2017
1 person found this review helpful.
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Play live 3 to 4 days every week at all 3 or our church campuses and I have a very large pedal board and tube amps. I have used 5 different noise gate pedals and this one works the best!! Will not affect your tone and works like a charm!!! Buy this pedal!
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money well spent
By: christopher johnson
Submitted: 9/3/2015
3 people found this review helpful.
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Hands down this product works. If your looking for a gate that is easy to use and worth the money look no further. I've used this pedal for a couple of days now and it has killed all of my noise issues and does NOT effect my tone. Placement of this pedal is important and goes with out saying that finding said placement can be a tedious task but once in your signal chain you notice a big difference.
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Does the Job, But Has Some Quirks
By: UliRothRules from Washington state
Submitted: 7/14/2011
7 people found this review helpful.
I have five MXR boxes in my pedal chain. "Nuff said.
It definitely works. You have to mess with it a bit to really get it dialed in. I'm still in the process of doing that.
Your general opinion of this product.
For the most part, this will silence the various noises that can emanate out of your amp when you use a big pedal board like I have (9 effects, a ten band EQ plus this pedal). However, it did have some trouble overcoming feedback from the higher gain settings on my Duncan Tweak Fuzz. Just got it, though, so still getting to know it.
It doesn't suck tone that I could tell. It can hamper the size of output at times, though. So you have to push your amp's master volume a little higher to compensate. Not a big deal.
It's a grey box. Not flashy, but whatever works.
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Clean it up, Control your signature sound!!!
By: *Whiplash* from Los Angeles, CA
Submitted: 6/9/2011
2+ years and I'm still ripping on it without any complaint.
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The MXR smart Gate noise reduction pedal is a must for any guitarist wanting to control tightness and response of your chunks, and high's and feedback when you open up for solo's!!
Brings out the best of what your guitar and amps are outputting. Definitely mess around with where you place your noise gate in your chan!!! I found to utilize it best via running it from your fx loop send and return.
NEW!
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Don't waste your money... Buy a ns2
By: Sarah from SE, WI, USA
Submitted: 7/18/2008
1 person found this review helpful.
Mxr makes quality gear however every one that I've bought since about 03 seems to only last 1-3 years. However, I am in two bands that play shows quite often. This puts a lot of strain on your gear. Regardless of how well you move it and protect ir. I also play on average of 2-3 hours per day.
like anything else mxr - 1-3 years playing out - 3-5 years at home steady use.
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This thing sucks tone and most importantly it sucks your mids... Unless you play scooped mid metal through solid state equipment this thing is just horrible. Buy an ISP decimator if you play metal. Anything else just use the ns2 you will save your mids. I've been playing around 16 years now and 7.5 of those have been in bars and venues.
tone sucker...
i couldn't seem to find a happy medium with this thing. It's not like my ns2 that I just leave the same for lead and clean channels. It will eat the decay off of modulation effects unless virtually left wide open. Some might have had better results with it that I did but most won't mention exactly what kind of music they play. I play everything from yngwie, pantera, srv, clapton, trower... I'm not your typical guitar player that is in a funk.. I'm a gear hound and I know tone.
great paint - nice decals - good paperweight
great if you don't mind losing your mids and having to switch wide open when using modulation effects.
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Smart gate = Smart choice
By: AMS Customer from USA
Submitted: 2/5/2008
Your general opinion of this product.
QUALITY:
It is made very well and is very sturdy
FEATURES:
It has great features you can select full, hiss, or hum
EASE OF USE:
it is easy to use after you dail in what you want.
VALUE:
It is very much worth the money and the great thing is, is that it is small and compact
SOUND:
It gives you awesome sound without all of the feedback
STYLE:
Thrash metal, speed metal
MUSIC EXPERIENCE:
3 years in band 1 year
OVERALL:
I want to get one of my own my friend let me borrow hiss for a week because he went on vacation. I will get one a.s.a.p it is much better than boss.
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STOPS THE NOISE!
By: AMS Customer from USA
Submitted: 2/5/2008
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QUALITY:
Built to last a lifetime
FEATURES:
It does what it is supposed to do - stops the noise.
EASE OF USE:
Very easy once you play with it a little.
VALUE:
Absolutely. I personally think this is better than the Boss Noise Suppressor
SOUND:
It performs just the way I expected and then some. I find it to be cost effective.
STYLE:
Rock, Blues
MUSIC EXPERIENCE:
Several Years
OVERALL:
I plan on buying a backup when I can afford it. I love how sturdy it is built and it is a great addition to any guitar pedalboard setup!
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Don't be stupid, turn it down
By: Ceemonster from The D
Submitted: 2/5/2008
Your general opinion of this product.
QUALITY:
5 Great
FEATURES:
It reduces noise effectively and does more than I could ever need! I think. Oh and by the way, to the guy who wrote the review warning people about how bright the blue led is. I don't like you. Like all people, When I turned it on, I looked right at it (thanks to your review) and I am still seeing blue streaks. Thanks lol
EASE OF USE:
Less is more!!!!! 5
VALUE:
Totally worth it! 5
SOUND:
Ok, I read the other reviews before I bought it, If you are addicted to turning knobs then you can ruin your sound with this. Less is more. You are trying to eliminate excess noise and feedback. I have mine barely on but with the led, you can tell when it's working. It will eliminate your sound if you turn it up too much. Baby her.
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Lives up to its name
By: IcemanJTJ from Ohio
Submitted: 2/5/2008
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QUALITY:
Just like all MXR pedals, built like a tank!
FEATURES:
It's pretty incredible how the gate is disengaged while playing and then reengaged as soon as you stop.
EASE OF USE:
Just select the level of gate needed and dial in the trigger level.
VALUE:
Yes, totally worth the price to lose the hum of my amp and the feedback from hot pick-ups.
SOUND:
I have to use the full setting in order to cut out the feedback. Even with the trigger level turned all the way back it cuts off notes held longer than 10 seconds.