ISP Technologies Deci-Mate G Micro Noise Gate Pedal
Is your noise gate adaptive? The ISP Technologies Deci-Mate G pedal uses adaptive release response to eliminate noise with a natural-sounding noise gate.
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Overall User Ratings (based on 2 ratings)
Submitted December 8, 2023 by Brent B in Plano, TX
"Best gate IMO but you need to know a few things"
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I've always said that ideally you don't want a noise gate. The reality is even the very best and "cleanest" gates have a LOT of active circuitry in them, and thus will have some impact on tone (wether or not this is noticeable is a can of worms we ain't opening right now). But the other reality is that lots of pedals (vintage in particular) are super noisy and the natural noise from the pre-amp you get (some amps a lot worse than others) is always something that needs to be delt with when recording.The ISP gate from my experience has been the most transparent (I have never been able to tell its on nor has anyone else), but also the best tracking. The trick is to know how to properly integrate this gate into your pedal board. The absolute best way to use this pedal is with the 4 cable method. When you set up this way the gate will directly track your guitar input while also killing the noise generated by your gain pedal stack as well as taking care of any noise from the pre-amp. If you are unfamiliar with the 4 cable method, it's worth learning about, with really the only down side being that an amp with an effects loop is required. This is how you will get the most effective suppression of noise from your whole rig, while maintaining the natural dynamics of your guitar and avoiding cut offs and drop outs from the gate. If you simply slap this pedal after your gain stack and expect it to sound transparent and natural, you are mistaken.
Sound
When used with the 4 cable method, this noise gate is the most natural and transparent sounding noise gate I have found to date. It tracks extremely well, and certainly does the trick of taken care of noise.
Features
The miniature case size is really nice for pedal board space. The 3.5mm to dual TS 1/4in effects loop jack and cable also streamline wiring the 4 cable method route up very easy and cleanly.
Ease of Use
Once you get the pedal set up properly in your chain, it's got a single threshold knob. You basically increase the threshold till its dead silent then you back it off until you barley hear the noise come back in then slight increase again. It will be silent, but not over "gate-y"
Quality
Really solid mini enclosure build. Unless I do something to it on accident I don't see why this wouldn't last forever.
Value
A bit on the pricey end for noise gates, but it does exactly what it is supposed to do, and seems to be the most effective one I have found.
The Wow Factor
If you need a gate then its super appealing!
Musical Background:
Weekend rockstar for 20+ yrs.
Musical Style:
yes
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Submitted August 7, 2020 by Doug Walton in Lake Worth, OH
"Hmmm"
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I gotta tell ya...This pedal is very "Okay". To be honest, it acts very similar to my EHX Silencer AT $50!I have way better Noise Gates than this one for half the money
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