Decimator II G-String - Forget the Boss NS2

[@mjmorden]

Finally!! Someone perfectly explains EXACTLY how to set this pedal up. ISP should literally pay you to write their product manuals.

[@richardt9102]

Well, not “perfectly” I’m afraid. The diagram provided here is wrong and will not function properly. I know because I just bought one and quickly followed this information instead of the correct ISP diagram. The correct way is as follows: Top right-Guitar Out Middle right-Guitar In Bottom right-Dec In Left side-Dec Out (correct) Guitar out goes to the front of the amp, Decimator In goes to your “send”, and Decimator Out goes to your “return “ Include any pedal’s accordingly Hope he didn’t get paid for that.

[@guitaristforever]

@@richardt9102 I have another question - he puts this pedal right after the guitar and before any distortion or overdrive. Shouldn't you put this pedal after the Distortion/overdrive to control the noise coming out of those pedals? I currently have my Rocktron Hush ( and DD2 delay) connected to Send/Return and it seems to be working ok, but it's over 20 years old and I'm thinking new technologies should work better?

[@manhongtv81]

@@richardt9102 i think this works as well with digital effects that has fx loop.

[@emilyharpist]

This was really helpful! Thank you so much.

[@maurobelarde8527]

You're everywhere "chesty harpist girl"! Haha! 🥰🥰🥰

[@Crypticmaskguitar]

I gotta be completely honest with you… i have used an NS-2 since 2003 and have been extremely happy with it and honestly absolutely nothing and i mean nothing has ever convinced me other wise, although im not a purist and im adaptable to change, over the years nothing has made me think twice until i watched this video… as a fellow youtuber and gear reviewer i gotta say on one pedal i thought i couldn’t be budged on i think you budged me… i deffinitly want to see what this pedal can do for myself… I wasn’t all that impressed by the first isp due to the outputs not being there and the versatility being vacant but i think this pedal has finally hit the mark… thank you for your excellent review - Kevin

[@ManBunMetalHead]

Awesome man, glad I could sway you even just a little. You might want to consider looking at a Fortin Zuul as well, I've been using a Zuul mini for some time now. kzbin.info/www/bejne/an2miWiagKp2fcU

[@Crypticmaskguitar]

@@ManBunMetalHead thank you, i gotta say as a fellow youtuber, you deserve way way more subscribers and i hope your channel blows up very soon… we’ve been doing youtube since 2015 and it gets to the point you feel like marvin martian waiting for the big kaboom… i hope yours comes sooner then later… keep up the excellent content brother

[@ManBunMetalHead]

Much appreciated! Not going to hold my breath but it would be great. Looks like you guys have some videos out there that have done pretty well. Hope you guys get your big kaboom soon too. Looks like we might similar videos, I'd say we should collaborate but no idea what would work. Any ideas, hit me up.

[@tanker1960]

Got one two weeks ago. It is going back. Does not do any better than the NS-2. Look at the returns of this pedal at certain Music stores online!

[@warrenmooney9422]

@@tanker1960 I've been using the NS-2 in the X pattern (aka 4 wire option) for 10 years and it's perfect for me. Maybe there's something better out there, but why try and fix what isn't broken.

[@peterfredlund1903]

I have owned a Decimator G-string and now I have a NS-2 I run in 4 cable method. Works just as well as the G string. The G string is just 4 times more expensive.

[@VINISAMPLES]

Yeah, dude didn't talk about the FX loop option on the NS-2. Video was well made, but this was overlooked.

[@dav8259]

Confermo, Boss is best!

[@trackstarwillie2129]

hogwash

[@gitarman666]

Boss great buffer but ns-2 through my jvm410 Fx loop Good enough for Yngwie Malmsteen and those noisy plexis

[@johnyang799]

Get the mooer one. It introduces less distortion than isp.

[@RoyMcKaren]

I tested both.. I think the NS2 is the better choice. I never have issues with it, it doesnt suck tone, sounds the same as the gstring and costs wayy less. just my 2cents.

[@dickvalentinesillegitimate1059]

Where do you put it on your chain?

[@RoyMcKaren]

@@dickvalentinesillegitimate1059 I use the send and return on the NS2 to put my noisy dirt pedals in its loop. So I go tuner, NS2-loop overdrives loop return NS2, delay, reverb - out to amp

[@dickvalentinesillegitimate1059]

@@RoyMcKaren thank you

[@IwillNOTbow6637]

i’m sold, thanks so much for the very informative and detailed video. this’ll help a lot!

[@djoyce777]

How come nobody has reviewed new ISP Decimator X G String yet?

[@WyattScott]

what i’m sayin too, just bought one tonight from Sweetwater, we’ll see.

[@djoyce777]

Right on! Mine works like a charm, but I have no idea how it stacks up against the others.

[@WyattScott]

@@djoyce777 oh cool u got one too, sweet! This will be my first noise suppression pedal, I have a JVM head, 50 watt, it can get buzzy on the 2nd channel.

[@floazg777]

What a really great video you've put together here. The G-String Decimator 2 is the mother of all pedals.

[@michaeljustice124]

Anytime a man with two Iron Maiden posters in the background talks, I listen!

[@ManBunMetalHead]

UP THE IRONS!!!

[@mrcoatsworth429]

Hell yeah, Up The Irons!

[@homevalueglass3809]

Ha ha, yell yeah💪

[@boimesa8190]

@@ManBunMetalHead so the G-string also removes noise while playing? (Spectral noise removal?)

[@dogansaral6778]

That noise (5:33) doesn't come out if you do not use ISP pedal. I'm using the same amp with same pedal. Yes there is a hum on the background by nature of tube amp (channel II - Petrucci settings). But It's not absolutely as annoying as that noise before ISP has turned on. It seems that ISP is creating the noise and reducing it when you turned it on. Wondering anyone else has experienced the same ?

[@CTG-TV]

This noise comes from the guitar...

[@jin_st8216]

This is the best demo video on the G string pedal i've ever seen!! Thankyou

[@someoneelse101]

I use an Electro Harmonix Super Switcher. There's an unnmbered insert loop in that which is designed for pedals that are always kept on. I have my effects in the following order: Compression, tremolo, overdrive, pitch shifter, delay, reverb. The compressor is the only pedal that gives a hiss of any kind and maybe the pitch shifter rattles a little on the 2nd octave up setting which I believe to be normal. Should I connect the guitar in and out as normal and put the Dec In/Out into the insert loop?

[@ManBunMetalHead]

Yes, I'd connect the Guitar In/Out as normal and as long as the Dec In/Out loop is before the delay and reverb, you should be good.

[@redkurn]

I got one recently, seems they changed the power since I can unplug it and back in and it’s on still.

[@satchrules101]

You made my choice bro , I’m buying it tomorrow!

[@zurielsanmartin1714]

Thank you for catering to high gain/distortion players. I feel that other channels like vertex effects and jhs, though super informative, make videos for blues and indie players that wear scarfs and funny hats. Your content is of superb quality and is greatly appreciated.

[@GeneralShermanMake]

Fortin ZUUL+ - Forget the Decimator II G-String

[@Uygkuyfkutfkytfkutfv]

Doesn’t perform as well. Check the data.

[@pramkriuk]

I will forget Boss NS-2 only if the G-string asks the same price haha.. Currently price comparison in my country is IDR 3,351 millions (USD 239) vs IDR 975 thousands (USD 69). Hence the boss will still stay.

[@larrytate1657]

@@frankviverito5404 used “like new” is king.

[@bamenvy]

I hear your comments, and respect them, but these two pedals are in two different worlds. If you're trying to get the professional equipment to have a professional set up the Dec2 is the only way to go. If you're just playing at home and don't need to worry about interference or noise the Boss is fine. 👍

[@rienvandingenen]

Question. My amp does not have an FX loop. The amp is on a clean channel and I'm using distortion pedals for my main sound. Would this pedal work if I set up the guitar and amp as normal but I just put all my distortion pedals in between the Dec out and the Dec in? I'm presuming it would first take out the noise of the guitar and than also the noise of the pedals, right? Or am I missing something?

[@ManBunMetalHead]

You are right on the money. 👍

[@wilviars]

Man your vids are absolutely awesome! Please keep making them. The kind of descriptive instructional videos we need. Excellent stuff!

[@ManBunMetalHead]

Thanks a lot man!

[@gregorywilson3318]

☯️

[@satchrules101]

Hey bro excellent video very well explained! Thank you 🙏

[@djkolcun]

Appreciate the video. Just picked up one of these and anxiously waiting to add it to my signal chain. Cheers!

[@michaelcraig9449]

What about the other 2 ISP noise supp. pedals, like the I and II, are they plenty good also? What if you are not a high gain metal player, just a loud classic rocker, playing with huge crunchy tones? Will it help with hum, string noise, small clunky sounds like when changing chords, etc..What if you dont want it to cut of right away? What if you want to hold a huge note or chord for a while? I often do that.. I dont want the notes or chords to suddenly stop every damn time.

[@MichaelDaniels]

We don't use other pedals. We also use wireless on our guitars. So would I put a wireless in the guitar and where would I plug the reciever? Guitar in? Show us the buttons so we can see a set up. So here is my guess 1) wireless transmitter in guitar 2) wireless receiver into the G 2 (where?) there are 3 or 4 inputs 3) have a cord from the pedal going out to my amp. Then we do not use mic'd amps. 4) We have a DI out of the back of the amp that goes to a snake to the mixing board. Does this sound correct?

[@portender6938]

By the time I came across this video I already had the regular Dec II. I was gonna sell it and get a G string II but after further research, it seems that it's actually better (albeit more costly) to hook two regular Dec IIs through the link out link in ports on the top. Yes, it's pretty much like the G string but with one advantage, you now have two knobs for suppression. One at the beginning that tracks your direct guitar, then it goes through the link out to the other Dec II in the effects loop that also gets the direct tracking expect it has it's own individual control. They compare it to their rack mount unit. Either way ISP Decimators rock. You can't go wrong either way.

[@ManBunMetalHead]

Good point, never thought about the separate suppression controls.

[@rucardocavazos820]

Hi how are things; I have not seen you making KZbin videos anymore, are you still current?

[@ManBunMetalHead]

Yeah, all's good. Still making videos. About one a month.

[@Wargasm644]

So after I drop 200$ plus on the pedal, I need to drop another 200$ on cables to hook it up 😂? Wouldn’t it be nice if amps just had this shit built in?

[@7James77]

We have products such as that, they are the result of being "jack of all trades, master of none". I would rather have a unit that is developed and designed for a specific task, rather than an amp that has 10 or more task developed and designed, causing it to not be strong in one part but mediocre in all.

[@MikaLagreen]

Buy a ENGL Invader and you will be set for life :)

[@johnwetzel6200]

hmm. I've been desgining a pedal amp. Maybe I'll figure out how to throw that in if it doesn't use too many op amps

[@johnwetzel6200]

actually I was considering designing something that just notches out 60hz instead of gating the whole signal.

[@monizag]

Hughes and Kettner Grandmeiser deluxe 40 tube amp has a built in noise gate. It is called noise gate but it is actually a noise suppressor. I'm happy with this amp. BTW, i dont think BOSS NS2 is that bad as described. I also have NS2 used when I'm using my pedalboard instead of the amp preamp. NS2 cuts off hums well in my opinion and i dont feel any tone detriment. Check my youtube channel MONIZAG for videos recorded on grandmeister 40

[@willacewallace5905]

The Boss Po pedal can be split in the return and the chain in front of the amp, too. That's how I run mine and it's night and day different over running just in the front.

[@TroyFox-i4j]

Where in the chain would you put a second ISP decimator?

[@ManBunMetalHead]

If I had two, I'd put one after the guitar and the second directly after the FX loop send from the amp.

[@thrashxd4xlife105]

My tube screamer still causes feedback regardless if I put it before after the decimator. Help! The decimator quiets it a bit, but the feedback is still there.

[@theleftymonster]

Very honest observation and clever suggestions. I hope ISP use these suggestions to improve their product. Also reduce the price please!!

[@hammondvoodoo9555]

The G-String version of the Decimator II will only make sense if the signal at the amp input is as noisy or noisier than the amp itself. If it's the amp that's noisier the single threshold control will probably interfere with the instrument, cutting quieter or decaying notes - depending on the difference in noise levels. Two normal Decimator II pedals - one in front of the amp and the other in the FX loop (each with its own threshold setting) - is ideal from my point of view. I was also wondering about another thing: If you use compressors or overdrive pedals in front of the amp and reverbs, delays and other more delicate effects in the FX loop of the amp, why wouldn't you put the Decimator last in the signal chain in front of the amp? I understand why it comes first in the FX loop. After all it should just reduce the noise of the preamp and not interfere with other effects in the FX loop.

[@namdinh2656]

Thanks for a really clear review. I'm purchasing this to replace my TC Sentry...

[@ManBunMetalHead]

I haven't used the Sentry yet, but the other guitarist in my band just picked one up. What made you want to jump to the Decimator?

[@namdinh2656]

@ManBunMetalHead it works fine. But as you mentioned, it's just the noise gate. So the noise is stuttering at the end of a ring note instead of smoothing out. I've tried different settings but no luck. That annoys me a lot. So I'm waiting for the G String to see if it can solve that issue.

[@lleonsands7009]

Thanks. Good review and explanation. However, I'd like to hear how the unit tapers the signal on a sustained note and hear how it "clamps down" at the end or when the signal falls below the the threshold. Soft or hard? Cheers!

[@ManBunMetalHead]

I do some sustain comparisons in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/an2miWiagKp2fcU

[@JRP3music]

I have been using two noise gates, but recently, I tried recconecting the NS-2 at the front and fx loop. It worked much better. I am doing 2 things which are counter acting the tone suck. One, I am using the shortest possible cable at the NS-2 send to amp input. The other is the Empress ParaEQ which is patched at the amp fx send to NS-2 return. My Mesa Nomad 100 has a parallel fx loop currently. I use a Two Notes Torpedo Captor 8 to send a line out to stereo fx and drive stereo amps. I am still considering the ISP Decimator II G string or SMG Cock Blocker.

[@johnnytube2983]

I've used the G-string for years and this is the best explanation of use I've ever heard. Nice Job!

[@nefariouspreludev2.046]

I bought both to see which one i liked better. The ns2 works flawlessly as does the g-string. Very little tone suck on thr ns2 and about the same for the decimator. I returned the decimator because the of the price point. Just get the ns2 and save a hundred bucks.

[@gitarman666]

My 2023 defaults to on, maybe a update?

[@fromthesun]

Interested to try a isp asap. Currently using ns2 seems fine and like that I can adjust the attack. My real question is isp going to be better for tone. I don't use it live strictly only for studio and tracking di signals and sometimes with an aby one to amp one to di.

[@nykailembke1122]

Can you use this with out a pedal board like just using it straight into the Amp and does it get rid of feedback? I'm just learning about gates

[@ManBunMetalHead]

You can use it without a pedalboard, but it's intention isn't to get rid of feedback, so it probably won't help much.

[@nykailembke1122]

Oh ok do you know of any pedals that might get rid of that by chance

[@ManBunMetalHead]

Not that I know of. Typically, feedback is caused by having the guitar too close to the amp or issues somewhere in the FX chain causing a feedback loop.

[@nykailembke1122]

Ok thank you man

[@benjaminpeyrusse1701]

Hello i use an ES8 too with a mesaboogie mark V. Could you share how you place your Gstring in this setup? Do you use one loop for the Gstring on ES8 or do you put of ES8 loop for a use with 4 cables method? Thanks for support !

[@riccardocecchele6984]

Hi, I have the version that has only one input and one output for the guitar. Do I always place the gate at the beginning of pedalboard? Thank you Riccardo

[@captainhonan]

So what if I have other petals after the reverb delay pedal that you take the output out to the amp how do those get connected like a looper

[@MichaelDaniels]

Where does this fit in with the mixer? I have a pevey amp and where I come out of the back that I send to the mixer. Thanks for any insight

[@geezberry8889]

The link feature why would it be needed ? It’s not like when you hookup the unit you’re going to be switching it on and off. Actually it doesn’t need to be a pedal I can’t see anyone turning it on and off once setup

[@mattsonrobbins281]

i just ordered the decimator II over the rack unit specifically so i could have the ability to switch it on and off. i don't want the pedal to choke my sound too much, i just want it to help tighten/clean up for certain types of passages - namely ones involving lots of rests.

[@KeannuReevezzz03]

isp decimator g string full size vs full size fortin zuul? I know you pick the mini zuul over the mini g string

[@ManBunMetalHead]

I would probably take the full size Zuul. I've switched from the Decimator G String to the mini Zuul and haven't looked back.

[@patrickes4540]

Mh testing a noise gate without single coils... Maybe it helps other with basic things, but I have to look for other vids. Thank anyway

[@lexingtRick]

What if you don't have the FX loop?

[@ManBunMetalHead]

Unfortunately, there's not much you can do. If there are any pedals in front of the amp, you can use the G-String to remove the noise from those, but any noise from the amp is there to stay.

[@lexingtRick]

@@ManBunMetalHead I see.thanks

[@johnshambor]

How do I plug in if I want to go directly into the amp with no pedals other than the isp decimator?

[@vanceanderson8238]

Great video. Tons of insight and info

[@jonc1282]

Does this work if I just put it in front of my dirt pedals, in a single chain? I find the 4 cable method too cumbersome

[@bensmith3902]

For the record mine remembers the last state. It doesn't default to off 9:59

[@richardt9102]

Mine too. It does remember the last state.

[@HellcatsUnited]

I recently bought the ISP and it really worth every dollar, I recommend it

[@DrunkenRhinoceros]

can this be used like the decimator 2 with just an input and output if one desires a simple setup with single coils and gain??

[@ewhatts]

I have a plexi style amp with no fx out how can I use Dec in and Dec out

[@michaelraab8912]

I’m using a Laney L5 T - 112 amp I plug my telecaster into my wha wha into my boss chromatic tuner the output of the tuner goes to my G string “guitar in” the G string “dec in”goes to my send in the loop the guitar out of the G string goes to my tone corset compressor the output of the compressor goes to my boss driver input the output of the boss driver goes to the input of my amplifier the “dec out “on the G string goes to my BBE tremor optical tremolo pedal the output of the tremelo pedal goes to the input of my memory toy delay, the output of the memory toy goes to the return of my loop I have had my amp professionally cleaned tubes checked and I still get a massive amount of noise coming from my compressor and or blues driver when they are “ on “and I do not understand why ? With the compressor pedal and my blues driver at 11 o’clock the G string is it approximately 10:30 o’clock which removes all noises until I press or turn on my blue driver and or compressor . I use my compressor constantly my petals are connected to a nomad Outlaw effects model number M128 ( does not require ac to power board . What am I doing wrong ? I even removed the whawha and plugged guitar first into boss TU-2 tuner which I’m told has a buffer in the TU-2 pedal .

[@henrymick9648]

You didn't show us a tone demo of the ns-2. That sucks

[@LayneNguyen]

I wanted to ask, but if I don't use any distortion pedals then I would use the guitar out straight to the amp? The rest would be the same it appears.

[@zz-.-]

Seems to be 2 clear camps - ns2 and g string. But how does this change with the new ns-1x?

[@marsattacks7071]

Great explanations and demo ! Thanks !

[@LeoCasamassima]

Hi, great video! But, I wanna know if with 2 isp decimator II (first in front OF amp and second in The loop OF The amp) I can have The same result or The 2 isp must be linked? Thanx

[@ManBunMetalHead]

More than likely you'd probably need to link them to get the same result. Reason being the second Decimator in the FX loop will react better with a clean signal rather than a signal that has any sort of FX (pedals or preamp) applied to it.

[@calamityjohnny1646]

What’s it like when you play with dynamics? Such as playing a heavy tune and then playing a clean passage with your gtr volume backed off.

[@rucardocavazos820]

Hi, how are you? Today morning I got the Decimator g2 string, which you really convinced me to buy; I have the BossN2 which is the one I had been using; I already connected it (the Decimator g2) with the scheme that appears in the video, but it did not work for me, in fact it happened the same as the Boss N2 that is, it did not work for me; the head I have is a Peavey 6505 plus, I was somewhat disappointed, I hope to find the problem, greetings

[@ManBunMetalHead]

Unfortunately I'm not familiar with the 6505 but it should work. Are you connecting the G-String with effects as well? If you are, connect only the G-String to your amp (input and FX loop) and make sure you can get it to work. If you aren't getting a signal, turn off the G-String. If there is no signal while it's off you probably have a connection issue. Disconnect the FX loop connections on your amp. If you have signal, there is something wrong with the connections in your FX loop. If you don't have a signal, there is something wrong with the connections o your input side. Figuring out connection issues can be a pain, but if you're patient and change one thing at the time you should be able to find the problem.

[@rucardocavazos820]

@@ManBunMetalHead muchas gracias, trataré como dices

[@return2thewomb681]

Sir, may I ask if I have an EQ and a compressor pedal, is it the best way to hook them up after the decimator guitar out? Like putting the decimator at the very first place is the best way?

[@ericpatton1349]

Aloha, i am sending one off to my son, hope he likes it...great video, Mahalo!

[@douginny]

But..... What if your amp does not have an effects loop?

[@replicant8532]

On the positive notes, very good hook-up explanation. On the other side, without testing NS-2 side to side it looks like decimator shill. You can connect NS-2 the same way as "decimator channel" with FX loop and NS-2 is a solid gate.

[@justincase6151]

That's a great guitar. I love the scalloped fret board as well as the quilted maple top.

[@ManBunMetalHead]

Thanks. I happen to have a video about it if you're interested. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYCthGVoetWHra8

[@justincase6151]

@@ManBunMetalHead awesome, will do!

[@islamsuperchannel]

Where is position for compresor pedal?

[@Waynent]

Will this work with a Boss Katana MK2 amp? I have the Diezel VH 4 2, a Fender delay a Flamma reverb and an MXR Micro Flanger.

[@DirtyMikeTM]

What about decimator 2 g string vs ns1x?

[@pipelineaudio]

YES!!!!!!!!!!! A man who has the confidence and comfort in his masculinity to run scallops. Scallops or death!

[@emansell68]

Sorry but from what I hear this pedal is exactly a noise gate as every other device on the market. When you open the gate, the noise is there and is clearly audible. It is a gate without decay and attenuation controls. The same result as yours could be achievable also with the Boss ns2 or the Behringer NR300. The fact is that noise has an infinite way of impairing the useful signal and, beside very complex digital algorithms, one of the few very effective way of dealing with noise in the analog domain was developed by Dolby labs with completely different algorithms... I could be wrong but it seems to me that this piece of hardware implements a gating algorithm with some parameter (decay and attenuation) already cooked...

[@LokiFarbaute]

Very nice detail with showing the diagram, but what if was to be connected to a series of pedal going into a looper/switch, how would you do that?

[@ManBunMetalHead]

I'd probably put the Guitar circuit after the looper.

[@mesaboogie4]

How do you connect the decimator gstring to the boss ES8 ?

[@captainhonan]

How come all the decimeter two reviews I don’t see any hissing coming in like you’re saying from the amp that’s kind of weird

[@cptdoobs3691]

What if I have no FX loop on the amp? Is this pedal usable in any way?

[@Disabledguitarist1985]

How does this stack up to the fortin zuul ? The zuul looks complicated to set up.

[@ManBunMetalHead]

I've since switches to the Zuul Mini actually. I did a comparison between the Zuul Mini and Deci-Mate G, pretty much just mini versions of their larger brothers. kzbin.info/www/bejne/an2miWiagKp2fcU

[@Disabledguitarist1985]

@@ManBunMetalHeaddo you have to put the regular zuul in the effects loop for it to work ?

[@ManBunMetalHead]

Any suppressor usually works best in the FX loop especially on a high gain amp. But you could put it anywhere.

[@erwocoolis9451]

The ISP guys are former Rocktron staff, the Decimator noise reduction system ist based on the Rocktron HUSH system, which was included in every 19" unit by Rocktron since the nineties. It has been the best noise reduction algorithm for 30 years now, originating in the rack era.

[@Sthvhvn]

Got a used original Decimator👎 few years back. Found a Hush the Pedal dual threshold for like 40 bucks less

[@lifcharleserickson5374]

Hi! Would the dec in and out work on a 2 output bass? (Instead of an fx loop)

[@pauloagustinhofilho4432]

Someone tested the Decimator Mini? Its as good as the G String 2??

[@georgefinnigan6877]

subbed of the sound of the guy's voice alone.

[@FrenchHawk878]

So that cool ass guitar sound/crunch you got was just using the G-String alone? You weren't using a second pedal?

[@ManBunMetalHead]

I do use a tube screamer (TS9 mini in this video) set very low (drive all the way down) to tighten up the crunch on my JP2C

[@nurtbmtv]

hey bro. how do i route my signal if i have a pre amp pedal distortion that goes into the effects loop of an amp?

[@acthompson9983]

Education question..............how doe sit deal with p90 hum?

[@boimesa8190]

Any clones or cheaper alternatives?

[@darrenayles5905]

Great review of an awesome product. Special shout out for the detailed diagram with arrows showing the proper connections for DEC IN/DEC OUT. ISP's user manual did not have a lot of info on the G String and I have even seen other reviewers with the ISP's DEC IN DEC OUT not correctly connected. it took me a minute to figure out how to utilize all of the connectors. I use 2 of these monsters for a stereo setup (2 Peavey XXL solid state monsters) and a huge pedalboard. That pedal took INSANE amp/gain noise and instantly quieted all of it by turning that 1 knob about half way up. Quick story - I did try the BOSS NS-2 (my Sweetwater rep suggested the ISP but I didn't want to drop almost $250.00 on noise reduction.) Long story short - the BOSS NS-2 was a tone sucker; my entire rig and effects and dual 4 by 12 PRS Harmonic Generator cabinets sounded like they had quilts wrapped tightly around everything. No bueno. Quickly returned the BOSS and pulled the trigger on the ISP and my jaw just hit the floor. It feels like you're overpaying for a noise reduction pedal UNTIL you hear your high gain rig without all of that hiss and buzz, then this thing becomes worth it's weight (and it IS a heavy pedal, lots of tech going on in there) in GOLD! Thanks so much for this!

[@Caitanya]

Thanks for this video, I bought this pedal now. You said you sometimes you put your wah before this pedal. Does that mean your guitar is plugged into your wah and then from your wah you plug into the guitar input of the Decimeter II pedal?

[@ManBunMetalHead]

Yes, that is correct.

[@Caitanya]

@@ManBunMetalHead thanks man for the quick reply! Great explenation of a great pedal. It’s build like a tank, the sound is superb.

[@waitaminute7257]

Any suggestions for getting rid of amp noise, buzzing sounds etc when just plugging straight into the amp and playing the clean channel?

[@mostheinous]

Between the g string or the revv G8 which one would you buy .?

[@partriotsfight5039]

Thank you Finally a video explains got to route this thing. I wish I could afford 3 but for now I'll have to settle for one. Can you make a video showing how to run 2 heads into one cab in stereo. with one decimator or will I need 2 still? I want to experiment blending my JSX 120 with my Marshall TSL 60

[@thromboid]

Interesting - so the Decimator is digital whereas the NS-2 is analog? It looks like the patching scheme is essentially the same as for the NS-2 (Guitar In = Input, Guitar Out = Send, Dec In = Return, Dec Out = Output).

[@ЙорданУшев-в5э]

It would be nice if the video shows how this pedal handles the sustain and dynamics when, for example, the guitar is used for sound like violin. Does it really suppress the noise that accompanies the tone or does it cut them together like a noise gate pedal does?????

[@cryptogumbyckb1183]

Great video, super str8 forward review. Subbed

[@brianyaw56]

This is really a great video; so is the one about setting up the Boss ES-8 with the 4 cable method. But....how do you use the DII G-S with a Boss ES-8 and an amp Fx loop? That's what I'm trying to do....

[@jnkmal9519]

I don't know. I love my NS-2 and it always gets it done. I don't believe it's a "tone sucker" at all. I'm sure one's setup has a lot to do with it. I'm using very height gains. The Decimator II is a solid pedal, but I have to be skeptical when someone says a classic, almost iconic, pedal like the NS-2 is actually "bad". If it's no good, how did it achieve such a status and following. The NS-2 has been doing very well for a long time.

[@EveOfChaos]

I hated mine for years before i learned how to use it in the X pattern lol now i love it

[@warrenmooney9422]

@@EveOfChaos Me too. Didn't even know until about 10 years ago about the X pattern. Using the X pattern I couldn't imagine another noise suppressor being so much better to justify spending more money. It works great in the X pattern.

[@christhembones8244]

I have a EVH Wolfgang Standard guitar paired with Boss Katana MK2. Getting terrible hmmm noise. I’m hoping this solves this problem!

[@ericgilbert7194]

Your Boss Katana has a noise suppressor built in that you can only access with the Boss Tone Studio. It works perfectly without spending any $.

[@christhembones8244]

Eric Gilbert yes, I am aware. The Katana noise and the ISP Decimator G-String did not solve the issue. Neither did a Hum X adaptor. I believe it’s something with EVH guitar since I don’t have this issue with my Strat.

[@7James77]

Probably a grounding issue, if they are passive pickups, make sure the ground wire in the tremolo spring cavity is still soldered to the metal piece the springs hook on to.

[@menschlicheswesen84]

The tc electronics sentry in hiss mode does both... Noise gate and noise reducer in one pedal so to say and it's much cheaper then the decimator...

[@conancito]

2 Questions: 1. Where would you put "the drop" in a signal chain? 2. Would the G-String still make sense over the normal Decimator 2 if I do not have Effects in the Effects loop at all? Thanks!

[@ManBunMetalHead]

I would probably put The Drop close to first in the signal chain. Always best to try different locations though. If you don't use the G-String you may get unwanted noise from the amp and other pedals after the Decimator. Really depends on what your setup is like. High gain amps really benefit from having the suppression in the FX loop. If you're running all your FX before the amp input, I assume such is not the case for you.

[@AL2828]

Thank you for the Demo! I was about to go get a Boss Noise paddle, I am using a tube Amp ( Black Star ), every time when I turn on my distortion with a Booster, my high hissing noise become unbearable, definitely get one and compare before and after! Thanks.

[@zandig666]

Nice scalloped on your guitar bud ! Great vid on noise gates !!!🤟🤟🤟🤟

[@Mollohandro]

I like this pedal! I haven’t use any other noise gate/suppressors. I feel that it can add a certain digital resonance if you want but if you don’t want it, then you can dial it down to where the noise is barely noticeable with my ear next to the amp. I use an MXR Iso brick to power it. It has one weird issue for me; if I don’t have the pedal pressed to ‘Off’ when powering it on, then it doesn’t work properly for me.