How to connect Boss NS-2 Noise Suppressor correctly

[@leonardcortez7963]

Notice how this guys primary language isn’t even English however he manages to explain the product better than those who are employed to sell it and only speak English?

[@xrmarty2005]

by far the best explanation on youtube!!!!

[@Agent36]

Seriously, I just busted mine out to compare with a bird chord. Lol.

[@karmatilya]

Agree

[@doug941]

I just watched an Asian Guy do the same!! Crazy!

[@danrl9710]

Take emselves less seriously and deliver content without the showbiz fluff.

[@Snitsmear666]

I've been using this noise suppressor wrong for months, I'm totally blown away by how much better this sounds. Thanks for the video.

[@MorticiaObscurum]

This guy tells it clearer than the guys from Boss themselves.

[@cgavin1]

Always trust men in knitted sweaters and sandals.

[@richmondbrianvillamayor6951]

true,..

[@anthonyderosa7730]

Literally explained it so simply compared to all of the other mainstream videos of the ns2. Legitimately perfect. Simple. Goes in here. Goes out there.

[@cliffords2315]

The other videos are confusing because they show you Three or Four different ways to plug it in and use this is the only one that works correctly

[@joepesci7629]

I bought a used NS-2 that didn't come with the owners manual so I looked up the manual on Boss and your videos is so much better. Thanks a lot for taking the time to make this video. Very appreciated!!!!

[@doug941]

static.roland.com/assets/media/pdf/NS-2_e01_W.pdf

[@douginny]

If this guy did nothing else in his life other than this tutorial he would always be remembered as helping humanity. 2022

[@blueleadguitar]

I have an NS2 and while watching this, I've realised I've been connecting up my pedals incorrectly. Thanks for such a simple and very informative video.

[@alejandrobetancourt4902]

This guy explained it better than any of my guitar teachers have in 3 minutes.

[@DerekRonin]

watched about a dozen videos and this by far is the clearest explanation of how to run a proper setup.

[@kennethh2430]

I picked up on of these used for $45. Did a search on how to use it correctly, your video popped up and wow! Works better than expected, thank you!

[@major_spaz2238]

This is the best tutorial I have ever seen in my life

[@joseph-ow1hf]

This is the correct setup, but if you have an fx loop, put the time/mod fx there and run the output of the NS2 to the amp input. (assuming you have all the gain pedals in the NS2 loop.) Remember, compressors and equalizers are also gain pedals.

[@mjeffbr]

Thanks, english is not even your first language and you explain it better than any other video I saw.

[@JMR-ic7fb]

Dude don’t ever take this vid down! I first started using it a few years ago & I refer to it periodically when I redo my board. Juan nails it! I’ve been usung it his way ever since! My rig is now as quiet as a church mouse!

[@hermestrismegistus2163]

This is the best video on this pedal because it's so straightforward

[@chrisrance405]

Thank you so much Jan for such an easy to follow run down on how to set up and use the Boss NS2. I was struggling until I found your link 👍

[@flatgroundtv7097]

The best explanation of BOSS NS-2 on KZbin ✊🏽 Thank you 🙏🏽

[@kaibatoctoy6032]

Fixed the issue thanks! Been running it through the effects loop and the pedal always had a squealing issue with high frequencies now it works like a charm and doesn’t affect the tones. Many thanks sir

[@SlickSonicTitan]

i watched several ns-2 setup videos and this is the most concise and clear.

[@DJ_Melech]

very helpful. loving the socks and sandals combo

[@Ddr490n]

just watched this last night and my problem is solved! Big thanks...

[@abe129rock]

You're the real maestro..now my NS-2 functional properly. Thank you so much.!✌

[@reymonti5504]

Correct, this means that the noise supressor pedal goes after overdrive and distortion pedals, and works perfect. My noise gate is the NR 300 Behringer and it works like Boss NS2. Thanks Jan.

[@janivarsorby]

If you use the amps effect loop I will suggest to hook up like this: Guitar -> NS-2 In -> NS-2 Send -> Amp In -> Amp Send -> NS-2 Return -> NS-2 Out -> Effects in loop -> Amp Return.

[@PontLimon]

I have tried to connect this way from the beginning when I bought my NS-2 . As result - my Boss RV-6 is not functioning and the mute mode of NS-2 falls out (not muting at all). Where did I go wrong? Any suggestions? I simply don't get why it isn't working. Any tips?

[@janivarsorby]

@@PontLimon Make sure the RV-6 is last in the chain and after the NS-2. Unless you want to have gated reverb. Why the mute mode falls out I have no idea.

[@PontLimon]

@@janivarsorby It is just exactly like you say and my rv-6 is the only one in the chain of "time and space" effects So, actually, it is the only pedal between the "output"of ns-2 and "return" of the amp. So everything seem to be right, except the result. I guess there's something wrong with my amp and I simply should forget the 4 cables method and make the loop inside of the pedal board instead, just like it's explained in the video. Afterall it works fine that way. Thanks for your help (*_*) \m/

[@janivarsorby]

@@PontLimon It sounds to me like the signal is not routed through the effects loop on the amp. Maybe there is a switch that need to be turned on.

[@jordanmuller5819]

I’ve been having the same issue did you work anything out??

[@wadebrackett4121]

Finally a video that was easy to follow and worked

[@keithkale6538]

Your right. Most people (including me) wouldnt know this. Thanks for the insight. I still like patching mine directly to my tube amp. Most tube amps like mine are noisy when you crank it up (mine is a jet city 333)and patching directly to the send and return gets rid of virtually all the noise. Your video makes me realize that I will never stop learning. Thanks and love your accent.

[@SirCastellorizon]

Dear Sir, by connecting my NS2 the way you explain, it is the first time I can use my Rat, OD's and Big Muff without hum while keeping the sound of the pedals powerful! Your video is most useful, thank you so much for sharing this !

[@Snazy30]

The video I didn’t know I needed. WOW. What a difference. SIMPLE AND TO THE POINT. THANKS MATE.

[@nopno7612]

The best video of the Boss NS-2 Noise Suppressor pedal. Thank you very much!

[@emreozen5708]

Thank you very much.I've been going realy mad with the noise and connecting wrong.I also looked other videos but couldnt find any solution. this video helped so much.

[@imakazero]

Thanks dude! I’ve been using it totally wrong and my rig has been screeching when I don’t play. Two thumbs up

[@ingrid7277]

Thanks Jan for your video about connecting the suppressor the right way, it helped me a lot

[@bocherks]

I literally have to watch this video every time I unplug my ns2. I will never remember. But this is the best way to use this pedal. The only worthwhile way in my opinion.

[@xrmarty2005]

simple and straight to the point. BEST explanation on youtube!!!!

[@justanindieguy]

Thanks. I think to buy this pedal and I did not know how to connect the NS-2, your video has helped me

[@ssblu2112]

Thank you. I refer to this video every time I make a major change to my Pedalboard and need a reminder.

[@dartagnansweeney]

Firstly thanks for the hot tip, secondly, socks and thongs.

[@washablecrown]

Made my day, my ribs ache

[@karmatilya]

Dead! 😂

[@ubererba6682]

Socknthongs

[@MrPopalosus]

Thank you very much for this video. I bought my NS-2 used with no manual. I suspected I could use the send /return in a similar way but... you saved me a lot of research. Nice guitar chops btw.

[@cliffords2315]

I watched the video three times finaly got the right things pluged into the right place Works Great! even the Mute thing works great

[@mikebottiaux5850]

Thanks for making this setup clearer to understand!

[@AAVince2513]

Very helpful video dude! Awesome shoes and sounds.

[@marksnexus]

For the win 🏅 this is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you.

[@JasonNewman3]

This was extremely helpful. Direct and straight to the point. Thank you.

[@megaBredman]

THANK YOU!!!!!!!finally someone explains it clearly!!!

[@gibson724]

You are the best. I was an idiot with pedal until I found this. Thank u

[@jake2355]

Those sock & sandals are phenomenal 👏🏼

[@Goodouman]

You rock. Totally was not working correctly and was going to basically throw mine out cuz I thought it either sucked or was broken. Now it does exactly what it was made to do. Great vid.

[@Livsie]

Thank you very much for this short, but very informative video! And thank you for your answers to all the questions here! Just bought NS-2, it's a great pedal!

[@D0C391]

You sir are like some kind of Albert Einstein for guitarists aren't you? DANKE (THANKS!)

[@TheKevinNewsom]

Thanks, Jan! Your explanations are crystal clear.

[@hiabex]

Thanks for posting this video, it cured my guitar illness :)

[@Bob-tp3nx]

I even run my old Phase 90 through it because it's a noisy pedal but yes this is the right way. Even if you use multiple overdrives and distortions the NS2 send goes to the input of the first noisy pedal. What he didnt mention also is that the two power jacks on the NS2 are in and out which also gets rid of power supply type noises. Works great with a One Spot. You go into the NS2 in and out of it to your pedals. I'd like to see another noise suppressor that does that. I think the NS2 is the best overall noise gate pedal made because of that feature alone.

[@gauchos2]

good video. simple, direct and easy to understand.

[@phillramirez8323]

I know this video is old but thank you so much. I use a lot of high gain stuff for extreme metal but once in a great while I like 2 mix it up. Thank you for the basic video and how to use this noise gate 😎👍

[@ciachetti]

Great video and best explanation of how to install this properly. I did and it work perfect! Thank-you Sir.

[@Antizokker]

watched so many videos but this on explains the circuit system the best

[@BradHaasVlogs]

Awesome video. You did a great job of explaining how to use this pedal.

[@Voxman5]

Very good vid. My pedal chain is: Boss TU12H tuner>Boss CS3 Compressor/Sustainer>Behringer T0800 Vintage Tube Overdrive>Marshall Jackhammer JH1>Marshall Regenerator (modulation)>Marshall EchoHead (Delays)>Boss GE-7 (EQ). How would you suggest I incorporate the NS2 to 'capture' and reduce noise from the EQ - would I have to move the EQ to after the 3 gain pedals but before the GE-7 EQ?

[@RolfEgilBolle]

Glimrende video.Takk for at du forklarte hvordan det skal gjøres:)

[@janivarsorby]

When you are using your amps distortion the best connection is this: from guitar to NS-2 Input, from NS-2 Send to amp Input, from amp loop Send to NS-2 Return, from NS-2 Output to amp loop Return. If your amp does not have an effects loop just plug the guitar to NS-2 Input and NS-2 Output to your amp.

[@CRMillett]

Thanks for the quick and easy explanation. Great video.

[@glytch5]

Question... what if you do not use time based effects in front of the amp? Only distortion/overdrive/wah? Do you still need to wire the pedal this way? I have had mine for years and always just went input/output... never used the loops on it before.

[@Lykanthrop]

hi i connected the NS-2 just as you recomended it with the 4 cable method to my amp only, since i am not using any distortion pedals. Guitar -> NS-2 Input -> NS-2 Send -> Amp Input -> Amp loop Send -> NS-2 Return -> NS-2 output -> Amp loop return now i want to add a delay pedal. where would you suggest to put that? right before the amp input? or go with the guitar first into the delay, and then through the whole NS-2 wiring? thx a lot in advance!

[@janivarsorby]

The delay should be put after the NS-2. Guitar->NS-2 Input NS-2 Send->Amp Input Amp loop send->NS 2 Return NS-2 Output->Delay Input Delay Output->Amp loop return I hope that was clear enough. And don't be afraid to brake this rule for special effects.

[@mixaliskarlos7456]

Jan Ivar Sørby Hi! The modulation pedals like chorus,phaser etc.. goes in front of the amp or after the fx loop? For example : guitar-->tuner-->wah-->phaser-->chorus-->input NS2 or NS2 send-->phaser-->chorus-->Amp Input? Thanks

[@boogieman079]

Jan Ivar Sørby this method seems to block out the effect of the noise gate and you can hardly hear the delay at all..strange

[@janivarsorby]

***** It sounds like you have got the delay pedal in the send-return loop of the NS-2.

[@boogieman079]

Jan Ivar Sørby tell me please what i am doing wrong..how do i connect it then?

[@TheLogan1186]

Hi Jan great video. I did everything as follows in accordance the video. The first time it worked great. I took my pedal to a jam session hooked it up the same and for some reason it was buzzing. Even today at home i still get the buzzing sound when I strum a chord or play note. Do you think this can be a result of faulty wiring? It's really frustrating because the pedal is only 2 weeks old. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

[@steveking9258]

What pedals would you put on the noisy line with the overdrive? I have a wah, rotovibe, distortion, phaser, flanger, chorus, delay. I know the delay wouldnt. I've sat down and played with various but only just considering getting an NS-2 after 11 years of manual noise management that has let down my overall tone at times

[@GabrielSkolderblad]

Ok but where to connect the time based pedals in the amp? To the Fx loop of the amp or in the front? You can't use the Fx loop of the amp when you have it connected like this?

[@Daddeadline]

Ok, so I got the NS-2 a few weeks ago and I've yet to connect it properly. Yes, I'm quite the "noob" when it comes to connecting stuff like pedals etc. The pedals I use are the Digitech Hot Head, the Boss SD-1 and the Korg Pitchblack Tuner. I've tried to connect these to my amp through the NS-2 but it doesn't seem to want to work. Can someone please explain what should go where and how to connect the whole mess of a thing? Thanks in advance.

[@ethanyong7171]

Daddeadline have you played with the threshold control knob also did you watch the video cuz you did say in your comment but try your threshold otherwise I am not sure

[@glenmorethegamer7038]

i forgot to connect my Ns-2🤔🤔 cuz i got a new pedal board i need to disconect all my effects from my old pedal board, tnx to ur video i remember now! 👍

[@janivarsorby]

Hi RENZILLO. If your setup is in mono I would suggest that you put both the comp sustainer and the me 25 in the NS-2 send return loop. Adjust the threshold control carefully to avoid blocking the comp sustainer.

[@thiagomozart9468]

my favorite tutorial ever!

[@billewart2738]

Great video Jan thanks. And those shoes are so rock and roll - I'm gonna get me some

[@janivarsorby]

Normally you would put reverb after the Output of the NS-2, but if you put the reverb in the loop you can make a gated reverb effect that can be quite cool.

[@utrocker7]

Thanks for the video. If I have a Boss NS-2 and D-1 distortion pedal, can I still connect this into a (ME-20) multiprocessor for the effects, then into a clean amp. I dont have time based effects pedals yet but the ME-20 has plenty (delay, reverb, etc) that Id like to use. What order should I connect these in?

[@sedinhas]

Nice sandals!! And thank you for the knowledge.

[@Lykanthrop]

how would you connect the ns-2 with just the amp? i don't use any other pedals, just my amp.

[@janivarsorby]

I suppose the Digitech Whammy is best placed in front of the NS-2. If you use any kind of distortion/overdrive pedal I think it is more important if the Whammy is placed before or after that. None of the positions are "wrong", but will give different result.

[@swedish123]

jävla bra video! Completely fixed my Metal Muff ultra-hum, didnt realise how to set up the send/return aspects

[@cjr31986]

Big thanks to you for this video! I did it just how you said and got amazing results i mean i was sitting within just a few feet of my amp and had a metal zone running thru the suppressor too and i didnt hear a thing amp was silent couldnt even tell it eas turned on until i hit a string on my guitar so thank you

[@eddiekross2130]

Where would you put modulation pedals such as chorus and flange?

[@janivarsorby]

If you only have the NS-2 then you would probably just connect it between the guitar and the amp. There is no need to use the send-receive loop in this case. If you really want to be advanced and your amp has a send-receive loop, you could use the 4-cable method.

[@janivarsorby]

Yes Jorge, I think this is the best way with your setup. It is not ideal but it will work.

[@matthewd1995]

I just picked up a Marshall JCM 2000 dsl 100 with a delay pedal, SD-1 and NS-2. If I were to hook them up and run through the amp’s affects loop how would I do so in the right order ? Hope you can help. Thanks

[@GuitrDad]

Jan - thanks for taking the time to help us sound newbies. When you say 'from send on ns-1 to noisy pedals and compression', what is the sequence if you have both noisy pedals AND a compressor?

[@janivarsorby]

I would definitely put the noisy pedals after the compressor.

[@n3kygames574]

Jan Ivar Sørby I don't see the point, I mean, a compressor don't generate noise, it only compress de signal. Am I wrong? Cheers!

[@janivarsorby]

Andres Feher Voelger A compressor will reduce the dynamics, and in effect bring up the noise from the noisy pedals considerably.

[@mmaaggiiccddjj]

@@n3kygames574 it compresses the signal INTO the noise from the pedal, thus making the signal and noise more similar in "volume."

[@mmaaggiiccddjj]

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[@DoomBunnyKiller00]

I just bought an NS-2 today and i noticed that it wasn't working as well as i thought it would, that is unless i turn the threshold up almost all of the way. I figured there were other ways to do it so i'll give this way of hooking it up a shot (using my Metal Muff). Thanks!

[@kevinmattie1121]

Thank you so much. Saved me a lot of time and aggravation ! Much appreciated 🤘🎸

[@loublacksail1614]

Nice video man! Sure helped me understand how it works.

[@DanielSmith-pw9ws]

Great video jan!! What order would i put my pedals in if ive got my tuner pedal in the line up? Would it be... IN / BOSS TU-3 / NOISE SUPRESSOR / DISTORTION / NOISE SUPRESSOR / REVERB / DELAY / OUT?

[@janivarsorby]

Daniel Smith Thank you very much for that comment! That seems like a good chain to me. Keep rocking!

[@ronyeahright9536]

great video, the only thing that still confuses me is ; where and when does the Fx send/retrun jacks on the amp come into play?

[@rubolf2153]

how is the signal flow here? i put my OD in the position you explained, but it sound like there is dry signal getting through and the OD does not affect the whole signal going into the amp. i don't want that.

[@PontLimon]

Like it this way more than four cables method. Less cables hanging and it's much easier moving your pedal board around. Thanks!

[@nincopyjasb]

Cool Video. Two Questions. I use a Boss Ge-7 Equalizer. Should I put it in the Send line after the noisy pedals (Metal Muff) or in the Output Line with the delay and Reverb?. If both options are ok. witch one would you recommend me?.

[@janivarsorby]

If your GE-7 are as noisy as my GE-6 I would put it in the Send line after the Metal Muff. Otherwise both options are equally good.

[@BeholdJesse]

Would there be anyway to reduce the noise of a high gain amp using this pedal? I play through a Gibson Les Paul into an EVH 5150 III head with a Marshall cab, and have always been curious if there's a way to reduce the noise of the amp itself...

[@seshru1337]

I have a metal zone m2 pedal so should I also wire output > return? I've realised when I use that one as the amp the sound is so much better, is that because of the m2? Never had that problem with my overdrive for example. If you know what I mean

[@nicopinon6957]

So what happens if you have wah wah tremolo chorus and phaser? Do they go after the supressor and before the delay and reverb? Thanks!!

[@Thatfenderguy]

I know this may be strange, but could you hook up all of your effects, minus the time based effects into the NS-2, then the NS-2 into your time based effects and then the to the effects loop? Would that hurt anything?

[@niolowprofilestudio2370]

One question i have a pedal board with two distorsión fuzz pedals and several delays pedal in wich pedal must be connected in the chain of pedals?

[@Kynos1]

Do I have to put my delay and reverb pedals in front of the amp? Does that work with a high gain amp?

[@janivarsorby]

+PugnaciousBadger I would definitely put my delay and reverb pedals in the effect loop of the amp if I have that option.

[@aerodynamic3794]

Thank you for this great video! If there is a wah pedal ,should it be connected befor or after the NS-2?

[@nikolaisid8481]

Very good video but I have a question. Where would you put a wah pedal in this type of configuration.

[@revolutionistmagic9907]

Wah would go before the noise gate entirely. This is for cleaner sweeps.

[@rjohnm1]

I've tried the NS-2 at the end of the chain (without using the send/return loop) but then decided to put it at the beginning of the chain and for some reason it seems to work better at the beginning (I don't need to turn up the threshold too much). Then I left it at the beginning (this time using the send/return loop) and that's how and where I finally decided to keep it. Do you recommend using it at the beginning as well?

[@janivarsorby]

+rjohnm1 If the pedals don't generate noise when there is no signal going into it, then it is ok to put it after the NS-2. It is usually better to put it at the beginning than at the end of the chain.