WORST DEMO EVER? - Fortin Zuul

Me trying to explain why the new Fortin Amplification Zuul gate is a must have.
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[@zackperkins6107]

The unprofessionalism in this video is uncanny....i love it.

[@Slappy_McSpankme]

There is no noise, only Zuul.

[@dimebagisGOD866243]

Totally just read that in Peter Griffins voice haha

[@Margilio5150]

Came here for this comment!!!

[@refraggedbean]

I actually named one of my cats zuul

[@gozer9556]

Cats and dogs living together, MASS HYSTERIA!

[@scottnelle]

"I am the NoiseGateKeeper." "I am the KeyInputMaster." Turns out this is an awesome demo. Super clear explanation and a great demonstration.

[@Wagoo]

Gozer the Traveler. He will come in one of the pre-chosen forms. During the rectification of the Vuldrini, the traveler came as a large and moving Torg! Then, during the third reconciliation of the last of the McKetrick supplicants, they chose a new form for him: that of a giant Slor! Many Shuvs and Zuuls knew what it was to be roasted in the depths of the Slor that day, I can tell you!

[@BoyAditya]

“Ray, When Someone Asks If You’re a God, You Say YES!.”

[@johnstitt2615]

Wagoo ....hehehe......are you a God?

[@Wagoo]

*quickly blurts out "YES!!!"* I'm amused how it keeps gates and has a key(master) input, I'd buy this Zuul on the strength of their naming chops alone heheh

[@johnstitt2615]

Wagoo I come back to this.....I read.....annnd....lol.....funny as hellll

[@whatyoumakeofit6635]

Zoola

[@Andrefv]

"Put the gay in front of the amp"...

[@techniqueswithtodd]

That's where the gay is best :)

[@bigupliquidchilli8709]

How dirty is the gay? And if they're very dirty, are they hi-gains?

[@mamifero.efimero]

literally first saw this comment while Ola was saying it

[@CassioLuizAoki]

6:12

[@shekador]

Some gays go in front, others in the back. You must experiment yourself to see where your gay works best, you might be surprised...

[@sj8248]

The Skwisgaar is strong with you in this video

[@bastaudio]

I use two or three noise gate simulations in my Line 6 Helix, both before and after the preamp section. I never thought a fully analog rig would ever be able to achieve digital tightness with just one unit. This is extremely impressive and wonderful.

[@AndreiGrozea]

mhm, so this is how his videos look like unedited need more

[@AndreiGrozea]

w-what

[@AndreiGrozea]

NANIIII?!

[@cygnuscraft9544]

@@jsullivan2112 oh wow how perceptive you are to know that but not able to understand it's not literal.

[@ChadBillAnderson]

Oh hey, I learned something new today! Didn't know a gate in my fx loop would help with the extra amp noise, brb adding gates to all my Helix patches lol

[@theliberation9061]

I actually always put mine in the FX loop (having only one). You can make up for the "input tightness" a little with proper muting, you can't do ANYTHING about that infuriating amp noise.

[@chris_2714]

Helix is great, just add a noise gate before the amp and the beginning of your fx loop for ultimate quiet. No messing with cables or buying extra pedals either! Just make sure it's the hard gate you're using.

[@waywardsamurai667]

"That's too much... Lets Try even more"

[@johnyang799]

The p1 really brings back the memories

[@elkvis]

The ISP Decimator G-String II does the same thing, and you don't need anything to split the signal, because it has two full signal paths - one for the sensor, and one for the control. the sensor goes in front, the control goes in the loop. I have one, and I will never use another gate.

[@mikefortin430]

Cool, if you are happy with them, that's all that is important.

[@lucwilson1]

I think you are the first "demo'er" of this pedal to actually show it properly connected! Great vid as usual... keep rockin' Ola!

[@Tzeenth16]

Didn't the Boss NS2 can do this since years ? It have a key input like the Zuul but with the appropriate output so you don't need the extra output of the tuner or whatever. Just place the pedal chain with the preamp in the NS2 loop and there you go.

[@pikkuarska]

Yes, it does this. It also raises the mids and cuts the high end if used in the loop. It works ok in front of the amp.

[@JorisGriffioen]

Yeah but the NS2 isn't really suitable for the effects loop, it changes the tone quite a bit. There's also the ISP G-String and a ton of other pedals that do this though.

[@zackk6402]

They all change the tone. Only the ZUUL is transparent.

[@JorisGriffioen]

That's a very blanket statement to make. I'm sceptical.

[@stimpsonjcat26]

I doubt the isp changes the tone

[@trevorphilips9484]

"Thats too much. Lets try even more". I like your approach, very much so 😂😂.

[@ChristianIce]

I also have the ****** head, it's sure better than the ****** one, yet I want to try the ****** They say it's like the ******* but it costs less than the *******.

[@Xx_Feral_xX]

Cristianairte ma ti trovo pure sotto i video di Ola lol

[@Mark-OutWest]

Why not the TC Electronics Sentry? That has more features and has editable frequency ranges. Plus it's half the price of this thing. This Zuul is even more expensive than Glen's Cock Blocker that just came out.

[@b.scottfarthingsworth]

OLA I came way back to see this, because I got interested in noise gates. Extra distortion and all of the gain, and the Zuul handles it. I never wanted a noise gate and now I'm looking at prices - thank you OLA you absolutely fuckin rock. Best noise gate demo ever.

[@SpongeBoss]

This Demo of the zuul is probably the best out there. Only here I really understood how the key-input works and where to get a signal for it. Every other video also did not put the gain over 9000. Thanks ola!

[@Guithulhu]

Glad you posted this so people know everybody has less than stellar days and we're all human. Except Zuul, of course.

[@EvilDragon666]

I wish you played a long sustained unison bend on high frets... this is the litmus test for noise gates as far as I'm concerned. Gated chugs are easy to get and the key input trick has existed for years, it's been done before... But I am more interested in how would this method work with those long decaying notes and at which point would it chop off the release altogether, or would it not do that. Y'know?

[@johnseymour5970]

It doeant chop the notes off. The key input is reading the signal ungated

[@metalandstuffz6129]

I use 2 decimator II's works like a charm. You can also link them together so the loop gate always lets your front gate pass. Ideal for noisy amps.

[@ayeapprove]

Or use one NS2 with 4 cable method

[@metalandstuffz6129]

I also own an NS2. And the decimators are way better, but so is the price tag.

[@buzzsaw63]

MetalAndStuffz yes the decimator is the best

[@ayeapprove]

buzzsaw63 the old 19" hush c are also great

[@zackk6402]

Both the Decimator and NS2 color your tone like CRAZY and neither has a key.

[@jmcsquared18]

9:40 That's got to be the most evil chugging ever. 🤘 😈 🤘

[@wakjob961]

Great job Mike! You always impress.

[@mikefortin430]

Thank you!

[@rationalityfirst]

To reject a call on ios, you double click the power button. (not very intuitive for the "most intuitive" mobile os is it?)

[@XChristianNoirX]

The Decimator G string has the "key" built in. Also, sometimes you want two noisegates.. on in front and one in the loop to kill all hiss, because loops like in the 5150 bleed preamp hiss even when clamping the FX loop.

[@RobChappers]

Ha ha this was awesome:-)

[@kingsley4877]

Family discount on your awesome guitars?

[@forgottensky]

You can also do this with the ISP Decimator G-String. It also has key input to it AND splitter built in to the pedal. I use it for years until now.

[@mikefortin430]

Yes, but some players notice the high end roll off on the ISP where the ZUUL does not. Whatever works for you, go with it.

[@forgottensky]

Mike Fortin i see.. that makes me curious about trying.. :D

[@ktulhu2011]

0:44 happiness is actually spreading from your eyes and irradiating the room i'm sitting in

[@johnyang799]

ktulhu2011 And his mercuriall reaxis vid.

[@NickolaiDuddits]

Holy shit Ola, you just blew my mind. Definitely going to have to try this.

[@behindthen0thing525]

Did you try it

[@AndyLarson666]

7:05 I love that you seems genuinly surprised by the good results! Gotta love honest videoes! Love from Norway!

[@aymericmarchand3472]

Loved every detail in this review, even the creaking chair.

[@smackingrid]

Ola, I just bought this gate, it will be here Saturday. I am really a bass player but I’m now recording guitar. Your videos are very helpful. Thank you and keep up the good work.

[@zombie9516]

I use GString 2 for main noise gate and Precision Drive for 2nd gate and punch..gives the amp a tiiiiiiiiiiight sound

[@poulwinther]

All the way back in the 90's I had my Boss stereo gate modified to exactly that - except one of the channels now works as cue/key straight from the guitar without needing an additional output from somewhere else. Seems I should have sold that idea...

[@FreddyGaming]

Hey Ola because of you I bought the Randall RD100 Diavlo and it's the best amp i've ever had thank you for your videos and reviews

[@TheMisanthropist432]

Fortin = Quality

[@mickstrait6951]

Fortin also = Expensive

[@e.g.systems6146]

Hmmm... what a simple yet clever idea, to control the gate from your guitar, but let it kill both stages of gain when gating. Damn you, Ola, that's ANOTHER thing on my ever-expanding "must have when I can afford it" list :O)

[@riffdude]

ZUUL THE GATEKEEPER OF GOZER

[@jamesshields9912]

fuck yes ghostbusters.

[@crust616]

I did this with my Boss NS-2 And peavey 5150 years ago! guitar too input, return(amp) too output(pedal), send(amp) too return(pedal), send(pedal) too input(amp).

[@Outdoorshuntingshooting]

same response from the mini pedal version?

[@TheMetalOG70]

Why are noise gate pedals so complicated? I just want one that I can use before or after my pedals in from of the amp or only in the noise gate, not both - I don't want to have a bunch of cables running up and down my amp.

[@ariets]

Not only this gate has a side chain, Boss NS-2 for example has it too. And you don't need another pedal (like tuner) with second output if you will use NS-2. So Zuul is cool but not "gate of the gates" in my opinion. Love this channel, thank you, Ola.

[@mikefortin430]

Key input is not a new concept. Boss NS-2 affects the tone, Zuul doesn't. What ever works for you, go with it!

[@ariets]

I like Zuul more, really awsome pedal, but it's very expencive for me. Joyo is my choice))

[@CapriMikeC]

I have a couple of those Ikea barstools. Very comfy.

[@brokusstudios]

Ola, you should play Skiwsgar in a Dethklok live action movie.

[@FRANANGELICOONA]

Now it comes with the Neural DSP plugin!

[@kellyjackson7889]

So we'll see a one channel mega amp from Fartin called the 'Gozer'

[@SamThredder]

its a no brainer really. to be in full control of a fully cranked and saturated as fuck pedal chain into a clean amp would be my main application. would be sick in the studio too

[@ivanbailon7161]

Sooo great noise gate! Is the noise gate!!!Amazing.

[@gibsoadstudios648]

Ola can u amp match your Randall Satan and put it on Bias!!! I would love to cover one of ur songs

[@philippeclement0999]

Gibsoad Studios i have one and i think i’ll do it some time soon!

[@anthonystark9390]

Philippe clement you're a saint.

[@gibsoadstudios648]

Philippe clement oml boi! I’ve been trying to get it for a while now! You are god send

[@MatiCastro024]

The tone of the Solar guitars and the Randall is so fucking perfect In my opinion, the best tone in KZbin is this. Good test!

[@evilasreligion]

I asked Mike for some of those badass pedals , ya know donations for my happiness . He said whenever i send the cash.

[@ryansaunders683]

Ola, you are awesome...those jeans though, not so much.

[@kma5699]

Did I notice ground hum when Ola turns guitar volume on at 5:53, 6:04 and 6:07? Strange his Solar guitars would have ground hum unless not soldered cleanly.

[@Mattseak]

Best demo ever! Hang in there Ola!

[@RobbDizzl]

It seems to work well but I think a "guitar through" jack would be more practical than just the key input.

[@PARAMONARIOS]

Thanks for explaining the KEY input!!!

[@97warlock]

I paid 37.00 on amazon for this new Chinese made Noise gate & its incredible. No tonal change, just filters the hiss noise. Was gonna buy a Decimator as Ive had it before, Glad I bought this one for better than half the price. Best China made product Ive ever had.

[@stanolapin1994]

97warlock ismyname hi, please whitch one exactly did you buy, many thanks

[@97warlock]

Caline is the brand. Ive done 3 gigs with it so far, very satisfied with it. Does nothing special, except cut out that background hiss coming from my pedals. which is great

[@stanolapin1994]

97warlock ismyname many thanks 😀

[@paflyfishsallen5594]

I like this pedal but it looks like it only comes in the silver in black instead of black and white. Is this true?

[@ayeapprove]

I use the ISP Decimator for the guitar noise and a cheap 25 EUR Noisegate for the preamp noise. Works great, but this pedal is also a great idea. It doesn't cut as smooth as I'd wish it would though

[@zackk6402]

It's WAY smooth, and doesn't color your tone in the slightest. The ISP does to a ridiculous degree. Scott Ian from Anthrax heard ZUUL, and literally ripped 4 ISPs out of his rigs/backups, and went with ZUUL.

[@ayeapprove]

I can't notice the ISP colouring my tone at all. But then again using 2 Noisegates usually lets you dial in less dB cut.

[@mikefortin430]

Don't use the Key input and the gate works smoother

[@thegreatconsummation6939]

I'm sold on it brothers! I love it! Does it fair well with germanium transistors? Thank you!

[@MilianMalivukMusic]

Is that Mini-Satan not a production model? I can't find it anywhere.

[@daniolus]

Not production, no.

[@enenraofficial1033]

with Randall basically going out of business, and Ola now selling his own guitars, perhaps he should also make signature amps with Fortin and finally release a 50watt Satan head via this new company.

[@BananaManPL]

what do you mean "Randall basically going out of business"?

[@TheKevinHermon]

Wojtyła Yeah, enenraofficial, tell us more!

[@Julian66666666666666]

Now it is!

[@dustrider9306]

Less coffee, get up earlier, sleep less (or not at all). That was awesome! MOOOOOORE!

[@lbonvillain-wm4ds]

So if you dont have a splitter theres no point in putting it in the effects loop?

[@aztonstudio8507]

Hey Ola, Thanks for the great and inspiring videos. I'm using some delay and reverb pedals in my effects loop, so I want to know where in the loop chain should I put this noise gate? Greetings from Iran

[@davestanekmusician572]

Ola, I know this video was made in 2017. But do you think this is the best noise gate to purchase today in 2020? Please let me know. Thanks.

[@silentstormstudios]

Best demo ever. I was laughin' through the whole thing. Very entertaining. I'm buying the ISP G-string pedal, but great video!

[@Hushman61]

man you are so funny when you're tired as fuck haha the title is actually pretty great for that particular video ! good job Ola :)

[@ANDHISNAMEISJOHNCENA]

That's too much, let's try even more. -Ola Englund, 2017

[@riffsnreviews]

Glad to see back on to the videos :D

[@DJ7tringGuitar]

Ola Englund could do a comparison of the Zuul and the TC Electronic Sentry?

[@sexyguitarboy69]

Hi Ola. Apart from your shoulder, when will you get your left arm fully tattoed as well?

[@comand0Metalero1]

ZUUL reminds me of Cristiano Ronaldo screaming that shit

[@BucketofTrash]

...why not use a boss ns2? Works great for my sizzly ass 6505+

[@mikedixon8830]

Somehow you have made the best video ever by going with the flow, and saying fuck all. Genius!

[@telecasteroil]

This was super funny Ola, never saw you so sleepy , like watching a foreign movie dubbed, new album Svart is awesome 👏

[@SWizz871]

Do I HAVE to use the Key input for the pedal to work?

[@LordFingers1]

Hello Ola. This is a very important question. Your answer could have a profound effect on my financial well being. Is your amp stock? Or, has Fortin been inside of it? Or, did Fortin build the thing himself? Please respond as soon as you can.

[@TudorAdrian]

Dude you should do some of these drunk reviews more often

[@tonalblasphemy6879]

There is no Dana, only Zuul.

[@nicksteinhoff8117]

Awesome video Ola! "Question!" Would there be any advantages to running 2 of these (one in front, another in the loop) without using the key input on either???

[@zackk6402]

No, you would have zero reason to do that. You use the single ZUUL for front end and loop! It covers both!

[@camai75]

Awesome...not sure how to use the Key imput though. If I have a tuner, how do I hook it up? Guitar to Tuner. Zuul in loop....Tuner (2nd out) to Zuul key input?

[@sega.milkis]

"I have a fun sweater in. I keep on touring". Was that what you said in the beginning?

[@Bombdawgy]

10:02 Sorry Mr Amp 😂

[@fourthlayer]

What speakers are you using? Amazing sound!

[@elephantt2077]

"Tight, tight, tight!" - Tuco Salamanca

[@StupidEarthlings]

Feel like we dont 'need' videos for gates, tho Ola makes some good points in this one. :/

[@Metalfreak-vv2yc]

Almost got that Metalzone tone dialed in!!

[@Lauen]

oh hell yeah I didn't know Ola listened to Leprous! Good shit.

[@ethanbriendo7096]

Can someone explain me what is the thing with the « key input »? I want to know what it means and, how and why does that works please!

[@Anthonybrother]

So the Zuul basically cuts high frequencies ? Forgive my noob question, first time I ever hear about noise gates

[@bolinthebronco]

Mr Amp is a beautiful name for your amp!

[@alyusdickey9561]

Sooo CHUNKYY!!! love it! by the way, what amp is that? i didn't see it in the description

[@alyusdickey9561]

Robyn Njui oh wow, thank you!

[@Whydyoucare]

One o' your best pedal review. One of the best pedal you reviewed. One o' your funniest video at all.. rest, Ola!

[@nandy9285]

I'm confused, do I need to have a separate pedal with 2 outputs to get the noise gate to work at it's best? If so, are there noise gates that don't need that so I don't have to buy an extra pedal?

[@TimurIskhodzhanov]

This or TC Electronic Sentry?

[@danitwisted7300]

I just love your insanity. You are great! But how do you manage to do so many things and in the same time be an amazing father as well? Whars the key? Cheers from Bulgaria

[@sirspikey]

why not put the gate between the cab and the amp?

[@blainebrezina1210]

I wonder what the Vinz Clortho by Fortin will do

[@tydings6623]

Best demo ever lol love you bro! Thanks for thorough demos on everything you review💪