Noise Gate Pedals

Noise gates and suppressor pedals help control unwanted hum, hiss and high-gain noise when you are not playing. They are especially useful with distortion, fuzz, compression and complex pedalboards where background noise can build up quickly.

Used carefully, a noise gate can make stops tighter, reduce distractions and give a rig a cleaner, more professional feel. The best setting is usually one that removes unwanted noise without cutting off sustain or making the guitar feel unnatural.