Boss NS-2 noise suppressor question

[JeffTD]

FTR I don't like the 4-cable method, either - not sure why I posted that 2 years ago...

 

[VH100R]

Yeah, it can be a pain in the ass. Infront of the amp, it kills your guitars signal, so theres nothing to feedback. Works wonders, that way.


Also, try out the "4 cable method."

Guitar into NS-2's input, NS-2's send into the amps input, Amp's FX loop out to NS-2's return, NS-2's output into the Amp's FX return.

Basically, you're isolating the preamp into the NS-2's loop.

this only works if the amp has a SERIES FX loop or a Preamp LINE OUT/ Poweramp LINE IN.

The NS2 gets the gate triggered from the guitar and since the amp's preamp is in the NS2 loop, it gets gated at the same time.

I can have my Laney at full gain and full volume without any noise. beautiful.

 

[Loren Littlejohn]

I want this more than a NS-2:

Ajustable noise reduction circuit. I think it would be worth the $150 it costs to do it, apparently it works great.

 

[atoni]

I want this more than a NS-2:

Ajustable noise reduction circuit. I think it would be worth the $150 it costs to do it, apparently it works great.

Gonna contact some Finnish techs, and ask if they can do this...thanks for the tip!

 

[Loren Littlejohn]

Gonna contact some Finnish techs, and ask if they can do this...thanks for the tip!

I don't know if Jerry P would be willing to divulge how this is done but it's worth a call.

jerry@fjamods.com

OR

(315) 505-6604

Good luck as I know shipping that beast over here wouldn't be worth it.

 

[James Murphy]

James' NS-2 Instruction Manual:

1. Do not remove the NS-2 from it's original packaging.

2. Take a digital pic of the NS-2.

3. Go to your computer and open your browser.

4. Upload NS-2 pic you took in step 2 to your photobucket.com account.

5. Direct your browser to eBay and sign in.

6. List the NS-2 for auction.

7. Use proceeds to purchase an ISP Decimator.

please follow each of these instructions carefully in order to get the most enjoyment out of your Boss NS-2.

 

[atoni]

James' NS-2 Instruction Manual:

1. Do not remove the NS-2 from it's original packaging.

2. Take a digital pic of the NS-2.

3. Go to your computer and open your browser.

4. Upload NS-2 pic you took in step 2 to your photobucket.com account.

5. Direct your browser to eBay and sign in.

6. List the NS-2 for auction.

7. Use proceeds to purchase an ISP Decimator.

please follow each of these instructions carefully in order to get the most enjoyment out of your Boss NS-2.

Yeah! Good thing that I can skip steps 1 to 6, because it's just on loan if I buy it. I think I gonna get rid of all my pedals except Maxon 820, tuner and wah, and get a G-major.

 

[Loren Littlejohn]

James' NS-2 Instruction Manual:

1. Do not remove the NS-2 from it's original packaging.

2. Take a digital pic of the NS-2.

3. Go to your computer and open your browser.

4. Upload NS-2 pic you took in step 2 to your photobucket.com account.

5. Direct your browser to eBay and sign in.

6. List the NS-2 for auction.

7. Use proceeds to purchase an ISP Decimator.

please follow each of these instructions carefully in order to get the most enjoyment out of your Boss NS-2.

Amazing post. I imagine the mod I pointed out is pretty much one of these put inside the 5150 some how.

 

[Executioner213]

I use the NS-2. My best result is to turn both knobs inward (Thresh = all the way up, Decay = all the way off). Thats been working for me for about 8 years, but I also disengage it during leads. Thats just how I use it, it might not be anyone elses preference though.

Might I also add that I don't think the G-Major is that great, being an owner of one. The gate on it is a pain in the ass. I might be up for selling you mine if you are interested.

 

[Metal Overload]

yeah the gate in the G-Major are not that great, is annoying

 

[ayakush]

Have anyone of you noticed the "slow attack volume effect" with this 4 cable method? By this effect I mean that if you play a chord, the volume signal increases to normal level from lower level, like there's a too slow gate opening attack.

If I set my threshold about 12 o'clock, where my humm, noise and unwanted feedback is killed, this increasing volume effect is noticieable. There's nothing wrong with the tone. I'm using this with 5150II

I have exactly the same problem when using this 4 cable connection method - slow attak whatever you do - been looking to solve this problem for a long time now. The worst thing is that nobody reacts and no one wats to hel to solve it.
Yes that so called "X method" (4 cables connection method ) of connection makes that slow attack sound on any setting of the pedal - please people, help us to solve the problem

 

[Harry Hughes]

I have exactly the same problem when using this 4 cable connection method - slow attak whatever you do - been looking to solve this problem for a long time now. The worst thing is that nobody reacts and no one wats to hel to solve it.
Yes that so called "X method" (4 cables connection method ) of connection makes that slow attack sound on any setting of the pedal - please people, help us to solve the problem

Seriously? The post was from 2007

 

[Melb_shredder]

Wow... Nice Nerobump..
And by any means, if you're still using and NS-2 and not a Decimator... Wtf bro?

 

[bryan_kilco]

B-b-b-b-b-but .... I use the NS-2 and not the ISP......

 

[B36arin]

B-b-b-b-b-but .... I use the NS-2 and not the ISP......

Me too, and it works just fine!

 

[bryan_kilco]

Me too, and it works just fine!

The only time I notice it sucking tone is when the battery is dying. Sometimes if I'm doing clean work, or want crazy distorted feedback, I'll shut off the NS-2 briefly. Other than that, works just fine for me and I hear no loss in tone.

 

[B36arin]

The only time I notice it sucking tone is when the battery is dying. Sometimes if I'm doing clean work, or want crazy distorted feedback, I'll shut off the NS-2 briefly. Other than that, works just fine for me and I hear no loss in tone.

Same here. I was a bit worried when I got it, but it doesn't do anything to my tone when running on 9V. My Recto gets pretty noisy with the TS in front, but the NS-2 takes care of that. Mind you, I haven't used it in the studio. I wouldn't gig without it live though.

 

[Trevoire520]

Colin Richardson uses the NS2. If it's good enough for him then it's certainly good enough for me, and anyone else on this forum I would expect.

 

[bryan_kilco]

Same here. I was a bit worried when I got it, but it doesn't do anything to my tone when running on 9V. My Recto gets pretty noisy with the TS in front, but the NS-2 takes care of that. Mind you, I haven't used it in the studio. I wouldn't gig without it live though.

I ran the NS-2 in front of a 5150 when recording my bands album (not in a studio, though) and tested it ON/OFF while recording and didn't hear any noticeable effect over the tone at all. If it does suck any tone, it's so little that it wouldn't be noticeable in a mix anyway. But.....we were only using little 5" M-Audio monitors.....I noticed that things sounded fine through the monitors but sounded thin when played on bigger speakers.

 

[Terminus]

Fuck it I'm gonna find the oldest damn post from Andy on this forum and ask him how he's liking his mouse pad.