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Description
Introducing the Boss NF-1 Noise Gate, a quintessential tool for every musician seeking precision in their sound control. This intuitive and reliable pedal offers quick and accurate control over noise levels, making it a perfect companion for high decibel genres like thrash or doom metal. Its simple interface, featuring a Sens knob for threshold and Decay, makes the NF-1 Noise Gate an easy-to-use, yet powerful tool. Packaged in a robust Boss chassis, this effect pedal offers both durability and competitive pricing, making it a must-have for every aspiring and professional musician.
Key Features:
- Sens knob for precise threshold control
- Decay feature for quick control over volume
- Suitable for high decibel genres such as thrash or doom metal
- Robust Boss chassis for enhanced durability
- Intuitive design and easy interface for user-friendly operation
Product specs
| Brand | Boss |
| Model | NF-1 Noise Gate (Black Label) |
| Finish | Gray |
| Year | 1979 - 1988 |
| Made In | Japan |
| Categories | Compressor Pedals, Controller, Expression and Volume Pedals |
FAQs
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What does the Boss NF-1 Noise Gate do for my guitar sound?
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The Boss NF-1 Noise Gate reduces unwanted noise and hum from your guitar signal by cutting off the sound when it falls below a set threshold, ensuring a cleaner output during quiet passages.
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How does the Boss NF-1 compare to other noise gates like the NS-2?
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The Boss NF-1 simply cuts all sound below a threshold, while models like the NS-2 attempt to preserve the guitar's sound while removing noise, offering more nuanced control.
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Can the Boss NF-1 Noise Gate be used with a bass guitar?
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Yes, the Boss NF-1 Noise Gate can be used with a bass guitar to help eliminate unwanted noise and hum from your signal chain.
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Where should I place the Boss NF-1 in my pedal chain?
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The Boss NF-1 is typically placed at the end of your effects chain to effectively cut noise from all preceding pedals, but it can also be placed after noisy pedals to target specific sources of hum.
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Is the Boss NF-1 Noise Gate suitable for live performances?
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Yes, the Boss NF-1 is suitable for live performances as it helps maintain a clean signal by reducing unwanted noise, ensuring your sound remains clear on stage.
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Reviews
PROS
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Simple, easy to use interface
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Effective at removing low-level hum, buzz, hiss
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Vintage collectable, appealing to enthusiasts
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Durable, long-lasting build quality
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Affordable, good value for metal genres
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Can be creatively used with other effects for unique sounds
CONS
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Controls can be touchy, requiring careful adjustment
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Not suitable for complex noise gate needs, especially after dirt pedals
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Limited functionality for bass guitar
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May require close to minimum threshold setting for effectiveness
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Not ideal for modern, high-quality signal chains without adjustments
Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Boss NF-1 Noise Gate.
Setup and maintenance
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The NF-1 requires an ACA power supply, needing either a daisy chain with another pedal or its own 12V supply due to its older design.
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Features and functionality
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The NF-1 operates as a single-ended gate, which may not perform as well as sidechain gates with send/return loops.
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Comparisons
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The NF-1 is compared to the MXR Smart Gate, which is noted for better transparency but less accurate tracking compared to the Decimator series.
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3.5 out of 5
Based on 5 Reviews and 7 Ratings
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There's better stuff out there, move on (1 - 1.25 stars)
If you are in a pinch, it does the work, but it's not a pleasure to use. If you play metal, just find something better. Which I have.
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Used on The Great Southern Treadkill, as stated in this June 1996 Guitar World interview.
You've got a killer, brittle rhythm tone on this album. Have you changed your basic setup at all since the last record?
Kinda. I ended up using the old, carpeted Randall RG-100 head I recorded Cowboys From Hell with.
What happened to the Randall Century 200's you've been playing through for the longest time?
When we were jamming around and doing the demos I didn't bother to hook up my normal rig; I just wanted something that would do the job. So, we dragged in a bunch of my old shit and set it up. In addition to my RG-100 stack, I used an old Furman PQ-3 parametric EQ, which has a different gain structure from the PQ-4's I've got in my main rack, my blue MXR 6-band graphic EQ and a cheap little Boss Noise Gate. Then, when we did the demos, I was liking the way everything was sounding so I thought, "Don't fuck with it, there it is!"
"Roxie plugs his Gibsons into a Shure UR4D+ wireless unit before it hits a TC Electronic Polytune. From there it goes through a T-Rex Effects Replica, Morley Bad Horsie Wah, TC Electronic John Petrucci Dreamscape, Dunlop DS-1 Tremolo, TC Electronic Shaker, TC Electronic Spark Booster, and a pair of TC Electronic Flashback delays. Roxie keeps things quiet with a Boss NF-2 Noise Gate and powers the whole thing with a Cioks DC10."
Note: in the article, the pedal is erroneously called an NF-2, possibly being confused with the NS-2 Noise Suppressor.
"Oh, and that little gray box at the top of the mod board is an OLD Boss Noise Gate. I put it before the delays, so it doesn't chop anything off, but as soon as the guitar stops making noise, there is no sound at all, besides what trails with effects." - Osenga about Boss NF-1.
Brian Nash is sponsored by Washburn and also plays a Fender Strat through a Sony radio link and a Roland JC120 with a Roland SCC pedalboard containing a DD2 delay, CE3 chorus, SD1 overdrive, TW1 wah-wah, GE7 graphic, NF1 noise gate and a PH1R phaser.
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