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BOSS NS-1X Noise Suppressor | Noise No More

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Powered by advanced BOSS MDP technology, the NS-1X intelligently silences noise without affecting the natural tone and playing feel of your guitar or bass. Reduction mode keeps your rig quiet in any general playing setup, while Gate mode provides ultra-fast performance to ensure that precision, high-gain riffs remain sharp and distinct. Versatile and easy to use, the NS-1X is an essential tool for defeating noise issues while practicing, performing and recording.

Cutting-Edge Noise Suppression

Background noise can be problematic with guitar and bass, particularly in high-gain setups. The proprietary MDP approach used in the NS-1X delivers fast, transparent operation in every application, eliminating the unnatural attack and decay artifacts that can be introduced with standard noise suppression systems. High-speed digital technology analyzes the input signal on multiple levels in real time, enabling ultra-detailed processing that provides just the right amount of noise reduction for any playing style or performance venue.

Maximum Versatility

The NS-1X features multiple operation modes to fine-tune the noise suppression for your needs.

Reduction—This mode provides gentle noise suppression that works with most instruments and playing styles. The note decay is natural and noise-free with all pickup types, including low-output single coils.

Gate—Ideal for high-gain sounds, this mode immediately silences the sound when no signal is present. MDP provides a lightning-fast response that no other noise reduction pedal can deliver, ensuring a natural playing feel and punchy note attack for percussive djent riffs, sweep picking, and legato tapping techniques.

Mute—This mode turns the pedal’s bypass setting into a convenient mute switch for changing instruments, tuning, and set breaks. The NS-1X will operate in either Reduction or Gate mode when the pedal switch is off, assignable using a simple power-up procedure.

MDP: Advanced Tech, Superior Tone

Leveraging decades of research and development, BOSS’s proprietary Multi-Dimensional Processing (MDP) technology offers a fresh approach to achieving exceptional tones. In real time, MDP analyzes the various elements that make up the sound, including frequency, overtones, dynamics, pickup response, and more. Various playing characteristics are analyzed as well, such as note register, single notes vs. chords, bends, vibrato amount, and others. Each individual element is then processed in unique ways to produce optimized tones as you play. With its ultra-detailed, high-tech approach, MDP delivers tone quality and playability that reaches far beyond the limits of traditional effects processing.
BOSS NS-1X Noise Suppressor Effects Pedal White
BOSS NS-1X Noise Suppressor Effects Pedal White
BOSS NS-1X Noise Suppressor Effects Pedal White

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  • Next-generation noise suppressor and gate for guitar, bass, and other electronic musical instruments
  • Intelligent BOSS MDP technology eliminates noise with no impact on playing feel or response
  • Intuitive operation with Threshold, Decay, and Damp knobs 
  • Reduction mode for general noise suppression applications
  • Gate mode provides ultra-fast noise elimination for tapping, sweep picking, and heavy rhythm styles that rely on high-gain tones
  • Mute mode for silencing the instrument signal when the pedal switch is engaged (the pedal operates in user-selectable Reduction or Gate mode when the switch is off)
  • Reduction indicator that dynamically displays the current noise suppression status
  • Send/return loop for optimized noise elimination with overdrives, distortions, and other noise-producing pedals
  • DC Out for distributing power to other pedals (requires optional PSA adaptor and PCS-20A parallel cable)
  • BOSS five-year warranty

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  • Sampling Frequency: 48 kHz
  • AD Conversion: 24 bits + AF method
  • DA Conversion: 32 bits
  • Processing: 32-bit floating point
  • Nominal Input Level: Input, Return: -20 dBu
  • Maximum Input Level: Input, Return: +7 dBu
  • Bypass: Buffered bypass
  • Controls: MODE knob, DECAY knob, THRESHOLD knob, DAMP knob, Pedal switch
  • Connectors: INPUT jack: 1/4-inch phone type, RETURN jack: 1/4-inch phone type, OUTPUT jack: 1/4-inch phone type, SEND jack: 1/4-inch phone type, DC IN jack, DC OUT jack
  • Power Supply: Alkaline battery (9 V, 6LR61), AC adaptor (PSA series: sold separately)
  • Current Draw: 60 mA
  • Expected battery life under continuous use, Alkaline: Approx. 6.5 hours
  • Dimensions: 2-7/8 (W) x 5-1/8 (D) x 2-3/8 (H) inches
  • Weight (including battery): 1 lb., 0.3 oz

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Boss pedals - 5 year parts warranty
90 day labor warranty.
1 year warranty - Multitracks, Jamstations, etc.
Check with manufacturer for specific product warranty.

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Reviewed by 4 customers

  • Perfect for noisy pedals

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byChris

    fromPasadena

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I stack overdrive pedals and use active pickups and this thing got rid of all that nasty buzzin. Used the effects loop mode. Would recommend if you're having trouble with feedback and have tried everything else already.

  • Defective or just awful.

    1

    submitteda year ago

    byJason

    fromMelissa l,TX

    I have the NS-2 and this new version is pure garbage. White noise and static. Volume sucking ( not Tone sucking). The gate is awful, the reduction is ok.

  • Boss NS-1X

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byBen

    fromNewark OH

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I use this product in my project studio. It is currently set up in the 4 cable method and works beautifully.

  • Just buy it it's a plug and play

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byThomas

    fromOhio

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    This is probably the best paddle I bought in 10 years! That's exactly what it supposed to do perfectly. Just buy it.

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