The Smart Gate from MXR
Hey guys, I’m back after a short break. We are still recording and working on our next record. As I have already announced in the last post, I’m going to present in this one my latest addition to my guitar rig – The one and only MXR Smart Gate!
While working on the new songs, I realized that I need a certain gear to get neatness and distinction into my guitar play. As you know, I never needed a “Gate” in my signal path and set my things up as if I was playing with one. But with the speed and heaviness of my guitar sound for this record, I had no choice than include a solid “Gate” into my signal path. Of course, it had to be the one and only “Smart Gate” from MXR. Not only because I’ve always worked with MXR but rather because it is in my opinion the best working “Gate” you can buy. Though it is pricey, it gives you just that what you want for a “Gate”. You are always flexible to set the “Gate” to your current needs. For instance, imagine you are in a live show. You can play a high distorted song with an active humbucker guitar. The next song, you would play something with a single coil guitar. Because of the different noise pattern, the single coil guitar causes, the “Smart Gate” offers a three-band noise cut switch which is exactly made for this issue. So, you are able to switch the “Gate” on stage simply and modulate it to your current needs.
Another fantastic thing about the “Smart Gate” is its refinement of adaptation on your play. That means, you can easily let a note decay without hearing the “Smart Gate” working depress noise. On the other hand, it perceives short intervals of thrashing riffs to make them clear again. Even if you switch between heavy distorted and clean sound characteristics, you don’t have to adjust the settings on your “Smart Gate”. Just let it work. It understands the differences of your play and what you really want to do.
It’s a fantastic gear which I recommend to everyone! Soon, you’ll get a sample to hear. In the mean time check out the YouTube video of MXR.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpcEsUzYeq8
In the next post, I’ll give you a complex insight on mixing drums and give you some tips.
Stay tuned for more information!
Enjoy Seasplash!
Hey guys, I’m back after a short break. We are still recording and working on our next record. As I have already announced in the last post, I’m going to present in this one my latest addition to my guitar rig – The one and only MXR Smart Gate!
While working on the new songs, I realized that I need a certain gear to get neatness and distinction into my guitar play. As you know, I never needed a “Gate” in my signal path and set my things up as if I was playing with one. But with the speed and heaviness of my guitar sound for this record, I had no choice than include a solid “Gate” into my signal path. Of course, it had to be the one and only “Smart Gate” from MXR. Not only because I’ve always worked with MXR but rather because it is in my opinion the best working “Gate” you can buy. Though it is pricey, it gives you just that what you want for a “Gate”. You are always flexible to set the “Gate” to your current needs. For instance, imagine you are in a live show. You can play a high distorted song with an active humbucker guitar. The next song, you would play something with a single coil guitar. Because of the different noise pattern, the single coil guitar causes, the “Smart Gate” offers a three-band noise cut switch which is exactly made for this issue. So, you are able to switch the “Gate” on stage simply and modulate it to your current needs.
Another fantastic thing about the “Smart Gate” is its refinement of adaptation on your play. That means, you can easily let a note decay without hearing the “Smart Gate” working depress noise. On the other hand, it perceives short intervals of thrashing riffs to make them clear again. Even if you switch between heavy distorted and clean sound characteristics, you don’t have to adjust the settings on your “Smart Gate”. Just let it work. It understands the differences of your play and what you really want to do.
It’s a fantastic gear which I recommend to everyone! Soon, you’ll get a sample to hear. In the mean time check out the YouTube video of MXR.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpcEsUzYeq8
In the next post, I’ll give you a complex insight on mixing drums and give you some tips.
Stay tuned for more information!
Enjoy Seasplash!
