ISP Technologies Decimator II Review – Heavy Duty Noise Killer

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ISP Technologies is not a name you get to hear nor see all that often in the world of effects pedals. They seem to be pretty absent from the most popular categories, but their presence in those such as noise gate pedals and similar, is second to none. What we want to show you today is one of their best selling pedals at the moment.

It's the ISP Technologies Decimator II noise gate pedal, and the performance it brings to its users has earned it the status as one of the few noise gate pedals that gets the job done on a higher level.

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The enclosure this pedal features is very similar to that of a standard Boss pedal. The durability is on the same level, if not better, and the whole unfinished metallic look definitely gives it an aesthetic edge over other models on the market. When it comes to features, they are ll more or less bellow the surface.

What puts this pedal apart from the rest is its ability to be used in an effects loop, or to add a processing channel into said loop. On top of that, you also get a dedicated set of inputs and outputs which you can use to link two of these puppies in a chain. Even though these features appeal to a very niche group of users, they are definitely significant from a practical point of view.

Controls

There is a lot to be said about simple control clusters on modern effects pedals. Especially if that pedal is not something you are going to actively mess with after you initially set it up. In case of the ISP Technologies Decimator II, there's only one knob to work with. It allows you to adjust the volume level where the noise gate kicks in, and the knob itself is rather sensitive. On one hand, this type of Spartan approach is might seem too basic, but it's plenty enough for those who know exactly where they want the noise to disappear.

Performance

Circuitry found within the ISP Technologies Decimator II is truly a piece of art. Basic on the surface, this pedal brings all the features we have mentioned along with a pretty bullet proof signal path that doesn't alter your tone in any way, shape or form. This applies both to situations where the ISP Technologies Decimator II is turned on, or turned off. Dialing in the volume level is easy and the gate is very accurate. What more can we really ask for?

Conclusion

At the end of the day, if all you need is a proven performance that includes zero potential problems down the road, ISP Technologies Decimator II is one of very few pedals that will meet those type of standards. The price point on this pedal is pretty fair considering what it offers, although it far from affordable in a true sense of that word. Still, quality comes at a price, which is definitely the case here.

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