As a guitarist, I'm always on the lookout for ways to improve the clarity and definition of my tone. One of the biggest issues I've encountered is the amount of background noise and other unwanted signals that can creep into my signal chain, especially when using high-gain amps or pedals. That's why I was excited to try out the Demonfx Filtration II noise gate pedal.

From the moment I plugged it in, I was impressed by how easy it was to use. The threshold control allows you to fine-tune the sensitivity of the noise gate to your particular setup, and the decay control lets you adjust the rate at which the noise gate fades out after the signal falls below the threshold. These two controls give you a lot of flexibility in shaping the noise gate's behavior to suit your needs.

In terms of performance, the Filtration II really delivers. I was able to eliminate a lot of the background noise and hum that had been plaguing my setup, and my guitar tone sounded much clearer and more defined as a result. The pedal is also very responsive, quickly reacting to changes in the signal level and smoothly transitioning between open and closed states.

One thing I really appreciate about the Filtration II is how it preserves the natural attack and decay of my guitar's tone. Some noise gate pedals can sound a bit artificial or "choppy," but the Filtration II does a great job of maintaining the integrity of the original sound. It's also quite transparent, with a minimal impact on the overall tone of the signal.

I've been using the Demonfx Filtration II for a few weeks now, and it's quickly become an essential part of my setup. It's easy to use, highly effective, and sounds great. Whether you're a guitarist looking to reduce background noise or a bassist trying to eliminate hum and buzz, the Filtration II is definitely worth checking out.

In conclusion, the Demonfx Filtration II is an excellent noise gate pedal that delivers top-notch performance and versatility. It's easy to use, sounds great, and has quickly become an essential part of my setup. If you're in the market for a noise gate pedal, I highly recommend giving the Filtration II a try.


Features:

The FILTRATION II G String has 4 1/4 inch jacks. Connect the guitar directly to the Guitar IN. Connect the Guitar OUT to the input of the amplifier. Connect the DEC IN to the loop send and DEC OUT to the loop return. For best performance place all gain pedals in front of the amplifier and DEC IN. You can put Delay and Reverb effects pedals after the FILTRATION II G String and before the loop return to avoid cutting off reverb and delay tails.

The threshold control on the FILTRATION II G String should be adjusted by listening to the noise floor while no instrument signal is present. The threshold control should be turned clockwise until the noise floor becomes inaudible. It may be necessary to readjust the threshold with the guitar volume all the way on in order to accommodate the additional noise the guitar may induce. Adjusting the threshold too far clockwise may cause the downward expander to attenuate the output level too quickly and not allow the signal to decay naturally.

Specifications:

Material: metal

Signal Input: 1/4 inch Monaural Jack

Signal Output: 1/4 inch Monaural Jack

Input Impedance: 500K ohms

Maximum Input Level: +12dbu

Effective Noise Reduction: greater than 60db

Dynamic Range: greater than 100db

Total Harmonic Distortion:.05% typical

Power consumption:35mA , 9VDC adapter (Center negative)(not included)