Side-by-side comparison of the MXR M-135 Smart Gate Noise Gate Pedal with 4 Free Cables and the Donner Compressor Pedal Ultimate Comp Guitar Effect Pedal
We will be looking at two popular products, the MXR M-135 Smart Gate Noise Gate Pedal with 4 Free Cables and the Donner Compressor Pedal Ultimate Comp Guitar Effect Pedal. The Music Critic reviews can help point you towards models and brands that suit your needs. This article is part of a series called Best Noise Gate Pedal of 2023
The first product we will be looking at is the MXR M-135 Smart Gate Noise Gate Pedal with 4 Free Cables.
The second product we will be examining in this comparison is the Donner Compressor Pedal Ultimate Comp Guitar Effect Pedal.
Compressors? I thought this was a review of noise gate pedals? Compressor pedals and noise gate pedals are very similar. A noise gate pedal eliminates the effect of unwanted audio signal below a preset level, while a compressor pedal will cut unwanted audio signal above that level.
Examining the Donner Compressor Pedal Ultimate Comp Guitar Effect Pedal
Compressors are mainly used by guitarists seeking a clear, professional resonating tone. When a note is played it is at first very loud, a compressor works by reducing the initial volume then releasing as the guitars audio signal dissipates. A good compressor pedal should give you maximum sustain without undesirable tone distortion by controlling the density of your signal.
HEAD TO HEAD COMPARISON | |
|---|---|
MXR M-135 Smart Gate Noise Gate Pedal with 4 Free Cables |
Donner Compressor Pedal Ultimate Comp Guitar Effect Pedal |
| KEY FEATURES | |
+ 3 position cut switch for selectable elimination |
+ Normal and Treble mode toggle switch |
| WHAT OUR TEAM THOUGHT | |
All in all the MXR M-135 Smart Gate is an impressive bit of gear. The intelligent gating system is excellent and it does everything it claims it can. However at almost double the cost of the Boss it’s a tough call. |
Just a great product overall, Donner have done it again. These pedals will have you thinking every note you play was mixed in the studio. An excellent compressor pedal at an excellent price. |
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Also see Music Critic's article Best Noise Gate Pedal of 2023 which includes even more information.
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