Detail 01
Reduction and Gate modes
Reduction provides gentle suppression and natural note decay; Gate immediately silences the sound when no signal is present.
Product detailSKU #1500000407430
BOSSNS-1X Noise Suppressor Effects Pedal White
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Noise control stays responsive with the BOSS NS-1X, an MDP-based pedal for guitar and bass. Reduction mode handles gentler suppression across instruments and playing styles, while Gate mode cuts the signal immediately when none is present for tightly defined high-gain work. Mute mode turns the bypass setting into a practical switch for instrument changes, tuning, and breaks. It offers Input, Return, Output, and Send connections, plus adjustable Mode, Decay, Threshold, and Damp controls.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Keeping background noise under control in guitar or bass practice, performance, and recording setups.
- High-gain parts requiring immediate silence between notes, including percussive riffs, sweep picking, and tapping.
- Using a footswitch mute during instrument swaps, tuning, or set breaks.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Signal paths that require true bypass, as the NS-1X uses buffered bypass.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Mute mode
The bypass setting can function as a mute switch, with Reduction or Gate assigned for the pedal-switch-off state.
Detail 03
Power
Runs on a 9V alkaline battery or a PSA-series AC adaptor sold separately.
Detail 04
Battery life
A 9V alkaline battery provides approximately 6.5 hours of continuous use.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Plan power around a 9V alkaline battery or a separately sold PSA-series AC adaptor.
- 02The pedal uses buffered bypass.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can the NS-1X be used with bass?
Yes. It is designed for both guitar and bass.
02Which mode suits high-gain playing?
Gate mode immediately silences the sound when no signal is present and is intended for high-gain sounds.
03Can it act as a mute switch?
Yes. Mute mode turns its bypass setting into a mute for changing instruments, tuning, and set breaks.
04How is the NS-1X powered?
It runs on a 9V alkaline battery or a PSA-series AC adaptor, which is sold separately.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsSound
- Sampling Frequency
- 48 kHz
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Controls
- MODE knob, DECAY knob, THRESHOLD knob, DAMP knob, Pedal switch
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- White
5 detailsConnections & power
- 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
- Nominal Input Level
- Input, Return: -20 dBu
- Expected Battery Life Under Continuous Use Alkaline
- Approx. 6.5 hours
- Power Supply
- Alkaline battery (9 V, 6LR61), AC adaptor (PSA series: sold separately)
- Maximum Input Level
- Input, Return: +7 dBu
2 detailsSize & weight
- Weight Including Battery
- 1 lb., 0.3 oz
- Dimensions
- 2-7/8 (W) x 5-1/8 (D) x 2-3/8 (H) inches
5 detailsOther
- Ad Conversion
- 24 bits + AF method
- Current Draw
- 60 mA
- Bypass
- Buffered bypass
- Processing
- 32-bit floating point
- Da Conversion
- 32 bits
