MXR M135 Smart Gate vs NuX NRN-1 Huminator Noise Gate
The MXR M135 Smart Gate and the NuX NRN-1 Huminator Noise Gate are both pedals. Current prices: $124.78 vs $51.22.
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MXR M135 Smart Gate
MXR · pedal
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Citation/mention fame — how often this gear is cited across artist rigs and gear discussion.$124.78via Reverb
$51.22via Reverb
The MXR M135 Smart Gate is a noise-gate pedal eliminating unwanted hum and noise while preserving sustain. Its footswitchable design and adjustable threshold provide flexible noise suppression. The Smart Gate appeals to high-gain players and recording studios seeking clean, transparent gating.
The NuX NRN-1 Huminator is a budget noise gate pedal from NuX that suppresses single-coil hum, amp noise, and pedalboard interference at an accessible price point. Designed to stay out of the way of the core tone, it only engages to mute unwanted noise between notes and phrases rather than shaping or coloring the guitar signal. It suits players on a budget who want a straightforward, effective way to quiet a noisy high-gain rig without extra tonal coloration.
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Genres this gear is documented as being used in.- Metal