The NuX NRN-1 Huminator Noise Gate is a Nux noise gate pedal, currently around $50.28. Close alternatives include the Artec SE-NGT and the Boss RCL-10. It pairs well with the Marshall Silver Jubilee 25/55 100W Amp Head and the Milkman Sound Creamer 20W Combo.
NuX NRN-1 Huminator Noise Gate
Nux · pedal
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.
What stands out
“The NuX NRN-1 Huminator is a budget noise gate pedal from NuX that , amp noise, and pedalboard interference at an accessible price point”
— from the listing
“Limitations: Budget noise gate”
— from the reviews
“The NuX NRN-1 Huminator delivers noise gate and reduction at NuX budget pricing for players who want noise control at an accessible price”
— from the community notes
“Practical noise control for and single-coil guitars”
— from the reviews
“It suits players on a budget who want a straightforward, effective way to quiet a noisy”
— from the listing
- noise
- noise gate
- noisy
- quiet
- core tone
- noise gate and reduction
- practical noise control
- noise control
Price updated Oct 24, 2026
Amps that pair well with the NuX NRN-1 Huminator Noise Gate
Marshall Silver Jubilee 25/55 100W Amp Head
amplifier
8% matchMarshall Silver Jubilee 25/55 100W Amp Head's own dynamic character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes later in the signal chain
Milkman Sound Creamer 20W Combo
Milkman Sound
8% matchWhat Milkman Sound Creamer 20W Combo brings here leans toward full — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes later in the signal chain
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Synergy SL2 Module goes after NuX NRN-1 Huminator Noise Gate in the chain
ENGL E610II Savage 120 MkII Head
Engl
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
ENGL E610II Savage 120 MkII Head goes after NuX NRN-1 Huminator Noise Gate in the chain
Blackstar HT Club 50 Head Mk III
Blackstar
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Blackstar HT Club 50 Head Mk III goes after NuX NRN-1 Huminator Noise Gate in the chain
Ceriatone 2202H
Ceriatone
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Ceriatone 2202H goes after NuX NRN-1 Huminator Noise Gate in the chain
Orange Rockerverb 50 MkIII NEO 50W 2x12 Combo
Orange
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Orange Rockerverb 50 MkIII NEO 50W 2x12 Combo after NuX NRN-1 Huminator Noise Gate
Ampeg V-4
Ampeg
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Ampeg V-4 goes after NuX NRN-1 Huminator Noise Gate in the chain
Pedals that stack with the NuX NRN-1 Huminator Noise Gate
Benson Amps Stonk BOX
Benson Amps
6% matchBenson Amps Stonk BOX leans toward germanium, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Colorsound Power Boost
Colorsound
6% matchColorsound Power Boost's own bright character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Walrus Audio Bellwether Stereo Analog Delay
Walrus Audio
4% matchRun Walrus Audio Bellwether Stereo Analog Delay after NuX NRN-1 Huminator Noise Gate in the signal chain, where it won't crowd NuX NRN-1 Huminator Noise Gate — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Benson Amps Delay
Benson Amps
4% matchPut Benson Amps Delay after NuX NRN-1 Huminator Noise Gate in the signal chain, where it won't crowd NuX NRN-1 Huminator Noise Gate — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Donner Big Mouth Distortion
Donner
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Donner Big Mouth Distortion goes in front of NuX NRN-1 Huminator Noise Gate in the chain
Cry Baby Dunlop Cry Baby 535Q Multi-Wah
Cry Baby
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Cry Baby Dunlop Cry Baby 535Q Multi-Wah goes in front of NuX NRN-1 Huminator Noise Gate — a wah tracks picking dynamics best on the raw signal
Caline CP-16 MR. Mark
Caline
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Put Caline CP-16 MR. Mark in front of NuX NRN-1 Huminator Noise Gate
JHS Pedals JHS Bonsai
JHS Pedals
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
JHS Pedals JHS Bonsai goes in front of NuX NRN-1 Huminator Noise Gate in the chain
Cheaper alternatives
Boutique & premium upgrades
Pigtronix Gate Keeper Micro Noise Gate
Pigtronix
68% similarityShared character: noise, noise gate
Boss NS-2 Noise Suppressor
Boss
53% similarityShared character: noise, noise gate
Keeley Compressor Mini
Keeley
41% similarityShared character: noise
Ibanez PT Gate
Ibanez
84% similaritysimilar tone character
Similar character
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the NuX NRN-1 Huminator Noise Gate?+
The closest matches in character are the Artec SE-NGT, the Boss RCL-10, the Fame LEF-319 Noise Gate. Budget picks: Fame LEF-319 Noise Gate. Boutique upgrades: Pigtronix Gate Keeper Micro Noise Gate, Boss NS-2 Noise Suppressor, Keeley Compressor Mini.
What pairs well with the NuX NRN-1 Huminator Noise Gate?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Marshall Silver Jubilee 25/55 100W Amp Head, Milkman Sound Creamer 20W Combo, Synergy SL2 Module — Marshall Silver Jubilee 25/55 100W Amp Head's own dynamic character is the real reason this is worth trying.
How much does the NuX NRN-1 Huminator Noise Gate cost?+
Around $50.28 (live listing price, updated Oct 24, 2026).