The Pigtronix Gate Keeper Micro Noise Gate is a Pigtronix noise gate pedal. Close alternatives include the NuX NRN-1 Huminator Noise Gate and the Artec SE-NGT. It pairs well with the Peavey VTM-120 and the Fuchs FBT 300.
Pigtronix Gate Keeper Micro Noise Gate
Pigtronix · pedal
The Pigtronix Gatekeeper Micro is a compact noise gate pedal from Pigtronix providing effective signal gating and noise reduction in a micro-sized enclosure. The Gatekeeper eliminates unwanted noise and hum from high-gain signal chains with adjustable threshold and release controls.
What stands out
“Pigtronix's compact noise gate, valued for effective reduction in a micro enclosure at a reasonable price”
— from the community notes
“Build quality is solid”
— from the community notes
“The Pigtronix Gatekeeper Micro is a compact noise gate pedal from Pigtronix providing effective signal gating and reduction in a micro-sized enclosure”
— from the listing
“who need noise gating in a compact format find the Gatekeeper Micro a practical option”
— from the community notes
“adjustable threshold and release controls suit high-gain reduction needs”
— from the reviews
- noise gate
- high gain
- release
- micro sized enclosure
- micro enclosure
- noise gating
- compact format
Amps that pair well with the Pigtronix Gate Keeper Micro Noise Gate
Peavey VTM-120
Peavey
22% matchPeavey VTM-120 leans toward aggressive, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes later in the signal chain
Fuchs FBT 300
Fuchs
22% matchFuchs FBT 300's own mid-forward character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes later in the signal chain
Aguilar SL110 Fawn Limited
Aguilar
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Aguilar SL110 Fawn Limited goes after Pigtronix Gate Keeper Micro Noise Gate in the chain
EBS Magni 502 2x10 bass combo
Ebs
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put EBS Magni 502 2x10 bass combo after Pigtronix Gate Keeper Micro Noise Gate
Gallien-Krueger Legacy 410
Gallien Krueger
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Gallien-Krueger Legacy 410 after Pigtronix Gate Keeper Micro Noise Gate
Gallien-Krueger Legacy 210 Bass Combo
Gallien Krueger
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Gallien-Krueger Legacy 210 Bass Combo goes after Pigtronix Gate Keeper Micro Noise Gate in the chain
Gallien-Krueger Fusion 210
Gallien Krueger
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Gallien-Krueger Fusion 210 goes after Pigtronix Gate Keeper Micro Noise Gate in the chain
Phil Jones BG-400 Suitcase Compact Bass Combo
Phil Jones
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Phil Jones BG-400 Suitcase Compact Bass Combo after Pigtronix Gate Keeper Micro Noise Gate
Pedals that stack with the Pigtronix Gate Keeper Micro Noise Gate
Suhr Shiba Drive
Suhr
21% matchSuhr Shiba Drive's own full character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Electro-Harmonix Oceans 12
Electro-Harmonix
19% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor. (high gain → ambient)
Keep Electro-Harmonix Oceans 12 after Pigtronix Gate Keeper Micro Noise Gate in the signal chain, where it won't crowd Pigtronix Gate Keeper Micro Noise Gate — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Hungry Robot Moby Dick V2
Hungry Robot
19% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor. (high gain → lush)
Put Hungry Robot Moby Dick V2 after Pigtronix Gate Keeper Micro Noise Gate in the signal chain, where it won't crowd Pigtronix Gate Keeper Micro Noise Gate — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Keeley Red Dirt Overdrive
Keeley
19% matchKeeley Red Dirt Overdrive's own full character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes earlier in the signal chain
MXR CAE Wah
MXR
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
MXR CAE Wah goes in front of Pigtronix Gate Keeper Micro Noise Gate — a wah tracks picking dynamics best on the raw signal
JAM Pedals RetroVibe Mk.4
Jam Pedals
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
JAM Pedals RetroVibe Mk.4 belongs after Pigtronix Gate Keeper Micro Noise Gate, since modulation reads clearest once the core tone is set
Hologram Electronics Microcosm
Hologram Electronics
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Hologram Electronics Microcosm goes after Pigtronix Gate Keeper Micro Noise Gate — time effects go late, so the repeats aren't re-processed — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Cusack Music Screamer V2
Cusack Music
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Put Cusack Music Screamer V2 in front of Pigtronix Gate Keeper Micro Noise Gate
Alternatives
NuX NRN-1 Huminator Noise Gate
Nux
68% similarityShared character: noise, noise gate
Artec SE-NGT
Artec
63% similarityShared character: noise gate, noise, high gain settings
Fame LEF-319 Noise Gate
Fame
58% similarityShared character: noise gate, noise
Boss NS-2 Noise Suppressor
Boss
55% similarityShared character: noise gate, noise
Boss RCL-10
Boss
52% similarityShared character: noise gate, noise
Ibanez PT Gate
Ibanez
52% similarityShared character: noise gate, noise
MXR M135 Smart Gate
MXR
44% similarityShared character: noise gate, noise
Rocktron Hush Noise Gate
pedal
42% similarityShared character: noise gate, noise
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Pigtronix Gate Keeper Micro Noise Gate?+
The closest matches in character are the NuX NRN-1 Huminator Noise Gate, the Artec SE-NGT, the Fame LEF-319 Noise Gate.
What pairs well with the Pigtronix Gate Keeper Micro Noise Gate?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Peavey VTM-120, Fuchs FBT 300, Aguilar SL110 Fawn Limited — Peavey VTM-120 leans toward aggressive, and that's a real, usable character to pair with.