M106 Noise Gate / Line Driver

Silence is golden, and the MXR M-106 Noise Gate / Line Driver is the sonic gatekeeper that lets you harness that precious quiet. This unassuming little box is a workhorse for guitarists seeking to tame the hiss, buzz, and feedback that can creep into their tone. At its core, the M-106 is a noise gate - a circuit that monitors your signal and instantly cuts off any sound below a user-defined threshold. This allows you to eliminate unwanted noise between notes without sacrificing your hard-won sustain. But MXR didn't stop there. They also included a line driver, which boosts your signal to ensure it can cut through the mix, even in high-gain situations. The M-106's simple control layout - Threshold, Decay, and Drive knobs - belies its versatility. Crank the Threshold to silence your single-coil hum, then dial in the Decay to determine how long the gate stays open. The Drive knob lets you push your amp into sweet, singing overdrive. It's no wonder this pedal has found a home on the pedalboards of icons like Eddie Van Halen and Stevie Ray Vaughan. Whether you're battling amp noise, taming feedback, or sculpting your perfect lead tone, the MXR M-106 Noise Gate / Line Driver is an essential tool that belongs on every guitarist's board. It's the gatekeeper to your sonic kingdom - just don't forget to let the good stuff in.

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