The Deci-Mate G adopts the approach that made the Decimator "G String" famous: instead of triggering noise reduction only on the processed signal, it directly follows your guitar's output to maintain consistent behavior, even if you change gain levels during a set. The result: you can switch from a clean sound to very high gain without having to readjust the threshold setting each time you change channels, pedals, or preamps. ISP pushes this concept into a micro-pedal format, without sacrificing key features (integrated loop and advanced tracking).
The Deci-Mate G is designed for all guitarists who want a silent setup without losing touch sensitivity: from beginners discovering their first distortions to studio musicians demanding a clean take. It particularly shines in rock, metal, hardcore, and prog, where high gain levels amplify hiss, interference, and handling noise.
In live settings, it allows for clean silences between riffs without cutting off the ends of sustained notes. In the studio, it helps keep background noise low, facilitating editing and re-amping. And if you use multiple gain stages (overdrive + distortion + boost), the dedicated loop lets you precisely treat the noisiest part of your chain while maintaining a natural playing feel.
The Deci-Mate G includes an insert loop designed for your noisiest pedals (often distortions and boosts), or for connection to an amplifier's serial effects loop. To keep the enclosure compact, the loop uses a 3.5mm TRS jack connector via a supplied Y-interface cable: convenient for saving space without sacrificing wiring options.
Its main strength remains the dynamic behavior: where many noise gates impose a compromise (fast release that cuts long notes, or slow release that lets noise through), the Deci-Mate G relies on an adaptive release capable of instantly switching from very fast closure (for staccato attacks) to a gentler closure (for sustained notes). The Decimator X technology, based on "Time Vector" integration, aims to eliminate unwanted modulation effects at note endings for a more transparent feel.
Finally, the circuit is fully analog and the pedal is True Bypass: your tone remains intact when the effect is off, and noise reduction occurs without digital artifacts.
A noise gate is expected to be effective but above all inaudible: this is exactly the goal of the Deci-Mate G. It stands out with very high noise reduction (rated over 90 dB) while preserving attack, dynamics, and pick response. The "direct guitar" tracking stabilizes gate behavior: instead of reacting differently depending on the active gain pedal, it aligns with your input signal, limiting adjustments and helping maintain fluid playing.
On tight rhythms, silences become clean and controlled. On leads, long notes remain more natural, with a release that avoids abrupt cutoff effects. In short, it's a pedal designed for modern high-gain rigs but transparent enough to integrate into a more classic pedalboard as well.