Fortin Zuul Plus Noise Gate

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Fortin Zuul Plus Noise Gate

Fortin

Zuul Plus Noise Gate

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 529083
Brand: Fortin
Model: Zuul Plus Noise Gate
Price: $273.90

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The Zuul Plus is a seriously refined noise gate – Fortin nailed the key signal path and ground lift. It’s a game-changer for players with high-gain amps and active pickups who want clean, silent performance without any signal coloration. Perfect for metal, progressive, and anyone needing surgical noise control.

Product Description

  • Fortin Zuul Plus Blackout Noise Gate
  • Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar
  • Noise Gate
  • New version of the popular Zuul with additional Key Through socket including Ground Lift to pass on the key (control) signal without splitter
  • loss- and hum-free
  • as well as Hold & Release control and the Noise Gate can be tuned even more precisely
  • Controls: Threshold
  • Hold
  • Release
  • Switch: Gnd/Lift
  • LED: Effect On
  • Footswitch: Effect Bypass
  • Input: 6.3 mm jack
  • Output: 6.3 mm jack
  • Key In & Out: 2x 6.3 mm jack plug
  • Power supply connection: Barrel connector 5.5 x 2.1 mm
  • negative polarity inside
  • Power supply via 9 V DC mains adapter (not included in delivery
  • suitable mains adapter: Art.#409939#)
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 60 x 112 x 27 mm
  • Weight: 360 g
  • Made in Canada

Note*: no battery operation possible

PROS
  • • Exceptional noise suppression with transparent key signal path
  • • Ground Lift feature eliminates frustrating hum issues effectively
  • • Precise Hold & Release controls offer nuanced gating shaping
  • • Robust, compact build quality – feels solid and dependable.
CONS
  • • Relatively high-end price point compared to budget noise gates
  • • Requires a dedicated, center-negative 9V power supply (not included)
  • • Limited versatility – primarily a noise gate, not a multi-effect unit.

Product Video

Key Features

Effect Type Noise Gate
Controls Threshold, Hold, Release, Ground Lift switch
Bypass Type True Bypass
Power Supply 9V DC, 5.5 x 2.1mm barrel connector, center-negative
Connections 2x 6.3mm jack (Input/Output), 2x 6.3mm jack (Key In/Out), Barrel connector (Power)
Dimensions 60 x 112 x 27 mm

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Key Through eliminates the need for a splitter, providing a hum-free and loss-free signal path for your keying source, resulting in a cleaner, more transparent effect.
It offers significant noise reduction while maintaining a natural feel – it's designed to gate noise without the harsh 'chopping' often associated with cheaper noise gates.
Yes, the adjustable Hold time allows for sufficient sustain to accommodate delay and reverb tails, preventing abrupt noise gate cut-off.

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