TC Electronic Sentry Noise Gate

The TC Electronic Sentry Noise Gate is a professional-grade digital noise gate pedal designed for guitarists and bassists who demand silent operation without sacrificing tone. Featuring adaptive, frequency-dependent multiband gating, the Sentry intelligently eliminates noise while preserving your instrument's natural sustain and dynamics. With three gating modes—Hard Gate, Soft Gate, and Hiss—you can tailor the response to any playing style or environment. The pedal also includes a send/return loop for precise noise gating of effects chains, and TonePrint technology allows you to load custom artist presets via USB.

Advantages

The Sentry offers ultra-low latency and true bypass switching (switchable to buffered bypass) for transparent signal integrity. Its adaptive noise gating automatically adjusts to your playing, making it ideal for high-gain setups, recording, and live performances. The compact metal enclosure ensures durability on any pedalboard.

Suitable for

• Electric guitarists and bassists using high-gain amplifiers or effects
• Studio recording where silent operation is critical
• Live performances requiring reliable noise reduction
• Players who want to preserve sustain and note clarity

Key specifications

• Effect Type: Noise Gate
• Circuitry: Digital
• Gating Modes: Hard Gate, Soft Gate, Hiss
• Multiband Gating: Yes (Adaptive, Frequency-Dependent)
• TonePrint Enabled: Yes
• Bypass Mode: True Bypass (Switchable to Buffered Bypass)
• Input/Output Connectors: 1/4" TS Jack
• Send/Return Loop: Yes (1/4" TS Jack)
• Controls: Threshold, Decay, Damp
• Power Supply: 9V DC, Center Negative (not included)
• Current Draw: 100 mA
• Input Impedance: 1 MΩ
• Output Impedance: 100 Ω
• USB Connectivity: Mini USB (for TonePrint and firmware updates)
• Enclosure Material: Metal
• Signal Path: Mono
• Latency: Ultra-low
• Adaptive Noise Gating: Yes

Recommendations

For optimal performance, use a regulated 9V DC power supply with center negative polarity and at least 100 mA current. The Sentry is best placed early in your effects chain or in the effects loop of your amplifier. Explore TonePrint presets from your favorite artists to get started quickly.