So… I bought the boss NS2. I play hardcore/Post hardcore adjacent music. I need all the Gain I’m trying to use for specific things.

My pedal order is from guitar (epiphone firebird) to pedals is:
Tuner -> chug capo pitch shifter -> boss 7 band EQ -> JHS Morning glory v4 (higher gain setting always on) -> JHS Hard drive -> Line 6 DL4 -> electro harmonix mig-50.

My pickups on that firebird are EXTREMELY sensitive and pick up everything from a fly fart to a vocal monitor hitting them. I bought the NS-2 thinking it would solve my problems but alas, a lot of hiss, hum, and squeal make it through my speakers.

I’ve seen a loooooot of diagrams on better usage of the NS2 but all of those diagrams imply usage of an FX loop which my Mig-50 does not have. Is there any way at all in which i can better utilize my NS2 so tha i neutralize more noise without having to compromise on the toanz i love using so much????

Thanks in advance

I am trying to round out my pedal board. I like old analog pedals, and my current collection looks like an Ibanez/Maxon 9 series advertisement. Anyway, I've had an analog flanger on the back of my mind for years. I prefer more subtle modulation.

I was perusing the internet for FL9s when I discovered a few FL301s for a similar price. I'm wondering if these are a "hidden gem" I should consider? I know they're 18v. Do I simply plug it into the 18v plug on my power supply board, or is powering it more involved? Would I miss the delay knob on the older version? There are fewer demos of the 301 vs the 9 series.