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Ring Modulator block
Contents
Available on which Fractal Audio devices
- Axe-Fx III: 1x.
- Axe-Fx II: 1x.
- AX8: 1x.
- FX8: 1x.
X/Y and channels
- Axe-Fx III: 2 channels.
- Axe-Fx II: no.
- AX8: no.
- FX8: no.
What is a ring modulator
A ring modulator outputs the sum and difference of frequencies in multiple waveforms.
Parameters table
Parameter | Axe-Fx III | Axe-Fx II | AX8, FX8 |
---|---|---|---|
Frequency | yes | ||
Frequency Multiplier | yes | ||
Pitch Tracking | yes | ||
Hi Cut Frequency | yes |
Special Ring Modulator effects
Octaver
The Ring Modulator works great as an octaver (adding a low octave). Enable the TRACKING parameter, set FREQ at 500 Hz, and turn down HI CUT to 500 Hz or lower.
Tremolo
You can configure the Ring Modulator to act as a tremolo, by turning down Frequency all the way.
"Evil Whammy"
Attach a pedal to the FREQ parameter.