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=Ring Modulator block=
  
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[[image:Ringmod block.png|275px]]
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'''Axe-Fx III''': 1 block, 2 channels<BR>
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'''FM9''': 1 block, 2 channels<BR>
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'''FM3''': 1 block, 2 channels<BR>
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'''VP4''': 2 blocks, 2 channels
  
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=Available on which products=
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'''Axe-Fx II''': 1 block, no X/Y<BR>
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'''AX8''': 1 block, no X/Y<BR>
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'''FX8''': 1 block, no X/Y
  
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* '''Axe-Fx III''': 1 block
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=About ring modulators=
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* '''FM3''': yes @@
 
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* '''Axe-Fx II''': 1 block
 
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* '''AX8''': 1 block
 
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* '''FX8''': 1 block
 
  
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=Channels or X/Y switching=
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A ring modulator produces the sum and difference of frequencies in multiple waveforms. This often results in 'robotic' sounds.
  
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* '''Axe-Fx III and FM3''': 2 channels
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See Wikipedia's <q>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ring_modulation Ring modulation]</q> article for more information.
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* '''Axe-Fx II''': no
 
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* '''AX8''': no
 
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* '''FX8''': no
 
  
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=What is a Ring Modulator=
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<blockquote>
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'''FRACTAL AUDIO QUOTES'''
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<HR>
  
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A Ring Modulator outputs the sum and difference of frequencies in multiple waveforms, often resulting in 'robotic' sounds.
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<blockquote>
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[https://www.thegearpage.net/board/index.php?threads/fm3-ring-mod-synth-block-in-parallel.2181525/post-31126862]
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I absolutely hate ring modulators so I was determined to make one that could actually be used in a musical context rather than making robot noises.
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</blockquote>
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</blockquote>
  
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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ring_modulation Wikipedia]
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=Ring Modulator types=
  
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=Types=
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The Ring Modulator block has three types:
  
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The Ring Modulator has three types:
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* '''Classic'''
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* '''SSB Upper'''
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* '''SSB Lower'''
  
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* Classic
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<q>SSB Upper</q> and <q>SSB Lower</q> select the upper and lower sidebands of the modulation.
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* SSB Upper
 
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* SSB Lower
 
  
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“SSB Upper” and “SSB Lower” select the upper and lower sidebands of the modulation.
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[[image:Ringmod block.png|300px]]
  
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=Tracking=
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=Tips, tricks and troubleshooting=
  
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With TRACKING enabled the frequency of the oscillator tracks the pitch of the notes on the fretboard.
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==Factory presets==
  
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=Parameters =
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The Ring Modulator block is present in a few factory presets. Search the [[Factory presets]] page for <q>ring</q>.
  
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{| class="wikitable"
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==Octaver effect==
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! '''Parameter'''
 
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! '''Axe-Fx III / FM3'''
 
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! '''Axe-Fx II'''
 
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! '''AX8 / FX8'''
 
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| Type
 
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! yes
 
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!
 
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!
 
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| Frequency
 
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! yes
 
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!
 
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!
 
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| Frequency Multiplier
 
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! yes
 
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!
 
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!
 
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| High Cut Frequency
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The Ring Modulator works great as an Octaver by adding a low octave:
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! yes
 
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!
 
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!
 
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| Pitch Tracking
 
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! yes
 
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!
 
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|}
 
  
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=Special Ring Modulator effects=
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# Enable Pitch Tracking
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# Set FREQ MULTIPLIER to 0.500
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# Turn down HIGH CUT FREQUENCY
  
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==Octaver==
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With Pitch tracking enabled, the frequency of the oscillator tracks the pitch of the notes on the fretboard. This works specially great with lower octaves.
  
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The Ring Modulator works great as an Octaver (adding a low octave). Enable TRACKING, set FREQ to 500 Hz, and turn down HIGH CUT FREQUENCY to 500 Hz or lower.
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For even more funky business, add a Phaser or an Auto-Wah effect.
  
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==Tremolo==
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Add a fuzz after the Ring Modulator to create a <q>filthy and fuzzy</q> low octave.
  
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You can configure the Ring Modulator to act as a Tremolo, by turning down FREQUENCY all the way.
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<blockquote>
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'''FRACTAL AUDIO QUOTES'''
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<HR>
  
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==Fixed Flanger==
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<blockquote>
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[https://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/octaver-bad-tracking-and-artifacts.18993/post-332406]
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I've improved the Octave Divider quite dramatically. In my research, however, I discovered a better way to achieve this effect, IMO. Use the Ring Modulator. Set Track to On and FMULT to 0.5. Adjust Locut and Mix to taste. The only drawback is that it's only one octave but it tracks way better than any analog technique.
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</blockquote>
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</blockquote>
  
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<blockquote>"The Resonator block is basically a type of fixed flanger. Well, four of them in parallel actually." [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/ability-to-set-flanger-rate-to-0-like-is-possible-on-the-ada-flanger.147581/#post-1744537 source]</blockquote>
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==Tremolo effect==
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See <q>[https://wiki.fractalaudio.com/wiki/index.php?title=Tremolo/Panner_block#Ring_Modulator_as_a_tremolo Ring Modulator as a tremolo]</q> for more information.
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==Phaser / Uni-vibe effect==
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You can also use the <q>[https://wiki.fractalaudio.com/wiki/index.php?title=Phaser_block#Ring_Modulator_as_a_phaser_or_uni-vibe Ring Modulator as a phaser or uni-vibe]</q>.
  
 
==Pedal control==
 
==Pedal control==
  
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Attach a pedal to the FREQ parameter, to create an "Evil Whammy" effect.
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Attach a pedal to the FREQ parameter to create a special effect.
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==Multitap Delay==
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The [[Multitap Delay block]] can apply ring modulation to delay trails.
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=Videos=
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[[video:Leon-Ring-Megatap-Resonator]]
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[[video:Leon-8xRingmod]]
  
 
[[category:Axe-Fx2]]
 
[[category:Axe-Fx2]]
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[[category:FM9]]
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[[category:VP4]]
 
[[category:FX8]]
 
[[category:FX8]]
 
[[category:Sounds]]
 
[[category:Sounds]]
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[[category:All]]

Latest revision as of 17:04, 8 November 2024

Ring Modulator block

Axe-Fx III: 1 block, 2 channels
FM9: 1 block, 2 channels
FM3: 1 block, 2 channels
VP4: 2 blocks, 2 channels

Axe-Fx II: 1 block, no X/Y
AX8: 1 block, no X/Y
FX8: 1 block, no X/Y

About ring modulators

A ring modulator produces the sum and difference of frequencies in multiple waveforms. This often results in 'robotic' sounds.

See Wikipedia's Ring modulation article for more information.

FRACTAL AUDIO QUOTES

[1] I absolutely hate ring modulators so I was determined to make one that could actually be used in a musical context rather than making robot noises.

Ring Modulator types

The Ring Modulator block has three types:

  • Classic
  • SSB Upper
  • SSB Lower

SSB Upper and SSB Lower select the upper and lower sidebands of the modulation.

Ringmod block.png

Tips, tricks and troubleshooting

Factory presets

The Ring Modulator block is present in a few factory presets. Search the Factory presets page for ring.

Octaver effect

The Ring Modulator works great as an Octaver by adding a low octave:

  1. Enable Pitch Tracking
  2. Set FREQ MULTIPLIER to 0.500
  3. Turn down HIGH CUT FREQUENCY

With Pitch tracking enabled, the frequency of the oscillator tracks the pitch of the notes on the fretboard. This works specially great with lower octaves.

For even more funky business, add a Phaser or an Auto-Wah effect.

Add a fuzz after the Ring Modulator to create a filthy and fuzzy low octave.

FRACTAL AUDIO QUOTES

[2] I've improved the Octave Divider quite dramatically. In my research, however, I discovered a better way to achieve this effect, IMO. Use the Ring Modulator. Set Track to On and FMULT to 0.5. Adjust Locut and Mix to taste. The only drawback is that it's only one octave but it tracks way better than any analog technique.

Tremolo effect

See Ring Modulator as a tremolo for more information.

Phaser / Uni-vibe effect

You can also use the Ring Modulator as a phaser or uni-vibe.

Pedal control

Attach a pedal to the FREQ parameter to create a special effect.

Multitap Delay

The Multitap Delay block can apply ring modulation to delay trails.

Videos

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