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Difference between revisions of "Ring Modulator block"
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==Octaver== | ==Octaver== | ||
| − | The Ring Modulator works great as an Octaver (adding a low octave). Enable | + | The Ring Modulator works great as an Octaver (adding a low octave). Enable Pitch Tracking, set FREQ to 500 Hz, and turn down HIGH CUT FREQUENCY to 500 Hz or lower. |
==Tremolo== | ==Tremolo== | ||
Revision as of 10:41, 8 August 2019
Contents
Available on which products
- Axe-Fx III: 1 block
- FM3: yes @@
- Axe-Fx II: 1 block
- AX8: 1 block
- FX8: 1 block
Channels or X/Y switching
- Axe-Fx III and FM3: 2 channels
- Axe-Fx II: no
- AX8: no
- FX8: no
Purpose
A Ring Modulator produces the sum and difference of frequencies in multiple waveforms. This often results in 'robotic' sounds.
Types
The Ring Modulator has three types:
- Classic
- SSB Upper
- SSB Lower
“SSB Upper” and “SSB Lower” select the upper and lower sidebands of the modulation.
Parameters
Parameters table
| Parameter | Axe-Fx III / FM3 | Axe-Fx II | AX8 / FX8 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | yes | ||
| Frequency | yes | ||
| Frequency Multiplier | yes | ||
| High Cut Frequency | yes | ||
| Pitch Tracking | yes |
Pitch Tracking
When enabled, the frequency of the oscillator tracks the pitch of the notes on the fretboard.
Tips and tricks
Octaver
The Ring Modulator works great as an Octaver (adding a low octave). Enable Pitch Tracking, set FREQ to 500 Hz, and turn down HIGH CUT FREQUENCY to 500 Hz or lower.
Tremolo
You can configure the Ring Modulator to act as a Tremolo, by turning down FREQUENCY all the way.
Fixed Flanger
"The Resonator block is basically a type of fixed flanger. Well, four of them in parallel actually." source
Pedal control
Attach a pedal to the FREQ parameter, to create an "Evil Whammy" effect.
Multitap Delay
The Multitap Delay can apply a ring modulation effect to delay trails.
