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[[image:Ringmod block.png|275px]]
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=Available on which products=
 
=Available on which products=
  
 
* '''Axe-Fx III''': 1 block
 
* '''Axe-Fx III''': 1 block
* '''FM3''': yes @@
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* '''FM3''': 1 block
 
* '''Axe-Fx II''': 1 block
 
* '''Axe-Fx II''': 1 block
 
* '''AX8''': 1 block
 
* '''AX8''': 1 block
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=Channels or X/Y switching=
 
=Channels or X/Y switching=
  
* '''Axe-Fx III and FM3''': 2 channels  
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* '''Axe-Fx III''' and '''FM3''': 2 channels  
 
* '''Axe-Fx II''': no
 
* '''Axe-Fx II''': no
 
* '''AX8''': no
 
* '''AX8''': no
 
* '''FX8''': no
 
* '''FX8''': no
  
=What is a Ring Modulator=
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=Purpose=
  
A Ring Modulator outputs the sum and difference of frequencies in multiple waveforms, often resulting in 'robotic' sounds.
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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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The following factory presets feature the Ring Modulator:
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* Trackings Ringmods
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* FilteRING Funk
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* By Your Command
  
 
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ring_modulation Wikipedia]
 
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ring_modulation Wikipedia]
  
=Types=
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=Ring Modulator types=
  
 
The Ring Modulator has three types:
 
The Ring Modulator has three types:
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“SSB Upper” and “SSB Lower” select the upper and lower sidebands of the modulation.
 
“SSB Upper” and “SSB Lower” select the upper and lower sidebands of the modulation.
  
=Tracking=
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=Parameters =
  
With TRACKING enabled the frequency of the oscillator tracks the pitch of the notes on the fretboard.
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==Parameters table==
 
 
=Parameters =
 
  
 
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=Special Ring Modulator effects=
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==Pitch Tracking==
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When enabled, the frequency of the oscillator tracks the pitch of the notes on the fretboard.
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=Tips and tricks=
  
 
==Octaver==
 
==Octaver==
  
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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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.
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For even more funky business: add a Phaser or an Auto-Wah effect.
  
 
==Tremolo==
 
==Tremolo==
  
You can configure the Ring Modulator to act as a Tremolo, by turning down FREQUENCY all the way.
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You can conturn the Ring Modulator into a Tremolo, by turning down FREQUENCY all the way.
  
 
==Fixed Flanger==
 
==Fixed Flanger==
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==Pedal control==
 
==Pedal control==
  
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 can apply a ring modulation effect to delay trails.
  
 
[[category:Axe-Fx2]]
 
[[category:Axe-Fx2]]

Revision as of 07:42, 12 February 2020

Ringmod block.png

Available on which products

  • Axe-Fx III: 1 block
  • FM3: 1 block
  • 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.

The following factory presets feature the Ring Modulator:

  • Trackings Ringmods
  • FilteRING Funk
  • By Your Command

Wikipedia

Ring Modulator 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.

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

Tremolo

You can conturn the Ring Modulator into 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 a special effect.

Multitap Delay

The Multitap Delay can apply a ring modulation effect to delay trails.