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=Available on which products=
  
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[[image:Ringmod block.png|300px]]
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* '''Axe-Fx III''', '''FM9''', '''FM3''': 1 block
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* '''Axe-Fx II''', '''AX8''', '''FX8''': 1 block
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=Available on which products=
 
  
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* '''Axe-Fx III''': 1 block
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=Channels or X/Y=
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* '''FM3''': 1 block
 
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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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* '''Axe-Fx III''', '''FM9''', '''FM3''': 2 channels
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* '''Axe-Fx II''', '''AX8''', '''FX8''': no
  
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* '''Axe-Fx III''' and '''FM3''': 2 channels
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=About ring modulation=
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* '''Axe-Fx II''': no
 
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* '''AX8''': no
 
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* '''FX8''': no
 
  
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=Purpose=
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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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A Ring Modulator produces the sum and difference of frequencies in multiple waveforms. This often results in 'robotic' sounds.
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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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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ring_modulation Wikipedia]
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<blockquote>
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'''FRACTAL AUDIO QUOTES'''
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<HR>
  
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<blockquote>"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." [https://www.thegearpage.net/board/index.php?threads/fm3-ring-mod-synth-block-in-parallel.2181525/post-31126862 source]</blockquote>
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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>
  
 
=Ring Modulator types=
 
=Ring Modulator types=
  
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The Ring Modulator has three types:
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The Ring Modulator block has three types:
  
 
* '''Classic'''
 
* '''Classic'''
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* '''SSB Lower'''
 
* '''SSB Lower'''
  
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“SSB Upper” and “SSB Lower” select the upper and lower sidebands of the modulation.
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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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=Ring Modulator block diagram=
  
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=Factory presets=
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[[image:Ringmod block.png|300px]]
  
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The Ring Modulator block is present in a few factory presets. Search the [[Factory presets]] page for "ring".
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=Pitch tracking=
  
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=Parameters =
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When this is enabled, the frequency of the oscillator tracks the pitch of the notes on the fretboard. This works specially great with lower octaves, zee below.
  
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==Parameters table==
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=Tips, tricks and troubleshooting=
  
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{| class="wikitable"
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==Factory presets==
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|-
 
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! '''Parameter'''
 
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! '''Axe-Fx III / FM3'''
 
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! '''Axe-Fx II'''
 
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| Type
 
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! yes
 
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!
 
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| Frequency
 
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! yes
 
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!
 
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| Frequency Multiplier
 
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! yes
 
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!
 
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| High Cut Frequency
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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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! 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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==Pitch Tracking==
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==Octaver effect==
  
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When enabled, the frequency of the oscillator tracks the pitch of the notes on the fretboard.
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The Ring Modulator works great as an Octaver by adding a low octave:
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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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=Tips and tricks=
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For even more funky business add a Phaser or an Auto-Wah effect.
  
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==Octaver==
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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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The Ring Modulator works great as an Octaver (adding a low octave). Enable Pitch Tracking, set FREQ to 200Hz, FREQ MULTIPLIER to 0.500, and turn down HIGH CUT FREQUENCY.
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<blockquote>
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'''FRACTAL AUDIO QUOTES'''
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<HR>
  
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For even more funky business: add a Phaser or an Auto-Wah effect.
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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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==Tremolo==
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==Tremolo effect==
  
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You can conturn the Ring Modulator into a Tremolo, by turning down FREQUENCY all the way.
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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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==Fixed Flanger==
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==Phaser / Uni-vibe effect==
  
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<blockquote>"The Resonator block is basically a type of fixed flanger. Well, four of them in parallel actually."</blockquote>
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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 a special effect.
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Attach a pedal to the FREQ parameter to create a special effect.
  
 
==Multitap Delay==
 
==Multitap Delay==
  
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The Multitap Delay can apply a ring modulation effect to delay trails.
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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]]
 
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[[category:AX8]]
 
[[category:AX8]]
 
[[category:FM3]]
 
[[category:FM3]]
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[[category:FM9]]
 
[[category:FX8]]
 
[[category:FX8]]
 
[[category:Sounds]]
 
[[category:Sounds]]
 
[[category:All]]
 
[[category:All]]

Revision as of 20:53, 3 March 2024

Available on which products

  • Axe-Fx III, FM9, FM3: 1 block
  • Axe-Fx II, AX8, FX8: 1 block

Channels or X/Y

  • Axe-Fx III, FM9, FM3: 2 channels
  • Axe-Fx II, AX8, FX8: no

About ring modulation

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.

Ring Modulator block diagram

Ringmod block.png

Pitch tracking

When this is enabled, the frequency of the oscillator tracks the pitch of the notes on the fretboard. This works specially great with lower octaves, zee below.

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:

  • Enable Pitch Tracking
  • Set FREQ MULTIPLIER to 0.500
  • Turn down HIGH CUT FREQUENCY

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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