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=Available on which products=
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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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=Channels or X/Y=
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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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[[image:Ringmod block.png|275px]]
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=About ring modulation=
  
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=Available on which products=
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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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<blockquote>
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'''FRACTAL AUDIO QUOTES'''
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<HR>
  
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* '''Axe-Fx III''': 1 block
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<blockquote>
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* '''FM3''': yes
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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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* '''Axe-Fx II''': 1 block
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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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* '''AX8''': 1 block
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* '''FX8''': 1 block
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</blockquote>
  
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=Channels or X/Y switching=
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=Ring Modulator types=
  
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* '''Axe-Fx III''': 2 channels
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The Ring Modulator block has three types:
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* '''FM3''': 2 channels
 
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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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* '''Classic'''
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* '''SSB Upper'''
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* '''SSB Lower'''
  
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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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<q>SSB Upper</q> and <q>SSB Lower</q> select the upper and lower sidebands of the modulation.
  
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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ring_modulation More information in Wikipedia]
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=Ring Modulator block diagram=
  
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=Types=
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[[image:Ringmod block.png|300px]]
  
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The Ring Modulator has three types:
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=Pitch tracking=
  
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* Classic
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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, see below.
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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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=Tips, tricks and troubleshooting=
  
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=Tracking=
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==Factory presets==
  
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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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The Ring Modulator block is present in a few factory presets. Search the [[Factory presets]] page for <q>ring</q>.
  
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=Parameters =
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==Octaver effect==
  
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{| class="wikitable"
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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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! '''Parameter'''
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* Set FREQ MULTIPLIER to 0.500
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! '''Axe-Fx III / FM3'''
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* Turn down HIGH CUT FREQUENCY
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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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| Frequency
 
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! yes
 
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| Frequency Multiplier
 
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! yes
 
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| High Cut Frequency
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For even more funky business add a Phaser or an Auto-Wah effect.
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! yes
 
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| Pitch Tracking
 
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! yes
 
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=Special Ring Modulator effects=
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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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==Octaver==
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<blockquote>
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'''FRACTAL AUDIO QUOTES'''
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<HR>
  
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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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<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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==Tremolo==
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==Tremolo effect==
  
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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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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." [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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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]]
  
 
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Latest revision as of 16:53, 18 April 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, see 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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