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Ring Modulator block

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Available on which Fractal Audio devices

  • Axe-Fx III: 1 block
  • Axe-Fx II: 1 block
  • AX8: 1 block
  • FX8: 1 block

X/Y and channels

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

What is a Ring Modulator

A Ring Modulator outputs the sum and difference of frequencies in multiple waveforms, often resulting in 'robotic' sounds.

More information in Wikipedia

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 table

Parameter Axe-Fx III Axe-Fx II AX8, FX8
Type yes
Frequency yes
Frequency Multiplier yes
High Cut Frequency yes
Pitch Tracking yes

Special Ring Modulator effects

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.

Tremolo

You can configure the Ring Modulator to act as a tremolo, by turning down FREQUENCY all the way.

Pedal control

Attach a pedal to the FREQ parameter, to create an "Evil Whammy" effect.