Ring (and/or Balanced) Modulation for the modulator masses

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def - and it seems Mono Division does recognize the distortion possibilities (i heard through the grapevine we may be treated to a demo of this one :joy: )

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things that make me go hmmmm:

has anybody ever attempted to connect multiple amplitude modulators in an arrangement like frequency modulators and operators in and FM synth algorithm? how would that go? :snax:

[i mean, i guess there are already a bunch of modules in eurorack that incorporate ring mod as one aspect of sound generation/warpage (the CG Products XR-22 leaps to mind), but i don't see anybody linking ring modular units as operators/modulators in complex arrangements the way frequency mods are in FM synthesis algos :idk: ]
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Cask is a great store. That looks sweet! I’d buy it except I don’t need it and I hardly use the pedals I have now!!!
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retinal orbita wrote:Cask is a great store. That looks sweet! I’d buy it except I don’t need it and I hardly use the pedals I have now!!!
Ditto. I almost bought it, but I really don't need it at all
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SPKJr is kind of a nice blending character type thing. As a ring mod, there are a lot better ones; Spkjr has some balancing issues and some odd volume drop (I’m a huge LAL fan though). It’s just not as good as the senior. I think toxic plant is a better pedal from that era.

Dandolin:

check out the AM side of the instruo complex oscillator. There is some interesting stuff.

Blind Monk also had a stand alone synth that had ring mod everywhere but I don’t know if it ever came out.

Early Kong stuff had some stuff like that (700s).

Bode had several designs. He had one based around frequency shifters. I posted a link to a build somewhere in this thread (by a buckle 100 guy...guitar freak or something).

I do stuff like that sometimes. Sometimes more like modulate/demodulate.
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I have a Feber showing up today or tomorrow. Looking forward to trying out this twist on RM/BM.
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Yeah, I totally wanna Feber. :snax:

Ring mod at 5:05:

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Okay guys, I can confirm Feber is really, really good - very cool how it gets phasey/flangey/tremy at different settings but it also does a solid ring mod. I think the non-standard modulation stuff, emphasizing specific sidebands, etc is where it shines. If I was wanting a ring mod for ring mod only, probably would be looking for a Randy's Revenge or something but again: it's a good ring mod and you have a wide range of useable sounds from harsh to beautiful available, expression pedal is fun - all with a good interface for not too much space so I think it's a winner.
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Deltaphoenix wrote:Okay guys, I can confirm Feber is really, really good - very cool how it gets phasey/flangey/tremy at different settings but it also does a solid ring mod. I think the non-standard modulation stuff, emphasizing specific sidebands, etc is where it shines. If I was wanting a ring mod for ring mod only, probably would be looking for a Randy's Revenge or something but again: it's a good ring mod and you have a wide range of useable sounds from harsh to beautiful available, expression pedal is fun - all with a good interface for not too much space so I think it's a winner.

agreed. The voicing on the Feber's ring mod is so bell like it's just gorgeous.
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I mean, I already wanted a Feber. Now I just want it more. :lol: :D :snax:
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cosmicevan wrote:
Deltaphoenix wrote:Okay guys, I can confirm Feber is really, really good - very cool how it gets phasey/flangey/tremy at different settings but it also does a solid ring mod. I think the non-standard modulation stuff, emphasizing specific sidebands, etc is where it shines. If I was wanting a ring mod for ring mod only, probably would be looking for a Randy's Revenge or something but again: it's a good ring mod and you have a wide range of useable sounds from harsh to beautiful available, expression pedal is fun - all with a good interface for not too much space so I think it's a winner.

agreed. The voicing on the Feber's ring mod is so bell like it's just gorgeous.
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Chankgeez wrote:Yeah, I totally wanna Feber. :snax:

Ring mod at 5:05:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QKDloWZi9Q[/youtube]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QKDloWZi9Q
Very interesting. I have a similar use for ringmods in the band context-->screaming stabs of noise!
But also bell-arepggios and, one of my favorite things with ring mods: BENDINGS that simultaneously go pwiiiiiiiuoww and peeeeeeowiiiiiiiiieeeeee :animal:
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George Duke "Manya" from the album The Inner Source. Fender Rhodes through Maestro Ring Modulator. :animal:

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Ring mod jazz is the best jazz. :love:
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Have a feelin' we've seen this before:

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https://reverb.com/item/40990996-maestr ... tion-pedal

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psychic vampire. wrote:The important take away from this thread: Taoism and Ring Modulators go together?
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