ring modulators!

[jkmtl]

The final link for my synth pedal chain is a ring modulator. At the moment I'm using a Red Panda Bitmap 2 which does some of the stuff I want, but not all.

Obviously the gold standard is the MF-102, but for space and cost reasons I won't consider it. I'll also veto the EHX Frequency Analyzer because of the power requirements.

The other obvious choice is the Fairfield Circuitry Randy's Revenge, which I'm pretty certain I'll get. But before I make the plunge, I'm just curious if there are other pedals I should be considering.

Thanks!

 

[smoothbrain]

You might take a look at the EHX "Ring Thing Single Sideband Modulator"

 

[LSMFT6]

My favorite is the EHX Ring Thing, but Red Panda seems poised to release their new Radius pedal which I’m pretty excited about.

 

[bassbrad]

I really like the ring mod in the SA Ultrawave Bass.

 

[johnk_10]

i'm happy with my DOD gonkulator for the ring mod effect.

 

[Hotblack]

Subdecay Vitruvian Mod

 

[JimmyM]

An old EHX Frequency Analyzer looks way better taped to your guitar than anything else:

 

[cnltb]

I like randys revenge but am considering the bugcrusher.
<BugCrusher analogue sample rate reducer>

 

[Alper Yilmaz]

If you can find and try a ZVEX Ringtone TT (the smaller version, not the Super Ringtone which is much bigger with more controls), you might really like it. Another decent one is Moog's Minifooger Ring. Both are discontinued as far as I know, but in terms their sound quality they are both close to the iconic MF-102.

 

[GazzBass]

The Ring Thing by EHX is the best one I tried. You can tune it to what you are playing which is useful. It does a lot more than Dalek sounds.

 

[G.Bisson]

Lovetone Ring Stinger is another big and expensive pedal to consider. Look into a clone by Aion Fx or Deadend FX.

 

[ole Jason]

Depends on what you want.

Less features, easy to dial in and great tone: Randy's Revenge, EHX Freq. Analyzer (40v)

More features, presets, etc.: EHX Ring Thing

In-between: Way Huge Ringworm

 

[BassBrass]

I had the Frequency Analyzer back in the day, it died r.i.p., to replace it...I recommend Way Huge Ringworm...they may be out of production...and it's 18v, but the sound is rich and it also does 6 oscillating wave forms at any speed for another option. I use it with electrified trumpet and kalimba, not bass, on a board with the MXR power block which does have an 18v output. I had a Malekko Scrutator but traded it away, the sounds were feeble compared to Ringworm.
edit I see someone mentioned EH RingThing, had that too, but it's too Large, takes up too much acreage on da board for how often I use it. Had the new Gonkulator too with a movable frequency (original was fixed) but that mixes the ring mod with an overdrive that cuts low end--not what I'm looking for in a ringer sound.

 

[jkmtl]

Subdecay Vitruvian Mod

why?

 

[King Weapon]

Big fan on the Ring Mod mode on the Dr Scientist Bitquest! It’s very tweakable and has a very unique reverb you can add to the ring mod sound, too

 

[shon]

why?

I have the vitruvian mod and definitely agree. It has a really cool pitch following mode and is generally pretty easy to use.

 

[jbybj]

I like randys revenge but am considering the bugcrusher.
<BugCrusher analogue sample rate reducer>

“The BugCrusher is an Analogue Sample Rate Reducer“. Every time I see this my brain convulses just a little bit.

 

[cnltb]

“The BugCrusher is an Analogue Sample Rate Reducer“. Every time I see this my brain convulses just a little bit.

No bits in analogue, are there?

Never mind - I like what I hear in clips and would love to try one and see if there are sounds I can not get from Randys Revenge.

 

[WG Plum]

Randy's was the most musical I ever tried, but there are a few in this thread that are new to me.

 

[40Hz]

I’ve tried the Way Huge Ringworm, the EHX Ring Thing, and Fairfield Circuitry’s Randy’s Revenge. Of the three I liked Randy’s Revenge the most.