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be used to add a 2
nd
harmonic (counter-clockwise) or a 3
rd
harmonic (clockwise). The
WAVE knob function in each mode is listed below:
Ring Modulator:
The WAVE knob contains five different modulator waveforms
in ring modulator mode. Starting from full counter-clockwise, the choices are:
SQUARE, SINE, RAMP DOWN, RAMP UP, and TRIANGLE.
Upper/Lower Sideband:
The Upper/Lower Sideband mode contains only Sine
wave modulation. Second or third harmonic content can be added by turning
the WAVE knob counter-clockwise (2F) or clockwise (3F).
Pitch Shift:
The WAVE knob is used in Pitch Shift mode only when the
FILTER/RATE knob is not zero or full counter-clockwise. When the modulation
rate is nonzero, the WAVE knob acts as it does in Ring Modulator mode. Starting
from full counter-clockwise: SQUARE, SINE, RAMP DOWN, RAMP UP, and
TRIANGLE.
Please note:
For all modes, if you want to use an external oscillator (via the MOD input
jack) as the ring modulator’s carrier frequency or to modulate the pitch shifter, the WAVE
knob must be set to full counter-clockwise. If the WAVE knob is set above full counter-
clockwise, the external modulator is disabled.
BLEND KNOB
The BLEND knob is a wet/dry control for the effect outputs. Turning the BLEND knob to its
minimum counter-clockwise position will yield 100% dry signal with no wet. Turning the
BLEND knob to its maximum clockwise position will give you 100% wet signal with no dry.
A mix of wet and dry signals will occur when BLEND is set anywhere in between the
extreme settings.
PRESET LED LADDER
The Ring Thing accommodates the saving and recall of 9 presets. The preset indicators are
located in the PRESET LED ladder below the COARSE knob. Each preset has an associated
LED next to it indicating which preset is selected. Turn the MODE encoder to scroll through
the PRESET LED ladder, though this will not load the presets. Press and release the
PRESET/TUNE FSW to load the currently selected preset.
PRESET/TUNE Footswitch
The PRESET/TUNE footswitch performs two functions: loading and cycling through presets,
and tuning the ring modulator to the incoming signal at the INST input jack (ring
modulator modes only).
