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external oscillator will become the effect’s carrier signal. In PS mode, the external
oscillator will modulate the effect’s pitch shift amount.
Using an Expression Pedal –
Plug an expression pedal into the EXP ¼” Jack
and set the FINE knob to full counter-clockwise to control the Modulation Frequency.
The COARSE knob sets the range at the toe-down position.
Using the Filter –
In RM mode, the FILTER/RATE knob control the cutoff
frequency of the low pass filter, allowing you to adjust the tone or harmonic richness
of the ring mod effect. As you turn the knob clockwise, the tone becomes brighter.
Using Ring Modulation as Tremolo –
In RM mode, if you turn up the BLEND
knob to the full clockwise position, and turn the COARSE knob down below 9 o’clock,
the Ring Thing will act like a tremolo effect. Use the WAVE knob to change the shape
of the tremolo. Use the FINE knob to fine tune the rate.
Troubleshooting –
Not hearing the Ring Modulator or just something unexpected?
Check to make sure that the BLEND knob is 50% or higher and that the FILTER/RATE
knob is not turned to full counter-clockwise.
BASIC SETTINGS FOR LOWER/UPPER SIDEBAND MODE
–
UB and LB modes split
up the ring modulator signal into its respective sideband components. Each sideband is
sent to either the MONO/L or R output jacks, where the selected mode is always sent to
the Left/Mono output. For example, in UB mode, the upper band is output from the
MONO/L output and the lower band is sent out the R output.
1.
Connect the Ring Thing as described in Basic Amplifier Connection Setup.
2.
Press the BYPASS footswitch so the STATUS LED is on
3.
Press the MODE knob so that the Center LED is lit for UB or the Right LED for LB.
4.
Turn the following knobs to 50% or 12 o’clock: BLEND, WAVE, FINE/DEPTH, and
COARSE.
5.
Turn the FILTER/RATE knob fully clockwise.
6.
If an expression pedal is plugged in set it to the toe down position.
7.
To change the modulation frequency, turn the FINE and/or COARSE knobs.
Automatically tune the Single Sideband Modulators –
Play a single note
on your instrument and then press and hold the PRESET/TUNE footswitch for 1
second. The Ring Thing will automatically tune its internal modulator to the note you
are playing. This function is monophonic,
it is designed to search for the fundamental
pitch rather than figure out what chord is being played. The PRESET/TUNE footswitch
can be held down to continuously tune the ring modulator to the input signal.
