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Modulation

RingModulator

Steinberg

Where to get itIncluded with Cubase. It is part of that DAW, not a separate download.steinberg.net

RingModulator is a modulation effect plugin that produces complex, bell-like enharmonic sounds by multiplying an input signal with a built-in oscillator. It generates new frequencies from the sum and difference of the input and oscillator frequencies, with extensive control over oscillator waveform, LFO modulation, and envelope-driven pitch/speed variations for creative sound design and effects processing.

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Key Features

01Four oscillator waveforms: square, sine, saw, triangle
02Four LFO waveforms: square, sine, saw, triangle
03LFO modulation of oscillator frequency with Invert for stereo widening
04Envelope generator with Attack and Decay responding to input signal level
05Frequency control ±2 octaves within selected Hz range
06Roll-Off control to attenuate high frequencies and soften tone
07Envelope-driven control of oscillator pitch (Env. Amount) and LFO speed
08Stereo independence with Lock R>L button for mono or dual-channel processing

Things to Try

  • 01Use the Roll-Off control with square or saw waveforms to soften the overall ring-modulated tone
  • 02Activate Invert on the LFO waveform to produce a wider stereo effect for the modulation
  • 03Adjust Env. Amount (oscillator pitch) left of center so a loud input signal decreases oscillator pitch, or right of center to increase pitch with loud input
  • 04Deactivate Lock R>L to let each channel have its own envelope that affects the two oscillator channels independently
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