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the MINGROD

passive analog ring modulator / octave up

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price: $ 79 ::: SOLD OUT

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this is an analog passive ring ( also called "balanced" ) modulator that is also capable of producing an octave up if only one input is used (achieved via internal switching - there are no other controls). unlike most ring modulators you will find this one does not come with a built in oscillator. this is done on purpose to give you the chance to use your own modulator and as a result it gives you a much wider range of possibilities. everything from AM radio static to tempo matched drum loops can be used to modulate your source. use of line level instruments like synths, mixers, and sound cards would be ideal. being a passive design ( meaning it does not require any power source to operate ) you will need to increase the level of quieter signals, such as guitar, to get the ring to work. you can do this by adding a pre-amp, booster, distortion pedal, channel of a mixer, etc... before that input. you may also want to boost the output depending on your intentions. its made with hand matched germanium diodes for minimal signal bleed. the transformers on the input and output will also yield a nice thick organic distortion when over-driven.

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these samples are me with a fucked up polysix ( i haven't repaired the pcb yet from the battery damage so there is a bunch of static in the background) and a casio MT40 - then me with twisting knobs on the modular and battling dispyz - then a few words from kenji siratori and the polysix.

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average size is about 6mg - these samples are just me hitting record and messing around in an attempt the show you the full range of options. they are all from one single pass that i just cut up into segments. no effects or editing done to anything at all. people that make samples with reverb or delay are fucking morons that are trying to hide or exaggerate their results.

::: DETAILS :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

handmade - numbered internally
extensively tested before its shipped
no power source required for operation
designed for line level audio or higher
three ¼” jacks - ( mono )
aluminum enclosure - dimensions - 4.3 in. x 2.3 in.
case is powder coated
professionally manufactured PCBs
3 year parts and labor warranty * conditional - void if bent



please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or visit the forum here

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