Pigtronix Ringmaster is a ring modulator synth designed to create analog harmonizer and tremolo effects that can be made to follow the notes you play. Expanding on the “Intelligent Ring Mod” found in the original Mothership pedal, Ringmaster adds LFO and Sample + Hold modulation sources, pitch following tremolo and well as wave shaping for both inputs to the analog multiplier circuit at the heart of this uniquely musical ring modulator.
The Pigtronix Ringmaster is an effect known as Ring modulation. Ring modulation is the multiplication of two signals resulting in the sum and difference of all of their frequencies. The two signals for the Ringmaster are your instrument signal, and a sine wave carrier produced internally. While the Ringmaster will track only one note at a time, it tracks that one note very well. The Ringmaster’s analog pitch recognition system controls the sine wave carrier that can be combined to output a huge variety of sounds. The Ringmaster’s sonic signature can be further animated with a variable source control, external carrier input jack, SAMPLE + HOLD, and pitch tracking (FOLLOW) functionality. Experiment with the placement of your Ringmaster device in your signal chain. The pitch tracking system performs best when a cleaner instrument signal is used. In keeping with Pigtronix tradition, the controls on the Ringmaster have been tuned to provide the fattest possible tone and the widest range of musical possibilities. The Ringmaster was born out of a passion for versatile, expressive musical effects; it is built to last and designed to inspire.
FEATURES
Tunable Analog Harmonizer
Pitch-tracking “Follow” function
Ring Mod and Tremolo modes
Wide-range LFO
Sample + Hold modulator
Modulation CV output (0-5 VDC)
External Carrier input
Internal Carrier output
18DVC included
True bypass
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