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Key Features
The AJH Minimod Ring SM, Black is a module that comprises of a unique and warm ring modulator, 2 independent sub-oscillators, and a 5 channel mixer with extra distortion capability. The Minimod Ring SM features 2 sub bass generators with quick tracking to create thick bass sounds. These generate specially shaped waveforms and have much lower harmonic content than square wave subs. The ring modulator section features 3 dedicated inputs and mix levels, which are ideal for creating the classic bell and mallet sounds. The Minimod Ring SM features a 5th input which is considerably 'hotter' than the other inputs. When pushed past a certain threshold it will overdrive naturally allowing you to add distortion to a sound. The Ring SM is a powerful sound design module, ideal for studio and live performance applications.
Product Ref: 95219
The AJH Minimod Ring SM uses a circuit that is based on the discrete transistor AC coupled Gilbert Cell design that dates back to the early 1960’s. This creates a distortion characteristic rather different and more musically useful than others. An additional input has been added to the usual carrier (X) and modulator (Y) inputs seen on other ring modulators. This input is the Z input. It is a second modulator input that can produce a more resonant sound when used. The ring modulator has the ability to create the classic bell, mallet, and clang percussion sounds. The addition of the mixer means that you can mix the output of the ring modulator with the original carrier and modulator inputs to create a wide range of sounds.
Featuring 2 independent sub bass generators, the Minimod Ring SM is capable of creating thick bass sounds. They can be used to add extra depth to a single VCO patch. The first sub bass generator produces a shaped sinewave that is one octave below the waveform applied to the X IN input. It is routed through mixer channel 4 by default. The 2nd sub bass generator produces a sinewave that is two octaves below the waveform applied to the X IN input. This is routed to channel 5 by default. The sub bass waveforms vary from a trapezoid wave with rounded edged, to sine like waveforms. They have lower harmonic content that regular subs and tend to be less muddy in a mix. They are specifically designed to sit better in a mix and this results in them appearing to have more drive and punch, as they are clean and tight, rather than muddy.
The Minimod Ring SM also includes a 5 input, DC coupled mixer that is based on the discrete transistor CP3 modular design which dates back to the early 1970’s. Because the mixer is DC coupled, it can mix both control voltages as well as audio signals. They can be mixed simultaneously or separately. The module uses a discrete transistor instead of integrated circuits for the mixer core. Conveniently, the outputs of the ring modulator and sub bass generators are normalised so they are routed through the mixer internally with no need to patch. The normalising is then defeated once a cable is plugged into any of the mixer inputs.
Additionally, the mixer section has the ability to distort signals. The 5th input on the mixer is considerably hotter than the others and provides more amplification to signals on channel 5, allowing it to be used as a distortion module. The overdrive sound can be heard when turning the knob to a higher level past around 6. Once the level control gets past this it will overdrive naturally allowing you to create hard, aggressive sounds.
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