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the mingrod v.1

passive analog ring modulator / octave up

only 10 were made : SOLD OUT

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this is a classic modular synthesis adaptation put into small form factor case. its an all analog, passive, ring (or 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 carrier signal and as a result give you a much wider range of possibilities. everything from AM radio static to tempo matched drum loops can be used to ring modulate your source. every new sound you try will give you a different response. the samples below only hint at what’s possible. on one side of the unit you will find the source and carrier inputs, the other has the output, though the input and output are actually interchangeable. 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 may need to increase the level of quieter signals, such as guitar, to get the source and carrier levels to match. 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 from the carrier and the transformers on the input and output will also yield a nice thick organic distort when driven.

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::: my heavy astro ::: 1.35mb
::: casio + juno alpha1 ::: 1.43mb
::: casio + juno alpha1 p2 ::: 0.89mb
::: drum octave up ::: 0.45mb
::: am radio fun + soft synth ::: 1.79mb
::: casio + bent speak&spell ::: 0.60mb
::: more am radio fun + drums ::: 2.62mb
::: random synth ::: 1.98mb
::: nonsense ::: 3.85mb
::: bent vtech laptop + casio ::: 1.63mb
sorry the samples are just kind of thrown together i didn't have the time to sit down and make anything to really show it off - but you get the idea - turn your volume down - some of these are loud -
- no other effects or eq used in making these samples -

details - - - - - - - - - - - - - - each one is handmade - signed and numbered internally 1 - 10
every pedal is extensively tested before its shipped
no power source required for operation
¼” neutrik chrome hex head in and out jacks
heavy aluminum enclosure
dimensions - 3.9 in. x 1.9 in.
1 year parts and labor warranty

please feel free to contact me if you have any questions

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