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Ring modulation patches that stay musical

3 replies · opened AUG 6 ago

ORIGINAL TRANSMISSION
I can make a wonderfully rude ring-mod sound in thirty seconds. Making one that still carries a melody is harder. Lowering the modulator and keeping the interval simple helped.

What is your reliable starting relationship between the two oscillators?
REPLY #1
Octaves and fifths first, then detune only after the line works. Complex intervals turn to gravel quickly.
REPLY #2
Try a slow-moving modulator while the carrier plays the melody. Less dramatic, much easier to place in a tune.
REPLY #3
Short notes help. The attack has the interesting bite before the pitch relationship becomes tiring.

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