How to tame a Ring Modulator: the Moog MF-102

Meet the strangest effect in music - the Ring Modulator! What exactly does it do, and what can you do with it? Space sounds, ghostly bells, dalek voices and musical chaos! Featuring the Moog MF-102, the ARP Odyssey, the Korg MS 20 and the old Dewtron RM2 modules

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[@murderousmaths]

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Gotta Love a mad professor type.

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Dear Kjartan, I was looking to understand better the Ring Modulator Effekt, and I found not just that, but a great moment! Thanks!

[@murderousmaths]

Glad you enjoyed it!

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Thanks for giving me a newfound respect for the humble ringmod and being super entertaining at that! Your old Twingmod is a beast btw. Wonder what you thought of it the first time you plugged it in and set it loose..

[@herman2790]

the best vid I've seen so far on youtube explaining ring modulator!

[@petougao]

Thank you for the lovely walkthrough. Your positive attitude is another reason why I went trough the whole video.

[@ivanliptak19]

in fact the only reason..

[@BertGrink]

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I watched it to the very end and it was TOTALLY BRILLIANT... thank you very much.

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[@murderousmaths]

So glad you liked it - thanks!

[@tonytooke76]

Absolute joy to watch, learn and listen. I love messing with the moog ring modulator, essential in experimental sound design.

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Man you are too cool! I'm a pretty aspiring amateur experimental electronic musician living in a digital world, I love learning about the maths and physics behind sounds. Making music is so therapeutic, nothing beats tweaking a synth for 4 hours straight searching for that perfect sound! Thanks for taking the time to make this awesome video, parting your knowledge to the world is an amazingly selfless thing to do so thanks for spending the time showing us a fraction of your amazing world!

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Thanks for the nice message - and it's great how you describe yourself as pretty. Wish I could say the same about myself!

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[@LFOVCF]

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[@alexanderpowers5104]

best youtube tutorial ive seen yet! thank you

[@GogiRegion]

I watched every second at least once. 😁

[@isaacray3622]

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[@michaelbennett8981]

Great! You kept me company. I have the MF102 and want to use it in a musical way (with guitar mainly), rather that it sounding like a sci-fi apocalypse. You are a great character and have lot of passion. Thanks!

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Back again to watch this excellence.

[@CDNLH]

Watched it right to the end! Always great to encounter another ring modulator nut ;) great sounds man!

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What a great video! Coolest grandpa ever.

[@JesseJuup]

Greatest video on ring modulators. Thank you!

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Brilliant video! I hope I'll have such a studio in 35 years!!!

[@murderousmaths]

That's what I hoped 35 years ago - good luck!

[@proffloff]

This video made my day! Love that homemade ringmod. Sounds lovely! Keep it up!

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Great, what you have there is the mother of all ring modulators......very enjoyable video!

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I love this man so much, and this is one of my favorite videos for talking about how electrical circuits are used to manipulate sound

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I think you got more than 10 people in the world that watched this video till the very end. Yes, I'm number 11! Nice lesson on ring modulation, very detailed and informative.

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I love this in depth gear review.

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You, Sir, are my kind of geek! I don't know what I enjoyed more - your ring modulator or the glimpse of my own (not too distant!) future... Keep it up forever! :) x

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watched it all, wonderful video! ive been watching synth videos all night and this is the best one. love the in depth explanation of what is actually happening with the sound of the synth. exactly what i was looking for, thank you

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very very nicely done...again as your last prodigy video...very educational...thank u

[@murderousmaths]

Thanks for your very kind remarks!

[@reazallykhan8614]

+murderousmaths ur welcome sir

[@fraukapitaen7]

Thanks for the video! Finally, a demo of a twingmod \m/ Very much enjoyed it - now, I need one :D Greetz from Germany, ~ Michael

[@joe_fizz]

Your enthusiasm is infectious, what a great video! Thank you for sharing. I found a MF-102 at a bargain price earlier, can't wait until next week now. Happy new year!

[@murderousmaths]

Lucky you! Have fun 😊

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[@lukassabota730]

Really cool. I have used the ring modulator in DAWs, but had never played around with an analog one. Really enjoyed this fun video

[@rowdyjames453]

So much doubt hidden in your words, but you process such knowledge. Such a wealth of ideas and experience. It like you think people aren’t gunna like it as much as you? That’s bologna! There’s so much packed into a 20 minute video that wouldn’t take years for someone to work out in there spare time. Challenge people with your enthusiasm! It’s contagious! Who gives a fuck if there’s math involved wth it! It’s a fundamental property with what’s happening in the machine. Anybody serious about it, and this sharing that same feeling as you, will keep going with you. The video isn’t for anybody else but “those people”; from one of “those people”. Very refreshing to see a KZbin tutorial with SUBSTANCE. Everybody could learn a lot about not only this ring modulator but also themselves watching this mans enthusiasm for Music!

[@apachecou]

thank you very much for the video and lesson on Ring Modulation!!!.. and the Twing-Mod, it's just awesome!!!

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Really well done and informative video, love you're passion and enthusiasm!

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I watched it all the way to the end !!! Gr8 video !!! I enjoyed learning more about the ring modulator and your video was very entertaining and informative !! Cheers !!

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What a great video! Learned a bunch and enjoyed it through and through. Cheers

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Excellent! Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge and experience.

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[@neach-brathaidh-fala]

This is great! Thanks for this. Great explanation and very cool effects. Cheers from NZ!

[@MargaretHarmer]

Your ringmod is especially evocative! Love it!

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This video really made my night, thank you for uploading this!

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[@murderousmaths]

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Thanks for the answers! I love the Finnish sense of humour - and I was really pleased when a couple of my books were translated into Finnish about 10 years ago!

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[@murderousmaths]

Thanks for your interest! There's a book list on my website: www.kjartan.co.uk/books/book%20list.htm

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Amazing videos. I used to play a little guitar but never progressed as much as I wanted. Now I find myself very passionate of synthesizers (for two years or so already) and find channels such as yours very instructive. Thanks a lot. Cheers!

[@ICULooking]

My god.. I would spend a week continuously messing with the handmade one. Thank you for sharing, Kjartan.

[@QuantumFluxable]

Yeah I'm gonna make my own now :D

[@ngadke]

Great video. Really enjoyed the whole thing. Thanks!

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I want this guy in my band

[@murderousmaths]

That's a really nice thing to say, but I don't think you do. I never stop talking long enough!

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Amazing amazing video. I'm getting into digital sound engineering and putting a ring modulator into a VST. This taught me a lot. Keep it up.

[@VojnovMusic]

Rally great video! you are the best :). Very informative and entertaining. This helped me to know how to use the ring modulation on moog modular. i watched till the end also :). all the best!

[@simonvesthhansen2420]

😂 I enjoyed every minute of your great ring modulation video. Thanks, clever man. Sincerely, Simon

[@murderousmaths]

So glad you liked it!

[@Jeff_____]

i love this video. Ring mod and Moog ladder filters are two of my absolute favorite sounds. I'm going to get Warm Audio RingerBringer since it is so affordable compared to a used Moog ring mod.

[@murderousmaths]

Have fun with it!

[@escapade9460]

What I find very interesting is that EDM and IDM producers would try to find ways to tune one of the sounds and use it musically , love it!

[@silljos1]

You are one of the coolest dudes I've ever seen. Thanks for the video!

[@SeeJD]

You just inspired me to roll up my sleeves and build a ring mod! I’ve had the MF-102 for years, but I love the complexity and tone coming out of your Twing-Mod!! Cheers!

[@murderousmaths]

Good luck! Half of the odd noises coming off mine are due to bad soldering!

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Brilliant video man !

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Very nice video ! shows pretty well the spirit of stalking into the sound parameters. Bircolage !

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Love your videos! Entertaining and very informative!

[@drlohertz8233]

What a blast! I learned a bit about ring modulators and had a laugh or two. Very cool!

[@GlennMichaelThompson]

Thoroughly enjoyable video! Thanks for this great and informative demo. Loving ring mods in Canada. ;-)

[@marklevine4915]

You sir are an absolute genius. I have a PhD (in history, not electronics) and have always been confused about this. Now I'm not. Keep it up!

[@murderousmaths]

Glad it helped - thanks for posting!

[@SethKaine]

Nice vids, nice gears! and sounds never the same. keep going! thanks

[@leandrocasagrande7536]

The only video on youtube that explains the Ring Modulator in a way that not only I could understand but with good musical examples on how to use it Thanks a lot mate Cheers from Brazil

[@murderousmaths]

Thanks! Hope it helps. Very proud my little vids are being watched in Brazil!

[@bennyshambles]

Love it. Major Hawkwind vibes. Very informative.

[@MarkMcCluney]

Great vid. Always been a fan of your work mate. Thanks for this - should have known you'd be an analogue synth aficionado!

[@wugzi9260]

This helped me understand so much. Thank you!

[@GogiRegion]

Now I finally understand Ring Modulators! Thank you! I one time saw a video were they used a Ring Modulator and an Expression Pedal, and that seems like fun. 😁

[@terasankka]

That was awesome! Thank you for the great video.

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Love the enthusiasm! thanks!

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Just stumbled on this video with some friends, you rock man!

[@jb2868]

What an incredibly useful and informative video! Thank you!

[@murderousmaths]

If it helped you in anyway, I'm very pleased!

[@DanDart]

this was really lovely! I want to get one of those sorts of things. I know you best as the person whose books really got me into maths and do everything a year early and I was very appreciative, and when I saw this, it was just amazing, I've done a little of it before but have just noticed how the high to low sweep must be how they did the beginning of the Doctor Who themes! Amazing stuff!

[@murderousmaths]

Glad you liked it - and even gladder the MM books helped!

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Very informative and fun video!

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Very instructive. Thank you.

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Hello Mr Poskitt, I really really enjoyed the video but my mind was actually blown when I saw your name on the screen and I recognized your name from the books I have read when I was little. I loved those books to the bits and maybe they are the reason I am currently watching this video about ring modulators. It's a small world. Love you and what you do!

[@murderousmaths]

Many thanks Ahmet - and I'm so glad you liked the books too!

[@escapade9460]

I love his enthusiasm !

[@dillipphunbar7924]

Entertaining and educational. Liked and subscribed.

[@jasonpiekacz3271]

I was debating whether I should make a passive ring modulator or not. After this great video I am inspired to try it. Long live the ring modulator!

[@murderousmaths]

Good luck with your ring mod!