Moog Minifooger Ring Modulator

[@MikeNeer]

This is one of the better Ring Mod demos, because the player is willing to let the ring mod control the direction of the playing, which is really the best way to use these pedals.

[@moonandantarctica2]

Exactly what I was just thinking, some of the other demos are really terrible, he does a good job of giving you an idea of what it actually sounds like

[@BTsMusicChannel]

Ring modulators often lead one to play with more rhythmic emphasis than "sweet" harmony or melody. I think that is one reason a more traditional guitar player with a European mindset that emphasizes pitch-related musical parameters rather than the expressive qualities of sound, texture and rhythm would not be likely to use a ring mod. I think one of the most effective uses of ring mod is heard in Black Sabbath's "Paranoid" where Tony Iommi scrambles his traditional rock guitar sound (i.e., a blues scale lead line) with a ring modulator in a way that makes the scrambled mind of a paranoid person come to life. But what does it all mean to a guitarist who simply wants to hear a lot of "notes" (i.e., pitches, things we talk about in music theory) instead of a cool sound, texture or groove? Absolutely nothing.

[@thomasfourth]

That's one of the nicest-sounding ring modulators I've heard.

[@Loddentidster]

The only thing that expression pedal does is let you control the "MF Ring" with your feet. So this was infact a great demo.

[@WesPaul2000]

I have never heard a ring modulator sound good but Andy makes it musical. Nice work!

[@GogiRegion]

I feel like this and an expression pedal are great together and I need to check it out sometime.

[@MYGAS21]

Bravo Andy! Its hard to find someone who knows how to play these things.

[@whotendsthefire7234]

Gorgeous sounding pedal! Very inspiring! Thanks!

[@mitchelkitchen4500]

NICE REVEREND GUITAR!

[@olekzhdanov_guitar]

Perfect taste Andy !!!

[@oansun]

first minifooger i've really liked

[@andrewjeffries8721]

Andy, you use these pedals very well! I like the little "weep!" tag that you put on the end! The things you play give me good ideas of how I can use them! Thank you!

[@G.GordonMidi]

"Weep Tag" would be a great name for a ring mod pedal!

[@S-T-E-V-E]

4:42 Lost in Space lol well done

[@tcodyiii]

Will Andy ever do a video on his pickless guitar technique?

[@rcoveyduc]

Could have nailed "Spirit in the Sky" with this one.

[@JayEdom]

i got mine set up for a decay style pedal for doing nin hurt and marilyn manson man that you fear lso other stuff i could do but its my start and i dont have an exp pedal yet

[@JakeANowhereMan]

Awesome Moog ftw

[@MrEmohdee]

ROCK ON

[@tempuraadvocate4820]

What guitar are you using at the beginning? It looks cool.

[@bestofwrestlingworldwide]

Hi can anyone tell me if this pedal can also be used to create a dalek voice

[@neoaureus]

My Audio Technica ATH M50 is blowing holes into my head at the low end of the frequency...

[@daviswiltonbader4807]

Which do you prefer: Moog Mini or the new Gonkulator?

[@AndyThomas_mrblitz]

looks like the drawback of the gonkulator is no exp jack... or is there a new one with exp jack?

[@robertwest9643]

Hey PGS, I noticed there are two internal trim pots. Know what they're there for? Thanks

[@anstratdubh1979]

What is the make and model of the expression pedal used for the MiniFooger demos?

[@dlheidemann]

I'm pretty sure it's a Moog expression that was released along with this new line of pedals...but I'm going to guess you can use any TRS expression pedal.

[@dominiclipari]

Do you actually sell this pedal? I couldn't find it searching your site, and I don't see a link in the video except to Moog's website.

[@ShoreStudios]

I think its still a relatively new line of pedals

[@enthnd03]

i know that it's not available in most stores yet

[@guitargeekforjesus]

John Frusciante makes amazing things happen with the moog ring mod.

[@paulweyer4339]

How do you "tune" the expression pedal?

[@psychicdriving1873]

Paul Weyer most expression pedals have a knob so u can have a minimum or ceiling to the effect

[@paulweyer4339]

David Cutney figured that out after finding one of these in a local shop. thanks for the answer though

[@seanlarkin6158]

What guitar model is that? Looks sexy

[@michaelcraig9449]

How much are these in $?

[@spoonylove]

I love PGS.. and we all know that Andy makes everything sound better. ... but... this pedal doesn't convince me. And if ANDY doesn't convince me, its not for me. is this thing really usable?

[@mr_guy661]

That's how you use ring mod'!

[@nirke_]

What's that strat? Damn sexy

[@nirke_]

***** Thanks, but I meant the actual Strat (the sunburst with the tortoise pickguard).

[@monsterjazzlicks]

While this is a good quality demo, i never think that Ring Modulators suit the Guitar instrument.

[@monsterjazzlicks]

Ok, fair enough. But i just think there are far better choices of FX out there suited for stringed instruments.

[@monsterjazzlicks]

Sure man. i have 6 FX for my Fender Rhodes and i still feel i want MORE !! ha ha......

[@monsterjazzlicks]

inc. a BOSS CE1 CHORUS !!!

[@I..cast..fireball]

Not a fan of pedals where its more like you are playing the pedal then the guitar.

[@mrdunngoofd]

Those are my favorite kinds.

[@I..cast..fireball]

And I hope you enjoy them. Just not my thing.

[@jeffreypaxton6616]

the key word here being "effect pedal"

[@iamkenman101]

What does it sound like without the "optional" experession pedal? Why not demo it WITHOUT the expression pedal too? I like Moog products but this was a terrible demo.

[@Prof3ssrBrando]

Anytime he is not moving the expression pedal it sounds like the pedal would without the expression pedal. The expression pedal only affects the pedal when in motion. It controls the Freq Knob, ergo it's just like turning the Freq Knob with your hand. Ring Modulators are definitely not "standard" pedals and need to be used in proper settings. Janek Gwizdala's It Only Happens Once record is a great place to hear musical ring modulation.

[@mr_guy661]

Well they're trying to sell the whole lot, you know

[@handyboy2000]

This is the first PGS video I haven't liked. Nice try Andy, but this thing sounds like a bucket of turd.

[@areyoujelton]

No you're just gay.