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Hey, what's that sound: Ring modulators

The bell-like, sci-fi oscillations of this neat little gizmo have provided rock music with a futuristic, psychedelic visionWhat are they? Ring modulators are neat little gizmos that make things sound wobbly and metallic and cool. If you're in any way familiar with the phrase "EXTERMINATE! EXTERMINATE!" then you've heard a ring modulator.Who uses them? Ring modulating orchestral instruments was a favourite trick of early electro-acoustic composers, particularly Stockhausen. The first celebrated u...

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16:28 on November 9 2009

Hey, what's that sound: Ring modulators

Guardian Music — The bell-like, sci-fi oscillations of this neat little gizmo have provided rock music with a futuristic, psychedelic visionWhat are they? Ring modulators are neat little ... more info
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