via this auction"Here is a description from the Squarewave Parade website:
'yet another silly name. this is a stereo ( dual mono ) 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 modulator and as a result it gives you a much wider range of possibilities. everything from AM radio static to tempo matched drum loops can be used to modulate your source. 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 will need to increase the level of quieter signals, such as guitar, to get the ring to work. 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 which i also matched between each of the two units inside. the transformers on the input and output will also yield a nice thick organic distortion when over-driven.'"
It seems everyone is doing passive ring-mods these days.
ReplyDeletegot this email regarding recent squarewave sales
ReplyDeletethe squarewave parade (which has only ever been just me in case you didn't know) finds itself in a horrible situation. i have nothing to speak of other then a storage area holding things that i hope to be able to sell and the worn out welcome of the family floor to sleep on
i need help, three words i'm not a fan of. but they're unfortunately true
so i'm selling everything i can and screaming at the top of my lungs towards all of the extraordinary (and completely undeserving ) friends i've made over the last few years through TSP for assistance
i have a few things setup -
the TSP RUMMAGE SALE is found in the forum here http://la-ac.com/msbd/viewforum.php?f=19 ts where i'll be selling all of my used equipment and random other things. i'll try to add new items often so please check back
if you would like to make a donation there are a couple methods. you can paypal whatever you can to this address: salt AT la-ac DOT com or you can visit the TSP store where i have setup a few presets - http://tsp.bigcartel.com/
if you have any other ideas or concerns please email me at - sqrwvprd AT gmail DOT com
thank you,
steven
http://thesquarewaveparade.com [thesquarewaveparade.com] »
p.s. i don't have access to the tools i need in order to edit the main site right now, sorry about that