--- In Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com , "(i think you can figure that
out)" <peter@b...> wrote:

> The differences between the AC and DC rings are significant. I
> keep one as is and mod'd the other. There's room on the
> faceplate to add a switch so that it could be selectable between
> the two states, but with two rings in one module it doesn't seem
> practical to do that.
>

hi peter.
i've been using my a132 for ring mod effects, but i realize it's not
a traditional ring modulator, though relatively speaking it sounds a
bit like one. can you charactorize the difference between AM and
ringmodulation for those of us who aren't saavy w/ this knowledge

i also soldered the ken stone real ring mod into a lightswitch box.
i understand the diode ring to be the original ring mod design. one
drawback with the RRM is i guess becuase it is passive, there is a
pretty dramatic voltage drop. to get it really sizzling i use my
two doepfer ext input module to push the gain of my x and y signals
before going into the real ring mod.

comparing the sound of AM through my a132 and the sound of the RRM i
would say that the RRM is somehow grainier and gnarlier. it is a
very gorgeous but abrasive sound.

perhaps you can shine a little insight.
thanks-
tom