Iconic Ring Modulation for the Modern Player
Today’s guitar players and synthesists have more sonic options than ever before. Now, the Red Panda Radius ring modulator/frequency shifter pedal offers an updated take on the classic synthesizer effect. This pedal has a new “eight-quadrant multiplier” algorithm that enables the pedal to provide ring modulation that seamlessly transitions to frequency shifting as you go. Pair the eight-quadrant multiplication with spot-on tracking and the versatile LFO, and you’ve got a recipe for sonic success. The Radius offers four onboard preset slots with a total of 100 recallable presets via USB MIDI control. And, because it can handle both line- and instrument-level sources, the Radius can handle guitar, bass, synths, stage pianos, and more. Choose the Red Panda Radius and explore the most modern take on ring modulation yet.
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Smoothly transitions from ring modulation to frequency shifting
The secret behind the Radius’ smooth functionality is what Red Panda calls an “eight-quadrant multiplier” algorithm. It seamlessly blends between the ring modulation and frequency shifting, so you can modulate your signal however you want. The algorithm also allows for different frequency ratios for the upper and lower harmonics, opening the door to a world of tonal experimentation. Bell-like brilliance, old-school metallic textures, frequency shifting, gentle tremolo, and bubbly phasing — the Radius pedal can do it all and then some.
Advanced LFO and MIDI control
Aside from the ring mod and frequency shifting, the Radius features an advanced LFO. You get triangle, square, and random waveforms, plus an 8-step sequencer to take your sound to the next level. There’s also an envelope follower to make the pedal ultra-responsive to playing dynamics. What’s more, the Radius offers MIDI control via USB or the TRS jack. With MIDI, you get access to 96 more preset slots for 100 total recallable presets. How’s that for versatile?
Not just for guitar
While the Radius’ pedalboard-friendly footprint is great for guitar players, anyone can use it. Red Panda designed this pedal for use with any signal you can create. It’s compatible with both instrument- and line-level signals, which gives you the freedom to use your Radius pedal with synths, keyboards, and basses. Red Panda also tells Sweetwater that the Radius can handle line-level signals up to a whopping +8dBu. That means you can use the pedal to modify and transform any signal onstage, in the studio, and beyond.
Red Panda Radius Ring Modulator/Frequency Shifter Pedal Features:
- Transforms the timbre of any signal with classic electronic texture
- 8-quadrant multiplier algorithm smoothly blends between ring modulation and frequency shifting
- Stereo I/O offers compatibility with all rigs
- Stores four presets onboard and up to 100 via MIDI
- Assignable expression pedal can control any assortment of knobs
- Web editor enables the user to upload and download presets
- Compatible with both instrument- and line-level signals
