Radius - Ring Modulator / Frequency Shifter
Listing Description
The Radius is a ring modulator pedal and frequency shifter featuring pitch tracking, an advanced LFO, and stereo input/output. Utilizing an eight-quadrant multiplier algorithm, it provides a variable transition between ring modulation and frequency shifting, with independent frequency ratios for upper and lower tones. The pedal’s sum and difference frequency ratios, level controls, and selectable LFO waveforms enable a broad range of timbral modifications including harmonic textures, tremolo, phaser, and metallic sounds.
Pitch tracking with a push-to-tune footswitch lets users align the carrier oscillator in real time, while envelope follower and expression pedal assignment add dynamic, performance-based modulation. The LFO section offers triangle, square, random, step-sequencer shapes, and two custom X waveforms, all available for envelope triggering. Full MIDI implementation allows for MIDI clock sync, parameter sequencing, and direct MIDI note control of the carrier.
**Key features:**
- Ring modulator pedal and frequency shifter with pitch tracking
- Eight-quadrant multiplier algorithm for adjustable ring mod/frequency shift blends
- Stereo input and stereo output for flexible routing
- Expression pedal input for assignable real-time parameter control
- Advanced LFO with multiple waveforms, step sequencing, and envelope triggering
- Full MIDI support for clock sync and parameter automation