JHS Pedals

Description

The JHS Pedals 3 Series Ring Modulator delivers everything from subtle harmonic movement to full-on metallic chaos in a compact, approachable format. Part of the JHS 3 Series lineup, this pedal combines intuitive controls with a surprisingly wide range of sounds, making ring modulation more accessible and musical for players of any experience level. Built with high-quality components and thoughtful design, the 3 Series Ring Modulator can move from gentle pulse-like texture and octave-style coloration to clangorous sci-fi tones, animated wobble and experimental synth-inspired soundscapes.

Classic Ring Modulation With Wide Sonic Range

The 3 Series Ring Modulator is capable of producing everything from slow pulsing movement to sharp, bell-like metallic textures and unstable harmonic dissonance. The Frequency control adjusts the speed of the oscillator, allowing players to explore subtle modulation at lower settings or more aggressive, alien-sounding tones as the speed increases. The Blend control mixes the effect with your dry signal, making it easy to dial in anything from lightly animated texture beneath clean passages to fully saturated ring-mod sounds with pronounced harmonic complexity.

Two Distinct Modes for Experimental Texture

A Mode toggle provides access to two unique modulation algorithms inspired by classic circuits. In Earworm mode, inspired by the discontinued Way Huge Ringworm, the Tweak control introduces an auxiliary LFO that adds wobble, movement and shifting animation to the modulation for evolving textures that feel dynamic and unpredictable. In Green Lantern mode, inspired by the Green Ringer circuit, the pedal introduces an octave-style effect alongside the ring modulation. Here, the Tweak control blends the octave effect from subtle harmonic enhancement to aggressive, synth-like textures with sharp upper-octave character.

Simple Controls With Expansive Creative Potential

Like all pedals in the JHS 3 Series, the Ring Modulator uses three simple controls and one toggle switch to deliver a broad range of sounds in a streamlined, pedalboard-friendly format. Used subtly, it can add movement, harmonic complexity and texture beneath solos, chords and ambient passages. Paired with gain, fuzz or distortion, it becomes far more intense, producing warped modulation, metallic overtones and chaotic experimental textures suited for noise, ambient and alternative styles. From understated movement to full sci-fi-inspired destruction, the JHS Pedals 3 Series Ring Modulator offers an approachable way to explore one of the most distinctive modulation effects available.

JHS Pedals 3 Series Ring Modulator Pedal - White
JHS Pedals 3 Series Ring Modulator Pedal - White

Features

  • Ring modulator pedal delivers metallic textures and animated modulation
  • Blend control adjusts effect mix from subtle movement to full chaos
  • Frequency control sweeps from slow pulses to bell-like overtones
  • Mode toggle selects Earworm or Green Lantern modulation modes
  • Tweak control adds LFO movement or octave-style harmonics
  • Green Lantern mode introduces synth-like upper-octave textures
  • Earworm mode creates evolving wobble and shifting modulation
  • Three-knob layout and toggle simplify experimental sound design

Specs

General
  • Product type: Ring modulator pedal
  • Series: 3 Series
  • Model: Ring Modulator
Controls
  • Control knobs: Blend, frequency, tweak
  • Modes: Earworm and Green Lantern
Power and Voltage
  • Power requirement: 9V DC center negative
  • Current draw: 65 mA
Dimensions and Weight
  • Length: 4.42"
  • Width: 2.38"
  • Height: 1.22"
Other
  • Country of origin: United States

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