The Neurotron Ring Modulator is a pedal that is based on the Lovetone Ring Stinger, which was originally released in 1998 and discontinued in 2001. While it is technically a ring modulator, it is much more than that, incorporating various other features and concepts. According to the designer, it is the most bizarre pedal they have ever made.

In addition to ring modulation, the Neurotron also offers octave fuzz and synth capabilities. It modulates the carrier wave with an LFO and can be used in PWM or FM modes. It has expression controls for LFO depth and VCO frequency, as well as CV input and VCO output for syncing with other effects and external systems.

Due to its complexity, a separate user manual has been created to fully understand and utilize the pedal. It is recommended to keep the manual handy while using it.

Interestingly, the most recognizable recorded example of the Ring Stinger is not an instrument, but the vocals on Radiohead’s “Kid A” album. Once you become familiar with the pedal, it becomes easier to identify the settings they likely used.

The Neurotron is a faithful recreation of the Ring Stinger, with the main difference being the change from a footswitch to a toggle for the Octave/Ring function. The bypass method and power supply filtering have also been improved. Otherwise, all the features remain the same as the original.

An Interactive BOM tool has been created to assist with the build process, grouping components by value and allowing users to see which other parts have the same value and where they are located.

Special thanks are given to Ian, the DIY community’s resident Lovetone expert, for helping verify the accuracy of the Neurotron prototype against an original Ring Stinger.

Summary created by AI from the original source.