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MGR/Donald B. Mayne « Electro-Harmonix EH-5000 Frequency Analyzer (Ring Modulator) »
Published on 07/19/04 at 15:00I acquired this item new from eBay. I paid $150, which included the unit, its power supply, free shipping, and three sets of Electro-Harmonix guitar strings. I bought this item because I needed a reasonably-priced yet high quality ring modulator for a variety of applications.
In terms of classic ring modulator sounds, I defy any unit to beat this one, regardless of price. Though simpler (that is to say, less feature-packed) than many out there, its tone will compete with any comers. For all its simplicity, this unit DOES have one feature that most others do not, one which is often overlooked: a fine tuning knob with which the user can make subtle pitch/microtonal changes over a one octave range.
All things being equal, I love this unit unconditionally. As I mentioned above, this unit DOES lack many of the features that its higher-priced counterparts have.
The construction of this unit seems solid, though it is bigger than most. This does not bother me, but it might those with limited pedal board space. It should be noted that it is no bigger than any other ring modulator available, except for the DOD Gonkulator, a rare, overpriced, less flexible unit noteworthy chiefly because Incubus's guitarist uses one.
Even if I had the money to buy the Moogerfooger, the Frostwave, or (I wish) the Lovetone ring modulator, I'm not sure that I would. I'll state it again: in terms of sound, this one takes on all comers. All things considered, the Electro-Harmonix Frequency Analyzer is, without question, the best value for one's money. The only thing better is two of them.
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In terms of classic ring modulator sounds, I defy any unit to beat this one, regardless of price. Though simpler (that is to say, less feature-packed) than many out there, its tone will compete with any comers. For all its simplicity, this unit DOES have one feature that most others do not, one which is often overlooked: a fine tuning knob with which the user can make subtle pitch/microtonal changes over a one octave range.
All things being equal, I love this unit unconditionally. As I mentioned above, this unit DOES lack many of the features that its higher-priced counterparts have.
The construction of this unit seems solid, though it is bigger than most. This does not bother me, but it might those with limited pedal board space. It should be noted that it is no bigger than any other ring modulator available, except for the DOD Gonkulator, a rare, overpriced, less flexible unit noteworthy chiefly because Incubus's guitarist uses one.
Even if I had the money to buy the Moogerfooger, the Frostwave, or (I wish) the Lovetone ring modulator, I'm not sure that I would. I'll state it again: in terms of sound, this one takes on all comers. All things considered, the Electro-Harmonix Frequency Analyzer is, without question, the best value for one's money. The only thing better is two of them.
This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com