Warm Audio RingerBringer

The RingerBringer by Warm Audio is a fully analogue ring modulation pedal, faithfully recreating the functionality and tone of the MoogerFooger MF-102 ring modulator. It includes controls for LFO, MOD (modulator), FREQ (carrier frequency), RATE, DRIVE, etc. The rear panel I/O: CV/expression inputs, audio in/out, carrier in/out, LFO output.

Key Specifications

SpecValue
Carrier frequency rangeLo/Hi switch, ~0.6 Hz to ~80 kHz
LFO range~0.1 Hz to 25 Hz, sine/square waveform options
Drive controlUniversal Drive always active; can add overdrive/harmonic distortion
Switches/waveformsLo/Hi on carrier, sine/square for LFO
Power9 V DC adapter (centre negative) or 9 V battery, ~100 mA
Size / weight~ 6.5″ ร— 5.25″ ร— 3″; ~862 g
Output / bypassBuffered bypass; output impedance ~600 ohms

Comparison between Moog Moogerfooger MF-102 and Behringer BM-12

Left: Moog MF-102, Middle: RingerBringer, Right: Behringer BM-12M

Moog MF-102 & Behringer BM-12 โ€” Key Facts

PedalReleased / OriginalKey Features
Moog MoogerFooger MF-102 Ring Modulator1998Ring modulator + internal carrier oscillator; Lo/Hi carrier frequency range; LFO with sine & square/triangle waveforms; Mix, Frequency, LFO Rate, LFO Amount controls; Carrier In & Out; CV/Expression options.
Behringer BM-12 Ring ModulatorAnnounced 2023, shipping 2025Clone of Moog MF-102; analogue; similar control set: Drive, Mix, Frequency, Rate, Amount; Lo/Hi carrier ranges; LFO waveforms; CV/Expression inputs; Carrier In/Out, LFO Out.

Comparison Table: RingerBringer vs MF-102 vs BM-12

Feature / SpecMoog MF-102Warm Audio RingerBringerBehringer BM-12
Analogue / DigitalFully analogueFully analogueFully analogue
Carrier oscillator range~0.6 Hz โ†’ ~80 kHz (Lo/Hi)Same: 0.6 Hz โ†’ ~80 kHz (Lo/Hi)Similar, Lo/Hi switch, close to original
LFO Rate & Waveforms~0.1โ€“25 Hz; sine or square/triangle~0.1โ€“25 Hz; sine/square~0.1โ€“25 Hz; sine/square
Controls (Drive, Mix, etc.)Mix, Frequency, LFO Rate, Amount, DriveDrive, Mix, Mod Freq, Rate, AmountDrive, Mix, Frequency, Rate, Amount
PowerExternal PSU ~9 V9 V DC or 9 V battery; ~100 mA9 V DC, similar
I/OCarrier In/Out, LFO Out, CV/ExpressionCarrier In/Out, LFO Out, CV/ExpressionCarrier In/Out, LFO Out, CV/Expression
Dimensions / WeightApprox. 9″ ร— 6″ ร— 2.5″; ~1.6 kg6.5″ ร— 5.25″ ร— 3″; ~0.86 kgApprox. 9″ ร— 6″ ร— 2.5″; ~1.6 kg (very close to Moogโ€™s form factor)
Release1998, now discontinuedFeb 2024, in production2023 announcement, available 2025
MSRP (at launch)US $349 (street ~$329)US $219 / โ‚ฌ249 / ยฃ229 / ~A$330โ€“350~US $129 / โ‚ฌ99โ€“120

Summary comparisons

  • The Warm Audio RingerBringer is a faithful recreation of the Moog MF-102, with nearly identical features and specs.
  • The Behringer BM-12 also mirrors the MF-102 at a lower price point, targeting affordability.
  • The Moog original is now a collectorโ€™s piece, often commanding much higher prices second-hand.

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Pricing of the RingerBringer

CurrencyMSRP / List Price
USD$219
Euroโ‚ฌ249
GBPยฃ229
AUD~A$330โ€“350 (estimate, conversion-based)

Where to buy: retailers by region

RegionRetailers that stock RingerBringer
USAWarm Audio (direct) Warm Audio โ€ข Sweetwater Sweetwater โ€ข Coast Sonic โ€ข Thunder Road Guitars โ€ข Angel City Guitars Angel City Guitars โ€ข Rhythm & Harmony Rhythm and Harmony
UKThomann UK Musikhaus Thomann โ€ข Bax Music Bax Music โ€ข Andertons Andertons Music Co. โ€ข Scan UK Scan UK โ€ข Juno Records Juno Records โ€ข MusicStore.com UK Music Store
EU (continental)MusicStore.com (Germany) Music Store+1 โ€ข Thomann (Germany) Musikhaus Thomann โ€ข Bax Music / Scan etc. Bax Music
AustraliaGuitar Factory (Parramatta) โ€ข Found Sound
CanadaLong & McQuade Long & McQuade โ€ข Canadian branches of Sweetwater / Reverb etc. (depending on seller) reverb.com+1

Link: https://warmaudio.com/ringerbringer