Using ultrasound to create guitar effects

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Using ultrasound to interfere with guitar amplifier sound is theoretically possible but practically ineffective. Frequencies in the MHz or GHz range exceed human hearing capabilities, resulting in minimal noticeable effects. While some extreme audiophile equipment may handle frequencies up to 40kHz, typical audio systems have bandwidth limitations that prevent the amplification of ultrasonic frequencies. The most likely outcome of attempting this would be damaging the amplifier and disturbing pets, rather than achieving any desirable sound effect.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of audio frequency ranges and human hearing limits
  • Familiarity with guitar amplifier specifications and bandwidth limitations
  • Knowledge of ultrasonic sound and its applications
  • Basic principles of sound modulation and interference
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  • Research the effects of ultrasonic frequencies on audio equipment
  • Explore alternative sound modulation techniques for guitar effects
  • Investigate audiophile equipment capable of handling high-frequency signals
  • Learn about sound interference and its applications in music production
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Musicians, audio engineers, and sound designers interested in experimental guitar effects and the limits of audio technology.

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Im interested in using ultrasound to intrfere with sound that comes out of guitar amplifier or sending ultrasound together with normal guitar signal in amp.

My questions are : Is it possible? What will it do? Is there anything like it that i can look into?

Thank you very much
 
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vlada113 said:
Im interested in using ultrasound to intrfere with sound that comes out of guitar amplifier or sending ultrasound together with normal guitar signal in amp.

My questions are : Is it possible? What will it do? Is there anything like it that i can look into?

Thank you very much
I guess it would be possible, but I don't think it would have much noticeable effect. For really high frequencies (Mhz or Ghz), any modulation of the guitar signal that it produced would be above the human range of hearing. If the frequency were almost within the normal audible range, you might be able to produce an annoying high-pitched whine as a difference frequency, but there are much easier ways to do that.
 
vlada113 said:
My questions are : Is it possible? What will it do?
Common audio systems usually has a bandwidth limitation what prevents the amplification of (useless) ultrasonic frequencies.
Some extreme audiophile super-gizmo has wider bandwidth, but even those ends somewhere around 40kHz.
Within these limitations the most you can have out of this is ~ a burning amplifier and many scared/jumpy dogs and cats.
Maybe some bats could be affected.
 
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