DRONE38 and DRONX – Getting Started

This is an overview of the two new drone modules for the AE Modular Synth from tangible waves. I’m presenting a short demonstration of the sound in the beginning and then will explain the functions of each module in detail. Towards the end there are some thoughts on how to approach making music with these modules.

Please check out my other tutorials in the Getting Started series for more information on the various modules of the AE Modular system.

tangible waves produce the AE Modular synthesizer system which offers a true modular electronic instrument at an affordable expense. Join the wonderful and accommodating community on AE Modular Forum to discover more about AE Modular.

AE Modular DRONES

As per popular demand on Instagram … here is my very first jam with the DRONE38 and DRONX modules from tangible waves.

This is a very first play with the new AE Modular DRONE38 and DRONX modules from tangible waves. I just got them yesterday and already I’m in love! With two DRONE38 modules you have to tame 36 oscillators and that can be tricky as they all influence each other in the mix. But the fader controls are beautiful to play with and it all feels like a complete instrument in itself. Obviously the mix is going through the MultiFX module for that sweet reverberation, but the DRONX has a very interesting Delay FX built in that is worthwhile exploring!

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tangible waves produce the AE Modular synthesizer system which offers a true modular electronic instrument at an affordable expense. Join the wonderful and accommodating community on AE Modular Forum to discover more about AE Modular.

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Maneco Labs GRONE DRONE SYNTH

GRONE DRONE SYNTH developed by Maneco Labs is now shipping. This module for eurorack includes a drone oscillator (VCO), Noise generator, MS20 resonant low pass filter, multi waveform LFO and an integrated Clouds clone.

• Eurorack module format
• Drone voice oscillator
• MS20 Filter
• Multi waveform LFO
• Noise generator
• Clouds integrated

Dark drones generator

Drone VCO

Generates sound based on equations converted to analog signals , there are sixteen equations selected by Up and Down switches. Four leds indicate equation number in binary mode. Three Pots modify numbers used by the equation, A0 , A1 and A2 , fourth pot Sample Rate controls pitch and speed of the oscillation. There’s an Output Level pot for the oscillator and a dedicated jack for patching the Oscillator sound to external modules.

NOISE GENERATOR

White noise with noise level pot and noise output jack.

VCF

MS20 resonant low pass filter, with CUT frequency pot control, RESONANCE, MODULATION 1 amount pot, input and output jacks and second cv input for cut off, labeled MOD2.

LFO

Low frequency oscillator routed to MOD1 from VCF, RATE and WAVEFORM shape
pots. Waveforms are ramp up, ramp down, square, triangle, sine , sweep, random levels, random
slopes.

CLOUDS

Based on MUTABLE INSTRUMENTS eurorack module , with parasites firmware , same controls from MI : Input gain, position, size, density, pitch, texture, blend , switches for blend parameter and load/save, freeze control with indicator led , same display as MI original, Dedicated audio input jack (mono) stereo output and control inputs for V/OCT and TRIGGER.

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Pricing and Availability

GRONE DRONE SYNTH is available now directly or from their retailers.