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Breakout expansion for the Grendel Drone Commander 2With the optional Expander module, the system gains eighteen patch points for CV, gate + trigger, and audio. Its clock input allows synchronization to analog clock sources, and AUX IN lets you process external audio sources. As a bonus, the voltage ranges of some of the inputs and outputs can be switched between +/-2.5 volts and 0..+5 volts, facilitating connection to other synth modules, MIDI-CV converters, and various tabletop analog gear. Current consumption is 120mA @ +12(+15) volts for the combined Main Module + Expander, and 2.5mA @ -12(-15) volts, 0 mA @ +5 volts. http://rarewaves.net/products/dc2e/120 mA +12V3 mA -12V0 mA 5V45 mm Depth (1 Votes)This module is currently available. submitted Nov 28th 2015, 13:47 by TidalWaveform | last Change Oct 8th 2016, 21:47 by acgenerator 1 Users are observing this These merchants probably sell this module. A multi-disciplinary designer’s journey in field recording, sound design, and music.
Posted: July 6th, 2011 | Filed under: gear, music, sound design, synthesis Hand-built one at a time by Eric Archer, the Grendel Drone Commander is a two-oscillator synth built inside of a metal surplus ammo box. Its apparent simplicity belies its sonic complexity. I’m still feeling my way around the thing, but I wanted to post an example of what it makes possible. (Next step: Play with CV control!) This heavy, drone-y, smeary track was created using only the Grendel Drone Commander, recorded live thee times, each on a different track, in Logic Pro (with a few plug-ins as well). Grendel DC-2e Drone Commander 2 for Eurorack available now! “Hi, I really love the Drone Commander and I am very sad and bummed now that its not being made.” We apologize sincerely to anybody who wanted a Drone Commander classic. It is not in production any more, and all stock is sold out. If you are seeking one, try eBay, and see the notes below about packing it carefully for shipping.
There’s no need to message us ‘just in case’. What’s the story behind it? It was designed by me in about two weeks. More than 750 were assembled, largely by hand, largely by one person, over a span of six years. That is a lot of time to gather feedback from users and critically evaluate every feature, every manufacturing step, every failure mode, every business transaction, almost every molecule of a product. Not to mention the accumulation of personal insight on its playability, appearance, and sound quality. I spent three to five hours of my own time assembling each Drone Commander classic, and tested every one with my own hands and ears. After making about 500 of them, it became tedious. After building another 250, I was more than ready to move on and apply the accumulated experience to newer designs. Thousands of hours spent on assembly work, and thousands more hours spent on research and development for new ideas. Imagine you are a performing artist who has a hit with your first recording.
With a total of 9 knobs, the Drone Commander offers two manually-tuned oscillators and two LFOs, plus an unusually colorful and nasty filter. LFO1 is an analog variable-shape oscillator, and LFO2 is a pulse waveform that auto-synchronizes to LFO1 at a ratio of 2x, 4x, 8x, or 16x. Both LFOs can be routed to the filter for rhythmic patterns.
parrot ar drone telstraA line-level output jack is provided for connection to amplifiers or effects. — Shipping Instructions — Buying a used Grendel Drone Commander from somebody on eBay? Make sure the seller packages the item carefully to avoid shipping damage and D.O.A. merchandise. Like most electronics, it can be damaged by dropping it on a hard surface. Ask the seller to follow these guidelines: Do not use newspaper or styrofoam peanuts as packing material – only use bubble wrap Choose a box that allows at least two inches (5 cm) of clearance on all sides
Wrap the unit with at least two inches (5 cm) of bubble wrap on all sides Label the box FRAGILEGrendel DC-2e Drone Commander 2 Eurorack is out! Here's our latest video demo. It begins with quick start tips on using the Main Module by itself, then moves on to playing it from a keyboard (requires MIDI-CV converter). We also show some example patches, and a few tricks with the filter's self-oscillation. /watch?v=2fcJD5J4yyUGrendel DC-2e Drone Commander 2 - Eurorack (official)The Grendel RA-9 Grenadier. New from Rare Waves for 2015. A unique semi modular CV-Gate synthesizer with analog sequencer and filterbank. In stores spring 2015! The Grendel RA-9 Grenadier is a 1-oscillator analog monosynth with CV-Gate control. It has a semi-modular design in a tabletop enclosure with 1/4″ audio output. The Grenadier can be played stand-alone by using its keypad with 4 independently tuneable keys, or you can activate its onboard sequencer for minimal rhythm loops and tone sequences.
Patch in a 1v/oct MIDI-CV converter (not included) and the Grenadier can play sequences from a MIDI workstation or computer. The Grenadier’s unique palette of analog tones comes from its triple bandpass filterbank with syncable modulation. Its voice is designed for electronic basslines and melodic sequences, as well as slow drones, electro percussion loops, bass drums, and more. The filterbank can also become a tone source by setting it to self-oscillate with warm low frequency overdrive. The Grenadier’s VCO offers square and triangle waveform. Its pitch can be modulated by the envelope generator for bass drops and other tuned analog percussion effects. The VCO waveform is synced to gate, for better bass output with staccato sequences. The decay envelope generator offers a wide range of decay times up to 60 seconds. The contour of the envelope can be reversed with the bipolar Envelope Depth knob, putting it solidly in the electro funk zone. The Grenadier’s LFO covers a wide range of 0.05 Hz (that’s once cycle every 20 seconds) up to 60 Hz, and can be reset by gate events for tempo-sync effects.
The patch bay allows semi-modular control and multiplies the creative options when patching to itself, another Grenadier, MIDI-CV converters, and modular systems.** Fourteen patch points are provided including CV and gate in and out, clock in and out, LFO rate CV, and external audio input. It accepts Eurorack-type 1/8” (3.5mm) mono phone plugs. The Grendel Grenadier has a straightforward knob-per-function layout that avoids confusing context-sensitive controls. Each switch on the front panel has a red status LED that is easy to see, but not glaringly bright. The case is built of laser-cut steel with durable powder coat and silkscreened graphics. It has a sturdy-feeling build, weighing in at nearly 2 pounds. Grippy rubber feet elevate it above the table, and a pair of polished metal handles double as a roll cage to protect its control surface. The Grenadier is built to satisfy the need for creative analog equipment that stands the test of time. How does the Grenadier’s sequencer work?
The sequencer has two basic components: Its 4-step analog sequencer outputs control voltage in a repeating cycle I-II-III-IV. Voltage of each step is controlled by the knob above each key I-IV. It steps once to the right each time it is triggered. The analog sequencer normally controls the VCO frequency for simple melodic sequences, and can be patched to sequence the filterbank, LFO rate, or an external module. The other component is the programmable trigger loop. It is normally synchronized to the LFO, or you can patch 16th-notes tempo clock to CLK IN. Program a rhythmic sequence of events in a 32-step (2 measure) endless loop by tapping the PROG-+ button in real time. Your input is quantized to the clock and repeats as long as clock is present. The trigger events can step the analog sequencer, trigger the envelope, or trigger an external module using the TRIG OUT patch point. Briefly stated, the Grenadier’s onboard sequencer is good for minimal rhythms and melodies constrained to a 4-note cycle.
It does not have start/stop or reset input, presets, or programmable melody. What can the Grenadier’s LFO do? The LFO rate can be controlled with the LFO CV IN patch point. Its response is exponential (~0.5v/oct) and its frequency range is 0.05-60 Hz. The symmetry of the triangle wave is variable and the pulse wave output can be varied from 20..80% width by using the Symmetry knob. Activate the TRIG button and the LFO will sync (restart) with each gate event. This can give the impression of tempo-synced LFO effects, and also lets you use the LFO like a second envelope generator for the filterbank. The LFO Depth knob sets the level of filterbank modulation, and is a bipolar gain type control. The LFO Out patch point is post-LFO Depth. The CLK Out patch point normally sends unattenuated LFO square wave. Is the Grenadier a little bit like the Grendel Formant Filter?The Grenadier also has a filterbank with parallel VC-BPFs (three in the case of the Grenadier, compared to the Formant Filter’s four).
Grenadier also has 2-axis voltage control of its filterbank with the Alpha and Beta parameters, similar to the Formant Filter’s Articulator X and Articulator Y parameters. However while the Formant Filter’s tuning range is optimized specifically for vowel filtering, the Grenadier’s filterbank has a wider frequency range. It is able to get squelchy acid effects and a broader palette of throaty midrange tones, plus solid bass frequency output, although at the expense of some vowel-filtering ability. Is the Grenadier a little bit like the Grendel Drone Commander? Yes, it is true in some ways. Grenadier can mimic the Drone Commander’s LFO and envelope modulations. The Drone button cancels the volume envelope for endless sustained notes. And its filterbank can be driven into deep-pitched overdriven self-oscillations. The Drone Commander has two fixed oscillators, while the Grenadier has one VCO. But the Grenadier goes further with the addition of a VCA and envelope generator, plenty of CV connections, and a minimal onboard sequencer.
Can it ‘talk’ to the Drone Commander? Yes, in some ways. The Drone Commander’s Clock Out will connect to Grenadier’s Clock In or Gate In, making Grenadier’s sequencer run in time with Drone Commander’s LFO. Or you can patch Grenadier’s LFO OUT or ENV OUT to the Drone Commander’s Filter CV input. Also, you can process the Drone Commander’s audio with the Grenadier’s external input. What are the Grenadier’s CV patch points for? ** Is the Grenadier compatible with Eurorack systems? Yes, but not 100%, because the Grenadier’s inputs and outputs work within a 0..+5 volt range only. Some Eurorack modules such as LFOs which send bipolar signals may not work as expected (negative voltages are limited to zero volts). The Grenadier has internal protection so there is no risk in experimenting with patching it to other synthesizer equipment. It uses Eurorack-type 1/8” (3.5mm) patch cables. Patching an attenuator module between a Eurorack output and Grenadier input may be useful.