Drone synth/noise generator for under 100

[lordgalvar]

This guy makes some really fun stuff at reasonable prices: ElectroLobotomy. https://www.etsy.com/shop/ElectroLobotomy?ref=shop_sugg

I have his pitch shifter and divider and they are neat and a little crazy. I like the way the Hadron Collider sounds and it is 100.

[Seten]

If you've already got an interesting fx chain, consider a feedback loop....

And if you've got an iPhone and/or iPad, there's LOTS of great apps for cheap that will feed your drone lust...

I've heard of that but never looked it up. What exactly does a feedback loop do? Is it usually in the form of a pedal?

[lordgalvar]

If you've already got an interesting fx chain, consider a feedback loop....

I've heard of that but never looked it up. What exactly does a feedback loop do? Is it usually in the form of a pedal?

How about a mixer?
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLVkCmJvXTw[/youtube]

But they can be in a pedal form too. viewtopic.php?f=149&t=45232

[resincum]

This guy makes some really fun stuff at reasonable prices: ElectroLobotomy. https://www.etsy.com/shop/ElectroLobotomy?ref=shop_sugg

I have his pitch shifter and divider and they are neat and a little crazy. I like the way the Hadron Collider sounds and it is 100.

forgot about this guy. some pretty cool stuff, too. I received the minimal drone for my friend's birthday today, it's not too loud and pretty straight forward. would go for the max if it's an option.

[tabbycat]

Thanks guys. I think right now the min/maximal drone seems like a good start for me, but I also might get one of the cheapo plastic ones (monotron and gakken)

i would be careful about dismissing the cheapo-looking ones over the boutiquey-looking ones just for looking cheap.
looking at the gut shot of the maximal there doesn't appear to be very much going on under the lid other than 6x very basic oscillators.
whereas the cheapo-looking one has very useful options re waveshaping, even more so than the basic monotron. a lot more going on. the superficial plastickiness is just the payoff for the greater functionality.
monotron has the much respected ms20 filter and is easily modded for greater functionality.

maximal = hummer. solid but limited.
monotron = mercedes. reliable and respected.
gakken = italian sports car. wild card.

and the monotron duo may be worth the extra bit for the extra options. still cheap cheap.

[Faldoe]

Or if you're really looking for something inexpensive (like less than a bag of weed inexpensive)
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXJzrnWtXB8[/youtube]
http://www.amazon.com/Gakken-SX-150-MAR ... ken+SX+150

Sounds start at :45

Lots of good info here, too.
viewtopic.php?f=149&t=44965

Fuck. Gonna have to get that. Lots of mods.

EDit*** got one of ebay for $22 shipped. Sweet.

[D.o.S.]

Thanks guys. I think right now the min/maximal drone seems like a good start for me, but I also might get one of the cheapo plastic ones (monotron and gakken)

i would be careful about dismissing the cheapo-looking ones over the boutiquey-looking ones just for looking cheap.
looking at the gut shot of the maximal there doesn't appear to be very much going on under the lid other than 6x very basic oscillators.
whereas the cheapo-looking one has very useful options re waveshaping, even more so than the basic monotron. a lot more going on. the superficial plastickiness is just the payoff for the greater functionality.
monotron has the much respected ms20 filter and is easily modded for greater functionality.

maximal = hummer. solid but limited.
monotron = mercedes. reliable and respected.
gakken = italian sports car. wild card.

and the monotron duo may be worth the extra bit for the extra options. still cheap cheap.

this is a good post. Especially if you're getting a drone box/sound maker that you want to use as a standalone device.

[goosekevin]

Or if you're really looking for something inexpensive (like less than a bag of weed inexpensive)
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXJzrnWtXB8[/youtube]
http://www.amazon.com/Gakken-SX-150-MAR ... ken+SX+150

Sounds start at :45

Lots of good info here, too.
viewtopic.php?f=149&t=44965

Fuck. Gonna have to get that. Lots of mods.

EDit*** got one of ebay for $22 shipped. Sweet.

got one of these coming too, thanks to D.o.S' post in the GAS thread
should be good fun

[tabbycat]

re the gakken, this could be bad through the right pedalboard...

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIVhcJPdGUY[/youtube]

[goroth]

I like all of Michael Rucci's stuff. Super nice guts on them, low current draw, good fun sounds, good customer service. Can't go wrong.

[BLOOD EAGLE]

re the gakken, this could be bad through the right pedalboard...

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIVhcJPdGUY[/youtube]

As a noise dude, I can confidently say anything run through the right board can sound awesome...
It's just a matter of finding the right board

[Disarm D'arcy]

Got one last night on Amazon. I feel evil and awesome at the same time. Wanted to get one during my great monotron craze a few years ago but couldn't find one at a decent price delivered. Thanks D.O.S!

[UglyCasanova]

I had to get one too. I think I might have the right board for it.

[Disarm D'arcy]

So who didn't buy exactly? Might be simpler to list.

[UglyCasanova]

ILF Gakken Crew!