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vidret wrote:someone explain to me the process of being able to play this with keys.

does it have to go: main module > expander module > some kind of CV converter thing? > keys?

All of the demo recordings featured here were created with the Grendel DC-2e + Expander as the only sound source, with no other modules connected except a Vermona QMI MIDI-CV converter. (Drum tracks made with an Alesis D4 and Roland TR-808).

vidret wrote:what a fucking hassle

“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. How much experience? 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. Sounds great right? But, that was years ago, and now you’re still drowned with demands to perform it ad nauseam despite having newer material that you’re more proud of. Maybe this isn’t a perfect analogy, but if it helps you sympathize with our half of the equation, that’s the intention. We are not frozen in time. Creative people and ideas must expand and reach ever further.

In short, the decision to discontinue this product was not taken lightly. Thank you for helping our company grow.

kbit wrote:Ugh. Ugh. Ugh. I'm not ready for modular yet.

A stand-alone version may be in the works also.

D.o.S. wrote:

A stand-alone version may be in the works also.

I think if you Have To Have a DC2 I would go with the modular. But I also wouldn't get a DC2 to replace a DC1? at least not from what I've heard.