Rare Waves Grendel Drone Commander User Manual

HOW TO USE and ENJOY YOUR NEW...
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GDC Operator Instructions v2 © 2012
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DRONE
COMMANDER
With a total of 9 knobs, the Drone Commander offers two manually-
tuned oscillators and two LFOs, plus an unusually colorful and nasty
filter.
Six of the Drone Commander’s nine knobs double as push-pull
switches to control signal routing and waveform selection.
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. A line-level
output jack is provided for connection to amplifiers or effects.
GENERAL SUGGESTIONS
Let the DRONE COMMANDER provide a backing chord for your musical
improvisations.
Blast the atmosphere with penetrating BASS FREQUENCIES.
Connect EFFECT PEDALS such as Phaser, Delay, and Chorus to deepen the
drone effect.
Relax with HARMONIOUS DRONES and BUBBLING SOUNDSCAPES.
ANALOG DRONE SYNTH

Rare Waves Grendel Drone Commander Specifications

General

Type	Analog Synthesizer
Synthesis Type	Analog
Power	9V DC
Polyphony	Monophonic
Controls	Knobs, Switches
LFO	1 LFO
Power Supply	9V DC Power Adapter

Summary

Analog Drone Synth Overview

General Suggestions for Use

Removing the Lid

Applying Power

Connecting the Drone Commander

Sound Parameters

Oscillators (OSC 1 and OSC 2)

Controls oscillator tuning up to ~370 Hz and waveform selection (square/triangle).

Mix Control

Blends the output of OSC 1 and OSC 2, with a mute function for oscillators.

Low-Frequency Oscillator (LFO)

Adds movement to the filter via a sawtooth waveform, affecting center frequency.

LFO Shape Control

Influences the LFO's effect on the filter and can reverse LFO direction.

Pulse Modulation Depth

Controls the depth of square wave modulation to the filter.

Filter Operation

A bandpass filter that modifies tone, with self-oscillation potential.

Pulse Frequency Selection

Rotary switch selects second LFO frequency multiplier for PULSE modulation.

Filter CV Input

Clock Output

Frequently Asked Questions