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Albers Drone Synthesizer

DesktopAnalogMonophonic

$290

Imagine coaxing endless, evolving drones from four independent analog oscillators, all without touching a single key—just pure, tactile patching and light play. This compact all-black desktop unit, released in 2023, thrives on experimentation, blending into Decadebridge's lineup of drone specialists alongside the likes of Cadence and Ampulla.

Each of the four VCOs offers pitch knobs with CV inputs, individual level controls via dedicated VCAs (also CV controllable), a three-position range switch for octave jumps, and its own LFO with rate, depth, and reset input jacks. Toggle between ramp up, triangle (at half speed), or ramp down waveforms on each LFO, which defaults to modulating its oscillator's pitch but outputs to a patch bay for cross-patching or external gear. Light-dependent resistors (LDRs) let you warp oscillator pitch or LFO rates using any light source, while the summed signal hits a lowpass filter with CV over cutoff and resonance (peak). CV/Gate, clock in/out, and a mono audio out round out the rear, all powered by a simple 9V battery for ultimate portability—no wall wart needed.

Since its debut, folks have praised its surprisingly huge sound from such a tiny footprint, with smooth seller support and reliable build quality shining through in user reports. It's a hands-on joy for drone builders craving analog warmth and modulation mischief.

Released

2023

Status

In Production

Synthesizer
Format
Desktop, Experimental
Type
Analog, Drone
Internal Battery
No
Voice
A/D
Analog
Polyphony
Monophonic
Oscillators
4
Oscillator Type
VCO (Voltage Controlled)
Voices
4
Filter
Lowpass
Envelopes
0
LFO
2
Effects
No
Expression
Aftertouch
No
Velocity
No
MPE
No
Additional
drone synthesizer, patch bay
Software
-
I/O
Audio In
-
Audio Out
1 mono
Headphone
0
MIDI
-
MIDI Type
-
Ports
CV/Gate, Clock In, Clock Out
Wi-Fi
No
Workflow
Arpeggiator
No
Sequencer
No
Mod Matrix
Yes
Memory
No
Measurements
Dimensions
-
Weight
-
Last updated Feb 25, 2026