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NOSC-12 Drone Synth

DesktopAnalog

Imagine coaxing endless waves of interference from 12 carefully tuned oscillators, where subtle tweaks create throbbing drones that feel alive and unpredictable.

This compact desktop drone synth packs six main VCOs, each paired with a sub-oscillator that you engage via simple switches for noisy edge. Fine-tune frequency and volume on every oscillator to make them clash and harmonize, building everything from serene sustains to chaotic textures—all through a straightforward panel of knobs and toggles. It runs quietly on a single 9V battery or center-negative DC9V adapter, with a single mono audio out, making it perfect for portable experimentation in JMT Synth's lineup of boutique analog noisemakers.

Owners love its hands-on immediacy and the organic beats that emerge from oscillator interactions, though some note it shines brightest in low-frequency realms without built-in modulation. Even discontinued, it holds a special spot for drone enthusiasts chasing raw analog depth.

Released

Unknown

Status

Discontinued

Synthesizer
Format
Desktop, Experimental
Type
Analog, Subtractive, Drone
Internal Battery
Yes
Voice
A/D
Analog
Polyphony
-
Oscillators
12
Oscillator Type
VCO (Voltage Controlled)
Voices
6
Filter
No
Envelopes
-
LFO
-
Effects
No
Expression
Aftertouch
No
Velocity
No
MPE
No
Additional
6 main oscillators with 6 sub-oscillators, frequency controls per oscillator, volume controls, sync switches per oscillator pair
Software
-
I/O
Audio In
-
Audio Out
1 mono
Headphone
-
MIDI
-
MIDI Type
-
Ports
-
Wi-Fi
-
Workflow
Arpeggiator
No
Sequencer
No
Mod Matrix
No
Memory
-
Measurements
Dimensions
-
Weight
-
Last updated Feb 26, 2026