Electro-Faustus Drone Thing – An Electronic Hurdy-Gurdy for the 21st Century
Introduction
The Electro-Faustus Drone Thing is a psychedelic drone powerhouse that gives you six individually controllable oscillators at your fingertips. Whether you're crafting deep ambient textures, hypnotic drones, or raw experimental noise, this modern-day hurdy-gurdy lets you shape sound in unpredictable and organic ways.
With an intuitive interface featuring on/off switches for each oscillator, independent frequency controls, a power-starve knob, and a low-pass filter, the Drone Thing is a must-have for sonic explorers and experimental artists.
Key Features
- 6 Independent Oscillators – Create thick, evolving drone layers.
- Per-Oscillator Frequency Control – Fine-tune each oscillator's pitch for complex textures.
- Power Starve Control – Introduces voltage sag, glitch effects, and unstable harmonics.
- Low-Pass Filter – Shape the tone and depth of your drones.
- Hands-On Control – Dedicated on/off switch for each oscillator.
- Psychedelic Sound Design – Perfect for ambient music, drone, noise, and soundscapes.
Detailed Technical Specifications
Drone & Oscillator Controls
- S1 – Master On/Off Switch
- K1 – Volume Control
- S1-7 – Oscillator On/Off Switches (one per oscillator)
- K2-7 – Frequency Adjustments (one per oscillator)
- K8 (Power Starve) – Reduces power, creating glitchy, unstable oscillations.
- K9 (Low-Pass Filter) – Tames high frequencies for smoother, darker drones.
Sound & Performance
- Experimental Oscillation Engine – Six tunable oscillators for thick, layered drone tones.
- Voltage Starvation – Introduces unstable behaviors, noise artifacts, and texture shifts.
- Filter Control – Shapes overall drone texture and harmonics.
Power & Build
- Power Supply: 9V DC (center-negative, power supply not included).
- Compact & Rugged Design: Built for live performance and experimental sound design.
Perfect for Every Setup
The Drone Thing is ideal for ambient musicians, drone artists, noise experimenters, and electronic sound designers. Whether you're layering deep soundscapes, crafting hypnotic loops, or experimenting with glitchy textures, this versatile drone synth brings endless possibilities.
Use it for:
- Live Performances – Fill the sonic space with deep drones.
- Ambient & Experimental Music – Perfect for evolving textures and hypnotic rhythms.
- Noise & Sound Design – Generate glitchy, unpredictable oscillations.
- Modular & Synth Setups – A great standalone drone machine or an addition to experimental rigs.
Conclusion
The Electro-Faustus Drone Thing is a unique, hands-on drone synth that lets you craft massive, evolving soundscapes with six individually controlled oscillators. Whether you want hypnotic drones, chaotic noise, or rich ambient waves, this one-of-a-kind instrument delivers endless inspiration.
Turn the knobs. Find the pulse. Enter the drone.
