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User Guide

 1.1 (2015)

 Rare Waves L.L.C., USA

    

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Precautions 

Fragile

The synthesizer modules are designed to be durable under normal use and should last many years.  

Never drop the equipment onto a hard surface.

When shipping the synthesizer modules, please package them carefully to avoid shipping damage.  An outer cardboard box is required for protection - the 
boxes included with the modules are not meant to be shipped without additional packaging.  Use at least 2 inches (5 cm) of packing material on all sides.  
Only use bubble wrap as cushioning material - avoid newspaper or styrofoam peanuts as packing material.  

Humidity and Moisture

It is not recommended to operate the synthesizer modules outdoors unless mild conditions with moderate humidity are assured.

If you are in a tropical climate or are experiencing wet weather conditions, there is a risk of humidity affecting the performance of the synthesizer modules.  If 
you notice your glasses, camera lens, or other optics are becoming fogged, the same may be happening inside the synthesizer’s circuitry.   This typically 
happens when transporting equipment from an air conditioned room or vehicle to the outdoors on a wet day, such as loading gear into a vehicle just after a 
rainstorm.

Simply put, don’t expose this equipment to high humidity, especially if it has just come from air conditioning.  It is best to protect it inside a sealed case if 
gigging and travel are planned.

If condensation of moisture occurs, it is recommended to leave the equipment in a warm, dry indoor location for 48 hours before powering it up again.

When storing or shipping the modules, keep them inside sealed anti-static bags with a packet of moisture-absorbent material (included).

Temperature

For normal performance, keep this equipment in a climate controlled indoor space in the range of 55 - 95 degrees F (12 - 35 degrees C).
 

Summary of Contents for Drone Commander DC-2E

Page 1: ...Grendel DC 2E Drone Commander 2 Eurorack User Guide 1 1 2015 Rare Waves L L C USA rarewaves net...

Page 2: ...Grendel DC 2E Drone Commander 2 Eurorack User Guide 1 1 2015 Rare Waves L L C USA rarewaves net Drone Commander 2 DC 2E for Eurorack modular synthesizers Main Module Expander...

Page 3: ...dB oct VC LPF 1 x Envelope generator Attack release envelope linear slope Symmetrical attack and release times The Grendel Drone Commander 2 was designed to continue the legacy of its predecessor the...

Page 4: ...experiencing wet weather conditions there is a risk of humidity affecting the performance of the synthesizer modules If you notice your glasses camera lens or other optics are becoming fogged the same...

Page 5: ...o Line Out Mixer input FX processor Volume pedal Instrument amp Digital audio interface Gate LED shows the envelope generator status Pull up ENV to hold Gate open The LED will remain on LED also light...

Page 6: ...led instrument connect it to your system power supply bus with the 16 26 pin ribbon cable provided Figure 2 Orient the red stripe on the cable toward pin 1 on your power bus connector in the usual man...

Page 7: ...rd pin 1 on your power bus connector in the usual manner The tether cable has enough length to locate the Expander on a different row of your case or several modules away This allows you to choose the...

Page 8: ...h standard 2 5 V control voltages Try the 0 5 volt range when connecting to MIDI CV converters and tabletop analog gear including Grendel Drone Commander classic and Grendel RA 9 Grenadier If SW 3 is...

Page 9: ...c BPF VCF 2 4 Pole LPF Audio Out Tempo Generator Main LFO Clock Divider Slide Generator slew limited divide by 2 Envelope Generator SWEEP depth PULSE depth MOD depth SHAPE control PWM LFO 1 PWM LFO 2...

Page 10: ...MIX CV input allows voltage control of the blend ratio The MIX knob remains active when MIX CV is patched An external audio signal patched to AUX IN will take the place of oscillator 2 in the mix whe...

Page 11: ...iggered once per LFO cycle Pulling up the LFO knob cancels the SLIDE effect This gives PULSE modulations very much like the classic Drone Commander Expander The LFO CV jack controls the LFO rate The e...

Page 12: ...y to VCF 2 and the pure self oscillations of VCF 1 are heard MOD The MOD knob sets the depth of pitch modulation for the oscillators Its range of control is approximately zero to 5 octaves The modulat...

Page 13: ...SHAPE knob disables its effect on PULSE and MOD symmetry no swing SHAPE symmetry is still affected Modulation Controls PULSE The PULSE knob controls the depth of modulation to Drone Commander 2 s lter...

Page 14: ...here are two trim controls on Main Module that affect VCF 1 s behavior Expander The envelope generator can be controlled by an external gate signal to the GATE IN jack The LED next to the ENV knob lig...

Page 15: ...er such as Doepfer MSY2 to control the drum machine Then use a separate MIDI to CV converter to control Drone Commander DC 2E This way both synths will play in synchronization with the DAW To use DIN...

Page 16: ...rts of the DC 2E are designed to be field replaceable with no soldering required Contact us for a current list of replacement part prices Service Your purchase is guaranteed to be free from manufactur...

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