Maneco Labs Grone Drone
Step into a deep, immersive sound world with the Maneco Labs Grone Drone Pedal. This one-of-a-kind effects unit blends guitar and synthesizer magic, creating lush, evolving textures that feel like they're from another dimension. Whether you want dreamy ambient waves or thick, hypnotic drones, this pedal is a gateway to sonic exploration.
Maneco Labs Grone Drone Review
Packed with powerful features, the Grone Drone Synthesizer Voice Pedal offers a built-in LFO, an MS20 resonant low pass filter, and a full port of Mutable Instruments' legendary Clouds effect. You can shape sounds with selectable waveforms, rich oscillators, sample rate control, and deep modulation options. With footswitches for bypassing different sections and expression pedal inputs for real-time control, this pedal invites endless creativity for guitarists, synth lovers, and sonic adventurers alike.
Designed for musicians who crave atmospheric depth, the Grone Drone Pedal is a true sound-sculpting powerhouse. Its oscillator section generates thick, evolving tones that can be blended with your guitar signal for a unique hybrid sound. The MS-20-inspired filter shapes the character of your drones, while the built-in Clouds effect delivers shimmering reverb and granular textures. With real-time control via expression inputs and a Freeze footswitch to capture infinite sustain, this pedal is perfect for creating immersive soundscapes, hypnotic loops, and cinematic backgrounds.
Grone Drone by Maneco Labs Features
- Create mesmerizing ambient textures and rich, evolving drones
- Shape your sound with an expressive filter inspired by classic synths
- Blend your guitar's natural tone with deep, cinematic soundscapes
- Footswitches let you activate different sections for real-time performance control
- Expression pedal inputs allow dynamic changes to filter and pitch
- Built-in modulation adds movement and life to your sound
Maneco Labs Grone Drone Pedal Specs
- 16 algorithmic banks for diverse oscillations
- MS-20-style low-pass filter with modulation options
- Built-in LFO with 8 selectable waveforms
- Two expression pedal inputs for sample rate and filter control
- Generates sound based on equations converted to analog signals
- Pots modify numbers used by the equations A0, A1, and A2. The fourth pot Sample Rate controls the pitch and speed of the oscillation
- White noise generator
- Parasites firmware
- Operates on a standard 9V DC power supply
Grone Drone Pedal FAQs
What Kind of Sounds Can I Create With the Maneco Labs Grone Drone Pedal?
The Grone Drone Synthesizer Voice Pedal is designed for deep, atmospheric soundscapes, evolving drones, and synth-like textures. You can create everything from dreamy ambient washes to dark, pulsating tones.
Can I Use The Grone Drone Pedal With Instruments Other Than a Guitar?
Yes! While it works great with guitars, the Grone Drone Pedal also pairs well with synths, basses, drum machines, and vocals, making it a versatile tool for any setup.
Does the Grone Drone by Maneco Labs Have a Built-in Synth Engine?
Yes, it features an onboard oscillator with 16 algorithmic banks, allowing you to generate rich, evolving tones.
What's the Purpose of the Clouds Effect in The Grone Drone Pedal?
The Clouds section, based on Mutable Instruments' famous granular effect, adds lush reverb, glitchy textures, and deep modulation for extra sonic depth.
Can I Control Parameters on the Grone Drone Pedal in Real-Time?
Absolutely! The pedal includes two expression pedal inputs for controlling the filter cutoff and the oscillator sample rate, giving you hands-on, dynamic control over your sound.
What's in the box of our Grone Drone Pedal?
- Maneco Labs Grone Drone Pedal
- Cloth pedal storage bag
- Maneco Labs branded box
- Maneco Labs & DeathCloud stickers
- DeathCloud merch
- Candy
Grone Drone Pedal Dimensions
- Dimensions: 6" x 5" x 1.5"
