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Roland DriftBox-R analogue synthesizer

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Roland DriftBox-R analogue synthesizer
Product no: 9000-0019-4008 Bax Music Warranty: This product comes with a 3-year warranty.

General

When Roland was working on the SBX-1 SyncBox, the Japanese company hired a third party to create the DriftBox - a device needed to demonstrate the SBX-1. Now, the DriftBox is issued once again as a true Roland product: the DriftBox-R Limited analogue synthesizer. In essence, this tabletop synth is a newer version of the original Reon DriftBox. Although it is quite compact, this synthesizer can do a lot more than you'd expect.

Characteristics of the DriftBox-R synthesizer

The black and green looks of the DriftBox-R are instantly reminiscent of Roland's Aira series, and that's no coincidence, as this compact synth is a great match. Equipped with two analogue oscillators, a decent filter and an ADSR envelope generator, this analogue mono synthesizer can be used autonomously (using the trigger button), or incorporated into a modular system by means of CV/Gate. The DriftBox is compatible with Roland's own CV/Gate products, such as the System-1 and the System-1m, as well as with products from other brands.

The Roland DriftBox-R in action

The DriftBox-R is a great addition to the synths and effects gear in your modular setup. Its potentiometers and switches are easily accessible, making it a fantastic live instrument. As far as audio quality is concerned, this creative collaboration between Reon and Roland is a true success as well. EDM producers in particular will appreciate this analogue mono synth.

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Possibly issued as a limited edition.
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Specifications

Product features

19-inch rack size	not applicable
Number of keys	none
Arpeggiator/sequencer	none
Control	expression (input)
Synthesizer inputs	none
Sound source	analogue
MIDI & other	CV/gate in
Synthesizer outputs	line out jack
Type of keys	not applicable
Synthesizer type	desktop module

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight (incl. packaging)	1,0 kg
Dimensions (incl. packaging)	19,5 x 15,0 x 6,5 cm

Product specifications

analogue synthesizer
original design: Reon
semi-modular
communicates via CV/Gate
monophone
2x VCO oscillator
1x filter
1x ADSR envelope
14 potentiometers
13 switches
trigger button for autonomous applications
compact tabletop size
Roland Aira looks

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