Croeso i Degdrôn // Welcome to the Thunderdrone
Degdrôn is a 10-oscillator virtual analog synthesiser specifically designed to create dramatic drone soundscapes. Its unique architecture and “knob-per-function” style is ideal for creation and experimentation.
Immerse yourself in a world of cinematic sound with a range of effects, filters, and modulation options. Create evolving, otherworldly landscapes that will transport your audience to new dimensions of audio experience (ChatGPT wrote that bit…).
Whether you’re scoring the next blockbuster film, crafting atmospheric soundtracks for games, or producing cutting-edge electronic and industrial music, the unique design of Degdrôn from Haf Audio enables sonic experimentation like never before.
Degdrôn is the ultimate powerhouse virtual analog synthesizer for
crafting immersive soundscapes and atmospheric drones.
Designed for Drones
Designed for a very specific sound and with an architecture set up to achieve it, Degdrôn is perfect for industrial and dystopian doom drones and soundscapes, ideal for cinematic film and game soundtracks and all types of ambient and electronic music.
Ten Oscillator Architecture
Degdrôn has ten oscillators grouped into five banks of two, each with its own AHDSR envelope, panning control, saturation control, delays and reverb sends and pitch and gate modulation, giving a truly unique sound design experience.
The Mutilator
The signal from each of the five banks of oscillator pairs are passed through a custom eight-mode waveshaper, bit-rate reducer and filter module, known as The Mutilator.
With a massive 10 oscillators at your disposal, Degdrôn (which means “ten drones” in Welsh) offers unparalleled depth and richness in your sound design.
From deep, rumbling bass drones to hauntingly beautiful textures, the possibilities are truly endless.
Engineered for cinematic film scores, game soundtracks, and electronic/industrial music, it is your passport to sonic exploration like never before.
Designed with intuitive controls and a sleek interface, the Degdrôn synthesizer empowers you to unleash your creativity with ease. Use the unique interplay of the oscillator banks alongside the array of modulators, filters, envelopes and effects to sculpt your sonic masterpieces in real-time, with precision and control that give you almost infinite possibilities for sound design.
Elevate your productions to new heights and unleash the power of Degdrôn’s unique oscillator architecture to redefine what’s possible in cinematic, ambient and industrial sound design.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is this FREE?
Degdrôn started as an experiment, and honestly, while it is HUGE fun, it’s also a bit weird. Many of our experiments never see the light of day, but this one was just too good to keep to ourselves, so we decided to add a user interface and release it. The combination of the output of the 10 oscillators and their associated effects and modulations can create incredible sounding patches, but the interplay between them can also make it quite unpredictable. So, if you are as excited about experimentation in sound design as we are in instrument and effect development, Degdrôn is probably right up your street. Please don’t say we didn’t warn you about the weirdness, though!
Where can I find the user guide?
The Degdrôn Quick Start Guide is available in the Hwb here.
What is included in the download?
The Degdrôn download includes the following:
- Installer for MacOs (VST3, AU & standalone)
- Installer for Windows (VST3 & standalone)
Do I need Native Instuments Kontakt or another player?
No, Degdrôn runs independently within any Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) that hosts VST (and AU on Mac) and does not require any other software. The installer also includes a standalone version if you want to run Degdrôn outside your DAW.
Is this part of a subscription? Do I need to pay for updates?
No! Degdrôn will be FREE forever!
I have another question
No problem! You can always ask us questions or request support on the Contact page.
System Requirements
Degdrôn runs as a VST3 (and/or an AU plugin on MacOS) within a suitable host, such as Cubase, Ableton Live, Logic Pro, GarageBand, Bitwig, Reaper, Presonus Studio One, or FL Studio. The installer also includes a standalone version, which allows users to run the application outside of their DAW as a native application for Mac OSX or Windows.
Degdrôn requires:
- MacOS 10.7 or later
- Windows 7 or later (64 bit)
- Supported by all major Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs)
- Host must support VST3 (and/or AU on MacOS). A standalone version is provided for use outside of a DAW or other host.
- 1GB available HDD space
- 4GB RAM (8 GB recommended)
Please note that AAX (Pro Tools) is not yet supported.