"Boutique-style desktop analog synth with MIDI connectivity. The Reon Driftbox R MIDI Analog Synthesizer is a dual-voice synthesizer with a dedicated MIDI key trigger button. Handcrafted in Osaka, Japan; the Reon Driftbox combines authentic analog circuitry with a simple and intuitive layout. With two powerful VCOs you can create a wide array of sounds from distorted basslines to crunchy synth leads. The wide range of controls truly puts you in the driving seat when it comes to sculpting tones and more. The VCOs range from 0.1 - 10kHz with precision knobs for dialing in the required frequency. This compact yet versatile synth is capable of cross-modulation and creating complex sounds. The semi-modular design provides you with a wide range of connections including a variety of CV inputs and a MIDI input."
"Great condition, very limited edition, no longer made.
The Roland DriftBox-R Limited is an updated version of the original Reon DriftBox in AIRA green livery. Originally commissioned by Roland to demonstrate the the SBX-1 Sync Box, the DriftBox-R Limited is a cool analog synth module in its own right. You get two oscillators, a great-sounding filter, and an envelope generator, as well as CV/gate I/O that turns this little tabletop unit semi-modular. You can use it by itself and trigger its envelope with the onboard momentary button - or combine it with other hardware and the possibilities are endless. Paired with a CV-equipped keyboard or sequencer, it's a great source for soaring leads and massive bass lines.
Updated version of the original Reon DriftBox
A wide range of functions in a small desktop box
Two VCOs, a great-sounding filter, and an envelope generator
CV/gate I/O for semi-modular flexibility
Use it alone, triggering its envelope with the onboard momentary button
Combine it with other hardware for endless possibilities"
See this post for a video of the REON Drift Box from back in Feb of 20011. You can check out the REON modular at this year's Musikmesse here. And of course, check out the labels below for more.
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"REON Drift Box S is an analog semi-modular synthesizer with onboard joystick that lends itself to endless hands-on sonic exploration.
Use it alone and drone through vast soundscapes and textures -or- pair it with all sorts of other hardware and it can handle a multitude of duties. The joystick can control the two VCO and lowpass VCF frequencies, allowing unique and smooth sweeping of the frequency spectrum.
"The Roland DriftBox-R Limited is an updated version of the original Reon DriftBox in AIRA green livery. Originally commissioned by Roland to demonstrate the the SBX-1 Sync Box, the DriftBox-R Limited is a cool analog synth module in its own right. You get two oscillators, a great-sounding filter, and an envelope generator, as well as CV/gate I/O that turns this little tabletop unit semi-modular. You can use it by itself and trigger its envelope with the onboard momentary button - or combine it with other hardware and the possibilities are endless. Paired with a CV-equipped keyboard or sequencer, it's a great source for soaring leads and massive bass lines. It's available in very small numbers - only 80 for North America, so better get your Roland DriftBox-R from Sweetwater today!
Roland Driftbox-R Limited Analog Monosynth Module Features at a Glance:
Updated version of the original Reon DriftBox
A wide range of functions in a small desktop box
Two VCOs, a great-sounding filter, and an envelope generator
CV/gate I/O for semi-modular flexibility
Use it alone, triggering its envelope with the onboard momentary button
Combine it with other hardware for endless possibilities"
"This is the live studio version of the modular synthesizer set I put together for the Analogue Haven event in Santa Monica, CA on August 28, 2015.
All sounds were from my 12U eurorack Modular Synthesizer and the new REON Driftbox-R Limited from Roland.
Specs:
- The intro was played on the REON Driftbox-R which was released in July 2015. You can see two of my demos of that little synth here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMnZU...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QcCl4...
- The drums are all Hexinverter's Mutant Bassdrum, Mutant HiHats, Mutant Clap and Noise Engineering's Basimilus Iteritas.
- I played Music Thing's Mikrophonie with my thumb during the song transition with the sounds coming from Braids.
- Sequencing is done by Intellijel's Metropolis, Kilpatrick Audio's K4815, and the Make Noise Pressure Points via Brains.
- The vocal samples near the end is from one of those secret Easter eggs on Mutable Instruments Peaks.
- The case is from Monorocket.
- The T-shirt is in support of my fellow modular synthesist Shiro Fujioka, known as VoltageCtrlr on Instagram. Check out his captivating music, too: https://instagram.com/voltagectrlr
No computers were used in this piece. All modular synths."
"Here's a playing demo of the REON Driftbox R Limited Analog Monosynth, showing a mix of knobs and switches. This is Roland's new analog synthesizer, officially released in July 2015 without fanfare. This synth is an updated version of the original REON DriftBox, except it has Aira green coloring."
"PikoPiko☆Magic / Risa Words ： Risa / Music ： PONCHAN
Gear Used:
Roland System 700
Moog Memory moog+
Sequential Circuits Prophet 5
REON DriftBox S
ULT Sound DS 4
This is synth-joshi (synthesizer-girl),Risa ,who plays synthesizers and sing.
She bases her activities in Osaka Japan.
Memory Moog + and System 700 she uses are made before she was born.
Now, she takes part in many events all over Japan as the bell of a synthesizer manufacturer "REON".
And, she appeared in a documentary movie "The New World of Synthesizer in Osaka".
Click here for the REON Drift Box website in Japanese. You can find a Googlish version here.
"DRIFT BOX" series is all in the same enclosure size 4-6 will be available
● synthesizer
● SUTEPPUSHIKENSA
● synthesizer rhythm
● Box Effect
● series and is VOKODA"
Be sure to see the Reon label below for prior posts.
"The Roland DriftBox-R Limited is an updated version of the original Reon DriftBox, with AIRA green styling:
Originally commissioned by Roland to demonstrate the the SBX-1 sync box, the DriftBox-R Limited features two oscillators, filter, and envelope generator.
Control is via five CV/gate connections, letting you integrate the synth with other analog gear.
Features:
Updated version of the original Reon DriftBox
A wide range of functions in a small desktop box
Two VCOs, a great-sounding filter, and an envelope generator
CV/gate I/O for semi-modular flexibility
Use it alone, triggering its envelope with the onboard momentary button
Combine it with other hardware for endless possibilities"
"Here's a playing demo of the REON Driftbox R Limited Analog Monosynth, going through each knob and switch, followed by a modular beat at the end. This is Roland's new analog synthesizer, officially released in July 2015 without fanfare. This synth is an updated version of the original REON DriftBox, except it has Aira green coloring.
I own a modular synthesizer so the big selling point for me was having the CV and gate inputs to work seamlessly with my other gear. Some people wish this had MIDI. There are no MIDI ports.
Manufacturer Description:
- VCO 1 has controls for frequency, level and modulation depth.
- HIGH/LOW switches between octaves. Frequency range: 0.2Hz-10kHz
- The WAVE switch selects in a rotating fashion one of the wave forms: sawtooth // triangle // 50% pulse // 75% pulse // 25% pulse // white noise // pink noise
- EG/FM selects either the envelope generator or the second VCO as modulation source.
- VCO 2 is pretty much the same as VCO1 but has only two selectable waveforms (sawtooth and 50% square) and different modulation options (sync or FM by VCO1).
- The CV LINK switch routes the external CV for VCO1 to input of VCO2 as well.
- The filter is a resonant, 24db/octave steep low pass filter. The resonance goes into oscillation. The modulation source for the cutoff can be either the envelope or an external CV; the modulation intensity is adjustable. Two more switches determine if and which VCO is used for filter cutoff modulation.
- The envelope is working either as an AD or an ASR, the middle control D/S determines either the decay time or the sustain level. When envelopes overlap, an interesting percussion effect occurs which prevails in the mix.
- The INV/NOR switch can invert the envelope. The modulation depth to the VCA is set with the "EG depth" potentiometer.
- HOLD opens the VCA and the VOL control sets the output level. The output switch is used for muting the synth.
- The white TRIG button allows you to fire the envelope manually and it generates a gate signal at the gate output socket.
Details:
- 5V DC power inlet
- CV inputs: VCOs 1+2 (1V/oct, 0-10V) and VCF cutoff (0-10V)
- Gate input, gate output (0-5V pulses)
- Audio output"
"Reon Driftbox Analogue synth - *Limited Roland AIRA edition*
In near mint condition- has only had light studio use as it was used for a video shoot so is no longer required.
Connects to analogue equipment via CV/GATE. Perfect for the modular synth fanatic!"
"This is a little demonstration of what this little synth can do.
Reon Drift Box R is a limited model (only few hundred made) semi-modular analog synthesizer capable of making a huge variety of different sounds and bleebs. Although it hasn't got MIDI, you can use it via CV inputs. In this video Arturia Beatstep is used as a sequencer. There's a hint of reverb coming from a Yamaha mixer."
