Dystopian Waves have updated Drox II Pro and to celebrate, have made the Pro version available as a limited time FREE download, (usually $35.00). The original ‘lite’ version is still available as a FREE download too. Donations are welcomed.
What’s new in version 1.1.0:
- Added Simplified Stutter Layout for quickly creating and triggering stutter effects without being distracted by advanced controls.
- Added a new Snapshot System for saving and recalling Dropout, Jump, Tape, and Stutter module settings.
- Added support for triggering snapshots using DAW automation, MIDI controllers, and piano roll input.
- Improved internal Stutter Engine performance and usability. Redesigned the interface layout for a faster and more intuitive workflow.
Drox II Pro is a versatile multi-effect device designed for creative audio manipulation in real time. It combines four powerful engines that can be used independently or together, giving you total control over rhythm, pitch, texture, and timing.
The engines include:
Dropout
Instantly chops or mutes the audio for rhythmic or glitchy effects. You can sync dropouts to tempo or trigger them manually for precise timing.
Jump (CD Skip)
Simulates tape or CD skipping, creating abrupt jumps forward or backward in the audio. Perfect for glitch, stutter, or rhythmic rearrangements.
Tape Stop
Emulates classic tape slowdown effects, with adjustable start/stop times and tempo-synced behavior. Includes modulation for both realistic and experimental pitch and rate changes.
Stutter — From Full Chaos to Complete Control
The Stutter Engine redefines repetition and rhythm, offering granular-level control over every repeat. It can move effortlessly between unpredictable chaos and precise, sequenced design, making it a true centerpiece for creative sound manipulation.
Each repeat runs through a complete per-repeat processing chain, giving you full sonic control:
- Pitch Section: Individual pitch shift, pitch spread, pitch bend, and vibrato per repeat.
- Modulation Stage: Add FM (PM) modulation for metallic or expressive tonal motion.
- Distortion Stage: Four per-repeat distortion types — tanh, hard clip, wavefold, and bitcrusher — for everything from subtle drive to total destruction.
- Filter Stage: Apply low pass, band pass, high pass, formant, or comb filters, all per repeat.
- Panning: Set individual panning positions for each repeat to create detailed stereo motion.
- Reverb: Add per-repeat reverb to place specific repeats in space or create evolving depth.
- Envelope Shapes: Choose different window envelope curves to sculpt attack, decay, and transient emphasis.
- Sequencing: Use dedicated sequencers to compose every repeat like a musical pattern, with the ability to save and load sequencer data for instant recall.
- Randomization Systems: Multiple randomization modes per repeat, including fully random and probabilistic systems, allowing control from total unpredictability to subtle variation.
- Tempo Synchronization: All parameters can be synced to project tempo for precise rhythmic control.
The Stutter Engine gives you the power to go from full chaos to complete control, producing anything from wild glitch bursts to meticulously crafted rhythmic patterns — perfect for sound design, remixing, and live performance.
Features include:
- Each engine can operate independently or together for complex, layered processing.
- Tempo-synced or manual triggering options for all engines.
- Extensive per-repeat and per-event sequencing in the Stutter Engine.
- Advanced randomization systems with fully random or probabilistic behavior.
- Save, load, and recall presets for both global settings and sequencer configurations.
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