Manufacturer's description
Drop is a Snapshot-based MIDI control center, the 'brain' of any live setup. With Drop, it's possible to map your MIDI equipment across devices and easily store different controller positions as snapshots.
During performance, you can jump back to these snapshots at any time (JUMP mode) and trigger them. All of this can be quantized and with variable fade time, allowing you to use a snapshot for slowly building tension and automatically have multiple controllers move simultaneously.
A particularly useful feature, is firing snapshots in DROP mode at exactly the right moment, precisely at the end of a pattern of, for example, 8 bars. For this purpose, Drop features an integrated master clock that counts any number between 1 and 32 bars (= cycle).
In DROP mode, you can schedule a snapshot to trigger at the end of a cycle, build tension and go crazy on effects until then, and lean back as the snapshot automatically turns the controllers at exactly the right moment, bringing your live set back to solid ground.
Saving and recalling snapshots is quick and simple even during live situations, allowing you to work spontaneously with new snapshots on-the-fly during your performance. The LED buttons always provide clear visual feedback about what's happening.
If you want to plan further ahead, you can prepare sequences of DROP snapshots according to your song arrangement in the studio. Then use CHAIN mode to automatically trigger them sequentially on stage. Multiple chains and banks of snapshots are available, allowing you to configure your live set according to a song-by-song structure.
Features
- Connect all your live performance gear to one master controller
- 20 banks with 20 snapshots to store the state of all controls on-the-fly
- 2 x MIDI USB-C port, automatic device or host detection
- 4 x MIDI In and 4 x MIDI Out via TRS, type A and B support
- 2 x CV-In and 2 x CV-Out for clocks and control signals
- Macro mappings, up to 8 MIDI targets and individual curves per control
- Merge incoming MIDI (e.g. from a sequencer) with Drop‘s MIDI out
- MIDI clock in/out with individual millisec delays to perfectly sync all gear
- 32 encoders (no detents, with push), 8 mutes, 8 faders, 2 layers A/B
- CCs, Notes, 14-bit CCs, program+bank change, Aftertouch, Pitchbend
- Ableton clip launcher (script available) and note keyboard mode
- Fast and intuitive mapping on the device itself - no external software
- Powered through USB-C or external power supply (included)
- Solid metal chassis, metal shaft encoders, built to last
What's included
- Drop controller
- USB-C to USB-C cable
- USB-C to USB-A female adapter
- MIDI TRS male to DIN female adapter
- Two MIDI TRS cables with 3.5 mm jacks, black-gold fabric sheathing and a length of 125 cm.
- External power supply: 12V, 1.5A, incl. adapter for EU, US, UK and AU/CN.
Note: The controller can also be powered via USB-C exclusively. However, using the power supply leaves two USB-C ports free. This allows to supply other USB-devices with power.
- Weight: 1,522g
- Dimensions: 275mm x 220mm x 38mm
How much is my shipping?
Shipping is automatically calculated before you submit your payment information. Simply add items to your cart and proceed to the checkout page, where you'll be offered shipping options and their prices. In the UK, 'next working day' shipping is free if the order value is over £150, and £5 otherwise. We can also ship on a 'next working day before 12pm' service, which costs £6 for orders over £150 and £7.50 for orders under £150.
Shipping to mainland EU typically costs between £7 and £20, depending on the shipping method and the size and weight of the order.
Do you ship to my country?
Almost certainly - the site will give you an estimate of shipping costs if you add an item to the cart and then enter your country and postcode. If you have specific requirements (such as if you prefer UPS over FedEx, for example) then let us know in advance and we'll try to work something out for you.
Shipping methods
We use a combination of DPD, Royal Mail and Parcelforce for the UK, and for international orders it's either DHL, FedEx, UPS, Royal Mail or Parcelforce depending on where you are in the world. If you have a particular preference then try to let us know BEFORE you order so we can look into it for you. Please note that there may occasionally be additional shipping charges if you live in a remote area, depending on what surcharges are applied by the shipper. We'll get in touch to discuss this with you in such cases.
Dispatch times
For UK orders, we aim to dispatch the same working day if we get the order before 16:00. If you have a really urgent situation then of course drop us an email before ordering and we'll always do our absolute best to accommodate you.
For international orders, we normally dispatch the same day if we get the order before 13:00 but again, occasionally it might be the next day before we can send it out, and sometimes the couriers may come to collect a little earlier than scheduled which would also push an order into the next day.
Saturday/Sunday shipping
If you're in the UK and you order before 16:00 on a Friday then we can send something for a Saturday or Sunday delivery with DPD. This is FREE for order values over £350, £5 for order values between £75 and £250, and £7 for order values under £75. (NB: this applies to UK mainland addresses only). Please note that any orders placed after 16:00 on a Friday will ship on the Monday.
International shipping times
Since April 2020, the couriers we use have suspended guarantees for shipping times, so even though we're paying them for priority services - 24-48 hours for most of the world - in practice it's often an extra day on top and sometimes it can be longer. There is absolutely nothing we can do about this, unfortunately. If you are outside the UK and it's a life-or-death situation where you absolutely MUST have that passive mult for the next day then... it may be better to find a local supplier.
Pre-orders
If a product is listed as a pre-order, it means we've ordered it from the supplier but it's not physically in stock yet. The product listing will include an estimated shipping date based on the best information we have from the supplier, but do bear in mind this is subject to change and is not a guaranteed date.
If you place an order containing a mixture of in-stock and pre-order items, we'll normally hold off on shipping anything until the pre-order item(s) have arrived, rather than splitting it into multiple shipments. If you need the in-stock items sooner, we'd recommend placing separate orders. As always, please get in touch if you have questions.
Product Overview
Manufacturer's description
Drop is a Snapshot-based MIDI control center, the 'brain' of any live setup. With Drop, it's possible to map your MIDI equipment across devices and easily store different controller positions as snapshots.
During performance, you can jump back to these snapshots at any time (JUMP mode) and trigger them. All of this can be quantized and with variable fade time, allowing you to use a snapshot for slowly building tension and automatically have multiple controllers move simultaneously.
A particularly useful feature, is firing snapshots in DROP mode at exactly the right moment, precisely at the end of a pattern of, for example, 8 bars. For this purpose, Drop features an integrated master clock that counts any number between 1 and 32 bars (= cycle).
In DROP mode, you can schedule a snapshot to trigger at the end of a cycle, build tension and go crazy on effects until then, and lean back as the snapshot automatically turns the controllers at exactly the right moment, bringing your live set back to solid ground.
Saving and recalling snapshots is quick and simple even during live situations, allowing you to work spontaneously with new snapshots on-the-fly during your performance. The LED buttons always provide clear visual feedback about what's happening.
If you want to plan further ahead, you can prepare sequences of DROP snapshots according to your song arrangement in the studio. Then use CHAIN mode to automatically trigger them sequentially on stage. Multiple chains and banks of snapshots are available, allowing you to configure your live set according to a song-by-song structure.
Features
- Connect all your live performance gear to one master controller
- 20 banks with 20 snapshots to store the state of all controls on-the-fly
- 2 x MIDI USB-C port, automatic device or host detection
- 4 x MIDI In and 4 x MIDI Out via TRS, type A and B support
- 2 x CV-In and 2 x CV-Out for clocks and control signals
- Macro mappings, up to 8 MIDI targets and individual curves per control
- Merge incoming MIDI (e.g. from a sequencer) with Drop‘s MIDI out
- MIDI clock in/out with individual millisec delays to perfectly sync all gear
- 32 encoders (no detents, with push), 8 mutes, 8 faders, 2 layers A/B
- CCs, Notes, 14-bit CCs, program+bank change, Aftertouch, Pitchbend
- Ableton clip launcher (script available) and note keyboard mode
- Fast and intuitive mapping on the device itself - no external software
- Powered through USB-C or external power supply (included)
- Solid metal chassis, metal shaft encoders, built to last
What's included
- Drop controller
- USB-C to USB-C cable
- USB-C to USB-A female adapter
- MIDI TRS male to DIN female adapter
- Two MIDI TRS cables with 3.5 mm jacks, black-gold fabric sheathing and a length of 125 cm.
- External power supply: 12V, 1.5A, incl. adapter for EU, US, UK and AU/CN.
Note: The controller can also be powered via USB-C exclusively. However, using the power supply leaves two USB-C ports free. This allows to supply other USB-devices with power.
Technical Specs
Shipping Details
How much is my shipping?
Shipping is automatically calculated before you submit your payment information. Simply add items to your cart and proceed to the checkout page, where you'll be offered shipping options and their prices. In the UK, 'next working day' shipping is free if the order value is over £150, and £5 otherwise. We can also ship on a 'next working day before 12pm' service, which costs £6 for orders over £150 and £7.50 for orders under £150.
Shipping to mainland EU typically costs between £7 and £20, depending on the shipping method and the size and weight of the order.
Do you ship to my country?
Almost certainly - the site will give you an estimate of shipping costs if you add an item to the cart and then enter your country and postcode. If you have specific requirements (such as if you prefer UPS over FedEx, for example) then let us know in advance and we'll try to work something out for you.
Shipping methods
We use a combination of DPD, Royal Mail and Parcelforce for the UK, and for international orders it's either DHL, FedEx, UPS, Royal Mail or Parcelforce depending on where you are in the world. If you have a particular preference then try to let us know BEFORE you order so we can look into it for you. Please note that there may occasionally be additional shipping charges if you live in a remote area, depending on what surcharges are applied by the shipper. We'll get in touch to discuss this with you in such cases.
Dispatch times
For UK orders, we aim to dispatch the same working day if we get the order before 16:00. If you have a really urgent situation then of course drop us an email before ordering and we'll always do our absolute best to accommodate you.
For international orders, we normally dispatch the same day if we get the order before 13:00 but again, occasionally it might be the next day before we can send it out, and sometimes the couriers may come to collect a little earlier than scheduled which would also push an order into the next day.
Saturday/Sunday shipping
If you're in the UK and you order before 16:00 on a Friday then we can send something for a Saturday or Sunday delivery with DPD. This is FREE for order values over £350, £5 for order values between £75 and £250, and £7 for order values under £75. (NB: this applies to UK mainland addresses only). Please note that any orders placed after 16:00 on a Friday will ship on the Monday.
International shipping times
Since April 2020, the couriers we use have suspended guarantees for shipping times, so even though we're paying them for priority services - 24-48 hours for most of the world - in practice it's often an extra day on top and sometimes it can be longer. There is absolutely nothing we can do about this, unfortunately. If you are outside the UK and it's a life-or-death situation where you absolutely MUST have that passive mult for the next day then... it may be better to find a local supplier.
Pre-orders
If a product is listed as a pre-order, it means we've ordered it from the supplier but it's not physically in stock yet. The product listing will include an estimated shipping date based on the best information we have from the supplier, but do bear in mind this is subject to change and is not a guaranteed date.
If you place an order containing a mixture of in-stock and pre-order items, we'll normally hold off on shipping anything until the pre-order item(s) have arrived, rather than splitting it into multiple shipments. If you need the in-stock items sooner, we'd recommend placing separate orders. As always, please get in touch if you have questions.
