Drone is a plugin instrument by UVI that generates evolving textures and atmospheres using a dual-layer sample synth and the IRCAM Granular engine. It is aimed at composers, sound designers and musicians.
Drone is built for creating sustained, changing soundscapes, from deep low-end ambiences to shimmering high-register environments. It combines a dual sample engine with the IRCAM Granular engine, so long sources can be broken into moving textures. Built-in effects and modulation tools add depth, grit and motion. The developer positions it for film, game and music production, where continuous atmospheres are needed.
Drone uses a dual sample engine, with each layer able to hold a long-format sample. The IRCAM Granular engine turns these sources into moving grains, producing textures that shift over time.
Built-in effects include Swarm, Feedback Loop and Harmonics, which add density, feedback-driven resonance and extra overtones. Together they shape the sound from subtle haze to dense, gritty layers.
Movement is controlled through a customizable XY controller and modulators including Chaos and LFO. These sources let you set how the texture evolves without manual automation.
Native MPE integration allows expressive control from compatible controllers, and surround sound sources are supported, which suits spatial mixes and immersive projects.
Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.
| Developer | UVI |
|---|---|
| Type | Plugin |
| Category | Generator |
| Operating systems | Windows, macOS |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
Drone is a plugin instrument from UVI for creating evolving textures and atmospheres. It uses a dual sample engine and the IRCAM Granular engine.
Drone runs on Windows and macOS. Supported versions include macOS 10.14 Mojave through macOS 26 Tahoe, and Windows 10 through Windows 11 (64-bit).
Drone runs inside UVI Workstation version 3.0.12 or Falcon version 2.0.8. It requires an iLok account for license activation, an internet connection for activation, about 18GB of disk space and 4 GB of RAM. An SSD or a 7,200 rpm drive is recommended.
