Dreadbox Alecto Combines Analog Drums and Polymetric Sequencing
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Dreadbox has released the Dreadbox Alecto, a dual-voice analog drum synthesizer with two polymetric trigger sequencers. Its name comes from Alecto, one of the Erinyes born from the blood of Uranus in Greek mythology. The instrument combines hands-on percussion controls, CV patching and a supplied 42 HP desktop case.
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Dreadbox Alecto has two full analog voices
The two identical voices inside Dreadbox Alecto each contain two analog oscillators with multiple waveforms and frequency modulation. Each voice also has white noise with a balance control, two analog filters and two envelope generators. Dreadbox describes the result as suitable for punchy percussion, deep bass and moving textures. The company positions Alecto as both punchy and experimental.
Several controls change more than one part of the sound. TUNE affects tuning and filtering, while TIMBRE controls VCO 2 detuning and the filter offset. DECAY sets the main decay time, BEND controls the pitch envelope, and the CLICK and ATTACK switches reshape the start of each sound. Dreadbox also provides an official ALECTO Analog Percussion Synthesizer video.
Dreadbox's official sound demo shows Alecto producing analog percussion, bass and sustained textures.
The polymetric sequencers keep the rhythms moving
Alecto gives each voice its own trigger sequencer, with separate LENGTH and clock-division controls. Setting different lengths or divisions makes the two cycles meet at changing points instead of repeating together every bar. The shared tempo control covers an unusually wide published range of 30 to 7,680 BPM, while TRIG/RST manually triggers a voice or resets its sequencer phase. Dreadbox does not list conventional step recording, velocity lanes, probability or song modes. Dreadbox has also published an official ALECTO video.
The official walkthrough explains Alecto's two voices, polymetric sequencers and hands-on controls.
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The patchbay connects desktop and modular setups
The 21-point patchbay provides TRIGGER, VELOCITY, TUNE, TIMBRE and MORPH inputs for each voice, along with a BEND output from each pitch envelope. Audio leaves through individual voice outputs or the combined MASTER output. Clock IN, START, RESET and OUT connections handle synchronization with compatible modular gear. A wide-range LFO supplies a full-level square output and an attenuated triangle output for patching into a modulation input.
Alecto arrives with a 42 HP case and ribbon cable, so it can work on a desktop or move into a Eurorack case. Standalone operation needs a 5 V USB-A adapter rated for at least 1,000 mA, which Dreadbox does not list among the included items. Eurorack installation requires +12 V at 180 mA and -12 V at 80 mA. Dreadbox publishes separate construction and user manuals for buyers considering the DIY version.
Price and Availability
The official price is €250 DIY / €315 assembled, excluding VAT, from Dreadbox; checked 2026-11-04. Dreadbox was accepting orders and quoted dispatch within two to four working days on that date. Thomann had not yet listed Alecto, although its Dreadbox brand page was active. Buyers choosing the kit should note that Dreadbox's limited warranty does not cover non-assembled DIY kits. Full specifications and current ordering details are on the official Dreadbox Alecto product page.
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Thomann had not listed Alecto when checked on November 4, 2026. Use the link to see whether stock has since arrived and compare current availability.
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