This CD, produced by Numerical Sound, contains 99 stereo drones, ranging from 32 to 64 seconds in length. The drones are all steady in pitch, but have constant movement, thus they are never the same from one moment to the next. In order to aid multimedia and film production, the drones have been classified into seven categories as follows: Nature, Science, Drama, Industry, Voice, Bell and Drones.Each drone is contemporary and original in nature, offering the film composer and musician an invaluable resource for creating soundtracks, sound beds, and sound design. Used as foundation material, these drones can be processed and transformed in any number of ways to assist the user in the development of their own unique sound.
Drone Archeology is the first audio CD to include a listing of the original stereo loop points. This gives the user CD ROM features in an audio CD platform. The 114 page user manual included with every CD contains a new harmonic classification system, insight into the structure of these complex tones, and other useful technical information.
Keyboard (USA) Magazine says:
"In a market crowded with me-too jungle and hip-hop CDs, sound developer Ernest Cholakis has come up with something as original as it is useful: a whole CD of electronic drone tones. ... Ambient artists will be in hog heaven, and the drones should work well for those ominous breaks in industrial rock, too - or even in acid and drum "n" bass. ... If I could give a soundware product an 11 for Documentation, this CD would win it! ... "An inspiring collection," Ernie concluded. "I found myself unable to stop singing or playing along with the drones." Not the kind of CD most of us will use in every project, but when you need it, there’s no substitute. Definitely worth having on the shelf." Review by Jim Aikin
Electronic Musician Magazine says:
"Among the many hip sample CDs in today’s market, there lurks an occasional gem that really excites me. Drone Archeology... My jaw dropped to the floor when I saw the 111-page booklet and accompanying session worksheets included with the disc. I wanted to hug the producers. In the booklet, you get incredibly detailed explanations of every aspect of the drones. ... I just loved this disk. CD producers take note; this is how to do it right. Eminently musical and useful, presented with admirable forethought and enough detailed information to sate even the most sophisticated users, Drone Archeology is a hit. A big high five to Ernest Cholakis and Numerical Sound." Review by Jeff Obee
