Behringer NEUTRON Semi-Modular Analogue Synthesizer
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Behringer NEUTRON Semi-Modular Analogue Synthesizer
Product no: 9000-0044-3612 Bax Music Warranty: This product comes with a 3-year warranty when you register it with Behringer within 90 days of purchase. If the product is not registered it has a 2-year warranty.
Product no: 9000-0044-3612 Bax Music Warranty: This product comes with a 3-year warranty when you register it with Behringer within 90 days of purchase. If the product is not registered it has a 2-year warranty.
General
The Behringer Neutron is a paraphonic semi-modular synthesizer with a fully analogue circuit. Its innovative design gives you an analogue signal path that's based on a legendary VCO for truly authentic sounds. The Neutron offers a wide range of connection possibilities that includes a 32 in/24 out jack matrix and MIDI I/O. Patching isn't required, however, as the Neutron has default routings that allow you to use it right away. This makes it suitable for beginners as well as more advanced users who love to experiment with sounds.
Under the Neutron Bonnet
The two 3340 analogue oscillators at the heart of the Neutron pack plenty of fierce potential when it comes to producing a wide array of sounds. The waveforms can be seamlessly blended to create entirely fresh combinations and something truly unique. In paraphonic mode, the oscillators can be used independently, easing quick sound switching during gigs, and each sound can be sculpted in further detail using individual pulse width/tone modulation controls.
Analogue Delay, Overdrive and Noise Generating
The Neutron has a multi-step analogue delay on board that's based on iconic BBD (Bucket Brigade Delay) technology alongside an analogue overdrive circuit able to add extra warmth and edge. The waveform generator provides deep control over the shape of what it produces for free and full-on experimentation, while the LFO offers five waveforms in all, as well as MIDI clock sync and key sync.
Specifications
Product features
| 19-inch rack size | not applicable |
|---|---|
| Number of keys | none |
| Arpeggiator/sequencer | none |
| Control | none |
| Sustainable product | not specified |
| Synthesizer inputs | AUX input |
| Sound source | analogue |
| MIDI & other | MIDI in, MIDI out, MIDI thru |
| Synthesizer options | extensive |
| Synthesizer outputs | line out jack |
| Synthesizer kind | experimental |
| Type of keys | not applicable |
| Vintage remake | no |
| Synthesizer type | keyboard |
| Difficulty level | difficult |
Weight and dimensions including packaging
| Weight (incl. packaging) | 2,5 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (incl. packaging) | 54,5 x 19,5 x 13,5 cm |
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Deer
December 28, 2021
5
Wrote the following about Behringer NEUTRON Semi-Modular Analogue Synthesizer
Wrote the following about Behringer NEUTRON Semi-Modular Analogue Synthesizer
Super happy with neutron. Also got surprised as there were patch leads included!
(I read reviews that they not)
Great to start with modulars!.
Only concerning is Behringer policy of stealing other companies works but that another story. Also if not that we prop won't have it so cheap.
(I read reviews that they not)
Great to start with modulars!.
Only concerning is Behringer policy of stealing other companies works but that another story. Also if not that we prop won't have it so cheap.
Dark Commission
November 27, 2019
5
Wrote the following about Behringer NEUTRON Semi-Modular Analogue Synthesizer
Wrote the following about Behringer NEUTRON Semi-Modular Analogue Synthesizer
The synth and other items arrived as scheduled with no problem. It is true that Win 10 needs a USB upgrade using Zadig but it was fairly painless to do. The biggest Plus here is that BAX are considerably cheaper than other online music shops. I saved £32 compared to gear4music and GAK - absolutely brilliant and I highly recommend. Thanks BAX.
Dom0201
October 17, 2019
4
Wrote the following about Behringer NEUTRON Semi-Modular Analogue Synthesizer
Wrote the following about Behringer NEUTRON Semi-Modular Analogue Synthesizer
Arrived quickly, on the day predicted.
I would have given 5 stars if I hadn't had a problem with the unit (though not Bax's fault).
Initially I could only get (white) noise from the back output & headphone jacks. OSC1, OSC2 & OSCMIX outs on the patchbay all worked fine. The issue was fixed by upgrading to firmware v2.02. This isn't an easy process for a Win10 user as Behringer don't supply the required USB driver for the Neutron. You need to download and install Zadig2.4 from zadig.akeo.ie
Under the Options dropdown select 'List All Devices' - then select
STM32 Bootloader the click Replace/install Driver. Mine failed first time and succeeded after a reboot. See youtube.com/watch?v=2-MbByoXPCk
After installing the driver the Windows Neutron app worked, as did the firmware upgrade - both from the Behringer site.
Anyway the Neutron now sounds great - hope this helps...
I would have given 5 stars if I hadn't had a problem with the unit (though not Bax's fault).
Initially I could only get (white) noise from the back output & headphone jacks. OSC1, OSC2 & OSCMIX outs on the patchbay all worked fine. The issue was fixed by upgrading to firmware v2.02. This isn't an easy process for a Win10 user as Behringer don't supply the required USB driver for the Neutron. You need to download and install Zadig2.4 from zadig.akeo.ie
Under the Options dropdown select 'List All Devices' - then select
STM32 Bootloader the click Replace/install Driver. Mine failed first time and succeeded after a reboot. See youtube.com/watch?v=2-MbByoXPCk
After installing the driver the Windows Neutron app worked, as did the firmware upgrade - both from the Behringer site.
Anyway the Neutron now sounds great - hope this helps...
Brian Cosgrove
April 11, 2019
5
Wrote the following about Behringer NEUTRON Semi-Modular Analogue Synthesizer
Wrote the following about Behringer NEUTRON Semi-Modular Analogue Synthesizer
I love analogue synths. I cut my teeth many moons ago on EMS (Synthi AKS) and ARP (2600) and nothing can match the versatility and power of true, patchable analogue. The little Neutron is a hugely impressive 21st Century breath of fresh air. It really does everything a patchbay analogue synth should do. Subtle, ambient tones. Screaming avant-garde sounds. Beautiful bass tones. Experimental soundscapes. On the fly manipulation of input audio (to midi sync if you fancy). All of the power of modular in a little, affordable box. If you have any interest in hands-on, patching and tweaking sound then how can you resist!
You may have read reviews which point out a few problems with the Neutron. The delay. The overdrive. Dont worry. You can patch around these if you need to but actually, a few little eccentricities give the Neutron a bit of classic character and can actually work for you. The colour. The red. I have to admit I was a little worried here but it isnt actually primary gloss red at all. It is more subtle in the flesh than in the review pictures and videos and I wouldn't change it at all. The build quality is good and it feels solid with excellent smooth pots, essential for this kind of synth.
My Neutron arrived promptly and well boxed from Bax Music. It sits well with Ableton Live and I have added some rather tasty Neutronics to a couple of tracks which always needed that unfathomable something. I have had enormous fun with it. I think I may be having enormous fun with it for a long while yet!
You may have read reviews which point out a few problems with the Neutron. The delay. The overdrive. Dont worry. You can patch around these if you need to but actually, a few little eccentricities give the Neutron a bit of classic character and can actually work for you. The colour. The red. I have to admit I was a little worried here but it isnt actually primary gloss red at all. It is more subtle in the flesh than in the review pictures and videos and I wouldn't change it at all. The build quality is good and it feels solid with excellent smooth pots, essential for this kind of synth.
My Neutron arrived promptly and well boxed from Bax Music. It sits well with Ableton Live and I have added some rather tasty Neutronics to a couple of tracks which always needed that unfathomable something. I have had enormous fun with it. I think I may be having enormous fun with it for a long while yet!
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Loek van der Burgt
April 19, 2023
5
Wrote the following about Behringer NEUTRON Semi-Modular Analogue Synthesizer
Wrote the following about Behringer NEUTRON Semi-Modular Analogue Synthesizer
Zeker een leuk cado voor mijn vader. Kwalitatief zou ik het nu niet weten maar ziet er mooi uit
Loek B.
February 22, 2023
3
Wrote the following about Behringer NEUTRON Semi-Modular Analogue Synthesizer
Wrote the following about Behringer NEUTRON Semi-Modular Analogue Synthesizer
Kwalitatief oké, je krijgt waar je voor betaalt. Puur voor het geluid zou ik de Neutron niet snel opnieuw kopen, dat is namelijk zoals andere reviews ook aangeven nogal blikkerig en niks om over naar huis te schrijven. Bovendien is het output volume nogal laag en zitten er (mede daardoor) nogal snel andere “artefacts” in de output. De module is zeker bruikbaar als toevoeging op een andere (semi)modulaire synth
Leuk als drone maar wel met externe reverb
March 4, 2022
4
Wrote the following about Behringer NEUTRON Semi-Modular Analogue Synthesizer
Wrote the following about Behringer NEUTRON Semi-Modular Analogue Synthesizer
Het is de tweede Neutron die ik bestel. De eerste had ik verkocht maar daar heb ik spijt van. De patch bay mogelijkheden zijn de prijs al waard. De sound, sja, is wat metalen broodtrommel achtig, nog steeds, maar ach het hoeft ook niet moogish te klinken. De rode kleur blijf ik belachelijk vinden maar ik koop wel een overlay uit Finland om het zwart te krijgen. Ik heb 'm alleen maar nodig voor drones in combinatie met reverbs, dat is alles. Dus voor die prijs prima zo. Voor melodische toepassingen had ik 'm echt niet genomen.
Peter B.
September 30, 2021
5
Wrote the following about Behringer NEUTRON Semi-Modular Analogue Synthesizer
Wrote the following about Behringer NEUTRON Semi-Modular Analogue Synthesizer
Toffe synth om mee te starten. Door het patchpaneel zijn er heel wat mogelijkheden. Dit is ook een populaire synth waardoor je zeer veel tips en tutorials kan vinden op YouTube om snel bij te leren. Ten slotte is hij ook wel best betaalbaar in vergelijking met andere opties.
De documentatie is een beetje minimaal en bevat geen "normalized routing" diagram met de default patching als je geen patchkabels inplugt. Dat kan je best even opzoeken op Internet zodat je bv weet dat de overdrive aan moet staan.
De documentatie is een beetje minimaal en bevat geen "normalized routing" diagram met de default patching als je geen patchkabels inplugt. Dat kan je best even opzoeken op Internet zodat je bv weet dat de overdrive aan moet staan.
Jouke
April 12, 2021
5
Wrote the following about Behringer NEUTRON Semi-Modular Analogue Synthesizer
Wrote the following about Behringer NEUTRON Semi-Modular Analogue Synthesizer
Voor iedereen die wil beginnen aan een nieuwe hobby is dit de perfecte starter!
francis J.
March 26, 2021
5
Wrote the following about Behringer NEUTRON Semi-Modular Analogue Synthesizer
Wrote the following about Behringer NEUTRON Semi-Modular Analogue Synthesizer
Super dikke sound!
| Description | Type | Language | Extension |
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| Manual, English | Manual | English | |
| Quick Start Guide, All Languages | Quickstart | Unknown |
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