Behringer NEUTRON Semi-Modular Analogue Synthesizer

4.6 / 5

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: 2,5 kg
Dimensions: 54,5 x 19,5 x 13,5 cm

Product specifications

paraphonic synthesizer
authentic dual 3340 analogue oscillators
fully analogue signal path based on a legendary VCO
semi-modular design with standard routing
patching possible but not required
seamless transitions between 5 oscillator waveforms (tone mod, pulse, sawtooth, triangle, sine)
control over each individual pulse width and tone modulation
paraphonic mode allows independent oscillator use
self-oscillating multi-mode VCF with dual output (low pass/high pass)
two analogue ADSR generators to modulate the VCF and VCA
multi-step analogue delay, based on legendary BBD (Bucket Brigade Delay) technology
overdrive circuit for a rich, warm, edgy analogue sound
flexible LFO with five waveforms, MIDI clock sync and key sync
noise generator
real time access to all parameters
handy functions for flexible patching: attenuators, multiples, slew rate limiter, summers
32 in/24 out jack matrix for comprehensive patching possibilities
patchable audio rate sample and hold with glide function
headphone output with own volume control
external audio input
comprehensive USB/MIDI implementation for connecting keyboards/sequencers

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: 2,5 kg
Dimensions: 54,5 x 19,5 x 13,5 cm

Product specifications

paraphonic synthesizer
authentic dual 3340 analogue oscillators
fully analogue signal path based on a legendary VCO
semi-modular design with standard routing
patching possible but not required
seamless transitions between 5 oscillator waveforms (tone mod, pulse, sawtooth, triangle, sine)
control over each individual pulse width and tone modulation
paraphonic mode allows independent oscillator use
self-oscillating multi-mode VCF with dual output (low pass/high pass)
two analogue ADSR generators to modulate the VCF and VCA
multi-step analogue delay, based on legendary BBD (Bucket Brigade Delay) technology
overdrive circuit for a rich, warm, edgy analogue sound
flexible LFO with five waveforms, MIDI clock sync and key sync
noise generator
real time access to all parameters
handy functions for flexible patching: attenuators, multiples, slew rate limiter, summers
32 in/24 out jack matrix for comprehensive patching possibilities
patchable audio rate sample and hold with glide function
headphone output with own volume control
external audio input
comprehensive USB/MIDI implementation for connecting keyboards/sequencers

Service promise

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.

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.

Reviews (30)

4.6

30 reviews

Rating

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5 / 5

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.

December 28, 2021 | Deer

5 / 5

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.

November 27, 2019 | Dark Commission

4 / 5

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...

October 17, 2019 | Dom0201

5 / 5

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!

April 11, 2019 | Brian Cosgrove

Reviews from other countries

5 / 5