Used Behringer NEUTRON Paraphonic Analog and Semi-Modular Synthesizer with Dual 3340 VCOs

SKU: US1793703

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2022-03-15T09:54:32

Rated 5 out of 5

Neutron is a great inexpensive synth!

Too much fun. Very versatile and great tone. The delay built in is also awesome, though people reviewing it said they didn?t care for it.

CROSBY K.

2022-01-07T07:45:08

Rated 5 out of 5

Amazing little synth!

Best money spent in a while; amazing double VCO Analog Modular synth you can buy right now hands down.

DAVID D.

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Behringer NEUTRON Specifications

Synthesizer Architecture

Synthesizer Architecture

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  • Number of oscillators

    2 x V3340

  • Type

    Analog

  • Oscillators

    2 (0.7 Hz to 55 kHz across 4 ranges)

  • LFO

    1 (0.01 Hz to 10 kHz)

  • VCF

    1 (switchable low pass, band pass or high pass (12 dB/octave slope), dual output

  • Envelopes

    2 analog envelope generators

Connectivity

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  • External input

    1/4" TS, unbalanced, 100k Ohms impedance

  • Output

    1/4" TRS, balanced, max. 12dBu

  • Headphones

    1/4" TRS, balanced

  • Headphones output impedance

    8 Ohms

  • MIDI In/Out (soft Thru)

    5-pin DIN/ 16 channels

  • USB (MIDI)

    USB 2.0, type B

  • USB Type

    Class compliant USB 2.0, type B

  • Supported operating systems

    Windows 7 or higher/ Mac OS X 10.6.8 or higher

Oscillator Section

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  • Controls

    Tune (OSC 1&2): +1/-1 octave (8', 16' or 32') or +10/-10 (full range)
    OSC mix: (linear blend control between OSC 1&2)
    Shape (OSC 1&2): Tone Mod, Square, Sawtooth, Triangular or Sine
    Pulse width: 0 to 100% (OSC 1&2)

  • Switches

    Range (OSC 1&2): 8', 16' or 32' or full range (all 3 LEDs)
    OSC sync: on/off
    Paraphonic: on/off

  • LED

    Octave (OSC 1&2) 8', 16' or 32' or +/-10 (all 3 LEDs)
    Shape (OSC 1&2): Tone Mod, Square, Sawtooth, Triangular or Sine

Envelope 1

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  • Controls

    Attack: 300 is to 5 s (linear attack)
    Decay: 2.4 ms to 10 s (exponential decay)
    Sustain: 0 V to 9 V
    Release: 1.5 ms to 6 s (exponential release)

Envelope 2

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  • Controls

    Attack: 300 is to 5 s (linear attack)
    Decay: 2.4 ms to 10 s (exponential decay)
    Sustain: 0 V to 9 V
    Release: 1.5 ms to 6 s (exponential release)

Output Section

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  • Controls

    Volume: 0 to 100%

  • LED

    MIDI: Gate signal

Sample & Hold Section

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  • Controls

    Rate: 0.26 Hz to 28 Hz (can be clocked from external source)
    Glide: 500 is to 1 s

  • LED

    Rate: 0.26 Hz to 28 Hz (can be clocked from external source)

Slew Rate Limiter Section

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  • Controls

    Slew rate: 1 ms to 3 s
    Portamento time: 0 to 10 s

Attenuator Section

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  • Controls

    Attenuator 1: +4 dB to -Infinity
    Attenuator 2: 0 dB to -Infinity

Filter Section

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  • Controls

    Cutoff frequency: 10 Hz to 15 kHz
    Resonance: 0 to 10 (capable of self oscillation)
    Modulation depth: 0 to 100%
    Envelope depth: 0 to 100%
    Noise: 0 to 100%
    VCA bias: 0 to 100%

  • Switches

    Filter mode, high pass, band pass and low pass
    Filter key track: on/off

  • LED

    Filter mode, high pass, band pass and low pass

LFO Section

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  • Controls

    Shape: Sine, Triangle, Sawtooth, Square and Ramp
    Rate: 0 to 10 (0.01Hz to 10kHz)

  • Switches

    Key sync: on/off

  • LED

    Rate/Level indicator
    Shape: Sine, Triangle, Sawtooth, Square and Ramp

Delay Section

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  • Controls

    Time: 25 ms to 640 ms
    Repeats: 0 to 100%
    Mix: 0 to 100%

Overdrive Section

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  • Controls

    Drive: 0 to 11
    Tone: 0 to 10

  • LED

    Level: 0 dB to -½Infinity
    Drive amount indicator

Inputs (TS 3.5 mm)

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  • OSC 1

    Control voltage: 1 V per octave

  • OSC 2

    Control voltage: 1 V per octave

  • OSC 1&2

    Control voltage: 1 V per octave

  • INVERT IN

    Inverts voltage

  • SHAPE 1

    Control voltage: -5 V to +5 V

  • SHAPE 2

    Control voltage: -5 V to +5 V

  • PULSE WIDTH 1

    Control voltage: -5 V to +5 V

  • PULSE WIDTH 2

    Control voltage: -5 V to +5 V

  • VCF IN

    Signal input

  • FREQ MOD

    Control voltage: -5 V to +5 V

  • RESONANCE

    Control voltage: -5 V to +5 V

  • OVERDRIVE IN

    Signal input

  • VCA IN

    Signal input

  • VCA CV

    Control voltage: -9 V to +9 V

  • DELAY IN

    Signal input

  • DELAY TIME

    Control voltage: -5 V to +5 V

  • E GATE 1

    Control voltage: -5 V to +5 V (envelope triggers at 1.5 V)

  • E GATE 2

    Control voltage: -5 V to +5 V (envelope triggers at 1.5 V)

  • SAMPLE & HOLD IN

    Signal input

  • SAMPLE & HOLD CLOCK

    Control voltage: -5 V to +5 V (S&H triggers at 3 V)

  • LFO RATE

    Control voltage: -5 V to +5 V

  • LFO SHAPE

    Control voltage: -5 V to +5 V

  • LFO TRIG

    Control voltage: -5 V to +5 V (S&H triggers at 1.6 V)

  • MULT (Multiple)

    Input Signal is duplicated on Mult 1 and Mult 2 outputs

  • ATT 1 IN

    Signal input

  • ATT 1 CV

    Control voltage: -5 V to +5 V

  • ATT 2 IN

    Signal input

  • SLEW IN

    Signal or CV input

  • SUM1(A)

    Signal input or CV input

  • SUM1(B)

    Signal input or CV input

  • SUM2(A)

    Signal input or CV input

  • SUM2(B)

    Signal input or CV input

Outputs (TS 3.5 mm)

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  • OSC 1

    Max. +14 dBu

  • OSC 2

    Max. +14 dBu

  • OSC Mix

    Max. +14 dBu

  • VCF 1

    Max. +12 dBu

  • VCF 2

    Max. +12 dBu

  • OVERDRIVE

    Max. +18 dBu

  • VCA

    Max. +18 dBu

  • OUTPUT

    Max. +15 dBu

  • NOISE

    Max. +18 dBu

  • ENV 1

    Control voltage: 0 V to +9 V

  • ENV 2

    Control voltage: 0 V to +9 V

  • INVERT

    Inverts signals up to +/-9.5 V

  • LFO

    Control voltage: -5 V to +5 V

  • LFO UNI

    Control voltage: 0 V to +5 V

  • SAMPLE & HOLD

    Tracks input voltage Up to a maximum of 9.5 V

  • MULT 1

    Tracks input voltage Up to a maximum of 9.5 V

  • MULT 2

    Tracks input voltage Up to a maximum of 9.5 V

  • MIDI GATE

    Control voltage: 0 V to +3.3 V

  • ATT 1

    Control voltage -9.5 V to +9.5 V (dependent on input signal)

  • ATT 2

    Max output voltage dependent on input signal

  • SLEW

    Control Voltage -9.5 V to +9.5 V (dependent on input signal)

  • SUM 1

    Control Voltage -9.5 V to +9.5 V (dependent on input signals)

  • SUM 2

    Control Voltage -9.5 V to +9.5 V (dependent on input signals)

  • ASSIGN

    Control voltage: 0 V to +5 V

Power Requirements

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  • External power adaptor

    12 V DC, 1000 mA (12 W)

  • Power consumption

    7.5-9 W typical

Environmental

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  • Operating temperature range

    5 to 40 deg. C (41 to 104 deg. F)

Euro rack HP

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  • Euro rack HP

    80HP

General

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  • Dimensions (HxWxD)

    94 x 424 x 136mm (3.70 x 16.69 x 5.35")

  • Weight

    2.0kg (4.41 lbs)

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About Behringer NEUTRON Paraphonic Analog and Semi-Modular Synthesizer - SKU#1793703

FEATURED REVIEWS

Neutron is a great inexpensive synth!

By CROSBY K.

Too much fun. Very versatile and great tone. The delay built in is also awesome, though people reviewing it said they didn?t care for it.

Amazing little synth!

By DAVID D.

Best money spent in a while; amazing double VCO Analog Modular synth you can buy right now hands down.

Before the advent of modern synthesizers, a Russian physicist named Lev Termen, also known as Leon Theremin, pioneered the field of electronic musical instruments in 1919 with the invention of the Theremin. This simple oscillator, played by moving the performer's hand near the instrument's antenna, found its fame in the Beach Boys' iconic hit "Good Vibrations". Today, the NEUTRON Paraphonic Analog and Semi-Modular Synthesizer with Dual 3340 VCOs carries on this tradition of innovation and excellence in sound production.

The NEUTRON synthesizer boasts a semi-modular design, crafted for an intuitively linear workflow. This design requires no patching for immediate performance, making it an ideal choice for both beginners and seasoned musicians. Simply put your NEUTRON into self-oscillation, connect your preferred keyboard or computer via MIDI over DIN or USB, and you're ready to dive into the world of analog music synthesis.

The NEUTRON synthesizer is a tribute to the classic synthesizers that shaped musical history. Its meticulous design ensures it delivers ultra-flexible sound shaping capabilities, allowing you to create everything from super-fat bass and lead tones to stunning effects and progressive organ sounds.

The NEUTRON's pure analog signal path, featuring legendary VCO, VCF, and VCA circuits, lets you recreate the iconic synthesizer tracks of the 70s and 80s. Alternatively, you can design incredibly fat and original sounds that will set you apart from the crowd.

The NEUTRON's dual Voltage Controlled Oscillators (VCOs) offer an impressive range with 5 unique waveforms for crafting the perfect sound. The oscillators can be adjusted across a wide, 3-octave range, providing you with the tools to unleash your creativity.

At the heart of the NEUTRON's sound is its highly-flexible 12 dB State Variable Filter, which allows you to experiment with the cutoff Frequency, Modulation, and Envelope Depth to dial in the perfect sound. The filter mode switch offers three settings (high pass, band pass, and low pass) for a broad range of tonal options.

The NEUTRON also features a bucket-brigade circuit, providing 25 - 640 ms of delay time. At lower time settings, your echoes will be crisp and punchy, while at longer settings, you'll experience the natural high-end roll-off that is the hallmark of a great analog delay.

The NEUTRON is equipped with 2 ADSR (Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release) envelope generators, offering all the versatility and tone-sculpting options a professional musician could ask for. It is also Eurorack ready, designed to handle the rigors of life on the road or in the studio.

The NEUTRON synthesizer is not just a musical instrument; it's a playground for sound creation. With 36 knobs and 7 switches, all laid out in a highly-intuitive format, it puts the joy back into your music creation. The onboard patching matrix provides 32 In x 24 Out TS 1/8" (3.5 mm) connections, and additional I/O includes MIDI I/O and Thru over USB/MIDI DIN, main audio Input and Output, and Phones with its own dedicated level control.

In the world of mono, all-analog synthesizers, the NEUTRON stands out for its sound quality, versatility, and affordability. Whether you're a seasoned musician or a beginner, the NEUTRON Paraphonic Analog and Semi-Modular Synthesizer with Dual 3340 VCOs is a sound investment in your musical journey.

Behringer NEUTRON Paraphonic Analog and Semi-Modular Synthesizer - SKU#1793703 Features

  • Paraphonic synthesizer with authentic dual 3340 analog oscillators for insanely fat music creation
  • Pure analog signal path based on legendary VCO design to recreate classic sound performance
  • Semi-modular architecture with default routings requires no patching for immediate performance
  • Oscillator waveform control blends seamlessly between 5 shapes (tone mod, pulse, sawtooth, triangle, sine)
  • Individual pulse width / tone mod control provides ultimate sounds
  • Paraphonic mode allows both oscillators to be independently controlled
  • Self-oscillating, multi-mode VCF with dual output (e.g. LP+HP available on jacks)
  • 2 analog ADSR generators for modulation of VCF and VCA
  • Multiple stage analog delay based on legendary BBD (Bucket Brigade Delay) technology
  • Flexible LFO with five waveform shapes, MIDI clock sync and key sync
  • Noise generator dramatically expands waveform generation
  • Overdrive circuit adds rich analog warmth and edge to your sounds
  • 36 controls and 7 buttons give you direct and real time access to all parameters
  • Utility functions including attenuators, multiples, slew rate limiter and summers for creative patching flexibility
  • 32 in / 24 out jack matrix for an incredible amount of patching options
  • Patchable audio-rate sample and hold with glide for added creativity
  • Powerful headphone output with dedicated level control
  • External audio input for processing external sound sources
  • Comprehensive USB/Midi implementation for connection to keyboard/sequencer
  • 3-Year Warranty Program

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  • Behringer NEUTRON Paraphonic Analog and Semi-Modular Synthesizer with Dual 3340 VCOs