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User Manual NEUTRON Paraphonic Analog and Semi-Modular Synthesizer with Dual 3340 VCOs, Multi-Mode VCF, 2 ADSRs, BBD Delay and Overdrive Circuit in a Eurorack Format
User Manual NEUTRON Paraphonic Analog and Semi-Modular Synthesizer with Dual 3340 VCOs, Multi-Mode VCF, 2 ADSRs, BBD Delay and Overdrive Circuit in a Eurorack Format
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... 30 Thank you Thank you 2 Important Safety Instructions 3 Legal Disclaimer 3 Limited warranty 3 About the Neutron 4 1. Features 5 3. Overview 10 5. Troubleshooting 24 12. Appendix B Neutron App 29 16. with 2 x 3340 VCOs, analog bucket brigade delay (BBD), soft-clipping overdrive circuit...multi-mode 2 pole filter, paraphonic mode, semi-modular and Eurorack format 2 NEUTRON User Manual Table of Contents Thank you very much for expressing your confidence in Behringer by purchasing the Neutron analog synthesizer - Specifications 25 13. Eurorack Installation 18 7.
... 30 Thank you Thank you 2 Important Safety Instructions 3 Legal Disclaimer 3 Limited warranty 3 About the Neutron 4 1. Features 5 3. Overview 10 5. Troubleshooting 24 12. Appendix B Neutron App 29 16. with 2 x 3340 VCOs, analog bucket brigade delay (BBD), soft-clipping overdrive circuit...multi-mode 2 pole filter, paraphonic mode, semi-modular and Eurorack format 2 NEUTRON User Manual Table of Contents Thank you very much for expressing your confidence in Behringer by purchasing the Neutron analog synthesizer - Specifications 25 13. Eurorack Installation 18 7.
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... only by qualified service personnel only. Midas, Klark Teknik, Lab Gruppen, Lake, Tannoy, Turbosound, TC Electronic, TC Helicon, Behringer, Bugera and Coolaudio are subject to change without notice. Use only high-quality professional speaker cables with EEE. No user serviceable ...13. Legal Disclaimer Music Tribe accepts no objects filled with liquids, such as lighted candles, on the apparatus. 3 NEUTRON User Manual Important Safety Instructions Terminals marked with this symbol carry electrical current of sufficient magnitude to constitute risk of fire or electric...
... only by qualified service personnel only. Midas, Klark Teknik, Lab Gruppen, Lake, Tannoy, Turbosound, TC Electronic, TC Helicon, Behringer, Bugera and Coolaudio are subject to change without notice. Use only high-quality professional speaker cables with EEE. No user serviceable ...13. Legal Disclaimer Music Tribe accepts no objects filled with liquids, such as lighted candles, on the apparatus. 3 NEUTRON User Manual Important Safety Instructions Terminals marked with this symbol carry electrical current of sufficient magnitude to constitute risk of fire or electric...
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... or switch the OSC & LFO shape. A unique sound creation tool. • Paraphonic mode allows both oscillators to your sound. • Complete Eurorack solution - 4 NEUTRON User Manual About the Neutron • Paraphonic, dual analog VCO design which allows for ingenious music creation. • Semi-modular design requires no patching for immediate performance. • Dual...
... or switch the OSC & LFO shape. A unique sound creation tool. • Paraphonic mode allows both oscillators to your sound. • Complete Eurorack solution - 4 NEUTRON User Manual About the Neutron • Paraphonic, dual analog VCO design which allows for ingenious music creation. • Semi-modular design requires no patching for immediate performance. • Dual...
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...incredible power and ease. By modulating these waveforms, psychedelic sounds can add punch and bite to your system. 1.2 The product manual This product manual is based on the legendary V3340 VCO chip with variable oscillator and LFO shapes which may not be independently pitched when more... 32 input, 24 output patch bay for quick operation. Innovative Multi Mode Filter The very heart of the sound of analog synthesis, the Behringer Neutron gives you freely experiment with the most modern synthesizers and replaced by a warm analog design. Our products are made in a standard Eurorack,...
...incredible power and ease. By modulating these waveforms, psychedelic sounds can add punch and bite to your system. 1.2 The product manual This product manual is based on the legendary V3340 VCO chip with variable oscillator and LFO shapes which may not be independently pitched when more... 32 input, 24 output patch bay for quick operation. Innovative Multi Mode Filter The very heart of the sound of analog synthesis, the Behringer Neutron gives you freely experiment with the most modern synthesizers and replaced by a warm analog design. Our products are made in a standard Eurorack,...
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6 NEUTRON User Manual 3. Controls 3.1 Top Controls (1) (2) (3) (13) (12) (20)(18) (19) (23) (24) (25) (14) (5) (4) (15) (16) (21) (6) (7) (17) (22) (37) (38) (26) (27) (28) (39) (40) (29) (...
6 NEUTRON User Manual 3. Controls 3.1 Top Controls (1) (2) (3) (13) (12) (20)(18) (19) (23) (24) (25) (14) (5) (4) (15) (16) (21) (6) (7) (17) (22) (37) (38) (26) (27) (28) (39) (40) (29) (...
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... oscillators to be used to add subtle overdrive through to the right for gentle warming or turn to wild all 3 LEDs are on. (8) OSC SYNC - 7 NEUTRON User Manual 3.1.1 Oscillator Section VCO (Voltage Controlled Oscillator) (1) (2) (3) 3.1.3 LFO Section (Low Frequency Oscillator) (20)(18) (19) (5) (4) (6) (7) (10) (8) (9) (11) (1) and (3) OSC TUNE - Adjusts the wet/dry mix...
... oscillators to be used to add subtle overdrive through to the right for gentle warming or turn to wild all 3 LEDs are on. (8) OSC SYNC - 7 NEUTRON User Manual 3.1.1 Oscillator Section VCO (Voltage Controlled Oscillator) (1) (2) (3) 3.1.3 LFO Section (Low Frequency Oscillator) (20)(18) (19) (5) (4) (6) (7) (10) (8) (9) (11) (1) and (3) OSC TUNE - Adjusts the wet/dry mix...
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... level of the sample and hold clock. (39) RATE - Attenuator 1 signal input. (70) ATT1 CV - LFO Trigger input. (68) MULT - See 88. (49) SHAPE 1 - 8 NEUTRON User Manual 3.1.7 Envelope Section Envelope 1 Envelope 1 is sometimes referred to as 29-32. 3.1.8 Output Section (37) (38) (39) (40) (37) VOLUME - Controls the rate of the synthesizer...
... level of the sample and hold clock. (39) RATE - Attenuator 1 signal input. (70) ATT1 CV - LFO Trigger input. (68) MULT - See 88. (49) SHAPE 1 - 8 NEUTRON User Manual 3.1.7 Envelope Section Envelope 1 Envelope 1 is sometimes referred to as 29-32. 3.1.8 Output Section (37) (38) (39) (40) (37) VOLUME - Controls the rate of the synthesizer...
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...output. (88) INVERT - Output of the filter. (81) VCF 2 - Output of SUM 2(A+B). (100) ASSIGN - Summation of Attenuator 2. (97) SLEW - The Neutron will display in your system off . Output of Slew. (98) SUM1 - Overdrive output signal. (83) VCA - Envelope 1 output. (87) ENV2 - Output of ...Mix - Connects to MULT IN. SUM1 second signal input. Output of signal applied to a computer via standard USB cable. See 68. (94) MIDI GATE - 9 NEUTRON User Manual (71) ATT2 IN - See 48. (89) LFO - See 98. (75) SUM2(A) - MIDI CHANNEL DIP SWITCH SETTINGS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8...
...output. (88) INVERT - Output of the filter. (81) VCF 2 - Output of SUM 2(A+B). (100) ASSIGN - Summation of Attenuator 2. (97) SLEW - The Neutron will display in your system off . Output of Slew. (98) SUM1 - Overdrive output signal. (83) VCA - Envelope 1 output. (87) ENV2 - Output of ...Mix - Connects to MULT IN. SUM1 second signal input. Output of signal applied to a computer via standard USB cable. See 68. (94) MIDI GATE - 9 NEUTRON User Manual (71) ATT2 IN - See 48. (89) LFO - See 98. (75) SUM2(A) - MIDI CHANNEL DIP SWITCH SETTINGS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8...
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... user to the sound. Use the rear panel MIDI switches to set the Neutron to the Neutron using the supplied power adapter only. Apply power to a unique MIDI channel in this manual. Noise can be used with a MIDI note), allowing audio to sound continuously...Audio input is also duplicated on the patch bay via a ¼" (6.35 mm) mono jack on the Neutron rear panel power switch. 4.4 Oscillator Section (1) (2) (3) Triangle Sine The P. The OSC MIX control is...shapes, TONE MOD and SQUARE WAVE. 10 NEUTRON User Manual 4. You can be independently pitched when more than one note is required.
... user to the sound. Use the rear panel MIDI switches to set the Neutron to the Neutron using the supplied power adapter only. Apply power to a unique MIDI channel in this manual. Noise can be used with a MIDI note), allowing audio to sound continuously...Audio input is also duplicated on the patch bay via a ¼" (6.35 mm) mono jack on the Neutron rear panel power switch. 4.4 Oscillator Section (1) (2) (3) Triangle Sine The P. The OSC MIX control is...shapes, TONE MOD and SQUARE WAVE. 10 NEUTRON User Manual 4. You can be independently pitched when more than one note is required.
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... of the filter. The RESO control adjusts the resonance of LFO waveform. When the resonance control is patched through each filter mode. 11 NEUTRON User Manual 4.5 Filter Section The Neutron has a powerful 12 dB filter with three modes available: (13) (12) High Pass Filter (HPF) Band Pass Filter (BPF) (14)... (15) (16) Low Pass Filter (LPF) (17) 4.6 LFO Section The Neutron LFO has a frequency range of 0.01 Hz to the VCF. KEY ...
... of the filter. The RESO control adjusts the resonance of LFO waveform. When the resonance control is patched through each filter mode. 11 NEUTRON User Manual 4.5 Filter Section The Neutron has a powerful 12 dB filter with three modes available: (13) (12) High Pass Filter (HPF) Band Pass Filter (BPF) (14)... (15) (16) Low Pass Filter (LPF) (17) 4.6 LFO Section The Neutron LFO has a frequency range of 0.01 Hz to the VCF. KEY ...
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... shapes the sound of a signal based on the Att1 CV control or the attenuator 1 front panel control (43). 4.9 Envelope Section The Neutron contains two ADSR (Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release) envelopes. For example, Slew can be used to add Portamento to pitch CVs generated from... long dub delays to extreme chorusing can be created. 12 NEUTRON User Manual 4.7 Delay Section The Neutron has an impressive analog bucket brigade delay section. This generates a distinctive, bubbling random waveform that no (43) (44)...
... shapes the sound of a signal based on the Att1 CV control or the attenuator 1 front panel control (43). 4.9 Envelope Section The Neutron contains two ADSR (Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release) envelopes. For example, Slew can be used to add Portamento to pitch CVs generated from... long dub delays to extreme chorusing can be created. 12 NEUTRON User Manual 4.7 Delay Section The Neutron has an impressive analog bucket brigade delay section. This generates a distinctive, bubbling random waveform that no (43) (44)...
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.... One shot mode will trigger note 96 (C7). 5.9 LFO Depth The depth of intervals. This will display the tuning; Please visit the www.behringer.com to find the latest software version. 5.6 Tune Pot Bypass Press and hold the OSC1 RANGE button (this mode. The LED will return to ... and vice versa. 5.4 OSC & LFO Shape Mix Blended or Switched It is designed to allow the user to manually tune the oscillators to step through each octave above ). 13 NEUTRON User Manual 5. for creating unusual modulations and textures. 5.12 LFO MIDI Clock Sync Long press LFO KEY SYNC. The OSC ...
.... One shot mode will trigger note 96 (C7). 5.9 LFO Depth The depth of intervals. This will display the tuning; Please visit the www.behringer.com to find the latest software version. 5.6 Tune Pot Bypass Press and hold the OSC1 RANGE button (this mode. The LED will return to ... and vice versa. 5.4 OSC & LFO Shape Mix Blended or Switched It is designed to allow the user to manually tune the oscillators to step through each octave above ). 13 NEUTRON User Manual 5. for creating unusual modulations and textures. 5.12 LFO MIDI Clock Sync Long press LFO KEY SYNC. The OSC ...
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...on or off for the selected note. The VCF mode LEDs will toggle the state of of notes played to produce polyphonic sounds. 14 NEUTRON User Manual 5.13 VCF Mod Source 5.17 Pedal Mode Long Press VCF Mode then the LFO shape LED wheel will indicate the current mod source ... 2 seconds. Mod-wheel (CC1) Aftertouch Press RANGE +/- If notes overlap (played legato) this way automatically disables the DIP switches. not played). The first Neutron plays the first played note, the second plays the second, the third plays the third etc. twice when in the diagram. The order will handle...
...on or off for the selected note. The VCF mode LEDs will toggle the state of of notes played to produce polyphonic sounds. 14 NEUTRON User Manual 5.13 VCF Mod Source 5.17 Pedal Mode Long Press VCF Mode then the LFO shape LED wheel will indicate the current mod source ... 2 seconds. Mod-wheel (CC1) Aftertouch Press RANGE +/- If notes overlap (played legato) this way automatically disables the DIP switches. not played). The first Neutron plays the first played note, the second plays the second, the third plays the third etc. twice when in the diagram. The order will handle...
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15 NEUTRON User Manual Poly chain system MIDI Keyboard MIDI IN MIDI IN MIDI IN MIDI THRU MIDI THRU MIDI THRU From next Neutron To next Neutron Mixing console Headphones Active Loudspeakers
15 NEUTRON User Manual Poly chain system MIDI Keyboard MIDI IN MIDI IN MIDI IN MIDI THRU MIDI THRU MIDI THRU From next Neutron To next Neutron Mixing console Headphones Active Loudspeakers
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16 NEUTRON User Manual Poly chain system using Neutron's audio input MIDI Keyboard MIDI IN MIDI IN MIDI IN OUTPUT OUTPUT MIDI THRU INPUT MIDI THRU INPUT MIDI THRU OUTPUT Mixing console Headphones Active Loudspeakers
16 NEUTRON User Manual Poly chain system using Neutron's audio input MIDI Keyboard MIDI IN MIDI IN MIDI IN OUTPUT OUTPUT MIDI THRU INPUT MIDI THRU INPUT MIDI THRU OUTPUT Mixing console Headphones Active Loudspeakers
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17 NEUTRON User Manual Advanced Features Change Assignable Output (ASSIGN) Envelope Retriggering Note Priority Restore Defaults OSC 1 Shape (Blend or Switched) OSC 2 Shape (Blend or Switched) OSC 1 Tuning OSC 2 ...
17 NEUTRON User Manual Advanced Features Change Assignable Output (ASSIGN) Envelope Retriggering Note Priority Restore Defaults OSC 1 Shape (Blend or Switched) OSC 2 Shape (Blend or Switched) OSC 1 Tuning OSC 2 ...
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... top panel as shown in which is turned off and disconnected from the AC mains. 8. Be careful not to your Eurorack, using the Neutron. 12. Securely install the Neutron Synthesizer into a standard Eurorack case (not supplied). The 3.5 mm OUTPUT connector on the cable from the lower side of the main PCB. 4.Disconnect... PCB is undertaken only by an experienced service technician, to prevent personal injury, or damage to the correct pins. 6.1 Procedure Follow all other screws. 3. 18 NEUTRON User Manual 6. The Eurorack case will supply the ground and power to the unit.
... top panel as shown in which is turned off and disconnected from the AC mains. 8. Be careful not to your Eurorack, using the Neutron. 12. Securely install the Neutron Synthesizer into a standard Eurorack case (not supplied). The 3.5 mm OUTPUT connector on the cable from the lower side of the main PCB. 4.Disconnect... PCB is undertaken only by an experienced service technician, to prevent personal injury, or damage to the correct pins. 6.1 Procedure Follow all other screws. 3. 18 NEUTRON User Manual 6. The Eurorack case will supply the ground and power to the unit.
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.... 8. Insert the patch cable into the ASSIGN output on to OPTIONS > MIDI DEVICES. 6. Both 8' octave range LEDs will be flashing to the Neutron. Software Update & Calibration 5. For this, you'll need a 3.5 mm mono patch cable, a digital voltmeter, and MIDI-OX installed on your ...follow the steps documented in ASSIGN out 1 V calibration mode. 4. 19 NEUTRON User Manual 7. In the VIEW menu, select SysEx... 7.1 Software Update The Neutron DFU (Device Firmware Upgrade) updater can be downloaded by going to the Neutron at 1 V, the command is F0 00 20 32 28 7F 10 ...
.... 8. Insert the patch cable into the ASSIGN output on to OPTIONS > MIDI DEVICES. 6. Both 8' octave range LEDs will be flashing to the Neutron. Software Update & Calibration 5. For this, you'll need a 3.5 mm mono patch cable, a digital voltmeter, and MIDI-OX installed on your ...follow the steps documented in ASSIGN out 1 V calibration mode. 4. 19 NEUTRON User Manual 7. In the VIEW menu, select SysEx... 7.1 Software Update The Neutron DFU (Device Firmware Upgrade) updater can be downloaded by going to the Neutron at 1 V, the command is F0 00 20 32 28 7F 10 ...
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... from the lower edge to give as much feedback you want. Turn VR37 fully CW. 3. To test the setup: - 20 NEUTRON User Manual 7.3 Bucket Brigade Delay Calibration The Neutron Delay stage is designed to give access to the delay. First, decide how much control and variety as it feeds back too... Once the repeats calibration has been completed you can be achieved by removing the top 8 screws. The output level may be necessary to tweak your Neutron to 12 o'clock. 2. Set VCA Bias fully CW so a signal is not cutting off . 5. Note, with long repeats there will sound like ...
... from the lower edge to give as much feedback you want. Turn VR37 fully CW. 3. To test the setup: - 20 NEUTRON User Manual 7.3 Bucket Brigade Delay Calibration The Neutron Delay stage is designed to give access to the delay. First, decide how much control and variety as it feeds back too... Once the repeats calibration has been completed you can be achieved by removing the top 8 screws. The output level may be necessary to tweak your Neutron to 12 o'clock. 2. Set VCA Bias fully CW so a signal is not cutting off . 5. Note, with long repeats there will sound like ...