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Published on 02/08/23 at 07:11Neuron is one of the deepest synthesizers ever made, so it's not surprising to see that it was a commercial flop for Hartmann Music. The same can be told for every extreme synthesizer. Most people love to just "plug and play".
Confusing terminology makes mastering the already advanced instrument even harder. (e.g. the good old cutoff filter is called "silver" uh! )
There are thirteen tiny separate displays on board and it is so easy to get lost until you are familiar with the work flow. Unfortunately the original documentation supplied with Neuron is so very shallow, regarding the immense capabilities of the instrument. So you are virtually on your own with the Hartmann Neuron.
Confusing terminology makes mastering the already advanced instrument even harder. (e.g. the good old cutoff filter is called "silver" uh! )
There are thirteen tiny separate displays on board and it is so easy to get lost until you are familiar with the work flow. Unfortunately the original documentation supplied with Neuron is so very shallow, regarding the immense capabilities of the instrument. So you are virtually on your own with the Hartmann Neuron.
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Neuron is one of the deepest synthesizers ever made, so it's not surprising to see that it was a commercial flop for Hartmann Music. The same can be told for every extreme synthesizer. Most people love to just "plug and play".
Confusing terminology makes mastering the already advanced instrument even harder. (e.g. the good old cutoff filter is called "silver" uh! )
There are thirteen tiny separate displays on board and it is so easy to get lost until you are familiar with the work flow. Unfortunately the original documentation supplied with Neuron is so very shallow, regarding the immense capabilities of the instrument. So you are virtually on your own with the Hartmann Neuron.
Though it is actually an unfinished product, what we already have is still one decade ahead of what we have today in 2023.
One must learn to move slowly and patiently while programming the Neuron. The modulation possibilities are enormous. It is obviously good for moving deep and complex pads but it can be very snappy and funky too. I personally enjoy working on classic sounds and turn them into a "Neuron only" sound. Programming the timbre and the behavior of the sound is a joy! BTW, watch out for your ears and your sub woofers! It can get extremely punchy on the low end. The high end is generally tasteless, almost impossible to find sweet spots in the high frequency range.
Just like the Yamaha VL synths, the sound is relatively transparent and cold compared to standard romplers. But after all, we need every level of warmth on the mix. So, Hartmann has a special place in most of the arrangements. It has a character that nothing can replace. I like to use it for the prominent tracks in my works.
Confusing terminology makes mastering the already advanced instrument even harder. (e.g. the good old cutoff filter is called "silver" uh! )
There are thirteen tiny separate displays on board and it is so easy to get lost until you are familiar with the work flow. Unfortunately the original documentation supplied with Neuron is so very shallow, regarding the immense capabilities of the instrument. So you are virtually on your own with the Hartmann Neuron.
Though it is actually an unfinished product, what we already have is still one decade ahead of what we have today in 2023.
One must learn to move slowly and patiently while programming the Neuron. The modulation possibilities are enormous. It is obviously good for moving deep and complex pads but it can be very snappy and funky too. I personally enjoy working on classic sounds and turn them into a "Neuron only" sound. Programming the timbre and the behavior of the sound is a joy! BTW, watch out for your ears and your sub woofers! It can get extremely punchy on the low end. The high end is generally tasteless, almost impossible to find sweet spots in the high frequency range.
Just like the Yamaha VL synths, the sound is relatively transparent and cold compared to standard romplers. But after all, we need every level of warmth on the mix. So, Hartmann has a special place in most of the arrangements. It has a character that nothing can replace. I like to use it for the prominent tracks in my works.
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FP UserPublished on 10/31/08 at 16:00
Sick!
Price paid
$4,500.00
UTILIZATION
I'm still playing with it, but so far so good!
One the best sounding boards since the mini moog
SOUNDS
Clean or ghostly sounding you name it!
OVERALL OPINION
Love it! Its a classic!
Originally posted on FutureProducers.com
Posted by: Unknown (January 2-, 2003)
Price paid
$4,500.00
UTILIZATION
I'm still playing with it, but so far so good!
One the best sounding boards since the mini moog
SOUNDS
Clean or ghostly sounding you name it!
OVERALL OPINION
Love it! Its a classic!
Originally posted on FutureProducers.com
Posted by: Unknown (January 2-, 2003)
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FP UserPublished on 10/31/08 at 16:00
Too many to mention. There are tons of realtime controls (knobs, joysticks, and continuous wheel controls galore). There are also a great deal of LEDs and status lights to let you really know what's going on. In addition to the normal stuff, there are 3-D modulators, a studio-quality reverb and delay. It's a stunning pad/SFX machine. There is also a surround mode (in addition to the digital outs, there are six assignable outs). The only problem is that the so-called set up mode (for surround/multi-timbre) really feels Beta...
Price paid
$4200 USD
UTILIZATION
This is an incredibly complex synthesizer that is also one of the easiest to use (see all the real-time features). You can...…
Price paid
$4200 USD
UTILIZATION
This is an incredibly complex synthesizer that is also one of the easiest to use (see all the real-time features). You can...…
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Too many to mention. There are tons of realtime controls (knobs, joysticks, and continuous wheel controls galore). There are also a great deal of LEDs and status lights to let you really know what's going on. In addition to the normal stuff, there are 3-D modulators, a studio-quality reverb and delay. It's a stunning pad/SFX machine. There is also a surround mode (in addition to the digital outs, there are six assignable outs). The only problem is that the so-called set up mode (for surround/multi-timbre) really feels Beta...
Price paid
$4200 USD
UTILIZATION
This is an incredibly complex synthesizer that is also one of the easiest to use (see all the real-time features). You can radically change the entire character of the timbre with a small twitch of a stick or two.
The machine is built like a tank (metal with a wood side panel). The only iffy bits are the plastic joysticks. Mine shipped with a cracked one, but AudioMidi sent me a whole handful of replacement ones immediately!
SOUNDS
The sound quality is superb! Strong points include digital out, but there is also a dodgy surround mode. The only trouble is that you have to really listen for distortions (watch those levels!)
OVERALL OPINION
This machine is the best digital I've played, bar none. The tones are totally unique - the blender/morph section blows my mind. There are so many modulation routings that you can create incredibly slowly moving timbres that are extremely coomplex; yet, the creation is very easy due to the wealth of real-time controls. I realize that no review can really tell you the SOUND of anything, but if you go to www.hartmann-music.com they'll try to explain it in pseudo-scientific jargon (AKA bullshit). Just believe the hype - the thing DOES sound as good as it gets
Originally posted on FutureProducers.com
Posted by: bunnyman ( 8-, 2005)
Price paid
$4200 USD
UTILIZATION
This is an incredibly complex synthesizer that is also one of the easiest to use (see all the real-time features). You can radically change the entire character of the timbre with a small twitch of a stick or two.
The machine is built like a tank (metal with a wood side panel). The only iffy bits are the plastic joysticks. Mine shipped with a cracked one, but AudioMidi sent me a whole handful of replacement ones immediately!
SOUNDS
The sound quality is superb! Strong points include digital out, but there is also a dodgy surround mode. The only trouble is that you have to really listen for distortions (watch those levels!)
OVERALL OPINION
This machine is the best digital I've played, bar none. The tones are totally unique - the blender/morph section blows my mind. There are so many modulation routings that you can create incredibly slowly moving timbres that are extremely coomplex; yet, the creation is very easy due to the wealth of real-time controls. I realize that no review can really tell you the SOUND of anything, but if you go to www.hartmann-music.com they'll try to explain it in pseudo-scientific jargon (AKA bullshit). Just believe the hype - the thing DOES sound as good as it gets
Originally posted on FutureProducers.com
Posted by: bunnyman ( 8-, 2005)
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FP UserPublished on 10/31/08 at 16:00
All the neccessary parameters are in there place, including EQ and Compression which are quite good for being built into a synth. Plus, Model Maker, the modeling software provides data linkage for your PC or MAC and allows users to create new (patches/oscillators) models from audio files/samples to download and use in your neuron. Whooah, imagine the possiblities....somebody stop me!!
Price paid: 3,800 USD
UTILIZATION
Well thought out, straight forward user interface with plenty of hands on tweaking controls and LED displays for reference. There is a slight learning curve with translating parameter names to what your used to. But thats isn't necessarly a bad thing as the synth itself...…
Price paid: 3,800 USD
UTILIZATION
Well thought out, straight forward user interface with plenty of hands on tweaking controls and LED displays for reference. There is a slight learning curve with translating parameter names to what your used to. But thats isn't necessarly a bad thing as the synth itself...…
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All the neccessary parameters are in there place, including EQ and Compression which are quite good for being built into a synth. Plus, Model Maker, the modeling software provides data linkage for your PC or MAC and allows users to create new (patches/oscillators) models from audio files/samples to download and use in your neuron. Whooah, imagine the possiblities....somebody stop me!!
Price paid: 3,800 USD
UTILIZATION
Well thought out, straight forward user interface with plenty of hands on tweaking controls and LED displays for reference. There is a slight learning curve with translating parameter names to what your used to. But thats isn't necessarly a bad thing as the synth itself is apart from the rest and the parameters do effect the sound in a slighty different way than your traditional synths. Thinking outside the box is a good thing in my book.
SOUNDS
Silky smooth and super clean from the ultra lowend to pearcing highs. Classic for sure. Sets nicely in the mix.
OVERALL OPINION
Rock solid, heavy duty, quite a beast, though the first one I ordered arrived D.O.A. due to jarring caused during shipping. The unit does have a hardrive inside and like any other, if its slammed around to hard the disks can slip causing malfunction. However AudioMIDI exchanged the unit no problem and the replacement arrived unscafed. I do advice an upgraded shipping method if you can help it!!
This machine can really open some doors of sound exploration. Straight out of the box your blown away but then after a while you began to recogonize the endless possibilties that lie before you. Being able to create your own models (patches/oscillators) lets this synth evolve into a truly personal sound machine. Cudos to Axle Hartmann and the design team!
Originally posted on FutureProducers.com
Posted by: rvbicon ( 8-, 2005)
Price paid: 3,800 USD
UTILIZATION
Well thought out, straight forward user interface with plenty of hands on tweaking controls and LED displays for reference. There is a slight learning curve with translating parameter names to what your used to. But thats isn't necessarly a bad thing as the synth itself is apart from the rest and the parameters do effect the sound in a slighty different way than your traditional synths. Thinking outside the box is a good thing in my book.
SOUNDS
Silky smooth and super clean from the ultra lowend to pearcing highs. Classic for sure. Sets nicely in the mix.
OVERALL OPINION
Rock solid, heavy duty, quite a beast, though the first one I ordered arrived D.O.A. due to jarring caused during shipping. The unit does have a hardrive inside and like any other, if its slammed around to hard the disks can slip causing malfunction. However AudioMIDI exchanged the unit no problem and the replacement arrived unscafed. I do advice an upgraded shipping method if you can help it!!
This machine can really open some doors of sound exploration. Straight out of the box your blown away but then after a while you began to recogonize the endless possibilties that lie before you. Being able to create your own models (patches/oscillators) lets this synth evolve into a truly personal sound machine. Cudos to Axle Hartmann and the design team!
Originally posted on FutureProducers.com
Posted by: rvbicon ( 8-, 2005)
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- Manufacturer: Hartmann
- Model: Neuron
- Category: Digital Synths
- Added in our database on: 04/10/2004
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Other names: neuron