HARTMANN NEURON DIGITAL KEYBOARD SYNTHESIZER

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"The Neuron’s software allows the user to first analyze and then manipulate any sound source. With its neural network controlled adaptive sound analysis, Neuron automatically identifies a sound’s qualities and translates them into individual parameter sets, matching the original source sound. Instead of applying the same parameters to every type of sound, Neuron learns from the sounds fed into it and automatically assigns suitable parameters to each type of sound.

Sounds originate in two so-called resynators, each of which generates a sound based on the models stored on Neuron’s internal hard drive. Using the Blender function, these two models can be mixed and merged in a variety of different ways, creating totally new sounds based on the individual models.

For example, a three-dimensional imprint of one model can be used to manipulate the spectrum of another model. In addition, complex sounds can be filtered and processed in many different ways. Neuron not only offers powerful realtime effects: it is also provides full 5.1 surround panning and processing capabilities.

Under the hood, the Hartmann Neuron features a powerful DSP engine with 64-bit floating point precision and a 32-bit signal path, as well as 256 megabytes of RAM.

A 10 GB internal hard drive holds factory- programmed and user-defined neural synthesis models. Internal memory consists of 200 sound and 200 setup memory locations, including a convenient snapshot function.

External backup storage devices (such as CD-writers, hard drives and memory sticks) can be added using the integrated USB interface. Depending on the structure of the chosen neural synthesis model, NEURON offers 16-48 voice polyphony. Its 6 audio outputs can be flexibly configured, from 6x mono to 5.1 surround. The 5-octave semi-weighted keyboard offers velocity control and channel aftertouch.

The NEURON Neuronal Synthesizer was released at a suggested retail price of USD 4,990.00 (€ 4.890,00)."