NEUTRON Getting started
LFO SECTION
The Neutron LFO has a frequency
range of 0.01Hz to 10kHz. This allows
low frequency modulation up to audio
rate modulation using the LFO.
The Shape control sets the type of LFO
waveform. When selecting the LFO
waveform the control can be set to
select between fixed types or to blend
between wave shapes.
With KEY SYNC engaged, the LFO
is re-triggered when a midi note
is received.
DELAY SECTION
The Neutron has an impressive analog
bucket brigade delay. Delay times of
24ms to 640ms can be set. Chorus
effects can be created by modulating
short delay times with an LFO applied
to the DELAY TIME input.
OVERDRIVE SECTION
The overdrive section can be used
to add subtle warmth to extreme
distortion. Turning the drive control
to the right increases the amount of
distortion added. The Tone control
shapes the sound of the overdrive.
As the DRIVE level is increased, the
LEVEL control can be utilised to turn
down the volume of the synthesizer
without affecting the drive or tone of
the sound.
ENVELOPE SECTION
The Neutron contains two ADSR
(Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release)
envelopes. Both envelopes are
triggered when a midi note is
received, unless the E.GATE 1/2 inputs
are used.
ENVELOPE 1 is routed to the VCA CV by
default. This allows the signal to pass
through the unit when a midi note is
being played and closes the VCA when
no note is being played.
ENVELOPE 2 is routed to the VCF,
via the ENV DEPTH control, by
default. This can be used to create
filter sweeps when a midi note is
being played.
SAMPLE AND HOLD
The sample and hold function
generates a random, stepped
waveform by taking a sample of
the input signal. The sample rate is
governed by the RATE control or the
SH CLOCK input.
The GLIDE control limits the rate of
change between samples allowing
smooth transitions between
sample values.
PORTAMENTO and SLEW
PORTA TIME is the amount of time
taken to transition between two
midi notes. This feature can be used
to add a pleasing musical slide into
your sounds.
The SLEW Limiter is used to limit
the rate of change of a signal. For
example, Slew can be used to add
portamento to pitch CV’s generated
from an external sequencer.
ATTENUATORS
ATTENUATOR 1 is an additional
VCA which can be used to reduce
the amplitude of the input signal
based on the Att1 CV control or the
attenuator 1 front panel control (43).
The output of attenuator 2 is routed
to the attenuator 1 input by default.
The assignable output is routed to the
attenuator 1 CV by default.
ATTENUATOR 2 - Reduces the
amplitude of a signal based on the
attenuator 2 control (44).
The BIPOLAR LFO output is routed to
the attenuator 2 input by default.
The attenuator 2 output is also routed
to P.WIDTH 1 and P.WIDTH controls
by default.
EURORACK
The Neutron synthesizer can be
taken out of its factory chassis and
fitted into a standard Eurorack case
(not supplied). Please see the details
shown in the manual.
UPDATING NEUTRON SOFTWARE
The Neutron DFU (Device Firmware
Upgrade) updater can be downloaded
by going to musictri.be. Please follow
the steps documented in the release
notes accompanying the update.
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