User Manual

12 NEUTRON User Manual
4.10 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. This generates a distinctive, bubbling random waveform that
can be used to modulate other synth parameters. Its random nature makes it well
suited to sci- eects. Try patching S&H to OSC 1&2 to modulate the oscillator's
pitch. The distinctive gurgling eect can be heard throughout sci- movies.
The GLIDE control limits the rate of change between samples, allowing smooth
transitions between sample values.
4.11 Slew Rate Limiter
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 CVs generated from an
external sequencer.
4.12 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).
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.
Note: The attenuator 2 output is also routed to P.WIDTH 1 and P.WIDTH 2 controls
by default.
4.13 Pitch Bend Messages
The Neutron responds to pitch bend messages via USB MIDI or the MIDI IN and is
xed to +/-2 semitones in software version 1.2.2.
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5. User Congurable Options
& Features
Advanced
Features
Access Action Result Exit
Change Assignable
Output (ASSIGN)
Hold OSC
SYNC
Use RANGE
buttons
to change
Output function
LFO shape displays
selected option.
Hold OSC
SYNC
Envelope
Retriggering
Hold OSC
SYNC
The KEY TRK
button toggles
the retriggering
mode
When the KEY
TRK LED is on -
retriggering is
enabled
Hold OSC
SYNC
OSC 1 Shape
(Blend or Switched)
Hold OSC1
RANGE
PARAPHONIC
will either throb
or ash. Push to
toggle mode
OSC 1 Shape
mode will toggle.
Blend or switch
Hold OSC 1
RANGE
OSC 2 Shape
(Blend or Switched)
Hold OSC2
RANGE
PARAPHONIC
will either throb
or ash. Push to
toggle mode
OSC 2 Shape
mode will toggle.
Blend or switch
Hold OSC 2
RANGE
LFO
(Blend or Switched)
Hold LFO KEY
SYNC
PARAPHONIC
will either throb
or ash. Push to
toggle mode
LFO Shape mode
will toggle.
Blend or switch
Hold LFO KEY
SYNC
OSC 1 Tuning Hold
RANGE 1
LFO shape LEDs
shows tuning
with respect to
the last played
MIDI note
Top center
LFO Shape LED
indicates that the
oscillator is in tune
Hold
RANGE 1
OSC 2 Tuning Hold
RANGE 2
LFO shape LEDs
shows tuning
with respect to
the last played
MIDI note
Top center
LFO Shape LED
indicates that the
oscillator is in tune
Hold
RANGE 2
Poly Chain mode Hold
PARAPHONIC
The LED will pulse
slowly in mono
mode - quickly in
duo mode
Poly-Chain mode
toggled on/o
Hold
PARAPHONIC
5.1 Assignable Output
It is possible to select the source of the ASSIGN output jack.
To change the source press & hold the OSC SYNC button until both the RANGE
buttons are ashing. The currently selected assignable output is indicated
by the ashing LFO shape LED - the available options are (clockwise from the
sine shape):
OSC 1 CV
OSC 2 CV
“Note On” velocity
Modwheel
Aftertouch
Use the two range buttons to change the selected output. When you're done,
press and hold the OSC SYNC button until the RANGE buttons stop ashing. The
currently selected assignable output value will be stored and will persist across
power cycles.