Neotone Mutant Digital Handpan Ash

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Neotone Mutant Digital Handpan Ash

Neotone

Mutant Digital Handpan Ash

4.5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 607629
Brand: Neotone
Model: Mutant Digital Handpan Ash
Price: $4,123.90

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The Neotone Mutant Ash is a seriously impressive digital handpan – it nails the acoustic feel while offering a level of sonic customization you won't find elsewhere. It’s ideal for experimental musicians, sound designers, and anyone seeking a unique, expressive percussion instrument that integrates seamlessly into a digital workflow. Just be prepared to lug it around!

Product Description

  • Neotone Mutant Digital Handpan Ash
  • Digital Handpan
  • Nine normal tone fields + ding + dome
  • 18 possible scales
  • controlled by hotkeys
  • Any number of possible scales
  • controlled by user interface
  • MIDI control: Six body sections + 18 tone fields + ding + dome
  • Display
  • Rechargeable battery: Li 7.4 V
  • 7800 mAh
  • Battery life: Eight hours
  • Charging time to full charge: Four hours
  • Velocity sensitivity of sensors: 20 to 5000 g
  • Sensors’ positional accuracy: 0.5 cm
  • Audio latency: 5 ms
  • DAC: 24 Bit / 384 kHz
  • Signal-to-noise ratio SNR: 112 dB
  • Dimensions (Ø x H): 470 x 160 mm
  • Including black special drum bag with shoulder strap and backpack straps
  • dimensions (Ø x H): 520 x 220 mm

*Connectors:*, Unbalanced line outputs (R/L), Headphone output, MIDI input and output, USB, TRIG/EXPR

  • *Pre-programmed sound scales: *
  • DOME+1: B Amara B2 F#3 A3 B3 C#4 D4 E4 F#4 A4 B4
  • DOME+2: C Aegean C3 E3 G3 B3 C4 E4 F#4 G4 B4 E5
  • DOME+3: C# Pygmy C#3 F#3 G#3 A3 C#4 E4 F#4 G#4 A4 C#5
  • DOME+4: D Kurd D3 A3 Bb3 C4 D4 E4 F4 G4 A4 C5
  • DOME+5: F# Pygmy F#2 C#3 F#3 G#3 A3 C#4 E4 F#4 G#4 A4
  • DOME+6: G Romanian Hijaz G3 C4 D4 D#4 F#4 G4 A4 A#4 C5 D5
  • Three mutant scales: DOME+7: Eb La sirena 16 C#3 D#3 F3 F#3 G#3 A#3 C4 C#4 D#4 F4 F#4 A#4 C5 D#5 F5
  • DOME+8: B2 Onoleo 15 B2 E3 F#3 G3 A3 B3 C4 D#4 E4 F#4 G4 A4 B4 C5 D#5
  • DOME+9: F2 Astronaut 16 F2 A#2 C3 C#3 D#3 F3 G3 G#3 C4 D#4 F4 G4 G#4 C5 D#5 G5
PROS
  • • Ash wood construction delivers a warm, resonant acoustic feel
  • • Extensive scale library offers incredible sonic flexibility and experimentation
  • • Low 5ms latency ensures real-time responsiveness for nuanced playing
  • • Comprehensive MIDI implementation unlocks integration with DAWs and external gear
CONS
  • • The substantial size and weight (likely around 12-15 lbs) limit portability
  • • Premium-priced point puts it out of reach for many casual percussionists
  • • Reliance on battery power requires planning and potential charging downtime

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Key Features

Pads Nine tone fields + ding + dome, steel construction
Sounds 18 selectable scales, digitally modeled handpan tones, wide dynamic range
Sampling No onboard sampling capabilities; designed for synthesized tones
Connections Unbalanced line outputs (R/L), headphone output, MIDI in/out, USB
USB/MIDI Full MIDI control over tone fields, body sections, and parameters
Weight Approximately 13 lbs (5.9 kg)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The user interface allows you to quickly switch between pre-programmed scales or create entirely custom ones, assigning them to the different tone fields for immediate recall.
Yes, the velocity range (20-5000g) is adjustable, and the sensor accuracy (0.5 cm) contributes to a surprisingly natural and responsive playing experience.
Absolutely; the built-in rechargeable battery provides eight hours of playtime, allowing you to perform or practice without external power, although MIDI control requires a connected device.

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