Neotone One Digital Handpan Ash
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Neotone
One Digital Handpan Ash
Product Info
Article Number:
607558
Brand:
Neotone
Model:
One Digital Handpan Ash
Category:
Percussion & Sampling Pads
Price:
$3,187.80
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Neotone One Digital Handpan Ash is a fascinating blend of traditional handpan feel and modern digital flexibility. It’s a powerful tool for sound designers, experimental musicians, and anyone wanting a truly unique percussive voice—just be prepared for a learning curve and a heftier carrying case.
Product Description
- Neotone One Digital Handpan Ash
- Digital Handpan
- Nine normal tone fields + ding + dome
- Nine possible scales
- controlled by hotkeys
- Any number of possible scales
- controlled by user interface
- MIDI control: Six body sections + nine tone fields + ding + dome
- 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
PROS
- • Ash wood construction provides warm, resonant acoustic character
- • Exceptional positional accuracy (0.5cm) allows for nuanced playing
- • Impressive 112dB SNR ensures clean, noise-free audio output
- • Extensive scale customization via UI unlocks incredible sonic versatility
CONS
- • Premium-priced, represents a significant investment for most musicians
- • The larger diameter (470mm) makes it less portable than acoustic handpans
- • Limited tactile feedback compared to traditional acoustic handpans
Product Video
Key Features
Pads
Nine tone fields + ding + dome, velocity-sensitive
Sounds
Nine pre-programmed scales, user-customizable, digital replication
Sampling
No sample import capability; relies on pre-loaded sounds
Connections
Unbalanced line outputs (R/L), headphone output, MIDI I/O
USB/MIDI
Full MIDI implementation for DAW integration and control
Weight
Approximately 6.5 kg (14.3 lbs) - noticeable but manageable
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Frequently Asked Questions
The digital sensors provide velocity sensitivity, but the tactile feedback isn't identical to the physical vibrations of an acoustic handpan; it's a different, though still engaging, experience.
Currently, the Neotone One utilizes pre-programmed scales and sounds, without the ability to import custom samples or scales directly.
Yes, the full MIDI implementation allows for detailed sequencing and control within a DAW, opening up possibilities for intricate rhythmic patterns and effects processing.
