The gear · Digital handpan
The Neotone, the world’s best electronic handpan
Through me, official Neotone ambassador, you get −5% online (or −7% at the showroom), the 6-year warranty and personal support — from the trial to unboxing.
The two models
Choose the instrument that fits you
All the scales. One single instrument.
Neotone¹
10 notes · no screenThe essentials, no screen
- 9 main notes + ding + dome (10 playing zones)
- Up to 9 scales loaded offline (dedicated keys) · unlimited when online
- Unlimited custom scale creation via web interface
- Multifunction ding: switch scale · built-in recorder
- Full MIDI control (in / out)
- 1 pedal input (volume or expression)
- Mono audio output (1 jack) or stereo (2 jacks)
- Li-Ion 7800 mAh battery — 8 h runtime
- 1,300 samples per scale · 48 kHz / 32 bit
From 1,990 € HT
Neotone¹ Mutant
19 notes · LCD screenMaximum expression, with LCD screen
- 9 note slots with extension zones = 19 notes per scale
- Up to 18 scales loaded offline (dedicated keys) · unlimited when online
- Unlimited custom scale creation via web interface
- Built-in backlit LCD screen
- Multifunction ding: switch scale · built-in recorder
- Full MIDI control (in / out)
- 1 pedal input (volume or expression)
- Mono audio output (1 jack) or stereo (2 jacks)
- Li-Ion 7800 mAh battery — 8 h runtime
- 1,300 samples per scale · 48 kHz / 32 bit
From 3,150 € HT
Premium woods
Five woods, five characters
Ash and oak are included in the base price. Three other noble woods are available as an option — each with its own hue and character.
Under the hood
Precision technology, assembled by hand
Every Neotone¹ is designed and assembled by hand in Budapest. Under the noble wood, millimetric sensors simultaneously detect strike, pressure and position to faithfully reproduce the dynamics of an acoustic handpan. Professional audio electronics — 24-bit / 384 kHz DAC, 5 ms latency, 112 dB signal-to-noise ratio — make it a digital instrument without compromise.
Official technical specifications
Studio audio quality
- · 48 kHz / 32 bit · 24-bit / 384 kHz DAC
- · Signal-to-noise ratio: 112 dB
- · Audio latency: 5 ms
- · 1,300 studio samples per scale
- · Notes: 7 nuances × 10–15 velocities
7 official scales included (+ unlimited via the app)
- · Official scales from MAG Instruments & Yishama handpans
- · E.g. B-Amara · C-Aegean · C# Pygmy · D-Kurd · F#2 Pygmy · G-Romanian Hijaz…
- · Create your own scales, with no limit
- · Scales shared freely by the community
8-hour battery
- · Built-in Li-Ion 7.4 V · 7,800 mAh battery
- · 8 hours of continuous playing
- · Full charge: 4 hours
- · 12 V power adapter included
Full MIDI in/out
- · MIDI controller (out) + MIDI sound module (in)
- · 6 body zones + 18 pads + Ding + Dome
- · MIDI notes assignable per zone
- · Compatible with MIDI standards
Pro connectivity
- · Unbalanced line outputs (R/L)
- · Headphone output · MIDI in/out
- · 1 pedal input (volume or expression)
- · Mono (1 jack) or stereo (2 jacks)
- · WiFi · settings, scale creation
Format, weight & sensors
- · 47 cm diameter · 16 cm height
- · 3.5 kg (depending on wood)
- · Sensor precision: 0.5 cm
- · Sensitivity: 20 to 5,000 g
- · Detects strike, pressure and position
Stage & Studio
The reference digital handpan
One handpan, endless possibilities: the Neotone lifts the constraints of the acoustic instrument and opens a whole new playground.
No more sound-system headaches
No more feedback or trouble hearing yourself. A single jack cable, a soundcheck done in seconds — and you can loop your playing and plug in your effects pedals.
A studio inside the instrument
Built-in recorder: hold the ding to start a recording. The sound is captured at the source, in studio quality, even in a noisy environment.
Your bubble, on headphones
Plug in headphones and play without disturbing anyone — at night, in an apartment, on tour. Exceptional sound purity.
Acoustic vs Neotone
The acoustic handpan has limits —
the Neotone lifts them
What electronics change, concretely.
To play 10 scales, you need 10 handpans: hard to transport, bulky to store, rising budget.
A single Neotone opens up endless scales — one instrument to carry, store and pay for. And you even create your own scales.
Two players, two different scales: hard to play together or to share a scale.
Everyone loads the same scale to play together — learning and sharing become simple, and you open up to the world to play with other instruments.
In a jam with percussion, a saxophone or a bass, the acoustic handpan is quickly drowned out.
The volume is adjustable: you stay audible among the other instruments, on stage or in a jam.
Accompanying a singer is hard: a fixed acoustic scale adapts poorly to different voices.
You accompany the voice in every range and play well-known songs like on a piano or guitar — the handpan finally steps out of its niche.
Fragile and sensitive: you can’t play in full sun, and the tuning drifts over time and with knocks.
Always perfectly in tune, unaffected by heat. Choose 440 Hz or 432 Hz and transpose a scale to play in the right key with other instruments.
Very few notes. The physics of metal limits everything: size, dissonance, available space.
Electronics free up note placement: far more notes and scales possible on a single instrument.
Acoustic striking technique is demanding: it can be discouraging at first for some people, who give up for lack of immediate enjoyment.
Adjustable-sensitivity sensors: a true sound from the first strike, the joy of playing right away.
Bringing out the harmonics requires rare precision on acoustic.
On the Neotone, harmonics come out easily — and the acoustic effects remain.
On the acoustic Mutant, the mutant-note zones are small and precise.
The striking-zone size is adjustable (up to 30% of the note): enlarge it to start, reduce it for precision.
Price calculator
How much will my Neotone really cost me?
Choose your purchase mode, model, wood and country — the calculator applies the right discount and 2026 VAT.
Listed public prices already include worldwide shipping. Standard 2026 VAT rates. Outside the EU: no EU VAT applied, but local customs fees may be added on delivery, at your expense.
Purchase procedure
From your first question to delivery
A simple, transparent journey, with support from start to finish. Two ways to walk away with your Neotone:
By coming to the showroom in Paris, you walk away with your instrument the same day — with no manufacturing wait at all.
Online — worldwide delivery
- 1
Contact me to receive your discount code
Send an email with your first and last name, your delivery country, your email and your phone number.
- 2
Receive your unique discount code
You receive a personal discount code from Neotone (−5% online, −7% at the showroom).
- 3
Place your order with Neotone
Neotone gets back to you within two days with a personalised offer.
- 4
Pay the €1,000 excl. VAT deposit
On confirmation, you pay a deposit of €1,000 excl. VAT. This triggers the hand-crafting of your instrument.
- 5
Patience during manufacturing
The lead time varies between 2 and 5 months depending on the queue. You receive a personalised estimate.
- 6
Pay the balance and receive your Neotone
As soon as your instrument is ready, you’re notified by email. You pay the balance and the instrument is shipped with its invoice, worldwide.
In person — Paris (20th)
- 1
Book a session with me
Two options: come to one of my public showcase dates (one a month), or book a private one-hour appointment just for you (€50).
- 2
Try both models for real
On the spot, you take your time to test the Neotone¹ and the Mutant, compare the woods, and ask me anything.
- 3
Walk away with your instrument the same day
You get the showroom discount (−7%) and walk away with your Neotone right away — no manufacturing wait.
All included in the price
What you receive
Carrying bag
Special black bag with shoulder strap and backpack straps · 520 × 220 mm.
Worldwide shipping
Shipping included in the price, anywhere in the world.
6-year warranty
Repair + transport included.
Power charger included
Standard 12 V charger included (plug according to delivery country).
Headphones or earbuds
To play silently, at night or in a flat. Ideally headphones with a 6.35 mm jack (or an adapter).
A jack cable
A mono (1 output) or stereo (2 outputs) jack cable to connect the Neotone to your speaker or mixer.
A speaker
Essential to project the sound. My pick: the Bose S1 Pro+, self-powered (8 h battery), superb in a jam or on stage.
A MIDI → USB cable
A MIDI-to-USB cable (or USB-A to USB-C) if you want to drive music software (DAW: Logic Pro, Ableton Live…).
Your Neotone + the visual method
Learn through colours and shapes
With Handpan Studio, you learn through colours and shapes — on your Neotone just as on an acoustic handpan.
A token of trust
I personally know the people who make your Neotone
I’ve travelled several times to the workshops in Hungary. I personally know Csaba and Norbert — the two friends behind the Neotone — as well as the whole team: Gergely, Dániel and the craftsmen at MAG Instruments, and Yonathan from Yishama.
I’ve been an official beta tester for the brand since 2023. Since the very first Neotone¹, I’ve reported and helped fix thousands of bugs and suggested countless improvements. Buying through me isn’t just buying from a reseller: it’s buying from someone who lives the instrument from the inside and helps it evolve.
FAQ
Every answer before you take the plunge
What warranty comes with the Neotone?
Every Neotone comes with a 6-year warranty, a semi-rigid case and a charger.
Which company makes the Neotone?
The Neotone is made by Soundventure Ltd, in Budapest (Hungary). The instrument was born from the dream of two friends, Csaba and Norbert; the company was founded in 2021, with the support of MAG Instruments and Yishama Ltd. I’ve travelled to their workshops in Hungary several times: I personally know Csaba and Norbert as well as the whole team (Gergely, Dániel and the craftsmen at MAG Instruments, and Yonathan from Yishama). I’m also an official beta tester for the brand since 2023 — since the first Neotone¹, I’ve reported and helped fix thousands of bugs and suggested many improvements.
Who is the Neotone for?
For everyone: playing a digital handpan requires no prerequisites. It quickly becomes essential for stage musicians (looping, plugging in pedals), for studio recording, for night players (headphone play) and for digital nomads. And for players already won over, it opens up the infinite field of scale creation.
Does it feel the same as an acoustic handpan?
The experience differs from acoustic play: the sound doesn’t come directly from the instrument but from headphones or a speaker. Upsides: full immersion on headphones, adjustable volume, no more feedback on stage. Bose L1 systems are ideal; the Bose S1 Pro is an excellent portable option.
Is the Mutant identical to a real “mutant” handpan?
No. The extra notes are played via a distinct zone inside each tonefield, which requires soft, precise playing. You can enlarge this zone up to 30% of the note for more comfort.
I’m a beginner — do you recommend the Neotone?
Both models are perfectly suited to beginners. Playing the Neotone is even easier than playing an acoustic handpan: sensor sensitivity is adjustable, so you get a true sound from the very first strike. The Mutant requires slightly more precise playing for its extra notes, but lets you go much further in harmony.
Do I need extra gear to produce sound?
The Neotone is a self-contained digital instrument with its own sound engine: it doesn’t need a computer to work. It has no built-in speakers, so you need to connect it to a speaker (for example the standalone Bose S1 Pro+) or play with headphones to hear the sound.
Can you apply effects to the Neotone’s sound?
As with an electric guitar, you can connect any external gear: effects pedals (Boss OC-3), loop stations (Roland RC-505 MKII), reverbs (Strymon Nightsky, Hologram Microcosm).
Is the Neotone portable and battery-powered?
Yes. About 8 hours of continuous playing. It ships with a charger, usable whether the instrument is playing or not.
Any other questions? Write to me at neotone@lesagedavid.fr