The Maestro NEO is designed to be the ultimate reference drone for both Hindustani and Carnatic classical music. It produces the immersive effect of two tanpuras being plucked simultaneously, creating a lush, harmonic atmosphere for the performer. While the previous generation relied on knobs, the NEO moves to a fully digital button interface, ensuring more precise control and longer-term reliability. Its high-fidelity stereo output makes it the preferred choice for large-scale stage performances and high-end studio recordings.
Product Description
Mesmerizing Natural Sound:
At the heart of the NEO is an advanced digital sound engine that utilizes high-resolution samples of premium wooden tanpuras. This ensures that every harmonic overtone—the Swayambhu Gandhar—is reproduced with crystal clarity. The sound is so authentic that it is trusted by top-tier professionals as a replacement for manual tanpuras in concert settings.
Versatile String & Tuning Options:
4 or 5 String Selection: Effortlessly switch between standard 4-string and specialized 5-string modes.
Automatic & Manual Tuning: The instrument automatically tunes the first four notes to your selected base pitch, while the 5th note remains manually tunable for specialized Ragas (Pancham, Madhyam, or Nishad).
Pluck Style Choice: Features a dedicated toggle for North Indian (Hindustani) and South Indian (Carnatic) pluck styles, adjusting the rhythm and feel of the drone instantly.
Smart "ASDM" Technology:
Equipped with Auto-Save Dual Memory (ASDM), the Maestro NEO automatically remembers your last selected settings even after the power is turned off. It also provides an additional memory bank, allowing you to store a second custom configuration (pitch, tempo, and pluck style) for quick recall between different sets or students.
Global Portability:
Universal Voltage: The built-in SMPS allows the instrument to run on any voltage from 90V to 260V AC globally without a converter.
Dual Power Mode: Operates on AC power or 6 AA batteries, with an automatic switch-over feature that ensures your performance never stops during a power failure.
Lightweight ABS Cabinet: Housed in a sleek, unbreakable matte-finish cabinet weighing only approx. 1 kg.
Key Features
Next-Gen Sampler Tech: Unparalleled natural tanpura resonance and depth.
Dual Tanpura Effect: Powerful stereo output for a full, layered drone.
All-Digital Interface: Precise button controls replace traditional knobs for better accuracy.
Compact & Lightweight: Only 1 kg, making it the most portable professional dual tanpura.
Worldwide Compatibility: Works on any AC voltage or standard AA batteries.
Stereo Line-Out: 1/8" (3.5mm) socket for direct connection to PA systems or headphones.
