Why Soundventure Ltd. uses Zemic strain gauges for their digital handpan

Soundventure Ltd. has developed the NEOTONE, a digital handpan that combines the soothing sound of the traditional instrument with modern technology. Advanced specially designed load cells accurately measure striking force, pressure and position, providing multiple tones per tone field and a lifelike playing experience.

With the help of Zemic Europe Soundventure Ltd. developed the unique load cells, using custom linear strain gaugesThese strain gauges are reliable, affordable and minimize electronic noise, essential for the premium quality of the NEOTONE, which must withstand millions of impacts.

NEOTONE is manufactured by Soundventure Ltd., located in Budapest, Hungary. The instrument was born from a dream of two friends who wanted to create a digital handpan. It started as a passion project and after a few years of development, the company was founded in 2021 with the support of international handpan makers.

Advantages:

•  The instrument comes with 6 completely unique handpan scales and offers the possibility to create your own scales. This feature gives you unlimited freedom to build any scale you want.
• NEOTONE integrates seamlessly into any musical environment, allowing the handpan's unique sound to be easily incorporated into a variety of styles.
• The instruments are fully customizable, whether it concerns the sensor characteristics or the unlimited possibilities of MIDI mapping.
• You can compose or practice music without disturbing anyone around you. Even children can make music with NEOTONE, unlike acoustic handpans, which can be difficult for them to play. The instrument has been a worldwide success, with shipments to more than 20 countries and rave reviews.

Soundventure Ltd. is a pioneer in applying strain gauge-based sensor technology to a digital percussion instrument, setting new standards in the music industry.

Zemic Europe is one of the leading suppliers of force transducers and strain gauges in Europe. Do you have any questions about the integration of (custom) strain gauges, force sensors, load cells or miniature sensors? Please feel free to contact us Contact with one of our weighing experts.

For more information about the NEOTONE, please read the full case study.