Arturia Microbrute

Analog Synthesizer (2014)

A more portable version of previous Minibrute monosynth with some differences and an handy modular patchbay

OVERVIEW It features 25 mini keys with no velocity (no display neither)
. Two pitch and mod wheels

Terminal connectors (front)

CV Inputs: Pitch, Filter, Sub-mod, Pulse, Saw animator, metalizer, gate in.

CV outputs: Pitch, Gate, Env, LFO

OSCILLATORS single analog oscillator, is capable of generating saw, square (with variable width) and triangle wave shapes (can be mixed) . It also allows you to add a -1 octave sub square wave into your sound, and an "overtone" control for adding harmonics. Oscillator features Ultrasaw for alterating the sawtooth waveforms, and Metalizer for changing harmonics.

ENVELOPE classic 4 stages EG Attack, decay, sustain and release (ADSR)

MATRIX Mod matrix allows you to reroute default destinations of the LFO and ADSR controls using the two included mini-jack patch cords

SEQUENCER 64-step sequencer that allows you to input notes . You can store up to different 8 patterns and the sequences can be backed up to your computer ONLY using the included editor software 8 (no sysex/ external media)

Arturia Microbrute Specifications

Features:
Average price: 150€

Monophonic synthesizer

Steiner-Parker Multimode Filter (LP, BP, HP)

Voltage Controlled Oscillator with new Overtone Sub-Osc

Oscillator Mixer (Sub, Sawtooth, Square, Triangle)

LFO with 3 waveforms and destination attenuator

Brute Factor delivering saturation and rich harmonics

Ultrasaw generating shimmering sawtooth waveforms

Metalizer bringing extreme triangle harmonics

Fast Envelope Generator

25 note mini Keyboard

External Analog Audio Input (level pot on rear)

CV Inputs: Pitch, Filter, Sub-mod, Pulse, Saw animator, metalizer, gate in.

CV outputs: Pitch, Gate, Env, LFO

MIDI Inwith 5-Pin DIN connector

USB MIDI In/Out

1/4″ Audio Output and 1/8″ Headphone Output

Free Editor Software

Step Sequencer:

8 sequences stored on power down

Rate control

Sync to MIDI clock

Multiple modes (via software editor)

Tap tempo/rest insert

Filter Steiner-Parker 2-pole multi-mode filter (low pass, band pass, high pass)

Brute factor control

Oscillator Type Analog voltage controlled oscillator

Oscillator Mixer Overtone sub/5th generator, sawtooth, square, triangle, audio in (on rear panel)

Oscillation Mode Pulse width modulation, Ultrasaw, Metalizer

LFO LFO with 3 waveforms (sine, sawtooth, square), clock syncable to arpeggiator (arpeg, or free)

Envelope Control ADSR envelope generator

Keyboard Tracking Yes, on VCF cutoff

Mod Wheel Yes, assignable to cutoff, or LFO amount

Pitch Wheel Yes, with selectable bend range via software

Octave Selector Yes, from -2 to +2 octaves

Analog Audio Input 1/4" analog audio input

Analog Audio Output 1/4" audio output

1/8" headphone output

CV In/Out Controls CV in jacks: pitch, filter, sub-harmonics, pulse width, metalizer, saw animator

CV out jacks: pitch, envelope, LFO

MIDI MIDI in with 5-pin DIN connector

USB MIDI in/out

Sequencer 8 memories

Up to 64 steps per memory

Tap tempo

Rate control

Step divisions (via software)

Trigger modes (via software)

MIDI Sync Yes

Construction Steel bottom panel

Power 12V DC 1A power supply

Dimensions 12.8 x 8.7 x 2.4" (325 x 221 x 60 mm)

Weight 3.86 (1.75 kg)

Arturia Microbrute

Analog Synthesizer (2014)

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