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Arturia MiniBrute Analog Keyboard Synthesizer, 25-Key

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Harness the power of analog synthesis with the Arturia MiniBrute. Grab knobs and push sliders to create fat sounds with the oscillator and multimode filter.

MiniBrute is Arturia's analog synthesizer. With a pure analog signal path and several innovative features, it sets the standard for what a hardware synthesizer should be.

The pure analog, multi-wave oscillator combined with a huge-sounding classic multi-mode filter, and wide range of modulation capabilities will breathe life into your recordings and stage performances.

Add to that outstanding features like the Ultrasaw, Metalizer, Brute Factor(tm), Arpeggiator, LFO with sample & hold, full USB/MIDI/CV connectivity; all of which are housed in a rugged metal enclosure, and it is almost too brutal to think about!

Learn more about the MiniBrute in this cool video:


Features:

- Monophonic synthesizer
- 100% analog audio signal path
- Steiner-Parker multimode filter
- Voltage Controlled Oscillator
- Oscillator Mixer with sub-osc, sawtooth, square, white noise, triangle, audio in.
- LFO1 with 6 waveforms and bi-polar modulation destinations
- LFO2 with 3 vibrato modes
- Brute Factor delivering saturation and rich harmonics
- Ultrasaw generating shimmering sawtooth waveforms
- Metalizer bringing extreme triangle harmonics
- Two ADSR Envelope Generators
- 25-note keyboard with aftertouch
- Pitch-bend with 1 octave range, Modulation wheel
- External analog audio input
- CV In controls: Pitch, Filter, Amp
- CV Out controls: Pitch
- Gate In/Out, MIDI In/Out, USB MIDI In/Out
- 1/4" audio output, 1/4" headphone output
- Full function Arpeggiator:
- 4 modes of read more arpeggiation
- 4-octave range control
- 6 time divisions
- Swing control
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Box content

- MiniBrute synthesizer
- User manual
- Preset sheets
- Power supply

Size & weight

- Instrument size: 325 x 390 x70 mm (12.79 x 15.35 x 2.76 inch)
- Instrument weight: 4 kg (8.8 lbs)

MiniBrute Hardware

- Monophonic synthesizer
- 100% Analog Audio Signal Path
- Steiner-Parker 2 pole Multimode Filter (Low Pass, Band Pass, High Pass and Notch)
- Voltage Controlled Oscillator with Sub-Osc (Square, Sine, -1 & -2 oct)
- Oscillator Mixer (Sub, Sawtooth, Square, Triangle, White Noise, Audio In)
- Signal Enhancers :
- - Pulse Width Modulation
- - Ultrasaw generating shimmering sawtooth waveforms
- - Metalizer bringing extreme triangle harmonics
- Brute Factor delivering saturation and rich harmonics
- LFO1 with 6 waveforms (Sine, Triangle, Sawtooth, Square, Random Square, Random Sine) and bi-polar modulation destinations (to PWM & Metalize, Pitch, Filter, Amplifier)
- LFO1 clock syncable to Arpeggiator (Arpeg, or free).
- LFO2 with selectable rate and 3 vibrato modes (trill up, trill down, sine)
- Two ADSR Envelope Generators with selectable slow/fast speed (from 1 millisecond to more than 10 seconds)
- Keyboard Tracking on the VCF Cutoff
- 25 note semi-weighted keyboard with aftertouch (assignable to Cutoff or Vibrato amount)
- Mod Wheel (assignable to Cutoff, Vibrato, or LFO amount)
- Pitch Wheel (with selectable bend range)
- Octave selector from -2 to +2 octaves
- External Analog Audio Input
- CV In/Out controls: Pitch, Filter, Amp
- MIDI In/Out with 5 pin DIN connectors
- USB MIDI In/Out
- CV Gate source selector (Audio/Hold/Keyboard)
- 1/4" Audio Output and 1/4" Headphone Output
- Full Function Arpeggiator:
- - 4 modes of arpeggiation
- - 4 octave range control
- - 6 step divisions
- - 6 Swing positions
- - Hold function
- Tempo knob
- Tap tempo
- MIDI Sync
- Rugged Aluminum enclosure
- 12V DC 1A power

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Web: https://www.arturia.com/support

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (5 ratings)
Submitted September 8, 2015 by John M in Lexington, KY

"Wow!"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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Verified Customer zZounds has verified that this reviewer made a purchase from us.
I too have wanted a "real" synth for many, many years but being primarily a drummer never got around to buying one. And while i have too many virtual synths and have done quite a lot with them and in spite of setting up CC controls with a keyboard controller, there were some holes in my synth understanding. I could start with a preset and warp it to something very different but had trouble initiating sounds from scratch. Enter the MiniBrute. Not enough can be said of having actual direct knob/slider/switch control of parameters on the actual instrument. The very first night playing with it, I had several epiphanies and suddenly certain aspects of synthesis that had eluded me for years were clear. I got it so to speak. From there, by the third night (with the help of echo and delay pedals), I had programmed the echo synth sound and effects from Pink Floyd's "Any Color You Like". And I developed the sound from scratch already knowing where to start. This may not seem such a feat to an experienced synth player, but for me it was a revelation. Now, as to the actual synth and not me, it is built like a tank and even the knobs and sliders have a bit of smooth resistance that feels very good when using. The sounds are as others have said very good. I have plyed it side by side with my friends Minimoog, and while it may not get quite the same bottom end, when played through a PA with a sub-woofer, it gets pretty close. And my friend who has a variety of older analog synths was very impressed. read more While i cannot think of a better "first" analogue synth, it is obvious the MiniBrute is capable of some very sophisticated sounds. As for the 25 key keyboard, I midi'd my 61 key controller to it to get a wider octave range without using the switch and it performs flawlessly with no latency. The after touch on the controller also worked seamlessly with the Mini. This synth can do leads, basses and sound effects and is therefore quite versatile. I know this, in the few weeks I've had it, i am thrilled and it has allowed me to greatly improve my skills and sound shaping abilities. I highly recommend this to anyone that wants a reasonably priced , analogue, monophonic synth. It's sound and capabilities go way beyond its price. Hat's off to Arturia for giving us this little beast! And once again a hearty Thanx! to zZounds for the pay as you play program!

Musical Background:
40+ years playing, recording, etc.

Musical Style:
Mostly rock, blues, fusion, and funk
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