Honey, I Shrunk the Brute
The Arturia MicroBrute Analog Synthesizer may be minuscule, but
it delivers a staggering range of sonic possibilities. The MicroBrute
features a single VCO with three waveforms you can mix at will, three
waveshapers, an overtone generator, a classic Steiner-Parker filter, and
Arturia's infamous Brute Factor. You also get a step sequencer and a
Mod Matrix that gives you tons of modulation options and connectivity
with other synths. This is real-deal, hands-on, semi-modular mono synth
mojo at an unbeatable price! With all this going for it, the Arturia
MicroBrute makes an ideal first synth. Arturia MicroBrute Analog Synthesizer at a Glance:The biggest-sounding single-oscillator synth you're likely to hear
Steiner-Parker filter delivers a huge range of sonic possibilities
Step sequencer: a source of fresh ideas and endless inspiration
Mod matrix gives you semi-modular flexibility
The biggest-sounding single-oscillator synth, you're likely to hearAt
the heart of MicroBrute is its voltage-controlled oscillator. With
three mixable waveforms, you can creatively shape your sound in
countless ways. Along with the Saw, Triangle and Square waves,
MicroBrute gives you waveshapers - Ultrasaw, Pulse Width, Metalizer -
that modify and animate the sound, for an incredibly broad palette of
sonic possibilities. There's also a new Overtone generator that delivers
additional harmonics, from one octave down to a fifth above your base
pitch. Plus, there's a Sub5th control that lets you continuously
sweep the spectrum. It all adds up to the biggest-sounding
single-oscillator synth you're likely to hear.
Steiner-Parker filter delivers a huge range of sonic possibilitiesA
Steiner-Parker filter is onboard to help give the MicroBrute its unique
sound. First used on the classic Synthacon synthesizer in the 1970s,
this diode ladder filter gives you lowpass, bandpass and highpass modes
that deliver a staggering range of sonic possibilities. If you want to
craft behemoth basses and snarling leads, you've found your axe.
Step sequencer: a source of fresh ideas and endless inspirationThe
MicroBrute's step sequencer is a compositional tool that will open up
new creative avenues. Step-input notes and rests to easily build
interesting rhythmic patterns, then transpose your sequences up and down
using the keyboard. Let your sequences run while you tweak your sounds
in real-time. A well-implemented step sequencer (and this one is) is a
source of fresh ideas and endless inspiration!
Mod matrix gives you semi-modular flexibilityA
patchable modulation matrix on a synth at this price? You bet! The
MicroBrute's Mod Matrix is a flexible system of CV routing that gives
you new ways of modulating internal sounds, as well as excellent
interfacing with other synths. If you're looking for an affordable first
analog synth you won't outgrow, the MicroBrute is a perfect choice.
Arturia MicroBrute Analog Synthesizer Features:100% analog signal path, amazing flexibility, incredibly affordable!
3-waveform voltage-controlled oscillator with Saw, Triangle and Square waves
Waveshapers modify and animate your sounds, for a broad palette of sonic possibilities
Overtone generator delivers additional harmonics, from one octave down to a fifth up
Oscillator waveshapers: Ultrasaw, Pulse Width, Metalizer
Steiner-Parker filter gives the MicroBrute a unique sound
Arturia's infamous Brute Factor lets you dial in dangerous distortion
Step Sequencer is a source of fresh ideas and endless inspiration
Modulation Matrix gives you semi-modular flexibility
25 mini-key velocity-sensitive keybed
The Arturia MicroBrute makes an ideal first synth!

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