The MiniBrute has also got a very interesting voltage controlled multi-mode filter, two envelopes (one for amplitude and the other for the filter), an arpeggiator and Control Voltage In and Outs, so it is able to send and receive MIDI as well as control voltage and gate signals. It is a 100% analogue monophonic synth that features a single voltage controlled oscillator with a sub-oscillator and multiple waves. Hopefully Arturia will consider larger versions at some point and have a 'MightyBrute', which I am sure would be great as a solo instrument.īefore we look at the layout, let's consider what the MiniBrute is. It is a great shame in some respects that this keyboard is only two octaves. I am sure not everyone will agree with me, but I found it to be light and fast with just the right amount of return. In fact I would go so far as to say, I think it is the best action I have found on a keyboard of this size. Well, before I get into what it sounds like, perhaps the biggest surprise for me was just how good the action is on this two-octave monophonic keyboard. The warm up time is apparently dependant on the external temperature. If necessary you can then fine tune it with the 'Fine Tune' knob. If it is not in tune after your cup of tea, you will need an external tuner to check it. At least once it had warmed up nicely it stayed in tune. Well, that gives me time to make a cup of tea and more! I have to admit that I was far too eager though and immediately tried to play it, but it didn't do anything! I suppose at the end of the day you have to appreciate that the MiniBrute is an analogue piece of kit. I thought it would be quick to set up and I was eager to plug it in and play, but Arturia advise that you should switch it on and leave it five to ten minutes for the circuitry to warm up. It reminds me of the Roland SH-101 in some ways, but with a load more knobs to tweak and manipulate the sound with. As you take it out of the box, it is strange because although it is small, it has an unusually large depth, making it almost square-shaped! It also feels surprisingly solid and you can tell that it is well made. The MiniBrute is packaged well in its bright orange box and comes complete with a power supply, a manual, 10 preset sheets and 5 blank sheets that overlay the controls. Well, the price does seem very reasonable but let's get it out of the box and see what it can do!ĪRTURIA MINIBRUTE - OUT OF THE BOX AND CONNECTED UP Just like the Spark, everyone seems to be saying that the MiniBrute is a very high quality product with an exceptional price-performance ratio without any great sacrifices. I like Arturia products and my favourite is the hybrid hardware/software drum machine, the Spark. I am hoping it will have all the grit and guts that the controls seem to hint at! This one, the Arturia MiniBrute, seems to have been a long time coming since it was first announced, although this may be to do with the fact that Arturia have not released an analogue product in the past, so this is a new venture for them. I am always excited when a new new analogue synth enters the market. You can read more reviews like this, listen to Tony’s productions, purchase synth patches and more at his personal site -> Tony Long Music.
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