Arturia MatrixBrute Analog Synthesizer

MatrixBrute Analog Synthesizer Overview

The MatrixBrute is a powerful analog monophonic synthesizer designed for musicians and sound enthusiasts looking to create a wide range of unique sounds. Here’s a breakdown of its key features:

Oscillators:

The MatrixBrute boasts three analog oscillators, each offering different waveform options including sawtooth, pulse, triangle, and unique waveshapers for crafting diverse timbres. Additionally, there’s a sub-oscillator on two of the oscillators.

Combination VCO/LFO Oscillator:

The third oscillator serves a dual purpose, functioning both as an audio source and an LFO modulation source simultaneously, providing even more sound design possibilities.

Noise Generator:

Featuring white, pink, red, and blue noise types, this versatile noise generator can be used for sound shaping or modulation purposes.

Audio Modulation:

The Audio Mod section allows for complex oscillator and filter FM (Frequency Modulation) possibilities, adding unique tonalities to your sound.

Filter Options:

The MatrixBrute offers two types of filters: the Steiner-Parker filter with 12dB and 24dB per octave slopes, and the classic Ladder filter, both featuring Drive and Brute Factor controls. They support various filter modes, including Low Pass, High Pass, Band Pass, and Notch.

Filter Routing:

You can route the two filters in series or in parallel configurations, offering diverse sound-shaping possibilities.

Envelope Generators:

Three envelope generators, two ADSR envelopes, and a DADSR envelope are available for shaping the amplitude and modulation of your sound.

Matrix Modulation Panel:

The heart of the MatrixBrute, the modulation matrix, allows you to create complex modulation routings between 16 modulation sources and 16 destinations, including 4 user-assignable destinations.

Step Sequencer:

The matrix also functions as a 64-step sequencer with separate control over Step, Accent, Slide, and Modulation steps. This step sequencer can be used to create intricate melodic patterns.

Preset Memory:

MatrixBrute offers 256 preset memory locations for storing and recalling your favorite sounds instantly.

Analog Effects:

The synthesizer includes five high-quality analog effects modes, including delay, chorus, flanger, and more, providing a rich sonic palette to enhance your sounds.

Performance Controls:

The synthesizer features pitch bend and modulation wheels, along with four macro encoders that can be assigned to modulation destinations for real-time performance control.

Voice Modes:

It offers multiple keyboard modes, including mono, paraphonic, and duo-split modes, allowing for various playing and sound layering options.

Connectivity:

MatrixBrute provides extensive connectivity options, including 12 CV (Control Voltage) inputs and 12 CV outputs for integration with modular synthesizers, gate inputs and outputs, sync in/out, pedal inputs for expression and sustain, MIDI interfacing, and USB connectivity for direct integration with computer DAWs.

Keyboard:

The 49-note keyboard features velocity sensitivity and aftertouch for expressive playing.

MatrixBrute is designed to offer a hands-on, intuitive, and versatile analog synthesizer experience, making it suitable for both live performance and studio use. Its combination of oscillators, filters, modulation options, and connectivity make it a powerful tool for sound exploration and creativity.