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Musician's, producers, and sound designers looking for a polyphonic synthesizer with advanced controls should look no further than the limited-edition black Arturia PolyBrute Noir, a powerful 6-voice polyphonic analog synthesizer with powerful morphing capabilities and multi-axis performance controls for next-generation musical expression. Highlights include the morph function, which allows a sound to exist in two states (A and B) within a single preset, with seamless morphing between them. Coupled with the Morphee three-dimensional performance touchpad, and you've got intricate morphing expression right at your fingertips. Manipulate any facet of PolyBrute's sound, from delicate morphing to extreme dynamic shifts, across the X, Y, and Z axis in an instant.
The rear panel offers stereo 1/4" outputs, two TRS 1/4" expression pedal inputs, a sustain pedal with a polarity switch, and 3.5mm sync in and sync out for connecting to analog drum machines and sequencers. Dedicated MIDI In, Out, and Thru are available via 5-pin DIN connectors, while the USB-B port connects to your computer and offers MIDI I/O as well as a connection to the PolyBrute Editor software, which provides bidirectional control over the entire synth engine. It even doubles as a VST instrument, allowing you to easily integrate the PolyBrute into your favorite DAW setup with automated control over all parameters. The PolyBrute ships with a power cord.
- PolyBrute goes against the grain to provide something entirely new—and not just a new sound—a new feel and a new design.
- The raw energy of Brute oscillators stacked six-voices high, shaped by the versatility of dual enhanced classic filters. But with PolyBrute, a patch isn't just a single sound, it's an entire spectrum of sonic color that can be traversed at the touch of a single control. Attain the unattainable.
- With such sonic depth comes the need for tactility. Playing PolyBrute is like suddenly being able to play several instruments at once; a multifaceted tool for musical expression. From the classic ribbon strip to the state-of-the-art Morphée controller, each component is designed to respond to your every musical nuance.
- Sound complicated? Not a chance. PolyBrute's intuitive function-per-knob interface and the tactile elegance of the Matrix puts next-generation sound comfortably within reach.
- PolyBrute’s seismic sound begins with two analog VCOs sharing much of the same sonic architecture that has made MatrixBrute and the rest of the Brute family famous.
- Each oscillator generates sawtooth, triangle, and square waves simultaneously, and you can mix between them to waveshape just the right initial timbre.
- Dial in VCO 1’s Metalizer wavefolding to escalate from pure to rude. Bring in VCO 2’s sub-oscillator to add an extra lower octave to really rattle some teeth.
- Dial in edgy FM effects by modulating VCO 1’s frequency with VCO 2, or subtly alter a continuous range of harmonics with soft or hard sync.
VCF 1 Steiner
- A 2-pole 12 dB/octave Steiner filter design with continuous sweepable slope types, as seen across the Brute range. The addition of the proprietary Brute Factor feedback control lets you add anything from subtle warmth to a raunchy growl.
VCF 2 Ladder
- Inspired by Dr. Bob Moog’s legendary 4-pole 24 dB/octave ladder design. A low-pass classic, with added gain compensation and asymmetrical distortion to add upfront grit to your polyphonic patches.
Filter Modes
- Series: Combine the strengths of both designs forming a single unique filter exhibiting two different slopes.
- Continuous: In addition to assigning each sound source discretely to the filter of your choice, you can also determine whether the filters run in series, parallel, or a delicious mix of both.
- Parallel: Route the two different filters separately for discrete stereo synthesis, where the left and right channels can have different evolving sounds.
Three Envelope Generators
- PolyBrute’s VCF and VCA have velocity-sensitive ADSR envelopes hardwired outside the Matrix for instant gratification. The third Envelope Generator features a delay stage (DADSR) and can be assigned to sculpt any Matrix modulation targets. Use the various repeat and loop modes to add complex movement to your patches.
Three LFOs
- PolyBrute’s three syncable LFOs span an extremely wide range facilitating anything from beautiful evolving soundscapes to clangorous audio-rate modulation. Options for waveshaping, polarity, and retriggering let you take your sound way outside the box. Experiment with Matrix routing and tempo/MIDI sync for hyper-rhythmic effects.
- 32 target parameters, 64 connections in total. Rearrange PolyBrute’s signal chain with the touch of a single button. Dial in positive or negative amounts, intuitively assign one or more destinations via any relevant controls, instantly route PolyBrute’s array of performance controllers and advanced modulation sources to influence just about anything in the instrument’s chain - all without the spaghetti nest of wires.
- But the Matrix doesn’t just take care of PolyBrute’s all-encompassing modulation routing - it’s the centerpiece of every aspect of its architecture. In Presets mode, use the Matrix to select any of the 768 patch memory locations. Morph mode accesses advanced morph state editing. Sequencer mode transforms the Matrix into an intuitive visual pattern editor.
32-Step Arpeggiator
- Arturia has taken the arpeggiator way beyond the expected, giving you inspiring new modes ranging from predictable to delightfully random. When you hear something you like, the push of a button can even convert it to a sequence to preserve the magic of the moment (further editing and refinement optional).
64-Step Polyphonic Sequencer
- A tactile visual interface with everything you need to create dynamic polyphonic sequences, arpeggios, parameter motion recording and more.
- You can play along live with your sequences via split and layer modes. Use controllers to change timbre and other PolyBrute parameters during playback, great for bringing nuance, character, and dynamics to your sequence-aided performances. You can even record changes from up to three different controllers into a sequence to automate textural changes.
- Go for solid predictability, or dial in the degree of random probability you want, to continually shake things up.
- Imagine the possibilities of doing that with just about any PolyBrute control. You can optionally set playback speed from 1/8 to 8x what you performed, and even loop playback for repetitive effects.
Motion Recorder
- As if there aren’t enough ways to animate your PolyBrute patches, the Motion Recorder instantly captures your movement of almost any knob or controller, and then automatically plays back that motion back with every triggered note.
Matrix Arpeggiator
- If standard arpeggiation isn’t your game, the Matrix Arpeggiator mode combines the best of PolyBrute’s arpeggiator and sequencer into yet another innovative creative resource. Map up to six held notes that will sound for each step, with mutes, octave transpose, slides, and even modulation tracks. Then that same pattern will apply to any notes you hold—craft melodies and ostinatos intelligently and intuitively.
- PolyBrute incorporates built-in professional-grade digital effects into every patch, with parameters that can be modulated to no end—rounding off an all-encompassing palette worthy of any stage, studio, or soundtrack.
- These effects are no mere afterthoughts, either—we’ve even included favorite algorithms from our critically acclaimed FX Collection. Choose between 3 types of effect—Modulation, Delay, Reverb—and unlock all manner of immersive textures from chorus to bitcrusher and karplus to BBD delay, plate to dreamy reverb.
- PolyBrute’s effects are specially designed to take advantage of its complex stereo architecture, you even have the option of inserting them all inline before the output or configuring delay and reverb as a side-chain send.
Modulation
- Flanger
- Phaser 12p
- RingMod
- BitCrusher
- Soft Flanger
- Phase Flanger
- DownSampler
Delay
- Stereo Delay
- Long Delay
- BBD PingPong
- Karplus
- Stereo Spread
- Parallel
- BBD Spread
Reverb
- Bright Plate
- Room
- Dreamy
- Spring
- Delayed Plate
PolyBrute is a synthesizer years in the making. It's undergone rigorous testing to ensure a build quality of the finest calibre. Controls, buttons, and expressive components that are a delight to use time after time. Its pristine metal chassis is embellished with luxurious dark walnut appointments for a timeless aesthetic, with a sleek, modern flare that sets it apart from the crowd.
PolyBrute is something unmistakably new, while remaining firmly rooted in synth-design heritage.
Wooden legs—PolyBrute’s chassis is fully compatible with Arturia's wooden legs (sold separately). The wooden legs offer a professional ergonomic solution with a timeless beechwood construction, built for studio and stage that’s as reliable as it is stylish. Enjoy an unhindered performing experience with class.
Craft sound—Explore the depths of PolyBrute’s advanced features with a like-for-like virtual interface.
Manage your patches—Organize your favorite sounds, and easily import new presets and sound banks.
Control in real-time—Every parameter change, either on synth or software, is mirrored by the other.
- Analog Morphing Synthesizer
- 6 voices of Polyphony
- Mono, Unison, Poly voicing
- Single, Split, Layer modes
- 61-keys with Velocity and Aftertouch
- Pitch Bend, Mod Wheel, Ribbon controllers
- Morphée touch and pressure sensitive 3D controller
- Sound Morphing capability, part A and B for each preset
- Two Analog VCO's
- Saw
- Triangle + Metalizer
- Square + Pulse Width
- Sub
- Linear FM
- Hard Sync
- Noise Generator
- Continuous tone from rumble noise to white noise—Osc and Noise Mixer with Filter routing
- 12 dB/Oct Steiner Parker Filter
- Continuous LP>Notch>HP>BP morphing
- Cutoff, Resonance, Brute Factor
- 24 dB/Oct Ladder Filter with Distortion
- Three Envelopes—Looping capability
- Three LFOs
- LFO1 and LFO2 with waveform selection
- LFO3 with waveform shaping using Shape and Symmetry
- Rate control and Tempo Sync
- Various retrig options
- Three stereo digital effects
- Modulation FX: Chorus, Phaser, Flanger, Ring Modulation
- Delay: 9 algorithms including BBD, Digital Delay
- Reverb: 9 algorithms including Hall, Plate, Spring, Shimmer
- 768 preset slots
- 12x32 Modulation Matrix
- 64 step polyphonic sequencer
- Notes, Accent, Slide per step
- 3 tracks of automation
- Arpeggiator and Matrix Arpeggiator
- Stereo audio output
- MIDI and USB I/O + analog clock I/O
- 2 expression and 1 sustain pedal inputs