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Arturia MatrixBrute

Customer notice

MatrixBrute is an outstanding analog synthesizer. Offering three Brute oscillators, a Steiner-Parker filter and a ladder filter, five analog effects, and the incredible modulation matrix. It is a massive sonic beast.
Power beyond the matrix

The heart of the MatrixBrute is its unique modulation matrix that allows you to create your own routings. You can invent a sound palette of your own that will be sure to be heard in any mix !

The matrix can also be used to recall your presets. So go on stage, and select any of the 256 presets instantly! No menus or awkward selection screens, everything is at your fingertips.

As if it was not enough, the matrix is also made to program and play sequences. This is no ordinary step-sequencer. With its ability to also be used as a modulation source, sounds evolve in melody and texture, just the way you want.

Sound beyond the power
Offering a audiosignal path that is is 100% analog, MatrixBrute also features true analog effects. The MatrixBrute gives you the sonic quality and power of a vast modular synthesizer but with the flexibility of presets along with a great arpeggiator and an advanced sequencer.

MatrixBrute is a truly empowering instrument!! It offers tons of connections so you can work in any set-up. It brings a quality keybed and a solid chassis.

No endless menus or screens to navigate or multi-function buttons to remember. Forget about connectivity issues. This is you in control. This is you inventing sounds. This is analog avant- garde.

“If you’re seeking a synth capable of off-the-wall, raucous and rude tones, you’re going to love MatrixBrute.”
audiotechnology

“MatrixBrute is an instrument that has won my respect and admiration. This isn’t just a lot of synth for the money; it’s a lot of synth, period. Arturia has made me a devoted fan.”
Electronic Musician

Press Clipping
“MatrixBrute is a powerful synthesizer and, once you get to grips with it, its flexibility is astounding.”
Sound on Sound

“Arturia have really made something special here. Future classic? Absolutely! “
Future Music

“If you’re seeking a synth capable of off-the-wall, raucous and rude tones, you’re going to love MatrixBrute.”
audiotechnology

“MatrixBrute is an instrument that has won my respect and admiration. This isn’t just a lot of synth for the money; it’s a lot of synth, period. Arturia has made me a devoted fan.”
Electronic Musician

“MatrixBrute is a powerful synthesizer and, once you get to grips with it, its flexibility is astounding.”
Sound on Sound

“Arturia have really made something special here. Future classic? Absolutely! “
Future Music

“If you’re seeking a synth capable of off-the-wall, raucous and rude tones, you’re going to love MatrixBrute.”
audiotechnology

“MatrixBrute is an instrument that has won my respect and admiration. This isn’t just a lot of synth for the money; it’s a lot of synth, period. Arturia has made me a devoted fan.”
Electronic Musician
Hands-On Heaven

Forget about tiny LCD screens, being lost in menus and sub-menus, and trying to remember double functions and complex procedures. MatrixBrute brings back the fun and the immediate hands-on experience of synthesis.

When you want things to shake, grab the Sub Osc slider and bring it on. When you want it to sizzle, grab the filter knob and open it up. And when it’s time to unleash the beast, grab the Brute Factor™ knob and turn it loose! It’s that easy.

1. Three Analog Oscillators:
Sawtooth, Pulse, Triangle, waves with the unique waveshapers that have become the trademark of the ‘Brute’ sound. There is also a sub-oscillator on each of the two Brute oscillators.

2. Combination VCO/LFO oscillator:
The third Osciallator can be used for both audio signals and LFO modulation at the same time. You do not have to choose either operation here so you can always have that big 3 oscillator sound.

3. Noise Generator:
Noise generator with White, Pink, Red and Blue noise types. The most versatile on the market.

4. Audio Mod:
The AUDIO MOD section allows for complex oscillator and filter FM possibilities bringing whole new tonalities to your sound.

5. Performance Controls:
Pitch bend and mod wheels and 4 Macro encoders which can be assigned to any of the modulation destinations for instant hands on performance playing.

6. Voice Modes:
Multiple keyboard modes for mono, paraphonic and duo-split modes. Split oscialltors for paraphonic mode or use the duo split mode to play a sequence while playing notes over the top of it.

7. Three LFO’s:
Two standalone LFO’s with 7 waveforms and trigger modes allow for complex modulations. The combination VCO/LFO adds a 3rd LFO in the system.

8. Mixer:
Mix and blend Oscillators 1, 2, 3, as well as the noise generator and EXTERNAL input sources. Route each mixer input to the filter of your choice using the FILTER assign buttons.

9. Steiner-Parker filter:
We have upgraded our Steiner Parker filter to support both 12db per octave and 24db per octave slopes as well as a DRIVE control for making thicker sounds. The 4 modes, Low pass, band pass, high pass, and notch allow for a vast array of sound making possibilites.

10. Ladder Filter:
We have included a traditional beefy Ladder filter with both 12db and 24db per octave slopes as well as Low Pass, High Pass & Band Pass modes and a Drive control. This filter design is known for making punchy bass and thick lead sounds.

11. Filter routing:
The two filters can be patched in series or in parallel configurations.

12. 3 Envelope Generators:
The two ADSR envelopes and the 3rd DADSR envelope give you plenty of sound sculpting tools.

13. 256 Memory locations:
Store and recall your favorite sounds at the touch of a button. You can organize, save and load new banks of sounds using the free MIDI Control Center editor application. We deliver MatrixBrute with 128 factory presets.

14. The Matrix
The matrix is the heart of Matrixbrute. It allows for complex modulation routing, step-sequencing and instant preset recall.

Modulation Routing: You can assign any of 16 modulation sources to any of 16 mod destinations. 4 destinations are user programmable and can be seen in the e-ink display. Set amounts of each modulation routing using the data encoder.

Step Sequencer: The matrix can be used as a 64 step sequencer with separate STEP, ACCENT, SLIDE and MODULATION steps.

Preset Recall: In Preset mode the matrix allows you to recall any of 256 presets at the touch of a button.

15. True Analog Effects.
To enhance your sonic pleasure we have added an analog and Delay/ Chorus/ Flanger to the output. Choose from any of 5 operation modes. And YES! the controls in the analog effects can be set as modulation destinations in the Matrix.

16. Sequencer/Arpeggiator controls
The sequencer and arpeggiator add to the playability of the Matrixbrute. Multiple modes of both the seq and arp allow for unlimited musical ideas to be realized.

17. Keyboard
The 49 note keyboard features both velocity and aftertouch for a musical feel with plenty of expression.

18. Master Audio Outputs:
Stereo ¼” jacks for your master audio outputs.

19. Control Voltage Interfacing:
12 CV Inputs and 12 CV Outputs allow the Matrixbrute to interface with your standard 1V per octave modular synth gear.

20. Audio Input:
Line and instrument levels allow for adding an external oscillator from your favorite modular synth or processing a guitar or bass through the filters, VCA and analog effects.

21. Gate I/O:
The Gate inputs and outputs allow you to trigger external gear or trigger the internal envelopes remotely.

22. Sync in and out
This allows you to synchronize the MatrixBrute’s sequencer and arpeggiator with external devices.

23. Pedal Inputs
Experssion and Sustain pedal inputs give you real-time control to expand on your expressive capabilities control.

24. MIDI Interfacing
Standard MIDI in, out and thru will connect you to both modern and vintage gear alike.

25. USB
USB I/O allows you to interface to a computer DAW directly. This is also the link to use our free editor/librarian software provided for the MatrixBrute.

• Audio Player AcidReFlux Demo2.mp3
• Audio Player ELP BRAIN_BASS
• Audio Player My Favorit_Sound.mp3
• Audio Player BPBasshead (Richard DEVINE)
• Audio Player Nostalgic Strings (Nori UBUKATA)
• Audio Player Black Lights (Jean-Michel BLANCHET)
• Audio Player Light Exposure (Stéphane Schott)
• Audio Player JB-FX (Jean-Baptiste ARTHUS)
• Audio Player Son of_Seq (Victor MORELLO)
• Audio Player UnissonBass.mp3

Harsh driven bass sounds made alive by multiple LFO modulation and live tweaking to bring back and forth the different oscillators levels.
Audio Player Touched by_grace (Simon Gallifet)

This chilly nu-disco beat makes a great showcase of the different sounds in the preset bank. All the sounds were made with the MatrixBrute, except the drum parts. 3 different presets are used : MalletLead, BrassLead, UnissonBass
Audio Player PluckClub.mp3

This lead has two parts : oscillator 1 is playing a typical MatrixBrute key sound taking advantage of the famous Arturia triangle Metalizer, while oscillator 2 adds a more classical flavour. Heavy hand tweaking from the Touché gathers the two flavours into one unique sound !
Audio Player MartenotLead.mp3

A tribute to one of the ancestors of modern synthesizers. Haunting and expressive lead sound drowned in the built-in delay.
Audio Player MalletLead.mp3

Starts as a classic mallet-like plucked patch, this sounds ends up as something way more modern and bright. Bring out the drums !
Audio Player ClassicPad.mp3

Classic analog brass-like pad with rhytmical cutoff modulation to make the playing feel like an actual ensemble.
Audio Player BellArp.mp3

Starts as a soft arpeggiated bell sound then gradually morphs into a full blown 3 oscillators lead before suddendly going back to the initial sound.

Main Features

•     Analog Matrix Synthesizer
•     256 Preset memory locations
•     2 Analog Exponential VCO’s:
•         Saw + UltraSaw, Square +Pulse width, Triangle + Metalizer, Sub
•     1 Analog Linear VCO/LFO
•         Saw, Square, Triangle, Sine waveforms; LFO time divisions; Key track
•     VCO 2>1 Hard Sync
•     Audio Mod:
•         VCO1>2 ; VCO1 < VCO3> VCO2 ; VCF 1 < VCO3> VCF 2 ; VCF1 < Noise> VCF2
•     Noise Generator:
•         White ; Pink ; Red ; Blue noise types
•     5 input Audio Mixer with Filter routing
•     Steiner Parker filter with 12+24 db per octave modes ; Drive ; Brute factor; Low Pass, High Pass, Band Pass, Notch
•     Ladder filter with 12+24 db per octave modes ; Drive ; Brute factor; Low Pass, High Pass, Band Pass
•     2 LFO’s
•         Sine, Tri, Square, Ramp, Saw, Random, S&H
•     3 Envelope Generators
•         2 Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release
•         1 Delay, Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release
•     External Audio In
•     16×16 Matrix modulation panel
•     64 step sequencer
•         STEP enable, Slide, Accent, Modulation
•         Save and recall sequence patterns on the fly
•     Analog Effects
•         Stereo delay, Delay, Flanger, Chorus, Analog Reverberator
•     Arpeggiator
•     12 CV / Gate Inputs/Outputs
•     Audio Input, Line or Instrument level
•     Stereo audio output
•     MIDI and USB I/O
•     Pedal inputs for Expression and Sustain