Arturia PolyBrute Analog Morphing Matrix Synthesizer

Description The Arturia PolyBrute is a powerful 6-voice polyphonic analog synthesizer with powerful morphing capabilities and multi-axis performance controls for next-generation musical expression. The PolyBrute is designed for music producers, sound designers, performing musicians, or anyone looking to explore sound in perpetual motion.The morph function allows a sound to exist in two states (A and B) within a single preset, with seamless morphing between them. In fact, you can copy any A or B component of a preset to what you are currently editing, making for fast and easy sonic transformations. 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 PolyBrute’s architecture starts with two Brute waveshaping oscillators capable of a wide pallet of timbral versatility. Both oscillators generate three basic waveforms (sawtooth, triangle, and square with pulse-width control), which can be mixed creating unusual and harmonically rich tones. Anything can be created from airy pads to snarling bass riffs. VCO2 also includes a sine wave sub-oscillator that runs an octave below the fundamental pitch. There are various FM capabilities as well as hard- and soft-sync options creating even more dynamically diverse tones. Additionally, a noise generator can be added to the mix and features a knob for dialing any color from red noise with its darker rumble to white noise with its crisp, multispectral character.The filter section sports a continuously variable 12 dB Steiner Parker filter with low-pass, high-pass, and bandpass, and a classic 24 dB low-pass ladder filter with gain compensation, which prevents the reduction of lower frequencies that accompany higher resonance levels. Filter 1 includes the famous Arturia Brute Factor feedback filter for warming up the low end and producing monster growls, while the distortion circuit of Filter 2 controls the ladder filter’s feed into the VCA.There are three envelope generators including dedicated ADSRs with velocity for the VCF and VCA. The third envelope is freely assignable to any parameter in the matrix and includes a delay before the ADSR section. Additionally, there are three LFOs for adding modulation to any parameter. LFO 1 and 2 offer sine, triangle, square, down-sawtooth, up-sawtooth, sample-and hold, and slewed random waveforms. LFO 1 features a Phase control, which adjusts where the LFO wave cycle starts, while LFO 2 features Fade In, which offsets the start of LFO2 and fades it in gradually. LFO 3 offers a sweepable LFO waveshape from logarithmic to linear and finally exponential. If that weren’t enough, each LFO can have its own sync division setting, allowing for independent binary, triplet, or dotted options.The digital brain of the PolyBrute lies in the matrix section, which allows you to recall up to 768 presets instantly, program up to 32 destinations via the 96-point digital patchbay, or create dynamic polyphonic sequencers, arpeggios, and parameter motion recordings. There are three digital effects processors available including modulation effects such as chorus, flange, phaser, delays, and reverbs. Each effect can be modulated via the matrix section.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 Type-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 cordPolyBrute Firmware 2.0New EQ and Ensemble Effects allow you to shape the final stage of your patch with one of 7 EQ shapes in a new 4th FX slot—expand and enrich PolyBrute’s stereo field with a 3-delay Ensemble effect inspired by vintage studio gear. Synth Accuracy injects further degrees of imperfection and randomness into parameters beyond pitch; adjust the accuracy of controls like OSC pulsewidth, filter settings, unquantized LFO rate, and more, for a humanized feel. Instant-access Chord mode will have you playing chords with a single note on the keyboard. Simply hold the Polyphony button and play up to six notes to set your chord voicing. Duophonic Aftertouch expands your expressivity, so you can tailor it to suit your performance style. Configure Aftertouch to apply to the last note or group of notes you press, leaving previously held notes unchanged. LFO 3 Curve Enhancements can now be set, so PolyBrute’s third LFO curve responds differently, for further modulation control within your patch. Rising or falling, exponential or logarithmic, the shape of this LFO is entirely yours to mold. New Real-Time Display Feedback displays parameter names and values in real time, so you can focus better on your patch and stay on top of every little sonic tweak.Expanded preset library adds 64 additional factory presets designed by world-class sound designers, expanding PolyBrute’s (and your) sonic vocabulary.FeaturesAnalog Morphing Synthesizer6 voices of polyphonyMono, unison, poly voicingSingle, Split, and Layer modes61-keys with velocity and aftertouchPitch bend, mod wheel, ribbon controllersMorphée touch and pressure sensitive 3D controllerSound-morphing capability, part A and B for each presetTwo analog VCO’sSawTriangle MetalizerSquare Pulse WidthSubLinear FMHard SyncNoise GeneratorContinuous tone from rumble noise to white noiseOsc and Noise Mixer with Filter routingMixer section can route oscillators and noise generator through one or both filters12 dB/Oct Steiner Parker FilterContinuous LP > Notch > HP > BP morphingCutoff, Resonance, Brute Factor24 dB/Oct Ladder Filter with DistortionThree EnvelopesTwo ADSROne DADSRLooping capabilityThree LFOsLFO1 and LFO2 with waveform selectionLFO3 with waveform shaping using shape and symmetryRate control and tempo syncVarious retrig optionsThree stereo digital effectsModulation FX: chorus, phaser, flanger, ring modulation, and moreDelay: 9 algorithms including BBD, digital delay, and moreReverb: 9 algorithms including Hall, Plate, Spring, Shimmer, and moreEffects can be used as insert or send effects, or bypassed for a pure analog signal path768 preset slots12×32 Modulation MatrixTwo independent displays aid navigation and provide visual feedbackSnapshot: Preserve up to 5 edits in progress, with instant recall64 step polyphonic sequencerNotes, Accent, Slide per step3 tracks of automationArpeggiator and Matrix Arpeggiator Motion recorder captures the movement of one control for one-shot or looped playbackPortamento/glide with continuous and chromatic optionsStereo audio outputMIDI and USB I/O analog clock I/O2 expression and 1 sustain pedal inputs Voice EngineEach voice has two oscillators, plus a sub-oscillator for VCO 2Powerful waveform sculpting features, such as variable oscillator sync, wavefolding (i.e. Metalizer)Two independent filters per voiceSteiner: 12 dB per octave (continuous multimode), plus Arturia’s famous Brute Factor for extra gritLadder: 24 dB per octave with distortionUse them in series, parallel, or any blend of the twoMaster Cutoff control to sweep both filters at onceFilter FM (VCO 2 > VCF 1, Noise > VCF 2)Continuous soft > hard oscillator sync (2 > 1)Morph: Every patch has two sounds (A B); most parameters can morph between A and B settingsThree syncable, multiwaveform LFOs per voiceThree loopable envelopes: VCF/VCA (ADSR), Mod (DADSR)Multicolor noise generatorPowerful, easy-to-use modulation matrixPerformance ControlsMorphée, a 3-D controller that can modulate parameters along the X, Y, and Z axes simultaneouslyVelocity and aftertouch (pressure sensitivity)Ribbon controllerPitch and modulation wheelsOctave buttons can shift keyboard range /-2 octaves from centerOne sustain pedal input and two expression pedal inputs (pedals optional)Sequencer/ArpeggiatorPolyphonic up to 6 notesRecord and play back up to 3 modulation tracksSequences can hold up to 64 steps; arpeggios can have up to 32 stepsSwing, time division settingsMultiple playback modes and directionsConvert arpeggios to sequencesStep record/editingMatrix arpeggiator mode for constructing complex arpeggiosTempo range 30-240 bpmPolyBrute EditorFree, downloadable application for registered PolyBrute ownersTwo-way editing: turn a knob, the editor follows, and vice-versaAdjust internal settings quickly, such as envelope curves, timbrality settings, etc.Librarian features (organize, search by category, export, import, share with other users)Doubles as a VST plugin for DAW control of external PolyBrute parametersA potentially infinite number of patches can be imported/exported  SpecificationsKeyboard61-Note (5-Octave), Velocity Sensitive, Channel Aftertouch, Adjustable CurvesPolyphony6 VoicesSynthesis MethodAnalog Morphing SynthesizerMono, Unison, Poly VoicingSingle, Split, Layer ModesPresets768 Arranged in 8 Banks of 96 (with Nearly 400 Factory Presets)Digital EffectsModulationChorusPhaserAlternateFlangerPhaser 12pRingModBitCrusherSoft FloangerPhase FlangerDownSamplerDelayBBD (Bucket-Brigade Device)Ping PongAlternate:Stereo DelayLong DelayBBD PingPongKarplusStereo SpreadParallelBBD SpreadReverbHallPlateAlternate:Bright PlateRoomDreamySpringDelayed PlateSequencer / ArpeggiatorPolyphonic Up to 6 NotesRecord and Play Back Up to 3 Modulation TracksSequences Can Hold Up to 64 Steps; Arpeggios Can Have Up to 32 StepsSwing, Time Division SettingsMultiple Playback Modes and DirectionsConvert Arpeggios to SequencesStep Record/EditingMatrix Arpeggiator Mode: for constructing complex arpeggiosTempo Range: 30 to 240 BPMPerformance ControlMorphée: 3-D Controller that Modulates Parameters Along the X, Y, and Z Axes SimultaneouslyAftertouch (Pressure Sensitivity)Ribbon ControllerPitch and Modulation WheelsOctave Buttons can Shift Keyboard Range ±2 Octaves from CenterInputs and OutputsExpression Pedal Input: 2 x 1/4″ / 6.35 mm TRS (Tip = Pot Center Tap; Ring = 3.3 V; Sleeve = Ground)Sustain Pedal Input: 1/4″ / 6.35 mm (Normally Open, Includes Polarity Switch)Sync I/O: 2 x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm TRS (Gate: 0-5 V)Master Output: 2 x 1/4″ / 6.35 mm TS ( 4 dB Level)MIDIIn, Out, ThruUSBUSB Type-BHeadphone Output1/4″ / 6.35 mm (Front Panel)Temperature Range59 to 95°F / 15 to 35°CPowerInput Voltage: 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 HzPower Consumption: 85 WFuse: F3.15 A, 250 VACDimensions38.3 x 14.9 x 4.3″ / 97.2 x 37.8 x 11 cmWeight44.1 lb / 20 kgPackaging InfoPackage Weight46.33 lbBox Dimensions (LxWxH)44 x 19.25 x 8.4″