We built the MiniBrute with four goals: peerless analog sound, intuitive operation,
realistic cost — and no compromises, whether with parts, design, or connectivity.
From the smallest electronic OPA
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to the potentiometers and the casing, we
cherry-picked the very best suppliers, subjected every component to exhaustive
testing, and fine-tuned the design for the best possible player experience.
Furthermore, we decided to bring back the fun of creating your own sounds, and
controlling them on stage or in the studio. There are no presets, hidden menus, shift
keys, or scrolling: All the sound-shaping is at your fingertips. This design philosophy
also meant we could use true analog oscillators, not digital ones, to provide the
purity of sound that is the hallmark of analog synthesis.
Playing a musical instrument should not feel like working with a spreadsheet.
MiniBrute is about music and creativity, and the experience of playing an
instrument that is fun, physical, inspiring, and satisfying. What’s more, with its
compact, 25-key keybed, MiniBrute is ideal for the mobile and desktop musician.
Not only will it give you solid basses, amazing effects, and screaming leads, but
give you sounds no other synth on this planet can make.
As everyone knows, analog synthesizers are expensive to produce. But what’s the
point in making a synth for everyone, if no one could afford it? So, we made a bet
it would be a hit, and geared up to produce MiniBrute in volume — allowing us to
obtain quantity pricing on parts, and translate the techniques of a craftsman to
industrial manufacturing. The result is analog synthesis without compromise.
MiniBrute is truly a musical instrument. We loved designing it, building it, and now,
playing it. We hope you will share our enthusiasm, and find inspiration in its sounds.
But that’s enough talk — plug in your new analog friend, and start vibrating the
walls...
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Arturia MiniBrute User's Manual
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1 Introduction
