The latest MatrixBrute version is the so-called Noir Edition. It has a new paint job, new knob caps and some black ionized parts. And that’s it. The synthesizer itself –… Read More
Arturia MatrixBrute Noir Edition (speak: nwaːR edisjɔ̃)
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Arturia MiniBrute 2 and the “Synth-Flation” phenomenon
The Arturia MiniBrute 2 could easily be chosen “People’s-Analog-Synthesizer Number ONE of the decade”. It certainly has all the refinements that a modern versatile analog synth should have. But in… Read More
Arturia MatrixBrute: a modest raise in price
We have to be fair: this step was to be expected. The Arturia MatrixBrute – a high-quality and flexible analog synthesizer – will be more expensive as of July 1st 2018.… Read More
Arturia MiniBrute 2S – hybrid sequencer-synth
Arturia’s latest coup. The MiniBrute 2S comes without any traditional keyboard, but with a massive hardware step-sequencer (triple-layered!), including rubber-pad keys plus sequencer-extras, such as swing factor and presets of exotic scales.… Read More
Arturia MatrixBrute – a French icon of luxury
Arturia MatrixBrute – a fabulous instrument. This synthesizer, available since the beginning of 2017, will some day count among one of the REALLY BIG instruments of the new century. A… Read More
Arturia MatrixBrute now shipping
Christmas bonus already used up, and now the MatrixBrute is here! Untimely, as far as our bank accounts are concerned, but we’re really happy just the same. Finally. The conceptualization,… Read More
Arturia DrumBrute – modern 909 with polyrhythms?
That’s interesting. Arturia is a little reminiscent of Moog. That American company used to build a Minimoog (a loooong, loooong time ago). Since then – since 1970 – they’ve based… Read More
SUPERBOOTH16 – Synth Expo Berlin (Part 2)
We met Dave Smith. The famous synth pioneer is very agile and inventive, and he doesn’t seem to become older! He proudly presented the Prophet-6, OB-6 and Pro-2 – the… Read More
Arturia MatrixBrute – a programmable MODULAR?
Here it is – the NEW Brute synthesizer. Matrix by name, matrix by nature. That namesake modulation matrix is at the heart of MatrixBrute, making the most of each ‘module’… Read More
Musikmesse Frankfurt 2015 Report – Part 2
The 1st part of our report was dedicated to the modular synth area. We continue with some thoughts about synthesizers / keyboards. Now, most of the “new stuff” is probably… Read More