Arturia PolyBrute Noir Edition
Introducing the limited-edition PolyBrute Noir. Rediscover the morphing analog powerhouse with a fresh Noir finish, sleek redesigned knobs, and ionized parts, culminating in a deeper, darker aesthetic straight from the abyss.
The 6-voice pure analog PolyBrute builds on award-winning technology and sound to deliver the polysynth you’ve been waiting for. PolyBrute has an expansive morphing architecture and a solid, expressive 61-key range that'll take your sound where no synth has gone before.
Evolution of the Brute
PolyBrute’s panel has knobs and switches delivering the immediate satisfaction of real-time tactile control over your entire analog domain.
Each pure analog voice is a feature-packed sonic power tool featuring two highly versatile Brute waveshaping VCOs, a full-spectrum noise generator, enhanced Steiner multimode filter, custom lowpass ladder filter, 3 LFOs, 3 Envelope Generators, and more. They all meet up in the Matrix to bring you patching flexibility normally reserved for modular systems.
Use PolyBrute's 6 voices polyphonically or in splits and layers - and stack them in Unison mode when you want to peel the paint off the walls. The sum total is an endless palette of sounds ranging from beauty to beast.
1. VCF 1 (Steiner Filter) | Classic 12db/octave multimode filter updated to be continuously variable between lowpass, highpass, bandpass and notch modes. Crank up the Brute Factor feedback control to add bark and bite as desired. |
2. VCF 2 (Ladder Filter) | Legendary 24db/octave lowpass filter inspired by Dr. Bob Moog. embellishments include distortion overdrive and high-resonance gain compensation. |
3. Mixer | Balances the levels of all three sound sources and determines the routing of each through one or both filters. |
4. Master Cutoff Control | Big macro control knob for simultaneous control over the cutoff frequencies for both filters. Run PolyBrute’s two filters in series to create unique filter characteristics, or in parallel for stereo synthesis with different sounds per channel. You can even craft a mix of both modes for yet another signature sound! |
5. Filter FM | Dedicated easy-access amount controls for instant hardwired filter modulation. VCF 1 (Steiner) is modulated by VCO 2, and VCF 2 (Ladder) is modulated by the Noise generator. |
6. 3 Envelope Generators | Dedicated velocity-sensitive ADSRs for VCF and VCA - no Matrix assignment required. The freely assignable third EG complete with added delay stage is ready to shape whatever sonic parameter you want in the Matrix. |
7. Keyboard | 61-note velocity- and pressure-sensitive keyboard built on a solid, musically expressive keybed. Up to 6-voice polyphony with split, layer and unison capabilities. |
8. Multifunction Matrix |
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9. Ribbon Controller |
Touch-sensitive strip immediately above the keyboard ready for you to slip, slide and tap to control pitch, volume or any Matrix destination you want to assign. This rare controller is positioned in such a way that you can optionally even incorporate it in your keyboard fingering! |
10. Output Section | Determines stereo placement of voices, overall fine tuning, headphone volume, master volume and more. |
11. Digital Effects | This built-in array of high-quality stereo digital effects - chorus, phaser, flanger, delays, reverbs and more - can also be modulated via the Matrix to become an integral part of your synth patch designs. |
12. Motion Recorder | Simple means to instantly record your real-time performance of a single synth control, then play it back with every subsequent note trigger. Great for easily creating custom envelope curves for most PolyBrute parameters. |
13. Sequencer/Arpeggiator |
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PolyBrute Connect
Combining the tactility of analog hardware with the convenience of virtual instrument flexibility, PolyBrute Noir’s entire front panel, replicated as a standalone Mac/PC app and a plugin for all major DAWs.
Features
- 6-voice analog morphing polysynth
- 61-note velocity/pressure-sensitive keyboard
- 2 Brute waveshaping oscillators per voice
- Noise generator ranging from red to white noise
- Dual filter design: Steiner multimode and Dr. Bob Moog's 24db Ladder
- Master filter control and filter FM
- 3 LFOs and 3 Envelope Generators
- Matrix interface for modulation, sequencing, and preset control
- 64 Matrix points for modular-style patching
- Each preset has 2 states, seamlessly blended with the Morph control
- Split or layer the keybed with the morphable sonic states
- Select Poly, Mono, or Unison modes for the keyboard
- Revolutionary 3-axis Morphée controller for real-time tactile expression
- Assignable ribbon controller above keybed
- Pitch wheel and assignable multi-function mod wheel
- 64-step sequencer with motion recorder and automation
- Multi-mode complex arpeggiator
- Built-in stereo digital effects including reverb, chorus, and delay
- Left and right unbalanced 1/4" output jacks
- MIDI In, Out and Thru DIN connectivity, plus USB MIDI
- PolyBrute Connect software for Mac/PC for easy library and workflow management
- Optional wooden legs extra
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