Source Distribution has confirmed the pricing and availability of the Arturia MaxiBrute synth.
It will arrive in May with a street price of around £1,539 (RRP £1,619).
The 49 key MatrixBrute builds on the legacy of Arturia’s MiniBrute and MicroBrute analogue synthesizers.
The hands- on architecture puts analogue sound design and modulation into the hands of the musician in an instant, visual and tactile way – with 256 capacity preset storage.
Inside, the MatrixBrute sports two complex analogue VCOs, one core VCO/LFO, with extensive FM and Sync inter-modulation. It features two multimode filters – the aggressive Steiner Parker combined with a classic Ladder filter design, and both can be routed in series or in parallel. There are three envelope generators, and two dedicated and syncable LFOs, and a 16×16 modulation matrix for complex modulation routing, with clear visual feedback. With the four flexible “User” Matrix destinations, nearly any panel control of the synthesizer can be modulated. It is Monophonic, Duophonic and three-note Paraphonic.
The synth features no less than 24 CV connections on the rear panel allowing extensive interfacing with compatible analogue synthesizers and modular systems. Its matrix panel also doubles as a visual control interface for the interactive 64-step sequencer provided onboard, and panel controls both send and receive MIDI information for computer automation.
It also features a wide-ranging multi-stage analogue BBD delay section, allowing for effect design, ranging from classic analogue delay to choruses, flangers and reverbs. It can also be extensively modulated and forms an integral part of the sound engine. Combined with audio inputs and Envelope Follower, it turns MatrixBrute into an external audio processor as well as an analogue synthesizer.
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