Arturia PolyBrute is not just a synthesizer, but a true analog colossus with 6 voices, offering unprecedented expressiveness and advanced sound morphing capabilities. Designed to allow you to perform without restraint, compose fluidly, and explore sound in a continuous motion.
Explosion of Expressiveness
To complement the sonic power and immense flexibility of the PolyBrute, we ensured it includes all possible means of expression in performance. The unique morph button is the key that unlocks the universe of smooth transitions between two sonic worlds — but it doesn’t stop there.
Innovative Morphée Controller More than just a control for morphing, Morphée gives you three-dimensional access to sound. You can discreetly map the tactile X and Y axes, as well as the pressure-sensitive Z axis, to any parameter in the Mod Matrix. You can even use Morphée to add random variation to sequences or arpeggios, with functions like spice, dice, and ratcheting.
Ribbon Controller We have revived the ribbon, a legendary controller from the era of classic synthesizers. Positioned above the keyboard, it can be assigned to any modulation destination, providing smooth glides across the entire sonic spectrum.
Keyboard Equipped with premium velocity and pressure-sensitive keys, assignable pitch and modulation wheels, plus inputs for expression pedals, the PolyBrute takes expressiveness beyond what a typical polyphonic synthesizer can offer.
The Matrix - the digital brain of PolyBrute's analog heart
The Matrix is where PolyBrute's analog reaction meets digital precision, an advanced architecture unlike any other synthesizer. It offers:
instant access to 768 preset slots, including sounds created by some of the world's greatest sound designers. No menus, no waiting times – everything is immediately accessible.
A tactile and visual interface that provides everything you need to create dynamic polyphonic sequences, arpeggios, parameter motion recording, and more.
A digital patchbay with 96 points and up to 32 destinations – you can easily route any modulation source or controller to influence dozens of parameters simultaneously.
Adjust modulation sources and destinations for states A and B of a preset to intensify the contrast and colour of the transition between them.
Software - PolyBrute Connect: Provides seamless integration between PolyBrute and your projects in the virtual studio.
PolyBrute Connect combines the tactile control of analog hardware with the flexibility of a virtual instrument. The synthesizer's front panel is fully reproduced as a standalone application for Mac/PC and a plugin compatible with all major DAWs. You can organise the preset library and edit visually in real time, bidirectionally – any changes made on the PolyBrute appear immediately on screen and vice versa. Moreover, every parameter can be controlled directly from MIDI tracks in your DAW, giving you the analog power of the PolyBrute in a virtually limitless workflow.
PolyBrute: an unprecedented synthesizer
Arturia PolyBrute brings a completely new approach to synthesis, surpassing classical conventions through sound, control, and design. With 6 voices based on brute oscillators, enhanced dual filtering, and a unique sound morphing system, each preset becomes a whole spectrum of sonic colour, accessible through a single gesture.
The performance experience is deeply tactile – from the classic ribbon to the advanced Morphée controller, every element responds expressively to the slightest musical nuance. And despite the sonic complexity, the intuitive interface, with a dedicated function for each button and an elegant modulation matrix, makes everything simple and directly accessible.
Features & Specifications:
Analog Synthesizer with Morphing
6 voices polyphony
Voicing: Mono, Unison, Poly
Modes: Single, Split, Layer
61-key keyboard, velocity and aftertouch sensitive
Controllers: Pitch Bend, Modulation Wheel, Ribbon
3D Morphée controller, touch and pressure sensitive
Sound morphing capability, parts A and B for each preset
Two analog VCOs
Saw
Triangle + Metalizer
Square + Pulse Width
Sub
Linear FM
Hard Sync
Noise generator
Continuous tone from deep noise to white noise
Oscillator and noise mixer with routing to filters
12 dB/Oct Steiner-Parker filter
Continuous morphing LP > Notch > HP > BP
Controls: Cutoff, Resonance, Brute Factor
24 dB/Oct Ladder filter with distortion
Three envelopes
Looping function
Three LFOs
LFO1 and LFO2 with waveform selection
LFO3 with wave shaping via Shape and Symmetry
Rate control and tempo sync
Various retrig options
Stereo digital effects:
Modulation effects: Chorus, Phaser, Flanger, Ring Modulation, Ensemble
Delay: 9 algorithms, including BBD and digital delay
EQ: 8 algorithms, including Low Boost, Mud Remover, Presence
Distortion: 7 algorithms, including Soft Clip, Worn Out Tape, BitCrusher
768 preset slots
12x32 modulation matrix
64-step polyphonic sequencer
Notes, Accent, Slide per step
3 automation tracks
Arpeggiator and Arpeggiator Matrix
Stereo audio output
MIDI and USB inputs/outputs + analog clock
2 expression pedal inputs and 1 for sustain
Included software:
PolyBrute Connect (VST/AU/AAX plugin + standalone), compatible with Windows and MAC operating systems
Arturia Software Center, for installation and updates
