Arturia MiniBrute 2S Semi-Modular Analog Sequencing Synth Module - Secondhand

Full Description

Great for live performance

The Arturia MiniBrute 2S is the sequencer variant of the MiniBrute 2 synth. It replaces the keyboard with a set of performance pads. The MiniBrute 2S splits the synthesizer and sequencer sections into two to make a layout that is easy to understand.

The MiniBrute 2S features an intuitive and powerful triple-layered step-sequencer that makes rhythmic creation easy. The sequencer provides 64 sequence memories which can be quickly recalled when performing. It allows you to chain sequences, and also offers multiple sequence types for flexibility.

You can also choose individual length per step. The advanced arpeggiator offers multiple modes, tap tempo and sync, whilst the step-sequencer gives you an unlimited amount of creative freedom. Create a sequence and then tweak the parameters of your sound on-the-fly to create a continually evolving live performance.

Sound shaping features

The Arturia MiniBrute 2S comes jam packed with powerful sound shaping features that enable you to create everything from brutal, deep basses to light, lead lines. It offers two mixable, multi-waveform oscillators with sound shapers for mixing in the sawtooth, square, pulse, triangle, and sine waveforms. VCO1 also features metalizer, pulse width, and FM knobs for tweaking and thickening up sounds. The white noise generator allows you to add high frequency content to your sounds.

The MiniBrute 2S features a Steiner-Parker multimode filter that offers a beefy, acidic tone with high-pass, low-pass, band, and notch filters for dynamically shaping and moulding your sound. Next, we have the ADSR and AD envelopes that allow you to create both snappy, punchy sounds and smooth, lead lines. The MiniBrute 2S also features two LFOs with multiple waveforms. The MiniBrute 2S lets your imagination run wild, allowing you to tweak multiple parameters and create the sounds stuck inside your head.

Brute factor

This feature makes the MiniBrute 2S one of the most aggressive-sounding analog synths around. The Brute Factor control is capable of adding subtle drive, or causing complete chaos. At low levels, this control can give your low end sounds some saturation and enhancement, whilst at high levels it can completely disintegrate a sound.

Modular love

The MiniBrute 2S lets you discover the modular world. It provides a 48-point modulation matrix that allows you to unlock a new world of possibilities. The comprehensive CV Gate modulation matrix provides you with a whole range of sources and destinations for experimenting with the internal parameters, wiring in your modular setup, or syncing your external equipment with the internal sequencer. This is definitely one for the modular eurorack users and experimentalists.

Hands-on synth joy

The MiniBrute 2S provides you with endless hours of enjoyment and experimentation. With instant hands-on control for every parameter, the MiniBrute 2S will have you amazed at its sound creation possibilities and intuitive functions. It is easy to use, and will have you creating powerful sounds in an instant. Quickly whack up a sequence, and then mix your oscillators, ride your filters, tweak your LFOs, and switch up your envelopes all at once whilst playing. The MiniBrute 2S offers a unique, affordable analog synth experience.

Features

• Powerful, triple-layered step sequencer
• Mixable, multi-waveform VCO1 and VCO2 with sound shapers: Sawtooth, Ultrasaw, Square, Pulse, Triangle, Metalizer, and Sine waves, with fine and coarse tuning modes, noise generator, and external input
• Beefy, acidic Steiner-Parker multimode filter
• Filter with low-pass, high-pass, band-pass, notch, and bypass
• ADSR envelope generator, and extra multi-mode, CV-controllable AD filter
• Brute Factor™ adds subtle drive effects to full blown havoc
• Comprehensive CV Gate modulation matrix with 48 patch points lets you control many elements of the synthesizer and sequencer
• 2 LFOs with multiple waveforms, can run in sync with the sequence
• Sequencer and Arpeggiator, syncable with MIDI and USB

Specifications

• Type: Semi-modular Synth with Sequencer
• Analog/Digital: Analog
• Pads: 16 x Velocity-sensitive, Pressure-sensitive Pads
• Polyphony: Monophonic synth
• Oscillators: 2 x VCO (Saw, Sine, Square, Triangle, Waveform mixing)
• LFO: 2 x LFO with sync (Saw, Sine, Triangle, Square, Random, Slew Random)
• Filter: 12dB per octave Steiner Parker filter
• Effects Types: Brute Factor Drive, Sweep Effects
• Arpeggiator: Yes
• Sequencer: 64 step sequencer, Real-time/Step recording, Arpeggiator/Looper
• MIDI I/O: In/Out
• Other I/O: 48 x 1/8" Patchbay
• USB: 1 x Type B
• Software: Arturia MIDI Control Center
• OS Requirements - Mac: OS X 10.10 or later, 2GHz Processor or higher
• OS Requirements - PC: Windows 8 or later, 2GHz Processor or higher
• Power Supply: 12V DC 2.5A power supply (included)
• Height: 2.2"
• Width: 19"
• Depth: 11"
• Weight: 7.7 lbs.