MatrixBrute

Analog Avant-Garde

MatrixBrute is arguably the most powerful analog monophonic synthesizer ever! As flexible as a modular system but offering presets, MatrixBrute is a dream machine for everyone interested in creating a sound palette of their own.

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When was the last time you felt
your heart beating faster?

When was the last time you heard sounds you had never heard before?

When was the last time you met an instrument that truly inspired pleasure and creativity?

MatrixBrute is an outstanding analog synthesizer. Offering three Brute oscillators, a Steiner-Parker filter and a ladder filter, five analog effects, and the incredible modulation matrix, it is a massive sonic beast.

Distinction
in design

The heart of the MatrixBrute is its unique modulation matrix that allows you to create your own routings. You can invent a sound palette of your own that will be sure to be heard in any mix!

The matrix can also be used to recall your presets. So go on stage, and select any of the 256 presets instantly! No menus or awkward selection screens, everything is at your fingertips.
As if it was not enough, the matrix is also made to program and play sequences. This is no ordinary step-sequencer. With its ability to also be used as a modulation source, sounds evolve in melody and texture, Just the way you want.

Hands-On Heaven

The digital brain for MatrixBrute’s analog heart

The Matrix is where MatrixBrute’s analog reactivity and digital precision collide - an advanced architecture unlike any synth before it.

  • Overview

    MatrixBrute

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    Three Analog Oscillators

    Sawtooth, Pulse, Triangle, waves with the unique waveshapers that have become the trademark of the 'Brute' sound. There is also a sub-oscillator on each of the two Brute oscillators.

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    Combination VCO/LFO oscillator

    The third Osciallator can be used for both audio signals and LFO modulation at the same time. You do not have to choose either operation here so you can always have that big 3 oscillator sound.

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    Noise Generator

    Noise generator with White, Pink, Red and Blue noise types. The most versatile on the market.

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    Audio Mod

    The AUDIO MOD section allows for complex oscillator and filter FM possibilities bringing whole new tonalities to your sound.

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    Performance Controls

    Pitch bend and mod wheels and 4 Macro encoders which can be assigned to any of the modulation destinations for instant hands on performance playing.

  • 6

    Voice Modes

    Multiple keyboard modes for mono, paraphonic and duo-split modes. Split oscialltors for paraphonic mode or use the duo split mode to play a sequence while playing notes over the top of it.

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    Three LFOs

    Two standalone LFOs with 7 waveforms and trigger modes allow for complex modulations. The combination VCO/LFO adds a 3rd LFO in the system.

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    Mixer

    Mix and blend Oscillators 1, 2, 3, as well as the noise generator and EXTERNAL input sources. Route each mixer input to the filter of your choice using the FILTER assign buttons.

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    Steiner-Parker filter

    We have upgraded our Steiner Parker filter to support both 12db per octave and 24db per octave slopes as well as a DRIVE control for making thicker sounds. The 4 modes, Low pass, band pass, high pass, and notch allow for a vast array of sound making possibilites.

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    Ladder Filter

    We have included a traditional beefy Ladder filter with both 12db and 24db per octave slopes as well as Low Pass, High Pass & Band Pass modes and a Drive control. This filter design is known for making punchy bass and thick lead sounds.

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    Filter routing

    The two filters can be patched in series or in parallel configurations.

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    3 Envelope Generators

    The two ADSR envelopes and the 3rd DADSR envelope give you plenty of sound sculpting tools.

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    256 Memory locations

    Store and recall your favorite sounds at the touch of a button. You can organize, save and load new banks of sounds using the free MIDI Control Center editor application. We deliver MatrixBrute with 128 factory presets.

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    The Matrix

    The matrix is the heart of Matrixbrute. It allows for complex modulation routing, step-sequencing and instant preset recall. Modulation Routing: You can assign any of 16 modulation sources to any of 16 mod destinations. 4 destinations are user programmable and can be seen in the e-ink display. Set amounts of each modulation routing using the data encoder. Step Sequencer: The matrix can be used as a 64 step sequencer with separate STEP, ACCENT, SLIDE and MODULATION steps Preset Recall: In Preset mode the matrix allows you to recall any of 256 presets at the touch of a button.

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    True Analog Effects

    To enhance your sonic pleasure we have added an analog and Delay/ Chorus/ Flanger to the output. Choose from any of 5 operation modes. And YES! the controls in the analog effects can be set as modulation destinations in the Matrix.

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    Sequencer/Arpeggiator controls

    The sequencer and arpeggiator add to the playability of the Matrixbrute. Multiple modes of both the seq and arp allow for unlimited musical ideas to be realized.

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    Keyboard

    The 49 note keyboard features both velocity and aftertouch for a musical feel with plenty of expression.

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  • Overview

    MatrixBrute

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    Master Audio Outputs

    Stereo ¼” jacks for your master audio outputs.

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    Control Voltage Interfacing

    12 CV Inputs and 12 CV Outputs allow the Matrixbrute to interface with your standard 1V per octave modular synth gear.

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    Audio Input

    Line and instrument levels allow for adding an external oscillator from your favorite modular synth or processing a guitar or bass through the filters, VCA and analog effects.

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    Gate I/O

    The Gate inputs and outputs allow you to trigger external gear or trigger the internal envelopes remotely.

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    Sync In and Out

    This allows you to synchronize the MatrixBrute’s sequencer and arpeggiator with external devices.

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    Pedal Inputs

    Expression and Sustain pedal inputs give you real-time control to expand on your expressive capabilities control

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    MIDI Interfacing

    Standard MIDI in, out and thru will connect you to both modern and vintage gear alike.

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    USB

    USB I/O allows you to interface to a computer DAW directly. This is also the link to use our free editor/librarian software provided for the MatrixBrute.

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Touched by Grace

A MatrixBrute sound bank by Expressive E

Read the Story

Sound
corner

Acid ReFlux

UnissonBass

Harsh driven bass sounds made alive by multiple LFO modulation and live tweaking to bring back and forth the different oscillators levels.

Touched by grace

Simon Gallifet

This chilly nu-disco beat makes a great showcase of the different sounds in the preset bank. All the sounds were made with the MatrixBrute, except the drum parts. 3 different presets are used : MalletLead, BrassLead, UnissonBass

PluckClub

This lead has two parts : oscillator 1 is playing a typical MatrixBrute key sound taking advantage of the famous Arturia triangle Metalizer, while oscillator 2 adds a more classical flavour. Heavy hand tweaking from the Touché gathers the two flavours into one unique sound !

MartenotLead

A tribute to one of the ancestors of modern synthesizers. Haunting and expressive lead sound drowned in the built-in delay.

MalletLead

Starts as a classic mallet-like plucked patch, this sounds ends up as something way more modern and bright. Bring out the drums !

ClassicPad

Classic analog brass-like pad with rhytmical cutoff modulation to make the playing feel like an actual ensemble.

BellArp

Starts as a soft arpeggiated bell sound then gradually morphs into a full blown 3 oscillators lead before suddendly going back to the initial sound.

Sound
beyond the power

Offering a audio signal path that is is 100% analog, MatrixBrute also features true analog effects. The MatrixBrute gives you the sonic quality and power of a vast modular synthesizer but with the flexibility of presets along with a great arpeggiator and an advanced sequencer.

PressClippings

  • Future Music

    On MatrixBrute

    “Arturia have really made something special here. Future classic? Absolutely!”

  • Sound On Sound

    On MatrixBrute

    “MatrixBrute is a powerful synthesizer and, once you get to grips with it, its flexibility is astounding.”

  • Electronic Musician

    On MatrixBrute

    “MatrixBrute is an instrument that has won my respect and admiration. This isn’t just a lot of synth for the money; it’s a lot of synth, period. Arturia has made me a devoted fan.”

  • Audio Technology

    On MatrixBrute

    “If you’re seeking a synth capable of off-the-wall, raucous and rude tones, you’re going to love MatrixBrute.”

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from our users

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  • Justin Meldal-Johnsen

    Nine Inch Nails, Paramore, Beck

    Very unique, extremely addictive. The MatrixBrute yields results that I can't get on other hardware with this kind of intuitive, clean functionality. I think it's a modern classic

  • Rival Consoles

    Producer

    There are so many tonal possibilities from having 2 different filters, many stages of gain/distortion and great oscillator parameters. Very powerful for shaping sound and a great hands-on experience.

  • Stefano Ritteri

    DJ / Producer

    MatrixBrute is the most powerful synth out there.

  • Rolandas Venckys

    Producer

    Arturia MatrixBrute and especially the matrix modulation section changed my workflow, not only in studio but also on the stage.

  • Benjamin Harrison

    Singer / Songwriter

    The MatrixBrute is a unique, versatile and powerful anolog synthesizer that just sounds amazing. I particularly love the flexibility of the modulation matrix, macro controllers and MIDI implementation.

  • John Grant

    Singer / Songwriter

    Very easy and intuitive to use and the sounds are myriad and ultra-phat and beautiful. And of course, with the matrix, the possibilities are endless. Thank you for another home-run, Arturia!

  • James Murphy

    LCD Soundsystem

    Not only does the machine itself, internally, work super well to make sounds, but it allows an integration with the insanity of modules we already have via the intense amount of control outputs. The MatrixBrute lets us have our cake and eat it, too.

  • Tom Salta

    Composer

    The scariest beast of all is the MatrixBrute - that thing’s amazing because it brings a flexibility of modular synthesis with the convenience of digital patch saving.

  • Sven Faulconer

    Producer

    I love how the matrix provides exhaustive patching capabilities and the fact that I can store all of my work as a preset is huge, especially when directors give me notes on specific sounds that otherwise would be a complete redo and hard to recreate.

What's in the box

Box content

  • MatrixBrute unit
  • Power cable

Instrument dimensions

  • size : 33.8 x 17 x 4.2 inches (860 x 432 x 107mm)
  • weight : 44lbs (20kg)

Main Features

Analog Matrix Synthesizer

256 Preset memory locations

Two Analog Exponential VCO’s

  • Saw + UltraSaw
  • Square + Pulse width
  • Triangle + Metalizer
  • Sub

One Analog Linear VCO/LFO

  • Saw, Square, Triangle, Sine waveforms
  • LFO time divisions
  • Key track

VCO 2>1 Hard Sync

Audio Mod

  • VCO1>2
  • VCO1 >VCO3> VCO2
  • VCF 1 >VCO3> VCF 2
  • VCF1 >Noise> VCF2

Noise Generator

  • White ; Pink ; Red ; Blue noise types

5 input Audio Mixer with Filter routing

Steiner Parker filter with 12+24 db per octave modes

  • Drive ; Brute factor; Low Pass, High Pass, Band Pass, Notch

Ladder filter with 12+24 db per octave modes

  • Drive ; Brute factor; Low Pass, High Pass, Band Pass

Two LFO’s

  • Sine, Tri, Square, Ramp, Saw, Random, S&H

Three Envelope Generators

  • Two Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release
  • One Delay, Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release

External Audio In

16x16 Matrix modulation panel

64 step sequencer

  • STEP enable, Slide, Accent, Modulation
  • Save and recall sequence patterns on the fly

Analog Effects

  • Stereo delay, Delay, Flanger, Chorus, Analog Reverberator

Arpe$tt(ggiator

12 CV / Gate Inputs/Outputs

Audio Input, Line or Instrument level

Stereo audio output

MIDI and USB I/O

Pedal inputs for Expression and Sustain