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Unleashing
the full power of PolyBrute

Continuing the legacy of its predecessor as one of the most powerful and expressive analog synths ever made, PolyBrute 12 goes a step further.

A multi-faceted tool for musical expression, PolyBrute 12 lets you seamlessly evolve and control any parameters while playing. The input-perfect sensitivity of the keyboard, the bi-timbral morphing presets, the multi-axis Morphée controller, the Ribbon controller - all work in perfect harmony so you can breathe vitality and intricate dynamics into your sound.

PolyBrute’s in-the-moment sonic display would not be possible without the raw energy of its Brute oscillators and dual enhanced classic filters. This, combined with its intuitive interface, elegant modulation Matrix and advanced software companion make PolyBrute 12 a synth for the ages - a matrimony of Brute force and human touch.

Full touch
full control

Discover a next-generation keybed and new aftertouch modes that bring you into a direct and tactile connection with your sound.

PolyBrute’s patented FullTouch® keyboard provides the exact position of every key across the entire range of movement. This not only allows for precise and dynamic aftertouch expression but it also puts versatility at PolyBrute’s core - allowing you to go from regular playing modes to exceptional aftertouch and envelope control at the touch of a button.

You can also use PolyBrute 12 to control any MPE-compatible VST. If you don’t have a MPE compatible DAW, you can still record expressively using MIDI 1.0, although at a lower resolution.

Mono aftertouch
Poly aftertouch
Two phase polyphonic touch
Three phase polyphonic touch
Pizzicato Envelope Touch

Mono Aftertouch

In this mode, the note is triggered by regular keyboard velocity and the classic aftertouch area corresponds to an assignable aftertouch signal, where all the voices receive the same level and amount of expression. Great for applying a unified modulation effect to a chord or phrase.

Poly Aftertouch

In this mode, the note is triggered by regular keyboard velocity and the classic aftertouch area corresponds to an assignable aftertouch signal, where each note sends its own unique aftertouch amount. Perfect for adding more intricate, note-specific modulation to your performance.

Two Phase Polyphonic Touch

In this mode, named FullTouch® AT, the note is triggered at the top of the key and the full vertical range corresponds to assignable aftertouch. The added sensitivity and extended aftertouch range of this mode allows for exceptional sonic control and dynamic expression.

Three Phase Polyphonic Touch

In this mode, named FullTouch® AT > Z, the note is triggered at the top of the key, the full vertical range corresponds to the aftertouch signal and the classic aftertouch area is assignable to the “Z” modulation source - enabling utterly responsive play and in-the-moment modulation across both key courses.

Pizzicato Envelope Touch

In this mode, named FullTouch® Env > AT, the entire movement range of the key corresponds to the envelope gate, and the envelope and velocity sliders affect signal and transient response - allowing you to go from resonant pizzicato plucks to legato style composition without touching a knob or changing a preset.The classic aftertouch area also corresponds to an assignable aftertouch signal.

Morph
between sonic worlds

Seamlessly blend from one patch to another and find that perfect middle ground

Each preset is made up of two sonic states, A & B. A dedicated Morph knob lets you seamlessly explore a continuum of sound between them. This, combined with the Morphée controller and PolyBrute's keyboard, paves the way for endless patch evolution and expressivity.

_Profondeurs

A very wide ambient pad sound. Full Touch adds a lot of depth by gradually opening up brightness and the reverb and chorus effects. Morphee allows you to evolve towards a brighter sound on Layer B.

_Murakamis Dinner

A combination of tight envelopes and folding LFO's to create flanging plucks that are continually modulating as they are played. Aftertouch activates filter cutoff. Z elongates notes.

_Ambient Ninja

Relaxing EP with solid low end. Push Morphee Z to increase reverb time, and use ribbon to change the cutoff. Go to B for a pad sound.

_Tuned

This Marimba and Glockenspiel patch was an experiment in velocity sensitivity and the natural timbres that can be achieved with the Polybrute. The morph knob crossfades between the two instruments and the patch plays very well with the arp off.

Analog heart
seismic sound

Saw VCO1 > Triangle VCO1 > Square VCO1 > Sub VCO2 > Metalizer VCO1

PolyBrute’s sound begins with two analog VCOs sharing much of the same sonic architecture that has made the Brute family renowned.

Each oscillator generates sawtooth, triangle and square waves simultaneously, and you can mix between them to shape just the right signal source and timbre.

Dial in VCO 1’s Metalizer wavefolding to escalate from pure to punchy. Bring in VCO 2’s sub-oscillator to add an extra lower octave and some added rumble.

Erzeuge FM-Effekte durch die Modulation der VCO 1-Frequenz mit VCO 2 oder verändere das Obertonspektrum mittels Soft- oder Hard-Sync.

_01

VCO Sync evolving

_02

Metalizer evolving from minimum as a triangle waveform to the maximum Metalizer setting

Two filters
at your disposal

Tame the rawness of the Brute oscillators with not one, but two time-honoured filters.

_1 VCF 1 Steiner

A 2-pole 12db/octave Steiner filter design with continuous sweepable slope types, as seen across the Brute range. The addition of the proprietary Brute Factor feedback control lets you add anything from subtle warmth to a electrified growl.

An arpeggio with a Steiner filter sweep on the Polybrute 12 Voices.

Simple saw with resonant steiner filter sweep. Lowpass, Highpass, then Bandpass.

_2 VCF 2 Kaskade

Inspiriert von der legendären 4-Pol-Kaskade (24dB/Okt.) von Dr. Bob Moog. Ein Tiefpass-Klassiker mit Gain-Kompensation und asymmetrischer Verzerrung für markante polyphone Sounds.

An arpeggio with a Ladder filter sweep on the Polybrute 12 Voices.

A classic analog key sound using the resonant Ladder filter with different sweep modulations. (Cutoff and Filter Envelope)

Seriell

Im seriellen Modus kombinierst du die Stärken beider Designs zu einem einzigartigen Filter mit zwei unterschiedlichen Flankensteilheiten.

Stufenlos

Neben der freien Zuweisung der Klangquellen zu den Filtern kannst du bestimmen, ob diese seriell, parallel oder in einem Mischverhältnis arbeiten.

Parallel

Im Parallel-Modus kannst du die beiden Filter separat routen – für eine diskrete Stereosynthese, bei der der linke und der rechte Kanal unterschiedliche, sich entwickelnde Klänge erzeugen können.

Modern
modulation sources

Modulation war schon immer der Schlüssel zu lebendigen Synthesizer-Sounds.

PolyBrute weaves a web of envelopes and LFOs that’s intricate and unpredictable in equal measure - a dynamic display of sonic motion.

_Three Envelope Generators

Der VCF und der VCA des PolyBrute verfügen über anschlagdynamische ADSR-Hüllkurven, die außerhalb der Matrix fest verdrahtet sind und so für sofortige Ergebnisse sorgen. Der dritte Hüllkurvengenerator besitzt eine Verzögerungsstufe (DADSR) und kann zur Bearbeitung beliebiger Modulationsziele in der Matrix verwendet werden. Nutze die verschiedenen Wiederholungs- und Loop-Modi, um deinen Patches eine komplexe Dynamik zu verleihen.

_Three LFOs

Die drei synchronisierbaren LFOs des PolyBrute decken einen extrem weiten Bereich ab – von wunderschönen, sich entwickelnden Klanglandschaften bis hin zu schrillen Modulationen bis in den Audiobereich. Optionen für Waveshaping, Polarität und Retriggering eröffnen vollkommen neue Klangwelten. Experimentiere mit Matrix-Routing und Tempo-/MIDI-Synchronisation für hyperrhythmische Effekte.

Enter
the matrix

Die Flexibilität eines Modularsystems, kombiniert mit digitaler Präzision und analoger Wärme für ein nahezu übersinnliches Polysynth-Erlebnis.

32 target parameters, 64 connections in total. Rearrange PolyBrute’s signal chain with the touch of a single button. Dial in positive or negative amounts, intuitively assign one or more destinations via any relevant controls, instantly route PolyBrute’s array of performance controllers and advanced modulation sources to influence just about anything in the instrument’s chain - all without a convoluted array of wires.

Die Matrix steuert nicht nur das umfassende Modulationsrouting des PolyBrute, sondern ist das Herzstück seiner gesamten Architektur. Im Preset-Modus kannst du mit der Matrix einen der 768 Patch-Speicherplätze auswählen. Der Morph-Modus ermöglicht die erweiterte Bearbeitung von Morph-Zuständen. Im Sequenzer-Modus verwandelt sich die Matrix in einen intuitiven visuellen Pattern-Editor.

Set your sound
in motion

Engage PolyBrute’s Sequencer & Arpeggiator to animate and automate your sound.

Trigger patterns from the keyboard or use the Hold mode to maintain a progression - freeing your hands to grab controllers, tweak parameters and/or play along.

32-Step Arpeggiator

An inspiring multi-mode arpeggiator that lets you spontaneously create ideas, randomize them, or freeze them into sequences to preserve the magic of the moment.

64-Step Polyphonic Sequencer

Use either real-time or step input to record up to 64 steps, each with 12-voice polyphony, and tap in everything from overdubs to accents to slides per step, complete with Matrix-powered editing and sequence management.

FullTouch® Arp Control

When you activate the arp in the FullTouch® envelope mode, the aftertouch will be converted into a velocity signal allowing you to control Filter & VCA modulations. Therefore, you can use the keyboard to control the color of your arp, as it evolves.

Matrix Arpeggiator

If standard arpeggiation isn’t your game, the Matrix Arpeggiator mode combines the best of PolyBrute’s Arpeggiator and Sequencer into yet another innovative creative resource. Map up to 6 held notes for each step and craft melodies and ostinatos intelligently and intuitively.

Motion Recorder

As if there aren’t enough ways to animate your PolyBrute patches, the Motion Recorder instantly captures the movement of almost any knob or controller which can be recorded one at a time. It then automatically plays that motion back with every triggered note.

Integrated
digital effects

PolyBrute incorporates built-in professional-grade digital effects into every patch, with parameters that can be modulated to no end.

These effects include algorithms from our critically acclaimed FX Collection. Choose between 3 types - Modulation, Delay, Reverb - and unlock all manner of immersive textures, from Chorus to BitCrusher, Karplus to BBD delay, Plate to Dreamy reverb.

Die Effekte des PolyBrute wurden speziell für die komplexe Stereo-Architektur entwickelt. Sie lassen sich sogar vor dem Ausgang als Inserts einzufügen und das Delay/Reverb als Sidechain-Send konfigurieren.

_Modulation

    Flanger
  • Phaser 12p
  • RingMod
  • BitCrusher
  • Soft Flanger
  • Phase Flanger
  • DownSampler

_Distortions

  • Subtle Tape
  • Classic Distortion
  • Soft Clip
  • Worn Out Tape
  • Germanium
  • BitCrusher
  • DownSample

_Delay

  • Stereo Delay
  • Long Delay
  • BBD PingPong
  • Karplus
  • Stereo Spread
  • Parallel
  • BBD Spread

_Reverb

  • Bright Plate
  • Room
  • Dreamy
  • Spring
  • Delayed Plate

_EQ

  • Presence
  • Low Boost
  • High Boost
  • Hi-Fi Loudness
  • Mud Remover
  • Low Cut
  • High Cut

Bi-timbral
morphing presets

The world’s top sound designers pushed PolyBrute 12 to its limit and gave us hundreds of awe-inspiring presets to explore - 480 to be precise

These stunning presets span a multitude of genres and musical timbres, designed by experts in every sonic field and enhanced to bring out the dynamic capabilities of PolyBrute’s expressive features. Each preset is composed of two distinct states, allowing you to morph between an infinite spectrum of sound.

PADS

The Opening

Jean-Michel Blanchet

A very wide pad sound on layer A with a slight detune of the voices using the poly unison mode.

Before Creation

Victor Morello

Layered and cinematic sound with two sounds playing at once.

Mirrors

Atmospheric and airy patch with random filter movements.

BÄSSE

Digital Power

Nice plucked bass combining sync, FM and the triangle Metalizer, resulting in a very nice digital-like timbre.

808 Mafia

Classic to distorted 808 kick style. You can turn it into a short kick by decreasing VCA envelope decay and sustain.

Let It Roll

Rhythmic bass preset. LFO 3 is making the main movement.

LEADS

Tiqqun

Calibrate your filter before! Modern bass lead with a dominant harmonic in C and a low fifth.

Earthquake Lead

Fat unison Lead, could shake your studio if played loud on huge speakers.

Genk

Techno unison lead ready for the dancefloor. Aftertouch adds brightness.

KEYS

Fat Saw

Fat layered keys sound. Aftertouch modifies cutoff, Ribbon adds resonance.

Guky Reguh

Long keys using the mod envelope loop feature.

Fluttering Away

Jean-Michel Blanchet

"Fluttering_Away" is a downtempo ambient track. All sounds come from the Polybrute 12 except the rim shot percussion. All the expressivity controllers available in the machine (Full Touch modes, Morphee, Ribbon controller) were used for this track.

Effekte

Rytmicon Organ

Chord sound with a delicate rhythm in the background. Full Touch brightens the sound and adds noise.

Abyss

This sound should be played on low octaves! Enjoy that abyssal 8Hz tone, or play higher for a more classic pad.

The Lost Still Chant

Voices and machinery resonate in an abandoned factory.

SEQUENZEN

Hostile Desert

You are alone in a vast desert. Danger lurks all around.

EDM Seq

EDM supersaw sequence. Aftertouch opens the filter, while Part B adds a sub.

Tidal Split

A split sound using a long flowing sequence with a soft momentum on the left hand, allowing the right hand to solo.

Essential
I/O

PolyBrute 12 is equal parts standalone synth behemoth and studio family member - simple connectivity is key.

A selection of MIDI, expression, audio, and sync connections at its rear make it a team player that can add polyphonic power to any setup. A home modular system, a touring keyboard rig, a studio staple - PolyBrute fits right in.

Play an entire set or compose an entire soundtrack from start to finish, with no other gear. Or, connect to your existing rig for a seamless musical experience.

Designing
a flagship

Der PolyBrute ist ohne Zweifel ein Biest – aber eines von besonderer Schönheit.

Not only is its layout logical and intuitive, but its striking design combines the best of vintage synth heritage and cutting-edge modernity. Timeless angles, smooth surfaces, and a sleek overall feel make it stand out in any studio and on any stage. Its calculated & rugged metal frame and alluring old-school color scheme make for an irresistibly inviting aesthetic.

Standbeine aus Holz

Das Gehäuse des PolyBrute ist vollständig kompatibel mit unseren Wooden Legs. Diese Holzbeine bieten eine professionelle ergonomische Lösung aus einer zeitlosen Buchenholzkonstruktion, entwickelt für Studio und Bühne und ebenso zuverlässig wie stilvoll – genieße ein ungehindertes Auftrittserlebnis mit Klasse.

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Haupt-Features

Analoger Morphing-Synthesizer

  • Polyphonie mit 12 Stimmen

  • Mono, Unisono, Poly-Voicing

  • Single-, Split-, und Layer-Modi

61 Tasten mit FullTouch® MPE-Technologie-Keyboard

Pitch-Bend, Mod-Wheel, Ribbon-Controller

Morphée – berührungs- und druckempfindlicher 3D-Controller

Osc- und Noise-Mixer mit Filter-Routing

12 dB/Okt. Steiner Parker-Filter

  • Kontinuierliches LP>Notch>HP>BP-Morphing

  • Cutoff, Resonanz, Brute-Faktor

24dB/Okt. Kaskadenfilter mit Verzerrung

Drei Hüllkurven

  • Loop-Fähigkeit

  • Zwei ADSR

  • Eine DADSR

Drei digitale Stereoeffekte

  • Modulations-Effekte: Chorus, Phaser, Flanger, Ringmodulation

  • Delay: Neun Algorithmen einschließlich BBD, Digital-Delay

  • Reverb: Neun Algorithmen, darunter Hall, Plate, Spring, Shimmer

  • Distortion : Subtle Tape, Classic Distortion, Soft Clip, Worn Out Tape, Germanium, BitCrusher, DownSampler

Arpeggiator und Matrix-Arpeggiator

Stereo-Audioausgang

Zwei Expression- und ein Sustain-Pedal-Eingang

Zwei analoge VCOs

  • Sägezahn

  • Dreieck + Metalizer

  • Rechteck + Pulsbreite

  • Sub

  • Linear FM

  • Hard-Sync

Rauschgenerator

  • Kontinuierlicher Sound von Rumpel-Noise bis zu Weißem Rauschen

Drei LFOs

  • LFO1 und LFO2 mit Wellenformauswahl

  • LFO3 mit Wellenform-Shaping mithilfe von Shape und Symmetry

  • Rate Control & Tempo Sync

  • Verschiedene Retrigger-Optionen

480 Presets und 768 Preset-Slots

12x32 Modulationsmatrix

  • Note, Akzent, Slide pro Schritt

  • Drei Automatisierungs-Spuren

MIDI- und USB-I/O + Analog-Clock-I/O

Lieferumfang

Lieferumfang

  • PolyBrute 12-Gerät

  • Netzkabel

Size & weight

  • Size (mm): 972 x 380 x 157 mm

  • Size (in): 38.27 x 14.96 x 6.18 in

  • Weight (kg): 22.8 kg

  • Weight (lb): 50.27 lb

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