MiniBrute is a revolutionary new analog synthesizer from Arturia. Featuring a pure analog signal path and a host of unique features, it sets a new standard for what a hardware synthesizer should be.
Its 100% analog audio signal path features a VCO wave mixer, the classic Steiner-Parker multimode filter, and numerous analog innovations such as the Metalizer, Ultrasaw, and the Brute Factor™. Boasting complete MIDI, CV and USB connectivity, MiniBrute is right at home with your computer or your vintage synths, making it the ideal companion to deliver a pure analog blast anywhere you go.
Bring the Noise
Designed for the analog purist, MiniBrute packs an extraordinary potential for warm and powerful sounds into a very portable design. Loaded with the legendary Steiner-Parker multimode filter, a multi-wave Oscillator and Sub Oscillator, MiniBrute excels at delivering fat bass lines, screaming leads and fascinating sonic experiments.
You can process any external sound through its audio input, making this a powerhouse for adding warmth, grit and filter effects to drums, guitars, and more.

Bring the Fun
In a world dominated by hardware with too few controls and endless navigation in tiny LCD screens, MiniBrute brings back the fun with a true hands-on approach to synthesis.
You want it louder? Grab the volume knob and crank it up. You want it brighter? Grab the filter cutoff knob and crank it up. You want your sound to grow fangs and snarl like a beast? Grab the Brute Factor™ knob and CRANK. IT. UP. It’s that easy! No factory presets, no buried menus to deal with. MiniBrute is just honest and true analog synthesis.

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Authenticity & Innovation
Developed in partnership with synth guru Yves Usson, MiniBrute comes with brilliant innovations such as the Brute Factor™, Metalizer, Ultrasaw, and full USB, MIDI and CV connectivity for easy integration into any modern or vintage setup.
MiniBrute met its match in the classic Steiner-Parker filter, specially revised by Nyle Steiner himself. It’s arguably the best multimode filter design around, delivering analog warmth with a uniquely raw and aggressive edge.
MiniBrute sets a new standard for excellence with its truly unique sound.
Small yet powerful, affordable but built like a tank, 100% analog from a company known for its digital instruments...everything about MiniBrute seems impossible. But when this synth meets your music, anything is possible.
Hands-On Heaven
Forget about tiny LCD screens, being lost in menus and sub-menus, and trying to remember double functions and complex procedures. MiniBrute brings back the fun and the immediate hands-on experience of synthesis.
When you want things to shake, grab the Sub Osc slider and bring it on. When you want it to sizzle, grab the filter knob and open it up. And when it’s time to unleash the beast, grab the Brute Factor™ knob and turn it loose! It’s that easy.
1. Oscillator/Sub:
Sawtooth, Pulse, Triangle waves with unique modifiers. Ultra Saw makes for huge sounds, Metalizer adds complex harmonics to the triangle wave. Sub Osc will rattle the house.
2. Steiner-Parker Multimode Filter:
Beefy filter with Low Pass, High Pass, Band Pass, and Notch modes. Resonance can be pushed into self oscillation.
3. Brute Factor™:
The Brute Factor™ can add subtle drive effects to full blown intermodulation havoc.
4. Two 4 Stage Envelopes:
ADSR Type Envelope generators with a fast/slow mode allow for the sharpest attacks or for extra long release times.
5. Arpeggiator:
Flexible arpeggiator allows for instant melodic phrases. Syncs to MIDI clock over USB and MIDI In to play in sync with your favorite DAW.
6.Two LFOs:
The main modulation LFO supplies 6 waveforms and can run in sync to the Arpeggiator. Bipolar modulation destinations allow for an amazing variety of sonic possibilites. The Vibrato LFO allows for trills and standard vibrato.
7. Performance Controls:
Mod Wheel & Aftertouch destinations, Glide and Pitch Bend amounts can all be set.
8. Keyboard with Aftertouch:
25-note keyboard with velocity and aftertouch. Octave buttons allow a range of 6 octaves.
9. Oscillator Mixer:
Allows for mixing the levels of the suboscillator, the individual waveforms of the main oscillator, the noise generator and the external inputs.

10. CV Gate In/Out:
Connect MiniBrute with your vintage analog gear.
11. Audio In/Out:
Process audio through MiniBrute; connect it to your favorite audio devices.
12. MIDI In/Out:
Connect and sync MiniBrute to any DAW or hardware MIDI equipment.
13. USB In/Out:
Control MiniBrute from your DAW or use it as a master keyboard.


Artists Corner
I used the Mini Brute a lot on my latest remixes. It is a great synthesizer, with a quite rough sound, which is a great complement for other synths that I have with a more rounded tones. The well proportioned Metalizer can get beautiful harmonics and create a unique sonic palette.Yan Wagner
( DJ/ Producer )

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I personnaly think it's great that all this hardware stuff is coming out now. It's what I grew up with. And I think that there is nothing that you can compare to actually having your hands on a synth.Vince Clarke
( Depeche Mode )

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The MiniBrute is a truly amazing synth, maybe small in size, but impressive in its possibilities. All its features make it a unique synth, combining power and originality, a must!The Hacker
( DJ/ Producer )

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Thanks arturia for making this one brutally analogue - no presets but loads of fun on stage with this serious instrument.Stimming
( DJ/ Producer )

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We have a MiniBrute and I love it. It gets used all the time and is one of our most popular keyboards.Steve Albini
( Recording Engineer - Nirvana, Pixies, Mogwai, The Stooges )

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I'm impressed by how different this synth sounds from anything else I have heard. It's fun to play with and doesn't need much processing to stand out in a busy mix.This is definitely a new Classic. Bravo Arturia !Stefano Ritteri
( DJ/ Producer )

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The analog sound is definitely more real, powerful and warmer. This machine emulates classic sounds but with a modern perspective. It's bringing all that warmth and strength to the studio and the live performance. The most interesting thing about the MiniBrute is that it has no presets, so every time you start constructing a sound, you start from zero. The sound you make today is not similar to the one you made yesterday. You're then very active in the construction of each sound.Simón Mejía
( BombaEstereo )

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The MiniBrute is super easy to use and sounds really good to me. It's also easy to get some interesting sounds of it. It can be really brutal but also super smooth if you want. I used the MiniBrute for the track called "The Wall". I’m also thinking about preparing a live act in the future and the MiniBrute is definitely one of the synths I would use!RØDHÅD
( DJ/Producer )

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The MiniBrute will really stand out for making interesting electronic sounds. It has all the ingredients you need. You're gonna hear a couple of basslines on the new Dope DOD album which are made with the MiniBrute.Peter Songolo
( Dope D.O.D. )

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The word that best sums up Arturia's MiniBrute is "logical" As VSTs replace the hardware analog synthesizers of yesterday, Arturia's dedication to early analog synthesizers now translates beautifully from our screens to this extraordinarily useful piece they have created. The MiniBrute's bite and beauty makes it versatile, while its interface is stunningly simple and quick. But most importantly, with Arturia's leap into the analog world, it's exciting to imagine that the generations who have missed out on true analog synthesis may now have an affordable and inspiring synthesizer that is not only fun-- it's as accessible as it is inspiring.Passion Pit
( Producer - Composer )

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I got the MiniBrute on a Friday about 2.30 - at 4.30 backing track written - I sent it to the rapper S.T.S and in 24 hours we had a complete track. Music does not come that quick - but with the MiniBrute it really does - it's such an amazing synth to play - and makes you want to keep playing it. When you get one just leave the tape running.Pablo Clements
( Unkle )

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Arturia did a great job of implementing my classic filter design into the MiniBrute. It's nice to see my design being brought back to life in a quality product.Nyle Steiner
( Sound Engineer )

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Arturia has created a keyboard which will re-introduce the world to analog sound on steroids... Definately what the new generation needs.No ID
( Producer - Composer )

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The MiniBrute is a wonderful analog synth that gives you all the controls you need. You can make great sounds from very dirty to very smooth.Junkie XL
( DJ/ Producer )

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I'm using my Minibrute really often in my studio. The sound is great and I love the arpeggiatorJennifer Cardini
( DJ/Producer )

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MiniBrute condenses outstanding analog sounds in a compact and solid format that is great for touring. I was impressed by its raw, sometimes dark, and incredibly edgy sounds. As the owner of many classic synths, MiniBrute not only stands the comparison but it brings something new and inspiring to my sonic palette.Jean-Benoit Dunckel
( Air )

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I've tested the MiniBrute and I find it really good, it is simple in usage as well as in the sounds provided that are basic and effective. MiniBrute allows for specific sounds quickly without going through a complex modulation.Gesaffelstein
( DJ/ Producer )

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For me Arturia is the strongest brand. The Minibrute doesn't feel cheap, but very well made. It's a brute, an animal. You can do anything, there is no limit. Arturia is absolutely on the forefront and I'm so happy I've found them.Dave Clarke

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MiniBrute, My new best friend. 100% inspiring analog sound and unlimited creative possibilities.Citizen Kain
( DJ/ Producer )

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When I received my minibrute, what caught my attention was it's really solid built quality. It's a nomadic synth, which has absolutely nothing to envy from its analog ancestors. It's an amazing analog creation tool.Capri
( DJ/ Producer )

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Arturia makes the best synth emulations in my opinion. They are very faithful to the original machines. I think people will soon notice the minibrute signature sounds in electronic music, because it has a true personality.Arnaud Rebotini
( Black Strobe )

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I love the innovative approach on analog synthesis, which makes the MiniBrute a unique instrument with all it´s tone-shaping possibilities..and still it´s a raw, little, great sounding beast!Albin Janoska
( SOHN )

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Minibrute is very nice to play with. The knobs are exactly where they should be. I could sit with my minibrute for hours.Adrian Utley
( Portishead )
Sound Corner
This track shows a wide variety of modern bass sounds you can get with MiniBrute, namely using the LFO and Brute Factor.
This house track showcases the metalizer effect on the triangle wave which nicely brings an edge to the mix.
In this example, a drum loop is processed through MiniBrute’s Filter and VCA circuit using the audio input while playing a classic acid-style bass.
This tracks features raw bass sound with various modulation from the lfo and an aerial lead.
This track is a spring version of the Minibrute. It features a sunny square lead modulated by a speed LFO on the pitch, followed by a soft triangle bass.
Old school flavor drum'n'bass track showing the sub-osc capability and a little sequence driving a full resonating filter.
Main Features
- Monophonic synthesizer
- 100% Analog Audio Signal Path
- Steiner-Parker 2 pole Multimode Filter (Low Pass, Band Pass, High Pass and Notch)
- Voltage Controlled Oscillator with Sub-Osc (Square, Sine, -1 & -2 oct)
- Oscillator Mixer (Sub, Sawtooth, Square, Triangle, White Noise, Audio In)
- Signal Enhancers :
- Pulse Width Modulation
- Ultrasaw generating shimmering sawtooth waveforms
- Metalizer bringing extreme triangle harmonics
- Brute Factor™ delivering saturation and rich harmonics
- LFO1 with 6 waveforms (Sine, Triangle, Sawtooth, Square, Random Square, Random Sine) and bi-polar modulation destinations (to PWM & Metalize, Pitch, Filter, Amplifier)
- LFO1 clock syncable to Arpeggiator (Arpeg, or free).
- LFO2 with selectable rate and 3 vibrato modes (trill up, trill down, sine)
- Two ADSR Envelope Generators with selectable slow/fast speed (from 1 millisecond to more than 10 seconds)
- Keyboard Tracking on the VCF Cutoff
- 25 note semi-weighted keyboard with aftertouch (assignable to Cutoff or Vibrato amount)
- Mod Wheel (assignable to Cutoff, Vibrato, or LFO amount)
- Pitch Wheel (with selectable bend range)
- Octave selector from -2 to +2 octaves
- External Analog Audio Input
- CV In/Out :
- CV Inputs: Pitch, Filter, Amp
- CV Output: Pitch (tracks the keyboard and pitch wheel)
- Gate In/Out
- Gate source selector (Audio/Hold/Keyboard)
- MIDI In/Out with 5 pin DIN connectors
- USB MIDI In/Out
- 1/4” Audio Output and 1/4” Headphone Output
- Full Function Arpeggiator:
- 4 modes of arpeggiation
- 4 octave range control
- 6 step divisions
- 6 Swing positions
- Hold function
- Tempo knob
- Tap tempo
- MIDI Sync
- Rugged Aluminium enclosure
- 12V DC 1A power
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