Description

Don’t break the bank! Arturia MiniBrute 2 Analog Synthesizer with power supply and mini cables, $399!

The Arturia MiniBrute 2 is an analog semi-modular synthesizer that builds on the legacy of the original MiniBrute, offering a more powerful and flexible design suited for both beginners and experienced synthesists. Known for its aggressive, raw sound, the MiniBrute 2 is a monophonic synthesizer that features a range of synthesis options, modulation capabilities, and connectivity that make it a versatile tool for sound design, live performance, and studio production.

Features:

  • Analog Signal Path: The MiniBrute 2 is fully analog, providing rich, warm tones with a distinctly aggressive character thanks to its Brute Factor™ distortion circuit and Steiner-Parker multimode filter.
  • Oscillators: It features two oscillators:
    • VCO 1: Offers saw, square, triangle, and sine waveforms, each with unique waveshaping options like Ultrasaw (for thick, detuned sounds) and Metalizer (for wavefolding on the triangle wave).
    • VCO 2: Provides additional pitch modulation and synchronization options, enhancing harmonic complexity.
  • Steiner-Parker Multimode Filter: The filter offers low-pass, high-pass, band-pass, and notch modes with resonance control, allowing for precise tonal shaping.
  • ADSR Envelope: One full ADSR envelope for controlling amplitude or modulation, and an additional AD envelope, providing more modulation possibilities.
  • LFOs: Two LFOs (Low Frequency Oscillators) with multiple waveforms and sync options, ideal for creating complex modulations.
  • Patchbay: The semi-modular patchbay features 48 CV inputs and outputs, offering extensive modulation capabilities and integration with Eurorack systems.
  • Sequencer & Arpeggiator: Built-in 64-step sequencer and arpeggiator with multiple playback modes, giving you immediate and creative control over sequences.
  • Brute Factor™: Adds aggressive distortion and harmonics to the sound, a signature feature of the MiniBrute series.
  • Velocity-sensitive Keyboard: The 25-note keyboard is velocity-sensitive and offers aftertouch, making it highly expressive for live performance.

Technical Specifications:

  • Power Supply: External 12V DC power adapter.
  • Connectivity: MIDI In/Out, USB, Clock In/Out, and a comprehensive patchbay for CV/Gate connections.

As Used By:

Electronic Music:

  • Alessandro Cortini (Nine Inch Nails):
    • Usage: Alessandro Cortini, known for his work with Nine Inch Nails and his solo electronic projects, uses the MiniBrute 2 to create raw, industrial sounds. The synthesizer’s powerful oscillators and flexible patching capabilities make it ideal for crafting complex, evolving textures that are a hallmark of his style.
    • Notable Tracks/Performances: Cortini’s solo performances and contributions to Nine Inch Nails tracks often feature the type of aggressive, distorted sounds that the MiniBrute 2 excels at producing.

Techno/Experimental:

  • Surgeon (Anthony Child):
    • Usage: Surgeon, a pioneer of the Birmingham techno scene, uses the MiniBrute 2 for its robust analog sound and sequencing capabilities. The semi-modular design allows him to integrate the MiniBrute 2 into his larger modular setup, enabling dynamic live performances.
    • Notable Tracks/Performances: Tracks like “The Power of Doubt” showcase the kind of deep, evolving sequences that the MiniBrute 2 can produce, particularly when used in conjunction with modular gear.

Ambient/Drone:

  • Hainbach:
    • Usage: Berlin-based composer Hainbach utilizes the MiniBrute 2 for its rich analog textures and modulation possibilities. He often combines it with tape loops and other analog gear to create immersive soundscapes and ambient drones.
    • Notable Tracks/Performances: In his YouTube videos and live performances, Hainbach demonstrates the MiniBrute 2’s ability to generate intricate, evolving sounds that are perfect for ambient and experimental music.

Synth-Pop/New Wave:

  • John Maus:
    • Usage: John Maus, known for his lo-fi synth-pop sound, integrates the MiniBrute 2 into his setup to achieve the gritty, analog sounds that define much of his music. The MiniBrute 2’s powerful filter and Brute Factor™ distortion are used to add character and warmth to his synth lines.
    • Notable Tracks/Performances: The MiniBrute 2 is used in live performances and studio recordings where its aggressive tone helps shape the retro-futuristic sound of Maus’s work.

Country of Manufacture:

  • China: While Arturia is a French company, the MiniBrute 2, like many of their products, is manufactured in China under strict quality control to ensure consistent build quality and performance.

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