Arturia PolyBrute 12
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Arturia
PolyBrute 12
Product Info
Article Number:
591526
Brand:
Arturia
Model:
PolyBrute 12
Category:
General Synthesizers
Price:
$3,958.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The PolyBrute 12 is a serious statement – a truly analog polyphonic beast. It’s built like a tank, with a fantastic feel and sounds that are both warm and capable of immense aggression. This is for sound designers, serious synth enthusiasts, and anyone craving a hands-on, expressive analog experience.
Product Description
- Arturia PolyBrute 12
- 12-Voice Polyphonic Analogue Synthesiser
- Keyboard with 61 velocity-sensitive keys and FullTouch MPE technology
- Two analogue oscillators: Sawtooth
- triangle + metalizer
- square + pulse width
- sub osc
- FM and sync
- Noise generator
- Oscillator and noise mixer with filter routing
- Dual filter design: 12 dB multimode Steiner-Parker and 24 db low pass ladder with filter drive
- FM filter with oscillator or noise FM modulation
- Three envelope generators (ADSR with looping function)
- Three LFOs: Two multi-waveform LFOs with phase
- fade-in and sync options
- LFO3 with variable waveform and extended retrig function
- Three digital stereo effect slots: Modulation
- reverb and delay
- 12x32 Matrix interface for modulation (up to 32 destinations and 64 links)
- 64 Matrix points for modular-style patching
- Polyphonic 64-step sequencer with motion recorder and automation
- OLED display
- 480 Factory Presets and 768 preset memory locations
- Assignable ribbon controller
- Three-axis morphing controller (morphing control
- sequencer randomisation or matrix modes)
- Pitch and modulation wheel
- Multi mode Arpeggiator
- Memory protection switch
- Line outputs: Two unbalanced 6.3 mm jacks
- MIDI In / Out / Thru: 5-pin DIN
- USB MIDI
- Sync input and output: 3.5 mm mini jack
- Expression pedal input: 2 x 6.3 mm jack
- Sustain pedal input: 6.3 mm jack
- Wooden stand can be mounted separately (Art. no. #499838# - not included)
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 972 x 156 x 435 mm
- Weight: 22.8 kg
- Includes PolyBrute Companion software (PC/Mac)
PROS
- • Exceptional Steiner-Parker filter delivers uniquely warm, complex tones.
- • Metalizer oscillator adds aggressive, metallic textures instantly.
- • The Matrix modulation system offers unparalleled sound design flexibility.
- • FullTouch MPE keys provide expressive, nuanced performance capabilities.
CONS
- • High price point puts it out of reach for many musicians.
- • The sheer depth of the Matrix can be overwhelming for beginners.
- • Limited onboard storage compared to some digital workstations.
Product Video
Key Features
Keys
61
Key Type
Velocity-Sensitive, FullTouch MPE
Synthesis Type
Analogue, FM, Sync
Polyphony
12 Voices
Effects
Modulation, Reverb, Delay (Digital Stereo)
Connections
Multiple outputs, MIDI in/out, USB, CV/Gate
Weight
32.6 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Metalizer adds a layer of complex harmonics and metallic overtones, creating a harsher, more industrial sound compared to a purely clean analog oscillator.
It has a steep learning curve initially, but mastering it unlocks incredible sonic possibilities; it’s a significant investment in time and experimentation.
The PolyBrute 12's FullTouch MPE offers a very responsive and nuanced playing experience, translating subtle gestures into expressive changes in pitch, timbre, and effects.
