Arturia MicroBrute Analog Synthesizer Keyboard

This tiny monosynth sounds huge! Like its big brother MiniBrute, the MicroBrute rocks a 100% analog signal path, including a Steiner-Parker multimode filter.

Overall User Ratings (based on 9 ratings)
  • Overall:
    4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Sound:
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Features:
    4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Ease of Use:
    4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Quality:
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Value:
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Manufacturer Support:
    4.5 out of 5 stars
  • The Wow Factor:
    4.5 out of 5 stars
Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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Submitted April 7, 2014 by Thomas S in Oakland, CA

"If i knew how amazing this was. .. I would have bought it earlier."

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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This amazing little synthesizer is super easy to get started on and is so intuitive itl take you no time at all to start developing your own sounds. I use it mainly for bass and synth leads, but have had luck making some interesting hi-hats and kicks as-well. You will be very happy with your purchase even before you start to get creative with the mod matrix. The sequencer they managed to incorporate into the machine makes everything so much fun and so opens up a whole other world of opportunities. The possibilities are endless, and I am now a die-hard fan of analog sound design.

Musical Background:

DJ; Producer; Sound Engineer, pro-actively making music for 4 years, guitar-10years

Musical Style:

Bass, hip hop, dub, midtempo, DnB
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Submitted January 8, 2014 by Thomas Lloyd in Mt. Shasta, CA

"The Microbrute"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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This amazing little analog synthesizer is easily played right out of the box. Plug it in and you are instantly creating sound from thin air. It has very powerful ASDR faders that are sweetly smooth and are very sensitive. It is truly amazing that this synth has the features it does, producing high quality sound, clean, clear and crisp with that beautiful grainy analog sound. I would highly recommend it to others.

Musical Background:

I have been playing music my whole life, I have been engineering since 14, and now have my own little studio filled with toys.

Musical Style:

Really Groovy, Earthy, Spacey Dance Music.
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Submitted August 11, 2014 by Mark S in New Orleans, LA

"The Analog Universe in a Box"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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I'm not a keyboard player. I am a guitarist who loves 70s electronica like Tangerine Dream, Kraftwerk, Klaus Schulze, Ashra, and a whole ton of others. I got this in hopes that I would be able to make those kinds of sounds. Well, I got what I wanted and then some. This is an incredible little synthesizer, incredible. Thick analog sounds that you could bathe in. An onboard step sequencer that is easy to figure out and fun to play. Knobs and switches all over the place that deform and reform the sounds. Everything you need to be your own sonic mad scientist. I'm already recording with it. This is simply brilliant. If you think you want one, get it.

Musical Background:

30 + years, guitar/bass/keyboards/mandolin/ukulele, semi-pro

Musical Style:

Cosmic Rock
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Submitted June 5, 2014 by Brian C in Dayton, OH

"Arturia Microbrute"

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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This is my first real synth with no presets. Had fun with this right away. This is a great little synth for experimentation with the different wave forms and filters. Sequencer is a really cool feature that allows you to jam on a repeating pattern. Also can plug a guitar in for distortion and modulation.

Musical Background:

40 plus year player into home recording.

Musical Style:

Rock, Blues, British Invasion
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Submitted October 1, 2014 by Jared B in O'Fallon, MO

"Amazing Monosynth"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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I've got quite a bit of experience with synths, and upon reading reviews and seeing videos of the MicroBrute, I realized this was an incredible deal. I've only received mine as of yesterday, and I've already wasted a ton of time adjusting preset patches and making my own. The build quality of this synth is incredible, and all the parameters meld well together to create a huge variety of sounds. The only cons I can see are the lack of a sine generator and a noise generator.

Musical Background:

14 years Keyboard, 6 years guitar, 7 years drums

Musical Style:

House, Techno, Classic Rock
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Submitted March 25, 2015 by Michael Kowalczyk in Bridgeview, IL

"Microbrute is perfect for starting your analog gear collection"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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This is not the best or the most expensive piece of analog gear, but it will not disappoint! I bought this to synthesize my basslines because I was sick of fiddling around with VSTs and clicking of the mouse. I can't see myself ever going back to the digital nonsense when I have this monster ready to go. The perfect piece of gear to start your analog collection with. ** Spolier alert, this is for sure more of a beast than the Minibrute =) **

Musical Background:

3+ years as DJ/Producer

Musical Style:

House music
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Submitted January 25, 2015 by steven miller in Studio city, CA

"microbrute"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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This little guy lives up to all the hype it has been getting-super fun, super easy to learn how to use the knobs, super crazy unique sounds, super affordable-this thing is changing my bands sound and I like it

Musical Background:

20 + yrs gigging

Musical Style:

original hard rock,alternative, punk
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Submitted January 13, 2015 by Legend Eleuthera

"Microbrute"

Overall: 3.5 out of 5 stars
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Amazing little analogue machine that does so much. The price is better than fair, the performance astounding, there are many youtube videos to work with so that your understanding and range is increased phenominally.

Musical Background:

59 years, 50 years professional, pianos/keyboards, guitars, basses, congas, jams, sit in, session.

Musical Style:

Clasical, Blues, Rock, Island, Own material, experimental.
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Submitted August 11, 2015 by Robert T in Wilmington, NC

"Rad"

Overall: 3.5 out of 5 stars
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I'm not a keyboard player, but this thing is amazing to create crazy sounds. It'll fit perfectly as awesome background pads and highlight sounds.

Musical Background:

recording and touring band. recorded last 3 albums ourselves

Musical Style:

acoustic, reggae, rock, hip-hop
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