ARTURIA MiniBrute 2 – Analog Synthesizer

MiniBrute 2 has evolved from the legendary monosynth that revolutionized the analog scene with its mixable waveforms, Steiner-Parker filter, and Brute Factor. Now with semi-modular architecture, you can splice its genome and expand its raw power into the world of Eurorack modular.

Born from the lineage of its predecessor, MiniBrute 2 is an adaptable, dynamic synth with semi-modular architecture and huge connectivity. This is synth evolution.

From the earliest electronic instruments, synthesizers have expanded and enhanced the possibilities available to musicians. We decided not only to apply this mantra to the sound of our new instrument, but to synthesizer itself. MiniBrute 2 was born! A synthesizer that would sound huge and yet be compact, self-contained and versatile. An instrument that would be both comprehensive and evolving.

MiniBrute 2 sweeps conventions aside, in terms of sound, features, and preconceptions of what a synth should be.

Letʼs be honest, youʼre not here because you want the same old synth, are you?

The MiniBrute 2 has nothing to hide. Take a look at its front panel, get yourself acquainted. Youʼll notice the now-iconic Brute oscillators, the acidic Steiner-Parker filter, and the mayhem-inducing Brute Factor knob that has become the signature Arturia synth element for many fans.

Looking a bit further, beyond the usual modulation sources and controls, youʼll notice some exciting, unexpected features: a second VCO; a second LFO; new VCO and Filter frequency modulation possibilities; modifier-related modulation destinations; a brand new, loopable AD envelope. Once tamed, this little beast will reveal the full range of its vocalizations, including raging leads and piercing sequences, as well as smooth pads and purring bass.

The time is nigh, the moon is full, and MiniBrute 2 is ready to howl.

• Fresh vintage design with a textured black body and industrial silver panel.
• Korg's renowned MMT Multi Modeling Technology, optimized for the microKORG XL.
• Sixteeen band vocoder for voice controlled effects. A gooseneck microphone is included, so you can begin vocoding right away.
• 128 powerful sounds are built-in and ready for immediate use.
• Intuitive sound selection; simply specify the music genre and instrument category.
• Seventeen powerful KAOSS derived effects.
• Newly developed natural touch mini keyboard is compact, yet easy to play.
• Editing software can be downloaded from the Korg website, as well as converted MS2000 and microKORG programs.
• Battery powered for on-the-go enjoyment.

• 4-operator FM Sound Engine offers dynamic and expressive additive synthesis
• A new feature of this engine is continuously variable feedback on every operator allowing for a wide-range of sound creation
• Two programmable effects blocks with seven effect types per block:
• The effect types are: VCM Touch Wah, VCM Flanger, VCM Phaser, Chorus, Delay, Reverb and Distortion
• Multi-touch control interface gives direct access to four simultaneous parameters
• 32 Voice memory locations allow storing and recalling favorite Voices

In Tyros5 Yamaha has created the ultimate performance keyboard, with outstanding sounds, enhanced DSP effects, and accompaniment Styles so real it's like being backed by the worldʼs finest musicians. The Tyros5 brings a level of authenticity like no instrument before it.
Whether sketching composition ideas, carefully crafting the perfect arrangement or delivering a memorable performance, the Tyros5 is your perfect companion.

Ensemble Voice is an amazing new feature that reproduces true 'divisi' playing in a section. In the past, a Voice like Brass Quartet would use a sample of four players, which sounded great. However, if you played two notes you'd get eight players, which could sound great but isn't the most realistic. Tyros5 Ensemble Voices always get the same number of players because Tyros5 has the musical knowledge of a professional music arranger. Play two notes with a Brass Quartet Ensemble Voice, and Tyros5 will send the trumpets to the top notes and the trombones to the lower notes; it's an incredibly realistic sound.

Ensemble Voices also utilize parameters which enliven the performance to reproduce the subtle variations in timing heard in a real ensemble. This provides an authentic sound that sounds as if a group of actual performers were playing and allows you to enjoy playing like an instrumental quartet with ease.

Keyboard Type Organ (FSX), Initial Touch/Aftertouch Number of Keys 76 Keys Sensitivity Hard1, Hard2, Medium, Soft1, Soft2 Number of Voices 1279 Voices + 480 XG Voices + 37 Drum/SFX Kits Number of Preset Songs 16 Number of preset Chords 539 Display Type TFT VGA 7.5 inch LCD Display Size 640 x 480 dots USB Capability Yes Mono/Poly Yes Metronome Yes MIDI Yes Polyphony 128 Tone Generating Technology AWM Stereo Sampling Recorder Capability Yes Pitch Bend Yes Effects Reverb, Chorus, DSP, Master Compressor, Master EQ Modulation Yes Style Creator Yes Transpose /Tuning Yes USB Audio Recorder Yes Headphones Output Yes Microphone Input Yes Inputs/ Outputs Headphones, Microphone, MIDI, AUX IN, LINE OUT, RGB OUT, USB Dimensions (W x H x D) 1347mmx142mmx450mm Weight 16g Color Silver Accessories Manual, Aναλόγιο, USB Wireless LAN Adaptor 

Highlights:

• Even more vintage sounds, including the KORG SGproX piano, M1 and VOX organs and well-known "Tape" instruments
  
• 128 onboard sounds, plus 640 additional sounds included with the Editor/Librarian for Mac and PC!
  
• New yet nostalgic - black panel "new vintage" design
  
• Featuring MMT - the distillation of Korg's analog modeling technology
  
• Vocoder with included gooseneck microphone
  
• A powerful Kaoss effects engine - the kind of effects that you would expect from Korg
  
• Korg's proprietary Natural Touch mini-keyboard, designed with an emphasis on playability
  
• Battery powered operation is supported for increased portability

Tone Generator System:

MMT (Multiple Modeling Technology)

Multi Timbral:

Maximum 2 (when using Layer, Split, or Multi)

Voice polyphony:

Maximum 8 voices (when using Vocoder, it is 4 voices)
Structure:

[Synth] 2 oscillators + noise generator

Oscillator 1:

Waveform: 8 types (Sawtooth, Pulse, Triangle, Sine, Formant, Noise, DWGS, Audio In),

Modulation: Waveform, Cross, Unison, VPM 

Oscillator 2:

Waveform: 4 types (Sawtooth, Pulse, Triangle, Sine)

Modulation: Ring, Sync, Ring+Sync

Waveshape:

Type: Drive, Decimator, HardClip, OctSaw, MultiTri, MultiSin, SubOSCSaw, SubOSCSqu, SubOSCTri, SubOSCSin, LevelBoost,

Multimode Filters:

Filter 1: -24 dB/oct LPF ~ -12 dB/oct LPF ~ -12 dB/oct BPF ~ -12 dB/oct HPF ~ Thru,

Filter 2: LPF, HPF, BPF (swichable)

[Vocoder]

16 channel vocoder, adjustable level and pan for each channel, Formant Shift function, Formant Hold function

Keyboard:

37 notes (Natural Touch mini-keyboard, velocity sensitive)

Controller:

Pitch bend wheel

Modulation Wheel
Effects:

Timbre: 2 band EQ

Master effect: 2 units, 17effect algorisms.
Arpeggiator:

Six types: UP, DOWN, ALT1/2, Random, Trigger, Individual step on/off function
Programs:

128 programs (A/B banks x 8 genres x 8 category)

Inputs:

[AUDIO INPUT 1] (1/4" phone jack, unbalanced, with MIC/LINE switch) - Rear Panel
[AUDIO INPUT 1 (MIC)] (XLR jack / balanced) - Front Panel

Outputs:

[L/MONO, R] (1/4" Standard phone jacks / unbalanced)
[Phone] (1/4" Stereo Standard phone jacks)

MIDI:

IN, OUT
USB:

Type B
Display:

Custom LCD
Power Supply:

DC 9 V (AC adapter), or six AA alkaline batteries (sold separately)

Battery Life:

Approx. four hours (with alkaline batteries)
Dimensions:

556(W)x231(D)x73(H)mm/21.89“(W)x9.09“(D)x2.87“(H)

Weight:

2.0 kg/4.41 lbs. (without batteries and included microphone)
Accessories:

AC adapter, Gooseneck Microphone

Optional accessories:

Soft Case: SC-micro MSG

Mobile Monitor Amplifier : MMA-130(It provides a DC9V output jack that can provide power to one of a number of Korg instruments like microKORG XL+)

MicroKorg XL+ Sound Editor

Operating requirements
Windows

Supported Computer:

A computer that satisfies the operating requirements of Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7 and is equipped with a USB port

Operating system:

Microsoft Windows XP SP3 (32 bit), Windows Vista SP2 (32bit, 64bit), Windows 7 SP1 (32bit, 64bit)

Mac
Supported Computer:

An Apple Macintosh computer that satisfies the operating requirements of Mac OS X and is equipped with a USB port and an Intel or Power PC processor

Operating system:

Synthesizer workstation with 61 dynamic keys with aftertouch, Vast sounds composition method, sampler 128ΜΒ, compatible with AKAI - ROLAND - WAV -ENSONIQ - AIFF samples, 192 generators, KDFX professional digital multieffect unit, KB3 organ, 32 channels sequencer, arpeggiator, compatible with GM, smart media slot, pitch-bend & modulation wheels, midi in/out.