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PolyBrute

Le synthétiseur polyphonique analogique à morphing

PolyBrute

Imagine
Polybrute

Imagine using 6 analog voices to craft a sound that's powerful, raw, and entirely yours. Imagine a sound existing in two states simultaneously in a single preset, with seamless morphing between them.

Imagine multi-axis performance controls offering next-generation musical expression. Imagine instant and limitless modulation at your fingertips. Imagine a polysynth made by musicians, for musicians.

PolyBrute
Noir Edition

A limited-edition stealthy design for the flagship Brute.

Rediscover the morphing analog powerhouse with a fresh Noir finish, sleek redesigned knobs, and anodized parts, culminating in a deeper, darker aesthetic straight from the abyss. PolyBrute Noir is available while stocks last.

Morphing
a bold new chapter in the story of synthesis

Imagine being able to sweep all the parameter settings between two different patches all at once. PolyBrute goes even further with each preset existing in two states simultaneouly - A and B - and the groundbreaking ability to gradually morph between them.

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Starting on a classic synth pad, then gradually adding a brighter, more digital-sounding layer.

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From a Clavinet to a Wurlitzer, and everything in between.

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Hear a moody plucked sound morph into a washed-out pad.

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An aggressive lead going from thin to very large and detuned, thanks to the unison features.

Expressive
tour de force

To complement its sonic power and colossal flexibility, we knew we wanted PolyBrute to have every conceivable means of performance expression. The single morph knob is the key that unlocks PolyBrute’s sweeping morph abilities - but it doesn’t end there.

The innovative Morphée controller

It does more than just put morphing at your fingertips; you can discreetly map the X and Y touch axes plus the Z pressure axis to bring a new form of control to any destination parameters available in the Mod Matrix. You can even use the Morphée to randomize your sequences or arpeggios with spice, dice, and ratcheting!

The ribbon controller

We’ve resurrected the coveted ribbon controller, once a staple on classic hardware synthesizers. Positioned immediately above the keybed, you can assign it to your chosen modulation destination and glide effortlessly up and down the spectrum.

The Keyboard

Coupled with a premium velocity/pressure-sensitive keybed, pitch wheel and assignable mod wheel, and footpedal controller inputs, and PolyBrute excels beyond the realm of powerful polysynth.

Dual iconic filters

Add color and shape to your timbres with two classic filter designs, configurable in series, parallel, or continuously variable.

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The Steiner

A timeless 12db/octave filter with continuous slope type, enhanced with the signature Brute Factor feedback for bite & bark in equal measure.

The Ladder

The legendary 24db/octave filter for that essential low-pass smoothness, supercharged with distortion to compliment the Brute voice.

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Mars Geology

A simple and straight techno track. Everything but the kick is coming from the PolyBrute. Based on the “Pulsar” preset with some SFX presets like “FX Hoover” and “Massacre”.

Softness

A bewitching melodic track showing the spatial and ambient side of the instrument. A multitude of sounds, including “13 VCOs”, a pad sound “First Snowfall”, and 2 Sequences: “Floating points” and “Granular Freelance”. Everything but the percussion is made on PolyBrute.

Cool-Brute

A funky jazz track based on the "Wurlinet" preset, which uses morphing to transform a "Wurlitzer" style electric piano sound into a clavinet! The drum parts were also created entirely on the PolyBrute.

Spovtnik

A trip into orbit using 9 Polybrute instances. Based on a string ensemble sound (Solistrings), a sequence (Spovtnik), and a lead sound (Mini Lead).

Lost In Space

An ambient track created on one of the early Polybrute prototypes in summer 2019. It is made up of 6 different sounds played successively live in audio on a DAW. The sounds on this track use no external effects or additional synthesis sources - it’s all PolyBrute.

Poly Synergy

This minor melodic tune is made of 9 Polybrute presets sounds from Lily’s bank, and a conga loop for a richer percussion section. All effects are internal to the PolyBrute: no external plugins were used except Ableton Live 10’s compressors.

Between Ice And Fire

A track typically in the spirit of Massive Attack using 6 instances of PolyBrute to demonstrate the full extent of its power and rich sound.

Bridges

A dreamy ambient track reminiscent of the deep atmospheres of old-school Berlin music. This track is based on 4 PolyBrute instances demonstrating the extensive possibilities of morphing, most notably with the "PPG 4.0" preset.

Ghost

A dark progressive psytrance composition, with a triple-layer pad doing the heavy lifting on the atmosphere front. It uses 10 instances of the PolyBrute, with the kick and drums coming from my personal samples.

PolyFlutes

PolyFlutes A mysterious, chillout ambient track with the duophonic aftertouch in the spotlight, made using only the Polybrute 2.0 Factory presets. No external FX were used in this demo.

Hold The Line

Hold The Line Melodic dreamy funky track reminding the 80s ambiences. All the synth parts and melodies come from PolyBrute, with the use of external Live drum samples.

Dark Brutes

A powerful darkwave track on Polybrute FW 3.0 for all our synthwave lovers.

Poly On Mars

Playful, soulful modern piece using the Polybrute FW 3.0's best presets from the Factory.

Rainy Brute

This cinematic Blade Runner type track is 100% Polybrute FW 3.0.

Sweeping Memories

A dreamy ambient soundscape with layered keys, Steiner filter sweeps, and interlacing textures.

Formen

Intensely evolving and emotional ambient-IDM piece by Arovane, using only the Polybrute FW 3.0 Factory presets. Inspired by the complex rhythmic structure of the preset "Automat".

CyberSteiner

A perfect blend of dystopian video game soundtracks and bass music influences. Drums were externally sourced, all other sounds are from the Polybrute.

The Matrix

The digital brain for PolyBrute’s analog heart

The Matrix is where PolyBrute’s analog reactivity and digital precision collide - an advanced architecture unlike any synth before it.

1 Presets

Instant access to 768 presets slots, including patches from the greatest sound designers in the world. No menus, no waiting - just like everything else on PolyBrute.

2 Sequencer

A tactile visual interface with everything you need to create dynamic polyphonic sequences, arpeggios, parameter motion recording and more.

3 Mods

A 96-point digital patchbay with up to 32 destinations - easily route any of your modulation sources and controllers to influence dozens of PolyBrute’s parameters at once.

4 Morph

Adjust the modulation sources and destinations for the A and B states within a preset to deepen your morphing contrast and color.

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PolyBrute
connect

Coherent integration between PolyBrute and your virtual studio projects.

Combining the tactility of analog hardware with the convenience of virtual instrument flexibility, PolyBrute’s entire front panel, replicated as a standalone Mac/PC app and a plugin for all major DAWs.
Organize your patch library and enjoy bi-directional visual editing between software and hardware - anything changed on PolyBrute will reflect on screen, and vice versa. You can even control every PolyBrute parameter with MIDI tracks in your DAW - analog power meets an unhindered virtual workflow.

  • Craft sound

    Explore the depths of PolyBrute’s advanced features with a like-for-like virtual interface.

  • Manage your patches

    Organize your favorite sounds, and easily import new presets & sound banks.

  • Control in real-time

    Every parameter change, either on synth or software, is mirrored by the other.

A Hands-on
Analog Experience

PolyBrute puts all that analog power right up front with dedicated knobs and switches, offering unmatched control and immediacy.

Almost everything you touch also generates MIDI, so you can capture your every move as part of your DAW productions. It’s all right there in front of you.

Overview

PolyBrute

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VCF 1 (Steiner Filter)

Classic 12db/octave multimode filter updated to be continuously variable between lowpass, highpass, bandpass and notch modes. Crank up the Brute Factor feedback control to add bark and bite as desired.

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VCF 2 (Ladder Filter)

Legendary 24db/octave lowpass filter inspired by Dr. Bob Moog. embellishments include distortion overdrive and high-resonance gain compensation. and notch modes. Crank up the Brute Factor feedback control to add bark and bite as desired.

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Mixer

Balances the levels of all three sound sources and determines the routing of each through one or both filters.

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Master Cutoff Control

Big macro control knob for simultaneous control over the cutoff frequencies for both filters. Run PolyBrute’s two filters in series to create unique filter characteristics, or in parallel for stereo synthesis with different sounds per channel. You can even craft a mix of both modes for yet another signature sound!

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Filter FM

Dedicated easy-access amount controls for instant hardwired filter modulation. VCF 1 (Steiner) is modulated by VCO 2, and VCF 2 (Ladder) is modulated by the Noise generator.

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3 Envelope Generators

Dedicated velocity-sensitive ADSRs for VCF and VCA - no Matrix assignment required. The freely assignable third EG complete with added delay stage is ready to shape whatever sonic parameter you want in the Matrix.

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Le clavier

61-note velocity- and pressure-sensitive keyboard built on a solid, musically expressive keybed. Up to 6-voice polyphony with split, layer and unison capabilities.

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Multifunction Matrix

• Presets mode: Easily save and recall 768 memory locations - even more with the PolyBrute Connect software. We give you nearly 400 professionally designed patches to inspire you right out of the box. • Mods mode: Route any of PolyBrute’s modulation sources to one or more destinations - almost any knob or fader - with positive or negative amounts set via the large encoder knob. With up to 32 modulation destinations and 64 total connections, what new sounds will you discover? • Sequencer mode: The Matrix is the perfect medium to visualize creating and editing polyphonic sequences. Button color intuitively represents step status including notes, ties, mutes and other nuances.

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Ribbon Controller

Touch-sensitive strip immediately above the keyboard ready for you to slip, slide and tap to control pitch, volume or any Matrix destination you want to assign. This rare controller is positioned in such a way that you can optionally even incorporate it in your keyboard fingering!

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Section « sortie audio »

Determines stereo placement of voices, overall fine tuning, headphone volume, master volume and more.

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Les effets numériques

This built-in array of high-quality stereo digital effects - chorus, phaser, flanger, delays, reverbs and more - can also be modulated via the Matrix to become an integral part of your synth patch designs.

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Motion Recorder

Simple means to instantly record your real-time performance of a single synth control, then play it back with every subsequent note trigger. Great for easily creating custom envelope curves for most PolyBrute parameters.

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Séquenceur/arpégiateur

• Sequencer mode: Craft polyphonic sequences of up to 64 steps, including velocity, accents, slides and randomization. Three parallel modulation tracks can automate timbre changes along with triggered notes or serve alone as exotic envelopes. • Arpeggiator mode: Steps through your held notes in a variety of musically useful orders, optionally repeated in higher octaves. • Matrix Arpeggiator mode: Advanced sequencer/arpeggiator hybrid that lets you construct a 16-step framework to generate complex arpeggios. This opens up a whole new realm of assisted performance!

Overview

PolyBrute

1

VCF 1 (Steiner Filter)

Classic 12db/octave multimode filter updated to be continuously variable between lowpass, highpass, bandpass and notch modes. Crank up the Brute Factor feedback control to add bark and bite as desired.

2

VCF 2 (Ladder Filter)

Legendary 24db/octave lowpass filter inspired by Dr. Bob Moog. embellishments include distortion overdrive and high-resonance gain compensation. and notch modes. Crank up the Brute Factor feedback control to add bark and bite as desired.

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Mixer

Balances the levels of all three sound sources and determines the routing of each through one or both filters.

4

Master Cutoff Control

Big macro control knob for simultaneous control over the cutoff frequencies for both filters. Run PolyBrute’s two filters in series to create unique filter characteristics, or in parallel for stereo synthesis with different sounds per channel. You can even craft a mix of both modes for yet another signature sound!

5

Filter FM

Dedicated easy-access amount controls for instant hardwired filter modulation. VCF 1 (Steiner) is modulated by VCO 2, and VCF 2 (Ladder) is modulated by the Noise generator.

6

3 Envelope Generators

Dedicated velocity-sensitive ADSRs for VCF and VCA - no Matrix assignment required. The freely assignable third EG complete with added delay stage is ready to shape whatever sonic parameter you want in the Matrix.

7

Le clavier

61-note velocity- and pressure-sensitive keyboard built on a solid, musically expressive keybed. Up to 6-voice polyphony with split, layer and unison capabilities.

8

Multifunction Matrix

• Presets mode: Easily save and recall 768 memory locations - even more with the PolyBrute Connect software. We give you nearly 400 professionally designed patches to inspire you right out of the box. • Mods mode: Route any of PolyBrute’s modulation sources to one or more destinations - almost any knob or fader - with positive or negative amounts set via the large encoder knob. With up to 32 modulation destinations and 64 total connections, what new sounds will you discover? • Sequencer mode: The Matrix is the perfect medium to visualize creating and editing polyphonic sequences. Button color intuitively represents step status including notes, ties, mutes and other nuances.

9

Ribbon Controller

Touch-sensitive strip immediately above the keyboard ready for you to slip, slide and tap to control pitch, volume or any Matrix destination you want to assign. This rare controller is positioned in such a way that you can optionally even incorporate it in your keyboard fingering!

10

Section « sortie audio »

Determines stereo placement of voices, overall fine tuning, headphone volume, master volume and more.

11

Les effets numériques

This built-in array of high-quality stereo digital effects - chorus, phaser, flanger, delays, reverbs and more - can also be modulated via the Matrix to become an integral part of your synth patch designs.

12

Motion Recorder

Simple means to instantly record your real-time performance of a single synth control, then play it back with every subsequent note trigger. Great for easily creating custom envelope curves for most PolyBrute parameters.

13

Séquenceur/arpégiateur

• Sequencer mode: Craft polyphonic sequences of up to 64 steps, including velocity, accents, slides and randomization. Three parallel modulation tracks can automate timbre changes along with triggered notes or serve alone as exotic envelopes. • Arpeggiator mode: Steps through your held notes in a variety of musically useful orders, optionally repeated in higher octaves. • Matrix Arpeggiator mode: Advanced sequencer/arpeggiator hybrid that lets you construct a 16-step framework to generate complex arpeggios. This opens up a whole new realm of assisted performance!

Overview

PolyBrute

1

VCF 1 (Steiner Filter)

Classic 12db/octave multimode filter updated to be continuously variable between lowpass, highpass, bandpass and notch modes. Crank up the Brute Factor feedback control to add bark and bite as desired.

2

VCF 2 (Ladder Filter)

Legendary 24db/octave lowpass filter inspired by Dr. Bob Moog. embellishments include distortion overdrive and high-resonance gain compensation. and notch modes. Crank up the Brute Factor feedback control to add bark and bite as desired.

3

Mixer

Balances the levels of all three sound sources and determines the routing of each through one or both filters.

4

Master Cutoff Control

Big macro control knob for simultaneous control over the cutoff frequencies for both filters. Run PolyBrute’s two filters in series to create unique filter characteristics, or in parallel for stereo synthesis with different sounds per channel. You can even craft a mix of both modes for yet another signature sound!

5

Filter FM

Dedicated easy-access amount controls for instant hardwired filter modulation. VCF 1 (Steiner) is modulated by VCO 2, and VCF 2 (Ladder) is modulated by the Noise generator.

6

3 Envelope Generators

Dedicated velocity-sensitive ADSRs for VCF and VCA - no Matrix assignment required. The freely assignable third EG complete with added delay stage is ready to shape whatever sonic parameter you want in the Matrix.

7

Le clavier

61-note velocity- and pressure-sensitive keyboard built on a solid, musically expressive keybed. Up to 6-voice polyphony with split, layer and unison capabilities.

8

Multifunction Matrix

• Presets mode: Easily save and recall 768 memory locations - even more with the PolyBrute Connect software. We give you nearly 400 professionally designed patches to inspire you right out of the box. • Mods mode: Route any of PolyBrute’s modulation sources to one or more destinations - almost any knob or fader - with positive or negative amounts set via the large encoder knob. With up to 32 modulation destinations and 64 total connections, what new sounds will you discover? • Sequencer mode: The Matrix is the perfect medium to visualize creating and editing polyphonic sequences. Button color intuitively represents step status including notes, ties, mutes and other nuances.

9

Ribbon Controller

Touch-sensitive strip immediately above the keyboard ready for you to slip, slide and tap to control pitch, volume or any Matrix destination you want to assign. This rare controller is positioned in such a way that you can optionally even incorporate it in your keyboard fingering!

10

Section « sortie audio »

Determines stereo placement of voices, overall fine tuning, headphone volume, master volume and more.

11

Les effets numériques

This built-in array of high-quality stereo digital effects - chorus, phaser, flanger, delays, reverbs and more - can also be modulated via the Matrix to become an integral part of your synth patch designs.

12

Motion Recorder

Simple means to instantly record your real-time performance of a single synth control, then play it back with every subsequent note trigger. Great for easily creating custom envelope curves for most PolyBrute parameters.

13

Séquenceur/arpégiateur

• Sequencer mode: Craft polyphonic sequences of up to 64 steps, including velocity, accents, slides and randomization. Three parallel modulation tracks can automate timbre changes along with triggered notes or serve alone as exotic envelopes. • Arpeggiator mode: Steps through your held notes in a variety of musically useful orders, optionally repeated in higher octaves. • Matrix Arpeggiator mode: Advanced sequencer/arpeggiator hybrid that lets you construct a 16-step framework to generate complex arpeggios. This opens up a whole new realm of assisted performance!

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Focus... & Phonix

Analog heads, Hip-Hop soul

For both Bernard Edwards Jr. and Darius Barns - aka Focus… and Phonix - making music runs in the family.

Distinction
in design

An instrument of this magnitude is deserving of only the highest attention to detail.

PolyBrute is a synthesizer years in the making. It's undergone rigorous testing to ensure a build quality of the finest calibre. Controls, buttons, and expressive components that are a delight to use, time after time. Its pristine metal chassis is embellished with luxurious dark walnut appointments for a timeless aesthetic, with a sleek, modern flare that sets it apart from the crowd.

PolyBrute is something unmistakably new, while remaining firmly rooted in synth design heritage.

Press
Clippings

Pro Sound

On PolyBrute

"It's no coincidence that the manufacturer says that PolyBrute is made by musicians for musicians!"

Audio Fanzine

On PolyBrute

"The PolyBrute is an impressive, original and endearing instrument that will take pride of place in the most demanding studios."

MusicTech

On PolyBrute

"The PolyBrute is a hugely enjoyable and characterful synth, with some exceptionally interesting facilities that make it stand out from the crowd"

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Stephen Morris

Joy Division & New Order

"The PolyBrute really does sound amazing. Tweaking is a breeze and very addictive thanks to the eye-catching 8 x 12 matrix panel. This makes it easy to keep tabs on the exceedingly deep modulation routings. "

Roger Lyons

Producer - Composer (Alt-J / Oscillator Hell)

"Take a touch of matrix, add a load of poly, stir it all together and what do get? Richness by the spadeful that’s what! Unison as big as a house one moment then pads as delicate as the wind. An absolute peach of a keyboard and my new best friend. "

Nick Baines

Kaiser Chiefs

"As soon as I played the PolyBrute, just flicking through some of the many presets, I was sold. It sounded so alive and expressive and was much more fun to play than other modern polys out there. "

Floex

Composer/ Producer

"PolyBrute is the most organic synth I know - what a beautiful living creature!"

John Grant

Singer / Songwriter

"Arturia’s PolyBrute is a real Lamborghini of a synth in terms of its exquisite engineering, flawless looks and raw power. It can be subtle, delicate, ethereal and dynamic. From the moment you turn it on it inspires you to create. "

Scott Kerr

Five Iron Frenzy

"PolyBrute sounds incredible and is so intuitive. The expression capabilities with the Morphée controller are unlike anything else I've experienced."

Tom Furse

The Horrors

"I don't think you should be able to get this many sounds out of a keyboard, it's not fair on all the other keyboards."

Luke Prosser

Jade Bird

"In all honesty, this is one of the most powerful and tactile synthesizers I have ever used, from warm subtle pads to full on freak out in your face lead lines, this can truly do it all."

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Main Features

Analog Morphing Synthesizer

  • 6 voices of Polyphony

  • Mono, Unison, Poly voicing

  • Single, Split, Layer modes

61-keys with Velocity and Aftertouch

Pitch Bend, Mod Wheel, Ribbon controllers

Morphée touch and pressure sensitive 3D controller

Sound Morphing capability, part A and B for each preset

Two Analog VCO's

  • Saw

  • Triangle + Metalizer

  • Square + Pulse Width

  • Sub

  • Linear FM

  • Hard Sync

Noise Generator

  • Continuous tone from rumble noise to white noise

Osc and Noise Mixer with Filter routing

12dB/Oct Steiner Parker Filter

  • Continuous LP>Notch>HP>BP morphing

  • Cutoff, Resonance, Brute Factor

24dB/Oct Ladder Filter with Distortion

Three Envelopes

  • Looping capability

Three LFOs

  • LFO1 and LFO2 with waveform selection

  • LFO3 with waveform shaping using Shape and Symmetry

  • Rate control & Tempo Sync

  • Various retrig options

Three stereo digital effects

  • Modulation FX : Chorus, Phaser, Flanger, Ring Modulation

  • Delay : 9 algorithms including BBD, Digital delay

  • Reverb : 9 algorithms including Hall, Plate, Spring, Shimmer

768 preset slots

12x32 Modulation Matrix

64 step polyphonic sequencer

  • Notes, Accent, Slide per step

  • 3 tracks of automation

Arpeggiator and Matrix Arpeggiator

Stereo audio output

MIDI and USB i/o + analog clock i/o

2 expression and 1 sustain pedal inputs

What’s in the box

box content

  • Polybrute unit

  • Power cable

Size & weight

  • Size (mm): 972 x 378 x 110 mm

  • Size (in): 38.27 x 14.88 x 4.33 in

  • Weight (kg): 17 kg

  • Weight (lb): 37.48 lb

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