Arturia has announced its MiniBrute analog synthesizer at the NAMM.

MiniBrute is a revolutionary new analog synthesizer from Arturia. Featuring a pure analog signal path and a host of unique features, it sets a new standard for what a hardware synthesizer should be.

Its 100% analog audio signal path features a VCO wave mixer, the classic Steiner-Parker multimode filter, as well as numerous analog innovations such as the Metalizer, Ultrasaw, and the Brute Factor™. Boasting a complete MIDI, CV and USB connectivity, MiniBrute is right at home with your computer or your vintage synths, making it the ideal companion to deliver a pure analog blast anywhere you go.

MiniBrute features

  • Monophonic synthesizer.
  • 100% Analog Audio Signal Path.
  • Steiner-Parker Multimode Filter (LP, BP, HP and Notch).
  • Voltage Controlled Oscillator with Sub-Osc.
  • Oscillator Mixer (Sub, Sawtooth, Square, Triangle, White Noise, Audio In).
  • LFO1 with 6 waveforms and bi-polar modulation destinations.
  • LFO2 with 3 vibrato modes.
  • Brute Factor™ delivering saturation and rich harmonics.
  • Ultrasaw generating shimmering sawtooth waveforms.
  • Metalizer bringing extreme triangle harmonics.
  • Two ADSR Envelope Generators.
  • 25 note Keyboard with Aftertouch.
  • Rugged Aluminium Enclosure.
  • External Analog Audio Input.
  • CV In/Out controls: Pitch, Gate, Filter, Amp.
  • MIDI In/Out with 5-Pin DIN connectors.
  • USB MIDI In/Out.
  • 1/4” Audio Output and 1/4” Headphone Output.
  • Gate Source Selection: Audio Input, Hold, Keyboard.
  • Arpeggiator:
    • 4 Modes of Arpeggiation
    • 4 Octave Range Control
    • 6 Time Divisions
    • Swing Control

The MiniBrute will ba available in April 2012, priced $549 USD / 499 EUR.

More information: Arturia