Arturia PolyBrute 12 Synthesizer

Descrizione

While the original 2020 Arturia PolyBrute isn't the most affordable synthesizer on the market, it's proven to be quite popular. This means that the demand for pricey but top-tier analogue synths is definitely there, which is good news in the current age of virtual instruments. Featuring aftertoch, built-in expression pedals and a special multidimensional controller, the Polybrute is all about adding nuance and offering hands-on control over the sound. Can it get even more expressive? Oh yes it can. Enter the Arturia PolyBrute 12.

The Arturia PolyBrute 12: Features

The new Polybrute on the block boasts double the polyphony compared to its predecessor, setting you up with no less than twelve voices, with two analogue oscillators, a sub oscillator and sync/FM options per voice. On top of that, you're looking at three envelopes, three LFOs, a solid set of filters, an expansive modulation matrix and a host of effects. This substractive synth is surprisingly easy-and-intuitive to operate and not only features both polyphonic and monophonic aftertouch, but Arturia's own FullTouch technology, which supports key travel across the entire range of movement for precise and dynamic aftertouch expression as well as maximum sound-shaping versatility.

Unrivalled Expressive Potential

If there's one synth that doesn't sound static, it's the Polybrute. Cut out for sculpting fully expressive sounds, this synthesizer can actually add that human touch to your sound. It's not for nothing that Arturia have built in two expression pedal ports, pitch and modulation wheels, a ribbon controller and a special Morphée pad. Seriously, it's practically impossible to make this synth sound static — and that's exactly the point.

Who's It For?

Granted, it doesn't come cheap, but if you're a sound designer or musician who seeks deeply expressive sound, then the PolyBrute 12 is for you. If all you need is a synth for playing simple pads in the style of 'Jump' by Van Halen, then this impressive bit of kit is probably overqualified.