Best Arturia products in the Synthesisers category
On this page you'll find a ranking of the best Arturia products in this category. To give you a quick overview, we've already ranked the most important information about the products for you.
1. Arturia MicroFreak
This little music machine has a versatile digital oscillator that lets you create rare and interesting sounds with ease. Modes such as Wavetable, KarplusStrong, Harmonic OSC and Superwave give adventurous musicians the opportunity to discover completely new, unimagined possibilities. Like dozens of synthesizers in a single instrument, both wild newcomers and experienced professionals will fall in love with MicroFreak's flexible, powerful synthesizer engine. Physical modeling, wavetable synthesis, virtual analog, there is nothing as perfect and exciting as the MicroFreak Oscillator on the market. It's hard to believe from such a small synth, but here it is, ready for you to discover. Inspire your creativity and reward your curiosity with a large and varied range of sounds. MicroFreak features 12 fantastic oscillators, 5 custom Arturia engines and 7 modes from Mutable Instruments. Inspired by the breakthrough 12 dB SEM filter, you can make MicroFreak's filter scream or whisper at will. The filter is state variable and can even oscillate automatically! You can use this in every conceivable way, from the edge of razor-sharp wavetable sounds to automating the cutoff by modulating with keyboard pressure or the built-in sequencer.
2. Arturia MiniBrute 2 Noir Edition
The Noir version of the MiniBrute 2 is a synthesizer designed and engineered by the French company to interface seamlessly with the outside world. With a strong "full analog" character and powerful features for sculpting sound in every detail, the machine includes an arpeggiator, step-sequencer, a versatile modular patch bay, and the ever-present Brute Factor. Intuitive, accessible, and fun, the MiniBrute 2's synthesis capabilities are extremely easy to manage and appreciate, providing instant and limitless satisfaction.
Control is instantaneous for every parameter: oscillators, filters, envelopes, and LFOs. Every function is at your fingertips for very intuitive use. From the user's creativity and imagination to the final desired sound, all in one quick, free, and extremely rewarding path. The main innovation in this new version of what has been and will remain one of the most successful synthesizers in the history of electronic music is a powerful modulation matrix capable of providing a versatile interface with many sources and destinations. Whether you want to experiment with the machine's internal parameters, make connections within a modular setup, or sync other devices with the built-in sequencer, the possibilities are almost limitless.
The MiniBrute 2 features the same excellent keyboard as the MatrixBrute with aftertouch, which can also be routed through the modulation matrix, opening up new scenarios for performance and creativity. It also integrates an arpeggiator with multiple modes, tap tempo, and reliable sync, as well as an intuitive step-sequencer to provide maximum expression possibilities.
3. Arturia DrumBrute Impact
The DrumBrute Impact is a 10-voice analog drum machine with a powerful sequencer and a punchy FM voice. The DrumBrute Impact focuses on "brutality" and offers 10 energetic, punchy analog sounds. With the Color Sound knobs, you can apply unique, instrument-specific effects for sonic variations. Increase the harmonic content, add some drive, snap, or crack at the push of a button, or create automated variations with a Color sequence.
If you want your drums to be even more brutal, there’s a built-in distortion with drum-optimized crunch. The DrumBrute Impact is a drum machine for musicians and producers looking for a drum computer with raw energy and fantastic sound. The simple and intuitive sequencer of the DrumBrute Impact is based on the award-winning sequencer architecture of the original DrumBrute. Create polymetric rhythms and straightforward, pounding beats. Record a finger-drumming performance or play with the step sequencer. Use the touch strip to create glitchy beat-repeat breakdowns in real time.
Spice up your beats with the special random knob and add syncopation with the swing knob. Forget computer screens, say goodbye to submenus, and dive into the world of tactile pleasure. Connect the DrumBrute Impact with your other devices, synchronize them, and make music the classic way. Thanks to the numerous synchronization and connection options, you can connect with virtually any other synthesizer, sequencer, or MIDI-capable instrument and get started. Save your patterns, connect them together, and create complete songs and live sets. The DrumBrute Impact is a massively sounding, creativity-enhancing instrument with an uncomplicated workflow and great performance controls.
4. Arturia PolyBrute
Raw, powerful, organic. The analog Brute voice is an unmistakable sonic force to be reckoned with - how about six at once? PolyBrute's six-voice power starts with two Brute waveshaping oscillators. With sprawling timbral versatility from delicate airy pads to snarling stacked bass, these are six voices you can count on to excel in every application. The tactile and reactive nature of analog synthesis is right at the heart of PolyBrute's architecture. Tame or animate the oscillators with an expanded array of multiple filters, envelopes, and LFOs for absolute control over the analog domain. Once you've harnessed its sound sources, PolyBrute is your vessel for an inspiring voyage into sound. 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. Need some instant attitude? Crank up the enhanced Steiner filter’s Brute Factor. Want to change the cutoff on both filters at once? Grab the Master Cutoff knob. Time to move the floor beneath your feet? Dial in VCO 2’s sub-oscillator. It’s all right there in front of you. Library management, parameter editing, and instant integration with your DAW. Hook PolyBrute up to your computer and enjoy seamless bi-directional editing and organization. PolyBrute Connect bridges the gap between hardware and software like never before, letting you incorporate its expansive sound into your virtual studio workflow. Construct patches, go deeper with morphing tweaks, and control PolyBrute’s sound in real-time from your Mac or PC - simple.
5. Arturia Rackbrute 6u Noir
RACKBRUTE 6U Black offers 176 HP of Eurorack width across two rows, allowing you to store and protect an impressive collection of Eurorack modules in a sturdy yet lightweight aluminum case. With the included stand, RACKBRUTE can be set up in an upright position or directly attached to additional RACKBRUTE units, a MiniBrute 2, or 2S. RACKBRUTE 6U Black features a +12V / -12V / +5V power supply for all common Eurorack modules.
6. Arturia MicroFreak Vocoder Edition
With the MicroFreak Vocoder Edition, Arturia introduces a limited version of the bestseller. This model comes in a white casing and is delivered with the new vocoder microphone. Existing users can upgrade their MicroFreak via firmware to access the new vocoder mode. The gooseneck microphone is sold separately. Limited edition.
7. Arturia MiniFreak
MiniFreak is a 6-voice polyphonic hybrid synthesizer that combines two digital sound engines with analogue filters, sequencing and modulation in a playful, curious and sometimes unpredictable way. MiniFreak encourages the user to escape the ordinary and explore the unconventional with its 37 velocity-sensitive and aftertouch-enabled keys. MiniFreak can be used to create complex textures that are always moving through multiple modulation sources. In addition, an infinite number of sweet spots can be explored with the built-in digital FX engine.
8. Arturia PolyBrute - Noir Edition
PolyBrute Noir is a commanding and expressive analog synthesizer with exceptional features. Shape your sound with the three-dimensional Morphée pad, explore the possibilities of the modulation matrix, glide over the ribbon controller made of black walnut, harness the immensely powerful 6 voices, and embark on a musical journey with the presets using the three digital effect slots. PolyBrute Noir lives in symbiosis with the software editor, fundamentally distinguishing it from other analog synthesizers.
9. Arturia PolyBrute 12
61-key polysynth with a 12-voice architecture featuring analog oscillators and filters, nearly unlimited modulation possibilities, a unique sound morphing feature, and Full Touch® MPE keyboard that offers extraordinary musical expressiveness.
The keyboard, capable of transitioning effortlessly from subtle nuances to large dynamic changes, is equipped with three different aftertouch settings, ensuring seamless collaboration between the player and the instrument. Additionally, the iconic Morphée pad and the capacitive expression ribbon bring significant and imaginative additional dimensions to the performance of any preset.
10. Arturia Matrix Brute Noir Edition
The Arturia MatrixBrute Noir is an extremely versatile analog synthesizer featuring three oscillators, two filters, five analog effects, and an extensive modulation matrix. It combines the flexibility of an analog modular system with the convenience of digital controls. The MatrixBrute Noir is a striking Black Edition of the popular MatrixBrute. It offers the best aspects of both worlds: pure analog sound generation and shaping paired with comprehensive digital mapping and preset storage behind the scenes. The MatrixBrute Noir includes sawtooth, pulse, and triangle waveforms, as well as the unique Brute Wave Shaper. Additionally, it features two outstanding filters: Arturia's biting Steiner-Parker and a creamy ladder filter based on Bob Moog's legendary design. The sonic variations are nearly limitless with the modulation matrix, allowing for the virtual patching of hundreds of points. Discover sounds you never thought possible. The matrix panel has various functions; it enables modulation assignments, preset recall and storage, and also acts as a step sequencer. With such a wide array of sounds, knobs, and possibilities, one might wish for more hands. Therefore, the MatrixBrute Noir is equipped with four macro encoders that can combine multiple parameters into a single control. The 49 full-sized keys with velocity sensitivity and aftertouch provide an expressive playing experience. The truly analog effects section adds the finishing touch to the sound. Stereo chorus, mono and stereo delays add space and dimension to pads, along with a classic vintage-style flanger and a touch of reverb for the final polish.
