Arturia MicroBrute - A Great Beginner Synth!

[@artemisshaffer8654]

Arturia designed the oscillators to start to distort when turned up past the half way mark. So if anyone finds the "raw" sound and "crunch" a bit much can take that into account. This synth can sound very sweet. It was my 1st analog, bought a while back, and still used now with some modular. Btw, delay/looper and reverb pedals turns this into a monster! As always, great video.

[@JAdeWii_]

I meant it in a good way haha and yes it can be sweet too!

[@artemisshaffer8654]

Dawless Jammin' The sound seemed to be the major complaint from anyone who didn't actually owned one so this is just a sort of mini-crusade for me (along with giving respect to the reface dx 😎). You're one of my favorites. Respect! (btw, got the fm panda shirt👍)

[@lambertlambert7076]

This is right. Anyone complaining about the sound of the Microbrute, never tried it physically and judged it only based on KZbin sound recording. I'm a Microbrute owner, and I'm so glad to experience the versatility of sound.

[@CommiePinko101]

@@artemisshaffer8654 I owned one for a year, and sold it because of the sound.

[@MrTom-Songwriter-Composer]

The Arturia Microbrute is a very awesome and underrated monosynth. The one thing that I did with mine recently is add a very inexpensive chorus pedal to it. Back in the "80's" a lot of synth players, including myself would do this on the signal chain. I really like your video that you made on this synth. Stay safe out there.

[@fabiomara7304]

Stay safe from what

[@brandondalton113]

@@fabiomara7304 Analog Satan

[@geordieghoulette7142]

This video taught me more about how synths work than the tons of articles I tried to read. Thankyou!!

[@andrewknox9360]

I love your straight forward and simple communication style.

[@neuzethmusic131]

I love my MB! But you REALLY have to put some FX Pedal with like Reverb, Delay or Chorus on it! Then its beauty really starts to shine!

[@joinizwe]

Hi, please, could you recommend one? What FX do you have? Thanks in advance...

[@fincorrigan7139]

@@joinizwe So as not to break the bank the Zoom MS 70 CDR. Does everything you need in one pedal.

[@joinizwe]

@@fincorrigan7139 thaaaank you...I will check 🤘

[@rexterrocks]

@@fincorrigan7139 The Microbrute is analogue, which to me, is what's important. Adding a digital multi-fx pedal misses the point of buying analogue . Using analogue FX pedals is the way to go. That's only my opinion, but I think it's valid.

[@fincorrigan7139]

@@rexterrocks I wouldn't get too caught up on digital v Analog. Eventide themselves recommend to get the best reverb sounds you do not use the Analog signal bypass. And if you are unfamiliar with Eventide I'm afraid it's back to school time. There are plenty of comparisons available. There's very few cheap all Analog monosynths about probably the best of them for pure Analog signal path is the Behringer D. The Microbrute isn't even all analog, there is a digital low frequency oscillator so it's not all Analog but the main oscillator, filters and envelopes are 100% Analog. I own both of those along with a few others and they both sound great but my digital Blofeld sounds out of this world.

[@ninevehguitar]

Very underrated synth! This was my first analog synth and I still love it

[@jblanchard5387]

Your tutorials are great for people like me who are just beginning to learn about synths. Thank you for being down to earth and explaining everything clearly!

[@thejoshuathomas]

This is a wonderful video introduction to the synth, thank you so much for approaching this in a simplified manner.

[@pointsurrender]

Great rundown of a great little synth. Keep up the good work Jade! Edit: I appreciate that you play the synth instead of looping a boring sequence. And your new website it awesome. Sharing the magic of hardware music creation!

[@robguitarwizard]

It is a great beginning synth. As it is very good to learn on, and it grows with you. Was my first synth and still my favorite. Its limitations are its strengths.

[@cgwen6034]

my compliments for the best video that I have seen about showing what it does. I love how you showed each control and how they work alone and then together. Thank you. Now I understand synths much better.

[@MegaSickcat]

Thank you for this easy to understand demo! All the others were either oboxious and loud...this was really easy to understand and put to use.

[@DannyG683]

Congratulations! For the first time on KZbin, you've made somebody want to buy a shirt within less than a minute into the first video they've ever watched of yours. Those designs are incredible!

[@scart_records]

This is the best review of a synth I've ever seen. O_o Girl you know how to push sound around so well!! . Really making that synth shine. I was curious to buy one of these but damn you've sold it. Best of luck to you. You're amazing! =)

[@alphawlff]

I know what I'm getting myself for Christmas.

[@gavinwild2647]

I just bought the microbrute mostly because of your recommendation. I'm really enjoying it so far. Loving the content btw :)

[@JAdeWii_]

Thanks for watching!

[@playertwo3465]

Have one and havent played it in a while. Youve helped inspire me to do so again. Thank you for that

[@mrgamegirl2011]

I really love your videos! Your videos show how simple it is to use synths I know I’ll be watching your videos regularly

[@Nocholas]

Each pattern sequence can hold 64 notes/16 bars. It's pretty awesome.

[@leftmono1016]

Hi Jade, I have a Baby 8 sequencer permanently hooked up the the filter input on my Micribrute clocked from a Korg Volca sync out. Incredibly cheap way of getting some really nice tempo synced filter effects! The Baby 8 is only £20 (guessing it's the same price in $) but you do have to solder it together as a diy kit. The Korg SQ1 will do this too, sequence A running the notes and sequence B controlling the filter (or any other input).

[@Reverb-studio]

thats a amazing synthesizer for benineers well analogue stuff is gold

[@rdm5190]

A good workflow with room to grow

[@reintje58]

o, wow! I have one and enjoy it much. Thanks. Now Iunderstand better.

[@eldeadbeat]

Dude awesome page I’ve always wanted to get a synthesizer might pick this one up. Thanks for all the great info !!!

[@volt7cooltangs701]

Get a Microbrute, they are epic but add a delay pedal, Boss DM2w is great but there are cheaper pedals / fx. Delay really completes this amazing sounding synth.

[@SpectrumDIY]

TLDR: I tried searching to see if you'd covered the MiniBrute or MiniBrute 2... I didn't see one, but you did a great job reviewing this one, and so I went ahead with my purchase... I bought a MiniBrute 2, it only just shipped on the 2nd (today, as of this posting). Thank you so much for sharing your experience/knowledge! Longer: The main reason I chose the MiniBrute 2, was the patch-bay, so that I can still build my projects and modules, but it'll play! I ended up finishing building the VCO in time for halloween (a previous project, the DIY halloween Synth) but I don't want to go away from music, the issue I've got is that I've spent 30 years playing guitar and music has been my life really... So Rather than build and build and build but never play, I wanted to get straight to business with something useful and adaptable!

[@emiliodelbozo3155]

This thing is so versatile.

[@inperfectsequence7840]

I've been using the original since 2018, it really is my favorite bass, leads and subbass synthesizer, for any hip-hop, downtempo, triphop, house, break beat, big beat song... it's really beastly. But I was surprised that I could use the sequencer as an apregator, and do a duophonity using the filter as a second oscillator. after all these years I realized that it has an oscillator with a sub oscillator, LFO and a resonant filter that acts as an oscillator... it has 3 useful oscillators, yes, it generates very strange and unstable sounds, the bass has analog phase and generates the magic that I like so much in the 90s trip-hop bass.( thyevery corporation, portishead, tricky, massive attack...) can really do a lot of 90s reggae electronic dub, yes, this machine gives it to me. his tricks are great, and he has a very loud sound, good volume and aggressiveness, he can be soft and subtle. For my Arturia here I managed to make a mix between an MS-10 and a SH101, the result is united and very powerful in sound.

[@t55a2]

A really helpful video. The filter on the MB is an unusual one but it's a good one.

[@JAdeWii_]

Thanks and I agree! I think the Brute Factor really makes it shine

[@ifaber68]

Arturia MicroBrute a very nice miniSynth, nice tutorial ;-)

[@Onelychild]

Hello, very informative review! Thank you for sharing this! Keep up the great work!

[@MrTom-Songwriter-Composer]

Oh wow, is that a Roland TR-606 in the background! I used to have one of those... love it!

[@deedubslite]

Nice Video! Thanks! Trying to sort out something for my son to try. Good Videos you have!

[@RetroPlus]

I'm having trouble deciding between this and the Korg monologue, I think I prefer the monologue but this is pretty awesome too.. I'm very conflicted with this one.

[@slavskyart]

*im looking to buy too did you ever make a choice?*

[@oCYBERPUNKo]

Same here now, also considering the Behringer MS-1. Each one has something that I like and something that I don't... I wish the MS-1 could be battery operated and had LFO intensity parameter :)

[@RetroPlus]

@@slavskyart Sorry for the late reply but yes, i went with the monologue and i absolutely love it

[@MoonlitSlime]

I'm looking to get into synth music and this was INCREDIBLY helpful, instant sub! (Your Dr. Slump stuff was a big plus lol)

[@LouisSerieusement]

yeah ! Really good advice, the microbrute is the only appealing Arturia product, to me at least ; (I worked with the mini and the drumbrute...and yes I read the manual on spend dozens of hours on them, in studio and in live context but so far I wasn't satisfied enough) The micro is simple and really well designed, good sounding, and small :) anyway cheers :) :) :)

[@amorx36]

I have been researching stuff like sampling and stuff, but the I have been liking the synths so dope! Nice! I might buy of these some day :D

[@AMBowers29]

Digging your #4 sequence beat

[@falconserek]

Your playing is so fuckin cool! Great work!

[@marcbrasse747]

Always nice to see a girl / woman get as deep into synthesisas this. Proves it doesn't have to be an all male thing.

[@RetroPlus]

While yes, music is for everyone, this comment is still a little bit weird honestly.

[@MrSulfor]

Wow... There are some legendary women synth players.

[@chinmeysway]

Retro Plus it’s a very male centric world at least on youtube is what he means, i would guess. which is the weird part.

[@nedtheproducer5777]

9:45 u just turned that into “on the run”

[@ashsolo748]

Great video! And my sooooo~ getting that cute tshirt ASAP :D

[@athenachristinemusic]

Just purchased, we will see how I like her :)

[@gr3y_eminence]

It's really a tremendous little package. When had a bit of an analog monosynth craze a few years ago and these were the cream of the crop IMHO. You can do so much with these brutes. The Micro's osc section is one of the few I still enjoy tweaking and actively gives me ideas. I sub/5th harmonic is my favorite...well a tie with the metalizer/triangle (the whole wave folding/fm-ish result is awesome). For a hardwired unit you get a lot of choice via the patch bay. For example use the EG to free up the ASDR, which you can then use almost anywhere (route to ach osc, filter and osc pitch). It has lot of little tricks. But I do agree with whoever mentioned pedals....you can get a power brick and a bunch of cheap strange oddities, had some really good results in mad scientist mode. But seriously if you do that get a few used reliably good ones, I use a Small Clone on everything and Memory Boy....plus some strange Chinese thing called Ghost Rain.

[@inkraktare]

Fantastic demo 👏👏👏

[@kindreadproject]

I've got a orange microbrute, and I love it! nice demo and interesting channel, cheers from Italy Ciao

[@KoolteethDeBlog]

My first one is the microKorg. Cool and powerfull, but not so easy to handle. Way better on many orher synths. But now I have to say, working with it gave me lots of learnings.

[@prabhuduttamohanty264]

It's pretty awesome synth

[@ricardobaigorria2342]

Muy bueno # Gracias Saludos desde Argentina

[@SisterRose]

the Arale hat!

[@SorchaSublime]

ngl I really wish this included an oscilloscope like the Korg Mono/Micrologue. Tempted to buy one of my own accord because I really dig seeing the sound in some way or form.

[@kholebeatz88]

great vid, I'm considering this!

[@crashbox1011]

I have the red microbrute but the gold version you have looks so dope I'm so tempted to buy THAT one lmao but.... the gold monoluge also looks so sick... SO MANY CHOICES 😂

[@eluherlu]

FM Panda would be a great synth name

[@jacksprat3009]

Might just be whatever speakers used, but it sounds like one of those things inside a toy with colored lights, now and then adding a bubble sound.

[@mcmike89]

And I thought the Korg MiniKorg model was the smallest synth out there, but after seeing this, that synth looks even smaller in size!

[@TheArpomni2]

They do a smaller version of this,, the Microbrute

[@mcmike89]

@@TheArpomni2 Cool, I'll check that out. And sorry for my incorrect mention of the miniKorg, it's actually called the MicroKorg. I'm sure some people get the name wrong as well, lol!!!

[@TheArpomni2]

@@mcmike89 sorry mate I realised after I made my comment I said Microbrute thinking I was watching a Minibrute vid when it is the Microbrute, sorry for missleading you

[@mcmike89]

@@TheArpomni2 Don't worry, it's cool.

[@anodyneinstitute]

omg that FM Panda with the algorithms

[@FrequenzbereichStudios]

Really nice Video, you very helped me out !

[@adamkrasneski3679]

All this time ive somehow missed the headphone jack. U get a like for bringing my own stupidity to my attention.

[@MarcoCastilloWorld]

I'll buy it! Thanks for one mor great video!

[@tommyv9285]

Great intro for this wonderful piece! I'm mostly a guitarist, but I've been getting into playing keys, especially synthesizers! I'm looking to get into the stereotypical Pink Floyd/Rick Wright type of sounds. Any suggestions based on that info? Btw- wonderful video! I'd love the chance to try to work together as musicians, you seem to be exactly what I've been looking for! P.M. me when you get the chance, right into my inbox! Thanks!

[@asdf945]

This is really cool, but no sine wave? Thats kind of a bummer...

[@tbag419]

Seems like synth companys want us to pay extra for sub bass. Have u found a synth with a clean sine yet?

[@tbag419]

Thiss is like poizone the plug in on fl

[@dillonwilson5126]

I was trying to find a keyboard for my friend but this made me want to get my own

[@ericverbeten8747]

That’s it- I’m getting one!

[@technodrone313]

i like mine better than my minimoog clone mostly. that filter is awesome.

[@HOLLASOUNDS]

I'd pick one up used if I found one in a pawn shop for good price however not sure how I would fit it into My music.

[@moogdome2562]

You are one clever cookie. loving your vids sis. Best of luck to you. moog.

[@DC_831]

Your videos are the best thank you so much 👽💛👽

[@JAdeWii_]

Thanks for watching :)

[@Homebackup2]

Great video,thanks

[@sean_shimmer]

love its size and straightfoward ness, and brute knob kills

[@sean_shimmer]

so when your rec a sequence it then plays it back to the grid(quantized ) automatically even if play/rec out of time (im new to sequencers)

[@JAdeWii_]

Yes, you can also place rests, i forgot to show that, you use the tap pad

[@johnromero4784]

I see there's no arpeggiator. Can the sequencer be used as an arp with octave notes?

[@swim_ad]

Awesome channel

[@JAdeWii_]

Mark Allen thank you 🙏

[@Tijuanoinsolente]

Whoa, thanks for the great review! As I'm looking into adding a synth of this kind to my rig, which one would you suggest - Microbrute or Korg Monologue?

[@ToyKeeper]

I got a Microbrute. It's okay, but I should have gotten a Bass Station II instead. Also tried a Monologue, but didn't get along with it at all. It felt incomplete, like Korg designed it to be crippled on purpose to promote their more expensive products.

[@doordedeur]

In 2022 we should have 1028 voice polyfonic synths with endless tracks, engines and memories. But the instead we go back to monophonic synths with no memories. I understand their charm, but with modern technology those sounds are easily included in a modern workstation.

[@rolandknaap4537]

unbelievable it only has one oscillator but it will do the trick and i dont need thick bass lines or something

[@jas_bataille]

It does have a sub-oscillator tho, one 5th or one octave below.

[@lf2334]

I'm hoping someone can help me. I'm trying to figure out what device I would need to connect my Microbrute, and 3 Pocket Operators to a laptop to use with a DAW (FL Studio).

[@RetroPlus]

K K A midi to usb I think.

[@unamedwatcher5904]

4:10 fealt like she was about to start playing pulling teeth

[@PunguinYoga]

Thanks for your interesting videos. I'm new to synths. Bought two - Yamaha Reface CS and Arturia MicroFreak - since October. What do you think of the MicroBrute's keys? Some people don't like them.

[@j.lietka9406]

Hi ❤️ i think you create your own music, but is it possible to recreate the keyboard sound from Van Halen "Jump"? Or some of Steve Miller? Thank you 🌹👸

[@yummyklown9226]

Reminds me of music from the old NES games

[@lime9836]

Hi! Im thinking obout getting the creation version like yours. Does it need a program and is it free? Great video btw

[@JAdeWii_]

It’s a hardware synth so you don’t need any extra program to use it!

[@MenekiNekoMusic]

for someone getting their first synth.. i am torn between this and the KORG Monologue..i see some of my favorite artist use KORG which makes me wanna go that route but i also dont want to be over whelmed meeting my first synth

[@JAdeWii_]

both are good choices!

[@MenekiNekoMusic]

@@JAdeWii_ ok cool.. i really wanna get the Minilogue XD but it's just a tad out of my price range. the local shop has a used Odyssey set up.. i'm going later today to go play with it.. but at $499 its just out of my range aswell.. wont let it stop me from playing with it till they say that's enough.. beat it or buy it

[@keithjackson4990]

Hello, can it get some deep bass sounds?

[@spectralknights2]

Hi. I'm thinking of getting this & drumbrute or microkorg? Whats ur opinion? Thanks

[@Divuar]

Microkorg is very different from this one, so choose wisely! I don't like Microkorg (used to have it few years ago) for how sound design flow is made there, but it's perfect for live performances and actually playing. Designing a tone there is a headache. On the other hand it is polyphonic so you can probably do much more with it than with Arturia Microbrute. Personally I got bored of Microbrute after a year of using and now thinking about selling it to get Korg Minilogue. Please, feel free to ask me any questions on both devices.

[@knutSchevik]

Cool ! I have a microbrute 2s but i want a keyboard as well. Would it be wise to add a minibrute? Or just connect somehow a midi keyboard?

[@JAdeWii_]

I would just get a midi controller for it!

[@knutSchevik]

@@JAdeWii_ ohh that's a great solution. Could you recomend one?

[@robertpeare758]

Would this be a good fit for Baselines for my MPC live 2 projects will it connect through the CV gates ?

[@valedonjos]

Can the sequencer control a modular synth ?

[@enslavedbyvegetables3407]

Can I hook up my Korg Volca Drum machine to it? Kind of like you can with the microfreak

[@JAdeWii_]

yes

[@BEkov-kd8cf]

Is there a battery compartment or any way to make this portable? Like if I have a portable battery for example

[@Left-All-Rights]

Dös it habe a latchmode for the Sequenzer?

[@ozzy3933]

i want one

[@TOD2025]

Thank you, for creating this video you are very informative, I have a question does the USB MIDI have MIDI OUT on the USB port, or just MIDI IN?

[@leftmono1016]

Yes midi out and midi in via USB. It's a great synth :-)

[@Divuar]

@@leftmono1016 Buuuuut you should know it doesn't send any MIDI messages from the knobs, only keys.

[@leftmono1016]

Divuar LaCroix - very true, no midi cc send/receive. It’s one of the reasons I kept the Monologue and sold the Microbrute. I generally don’t like selling things but have not missed the Microbrute.

[@Divuar]

@@leftmono1016 Hehe, right now I'm thinking about replacing Microbrute with Minilogue (I found some cheap used ones). I used to hae a Korg Microkorg and I didn't like it's UI much. It seems Minilogue is much more convenient. Probably Monologue is a good option too. Is it more flexible than Microbrute on your opinion?

[@leftmono1016]

@@Divuar - I think the Monologue is more flexible yes. Two oscillators, velocity to filter, presets, midi CC and motion sequencing. I love motion sequencing, you can do cool stuff like set up a motion sequence controlling filter, resonance, oscillator shape or whatever and then remove the notes themselves. As long as the sequence is still running it'll apply the motion movements to any new notes you play. Then set the sequence length to say 15 or 13 steps and you've got constantly evolving parameter movements. The little patchbay on the Microbrute is useful for connecting it up to modular stuff (or an SQ1 for example) but I still prefer Korg's motion sequencing for adding variation. I might be wrong but I think the new Minilogue has CV inputs so has the best of both worlds. That looks like a monster synth!

[@agusb1988]

Hey great vids, really enjoying your channel! Which would you say is better for ambient/psych pads Microbrute or Monologue? Thanks

[@JAdeWii_]

Thanks! For pads you should really consider a polyphonic synth, Although I'm not super crazy about the Minilogue, it does make great ambient pads

[@agusb1988]

@@JAdeWii_ thanks, I forgot to mention... I am a newbie when it comes to synths. The minilogue is a little bit off my budget.

[@JAdeWii_]

@@agusb1988 In that case, the volca keys makes great pads too!

[@lf2334]

How do you start to learn to play a synth? Do you learn by learning to play piano first? I'm trying to understand how to play but have no idea where to start. :)

[@geekindakitchen]

Dive straight in buddy and get down to kicking goals mate it's best explained that what we learn all differently start with what one interests you. For me I'm really digging to get hands on the arq 96 by zoom

[@ujbpp]

Hey Dawless, thank you for your videos. Thanks for your videos. I am very new to all this. I had a question for you, and it may be a stupid one. I have been looking into getting a piano/keyboard for a hobby. I enjoy playing traditional piano music, but I also make short films so it would be cool to play with the effects from a synthesizer. Is there a synthesizer/keyboard or setup that I could use that could double as a piano/keyboard. One that preferably has a mic input so I can play with voice tones. Also one that has a decent amount of keys that I could potentially play an assortment of songs? I'm sorry if this question makes no sense. My budget would be around $500.

[@JAdeWii_]

Hey, thanks for watching :) Around 500 with a mic input.. the microkorg has that goose mic, but the sounds arent as fat as analog. for around 500 the minilogue is nice too. lots of options!

[@synriser6742]

Nah.... Korg Monologue for me. Also cheaper and comes with batteries. Easy to programme and store your own patches. Owned a few Arturia products and they all had issues. Bad keybeds etc,... It's nice to play with the motion sequencer. Filter is very good and the oscilloscope is a bonus, especially when you are learning synthesis. MB sounds good, don't get me wrong. Just to small and limited.

[@JAdeWii_]

Ugh its so hard theyre both so great!

[@lambertlambert7076]

"the oscilloscope is a bonus, especially when you are learning synthesis" Seriously ? You're not going to learn synthesis by watching an oscilloscope ! What you call a "bonus" is only a gadget to make a nice appealing appearance, which Korg has understood is very good for selling. If you are keen on learning synthesis, Microbrute is definitely the appropriate tool. The sequencer of the minilogue might be good, but again this has nothing to do with the pure sonic capacity of the synth.

[@tedl7538]

2020s....meet the 1970s!

[@duketranslucent3rd]

Helpful video. This or the new Microfreak, though?

[@JAdeWii_]

Watch my video "3 very different budget synths" it might help you make up your mind!

[@spacealienjesus709]

Microbrute or Monologue?

[@grandsuburbia4436]

Does the Creation Edition come with the cables?

[@chinmeysway]

GRAND SUBURBIA yesss

[@krism6279]

probably my first knob per function synths, it's great. Jelly you have the Creation edition, I wish they'd done a Minibrute 2S with that skin >.>

[@XD_and_1]

hi, can u tell me what's the difference between Creation Edition and ordinary model, i want to buy and Creation Edition is cheaper ?

[@geekindakitchen]

@@XD_and_1 just the skin is my understanding they function the same according to Dj City

[@savanaviolenta]

I like the original black color