MiniBrute 2S Review - Spoiler: S Stands for inSane Sequencer...

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TIMELINE:
0:00 Main features
1:55 How patching works
2:20 Rewiring ADSR
4:15 Oscillators & waveshaping
10:00 LFOs
10:30 Multimode filter
12:00 Filter modulation
13:45 Brute factor
14:30 AD Envelope/LFO
15:20 More patching
16:20 Sequencer
16:50 Step sequencing
17:15 Shift params
18:00 Tracks 3 & 4
19:00 Arpeggiator
19:10 Stranger Things theme guest appearance
19:30 Playback options
20:50 Advanced sequencing
22:35 Voltage sequencing
23:15 AD sequencing
23:50 LFO sequencing!
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The two new and standout features of the MiniBrute 2S are the 48 point patch bay and the sequencer. Here's a full overview of those features and everything else you need to know about this semi-modular analog synth
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[@nsbd90now]

I would never have ventured into such realms of hardware synthesizers as a hobbyist-dilettante without your excellent videos. Thank you!

[@loopop]

🙌🏻🙏🏻 ❤

[@troytempest5984]

Your setting the standard for synth demos...so thank you and good work

[@Jamobry]

This video may be three years old but it’s fantastic. The advanced sequencing is hurting my brain a little but well presented and poses such exciting possibilities. Thank you.

[@alexanderscott6332]

I have had this synth for a few years, and definitely watched this review before purchase, but I feel like it's only on watching it now a few years later (and after much fumbling with the 2s) that I really get what you're talking about properly Loopop. It's a testament to how brilliant your review/tutorial is and also what an actually really great synth this is!

[@loopop]

Thanks for sharing! Glad I can help :)

[@popoyaya]

This is the bet cat video ever. Moogly loves it, fixated the whole way through. It's got everything... bleepy miaow sounds, fingers darting all over the place, dangly wires, knobs, faders, moving line graphs, flashing lights.

[@TheScreamingFrog916]

Yes, ha ha. My cat would be all over this too. I want one, to play with myself.

[@chitlun]

Excellent video sir! I’ve had mine for almost a week now... Man, I need to get some sleep! What a delightful piece of kit to explore... I’m augmenting it with a Behringer Neutron next week so I best get some extra strong coffee in too! Peace ✌️

[@raffaelesantabarbara1449]

I know this video is many years old, but it still is the most up to date video of the MB2s! I recently purchased one and, due to its many features, I have been watching your video religiously! It’s been helping me so much. Thank you!

[@richarquis]

"The point is not just to make wind sounds, obviously..." Ok, that's fighting talk.

[@eliwynn3735]

Thanks for inspiring me to get one of these! This insane sequencer is the foundation upon which I built my Eurorack system I use in my videos every week! Probably wouldn't have considered this bad boy without this super helpful review.

[@qndj6449]

Every time I rewatch this video, I fell in love again with my 2S. You, Sir, are a Godsend!🙏🏻

[@NicleT]

I regularly come back to this video (and the second one) to play the 2S and each time I learn something new!

[@RicardoDiLago]

Great demo, very nice and calmly presented.

[@StephenHaunts]

I have justed ordered the MiniBrute 2S based on your videos. Keep up the great work!!

[@gokhan9395]

I really like your channel, tutorials and the way you are explaning things! Thanks a lot!

[@trakdropmanager8801]

Great demo, thanks. Glad it was made, would take quite a while to learn through docs. Will have to watch at least 2x more to try those advanced sequences haha

[@kenfusion]

This tutorial is fantastic . I do find myself wondering how well I would have learned algebra with a commercial right in the middle of each equation . Nonetheless I own one of these instruments, and truly appreciate the effort that went into providing this priceless informative resource . You are a blessing to your fellow synthesists .

[@wallygator57190]

Hi! Just received mine yesterday... Man your videos are a real treasure ...it helps a lot to get hands on devices , thanks for it !

[@sonicbiscuitrecords9223]

Thanks for a very thorough overview of this wonderful new instrument.

[@JensHoglin]

Awesome video. Really want this synth!

[@rednax3333]

Fantastic vid as always, man! 😎👍 Dig!

[@charlesandrewmoore8699]

cheers for the deep and informative dive in offered here!

[@Nick-kb6jd]

this is a great review!! Packed full of info. Learned a lot. Thanks

[@somemusicfromandersjonsson938]

Thanks fro the in-depth review of the sequences part of this synth, Im getting one now!

[@vegettoblue8705]

Arturia did a very good job this synth Is a beast , you have a huge palette of sound with sequencing and modular side , badass

[@termitus]

Great review, fantastic video production!

[@Allomerus]

Awesome stuff. Thanks for your knowledgable explanations...

[@winstonedwards]

Hell yeah this thing is amazing. I can’t wait to get mine.

[@kmontzka]

I love coming to your videos to get more information than Arturia's website :) Well-done once again! And thanks for the detailed overview (and always a fan of the oscilloscope!)

[@oliveiromanzares492]

Do you have an idea which software he is using for the oscilloscope and spectrum analyzer?

[@korlock3000]

The spectrum analyzer is Ableton but I'm not sure on the oscilloscope. I would like to know as well!

[@oliveiromanzares492]

Thx Kyle!

[@oliveiromanzares492]

Could this plugin be MOscilloscope by MeldaProduction? -> www.meldaproduction.com/MOscilloscope

[@korlock3000]

Oliveiro Manzares Yup I asked on Reddit that's the one.

[@thechannelkarkas]

best review on the synth.

[@MovingPieces]

0:00 Main features 1:55 How patching works 2:20 Rewiring ADSR 4:15 Oscillators & waveshaping 10:00 LFOs 10:30 Multimode filter 12:00 Filter modulation 13:45 Brute factor 14:30 AD Envelope/LFO 15:20 More patching 16:20 Sequencer 16:50 Step sequencing 17:15 Shift params 18:00 Tracks 3 & 4 19:00 Arpeggiator [19:10 Stranger Things theme guest appearance] 19:30 Playback options 20:50 Advanced sequencing 22:35 Voltage sequencing 23:15 AD sequencing 23:50 LFO sequencing! please upvote for visibility :)

[@loopop]

Thanks! Added to the video timeline and pinned your comment :)

[@MovingPieces]

@@loopop Thank *you* for the wonderful content!

[@GB3770]

Bought one today...its amazing ..love it to bits ... i think its amazing value for 400 uk pounds...vvv happy! I watched your vids b 4 buying which made me drool...lol.

[@ThomasKerr888]

LFO SEQUENCING. Dude, you slayed that demo. So stoked for this, I may have to buy two.

[@andrewswetz157]

My friend told me I might like this I checked out one or two videos. Then I saw this video and as soon as I got some money thanks to this crazy virus. I am patiently waiting on my first semi- modular gear. I already have a MicroFreak that thing gets some insane stuff that was my first Synth then I was missing a drum machine but I got an early Birthday present from my friend a Drum Brute Impact. Long story short I like Arturia and I am excited to have this beast the squencer alone is insane. TLDR you definitely solidified my choice. Thanks for the informative and knowledge on the products you review!

[@oldschoolebm666]

dude you're on fire! Great videos! I might gave up my microbrute for this one.

[@MrJeffryL]

Hook it up and use the cv, extra LFO and OSC

[@mikebush3834]

I just got one last week and I love it!! Thanks for the video

[@SineHacker]

So much info in this video! Thanks a lot!

[@Allomerus]

Fabulous review. It has lot of depth! :-)

[@surj1kal]

This video was so great and useful, thanks dude.

[@pirateradio808]

Wonderful video.... you are a natural teacher.... much thanks.

[@keithcampbell9017]

I just purchased a mini brute 2, so thanks for your instructive video, and I have subscribed, so bring on more. Thanks

[@valemaxema73]

The sequencer is wild

[@ElectricCelt56]

Inspirational. Nice to hear from an expert.

[@LouisSerieusement]

that was a mindblowing tutorial

[@GemExperience]

Love your work man, great great great :D

[@loopop]

Torben Scharling thanks :)

[@FernandoLobo]

HELP !! ... Hey, quick question. I am trying to deceide betwee minilog xd, minibrute 2s and roland boutique SE2. The fact i can recorde changes like the cutoff per step other thinsk with the minilog and the boutique se2 is really important to me, Can i do this with the minibrute ? wich one would you recomend out of these three. Thanks , subcribed and like.

[@andewprod]

I never tried that, let me try It with my minibrute 2s and ill respond you when i know It.. It would be pretty pretty crazy!

[@ghibbore]

@Andrew So what did you find out?

[@FernandoLobo]

@@ghibbore tha you cannot record changes, is not that type of synth. I bought it still and the minilogue xd too.... Really like them,no regrets.

[@MSCLS]

This is an awesome video man THANK YOU! The sequencer is incredible on this machine. This is one of the most amazing & exciting new pieces of gear I've seen in a good while. I can't wait to add one (maybe 2 and go Mother 32 style) to my current set up. I'm especially excited to rock this mean machine with my Mother 32 and my eurorack modules, as well as my Drumbrute too. It's sounds dope, looks good, and seems to have incredible functionality. This is a HUGE overall win in my book. Keep up the good work dude!

[@MSCLS]

ps, I feel like the answer should be yes but can you sequence euro rack systems with its sequencer, and if so, can you do all of the cool advanced sequencing features you show in this video? Thanks in advance.

[@loopop]

First... thanks for your comment ;) Second: Yes. Check out my RackBrute video

[@solokalandadze5167]

Excellent tutorial !!!

[@bigstinker757]

Love your videos man, definitely my go to, before I buy a new piece.

[@arifmemovic3383]

Wow. Cant wait to get my hands on one.

[@sisterzzbro4215]

Thank you very much! It is very revealing review! And the machine is hammer!

[@thesilverfox9185]

Damn you are good lol - I need to watch this over and over to get the best out of my 2S

[@borispradel1037]

This synth is sooo fun. I spend hours creating sounds and sequences. I also have and love my Novation Peak, it was my most treasured synth until I got the MBS2. But now if I had just take only one synth with me, that would be the MBS2. When I got it I was really overwhelmed by its sequencer and sound. I have watched so many videos just with bleeps and clicks that I thought that was the best you could do with it, but boy I was wrong.

[@jeanmar2573]

excellent presentation!!

[@leonmccormick2909]

You are really awesome. I really enjoyed this teaching episode, very informative. I'm a 66 year old kid at heart and I love toys. I have an cool midi setup in my basement along with modular stand alone synths wired together. Really thinking of buying the Mini brute S, pretty soon from Sweetwater, which is my go to company. I'll be checking in shortly. Stay cool!!!

[@SpeccyMan]

A 66 year old should really know that an ONLY precedes words that begin with a vowel!

[@Midi-olo-gist6758]

@@SpeccyMan What?? Some sort or nut or something.

[@Eonetronix]

I just bought it and still learn lot of things from it 😅😀

[@Expectaz]

ordered one!!! will arrive today or tommorow 😍

[@knutSchevik]

Amazing showcase from the minibrute 2s. I just bought this synth, but need to watch this 50 times to understand and learn everything hahaha

[@EISERMANN80]

I will probably never get rid of my beloved MiniBrute SE, but this thing has the potential as a competitor. Wow.

[@CodyCoates]

Very stoked to get this. Seems like the perfect gateway to eurorack... it's going to be an expensive summer.

[@kaarefestvog6540]

I have it and it's a beast. Can be as simple as you want or really dive deep. Huge sounding. Great built quality. Wide range of tones. I love a Moog but you can't really compare the sound. If that's the tone you need then get that. This will do something close and a hundred others.

[@colinbragg1621]

Whoa. Great review, and so many options! I was just watching the Pittsburgh Modular Microvolt 3900 preview video, and it looks like it has some good West Coast-style functions available (particularly their "Function Generator"). This synth has it beat, I think. All the LFOs! I imagine with some work one create self-generating music with this.

[@shorocproduction7212]

Loopop great video, you've help me to make up my mind about going modular and where to start. During NAMM I saw another instrument that got my attention away from my 2018 plan getting into eurorack modular but now that the NAMM dust is settled the Arturia Minibrute 2S is my entry.

[@loopop]

ShoRoc Production thanks, cool - glad to help ... wait til Friday (Feb 16 hopefully...) and I’ll upload a video with what I think is the first must have module...

[@BITE_MECHANISM]

Just got thing beast, uuuh brute and you´re video is crazy useful. That sequencer is mindblowing 🤯

[@mattkaz9604]

This looks sweet, a modular-ih minibrute with an inbuilt sequencer.

[@modularmuse]

This was extremely useful info after getting one of these rigs. Edit: subscribed.

[@geego1108]

i am really curious, why some individuals give a thumbsdown on videos like this, its not, like someone has to view an amazing tuorial till end. Love to loop

[@jla9096]

I guess it doesn't matter anymore because youtube screwed it up by removing the counter

[@syverjove]

Just picked up the noir version from Noise Kitchen during their closing sale. Can’t wait to get my hands on it!

[@hernanlamaison2650]

you are definitely better than the manual. The human touch is everything

[@AlexandreSoma]

AMAZING!

[@dmitriysviatashov1966]

Thankful to U friend..videos r super easy to understand and so inspired! i was searching for some Synth to have a nice Sequencer and control of it- i think i found! Hugs from Ukraine!

[@ezassegai4793]

19:15 accidental stranger things theme haha

[@magicdave93]

Great review of this awesome synth, I want one!!

[@ACCOUNTANTB]

Best analog synth for live sessions so far under lower budget !!

[@GeorgeLocke]

I'm listening to this for the eighth time and I finally got a clue to how much the sequencer can do. Thanks loopop. You do hard work.

[@SpeccyMan]

The sequencer is deep, deep, deep.

[@machinate]

You ask for suggestions on future videos about it: You call it paraphonic, but surely anything that has a spare VCA, a separately controllable VCO *and* separate sequencer lanes *along* with the ability to do envelopes on said lanes is fully duophonic with just a slight bit of patching... Granted, you don't have a filter for that part unless you feed it back in afterwards. Would be fun to see some patches done this way. Cheers.

[@loopop]

machinate thanks - if you’ve seen my other videos you know that’s my favorite synth pet project... the video you’re talking about is already in the works and yes polyphony is possible, not just paraphonic... stay tuned ;)

[@tsgodman4409]

Just dope man!!!

[@hector3550]

Thanks!!

[@momsonthenet394]

I WANT ONE OF THOSE

[@argiletonne]

I happy to say this looks way more interesting than the moog dfam. good job arturia.

[@dnch]

holy shit, the sequencer is epic

[@d_cl]

I don't really understand what your saying, but it sounds really cool!

[@zipnone1996]

clever design! impressive

[@Rollur1234]

I want this one ❤❤❤❤

[@jackdawwithcrowbarbecausey6492]

so, by using the velo track as voltage and setting .50v it adds a quarter tone to the note?

[@umonox]

very well covered mate! cant wait for my Minibrute 2S to arrive now! however: i still have some things to sort out with Arturia first :-/ thats the fate of a small channel i assume ;-) nevertheless - these modulation options in the sequencer are dope like hell!! i wonder what happens if you use some stackable patchcables and connect a mod source to various different destinations - neverending sound exploration awaits !! :-D thanks for this great in depth view and keep up the good work. all the best from a fellow youtube guy ;-)

[@loopop]

umonox thanks for the comment ;)

[@zetathix]

sweet machine

[@23jimi]

Can you use the metalizer to fold CV? LFO or envelope into metalizer and then patch the triangle out as a more complex modulation source

[@loopop]

Man, what a great idea! I just tried it and it's nuts. So, yeah, the answer is yes... I gotta weave that into a future video - I'll make sure to give you credit!! For some reason it doesn't work exactly as expected on a square wave - square behaves like a triangle for some reason, but the other shapes are working great!

[@TooSlowTube]

Very clearly explained. Thanks. When will I be able to buy just the top half? :)

[@BenWorden]

Do you have a video walking through sequencing options / limitations of using this with modular gear?

[@markleahodson7091]

My Brain just said enough ya ,,,,,,,,thanks loopop,,, y ps like the 'hi' quote in comments laughed out loud cause never realized until now you always say that

[@thedrumunkey8582]

Dear lord, NAMM's still a week away and Arturia is killing it.

[@Stompaholik]

You did the Stranger Things Theme just a bit faster at 19:15. Edit: Ok, I see. I'm not alone with this.

[@Brain4Zombie]

I've ordered mine yesterday :) But my preferred retailer is out of stock of these cuties and will have it back at the 1st of July :( I could order somewhere else, but I've get awesome help there and therefore they get the deal.

[@soulixier6939]

A mini thing magnified 🔬 magnificently! Bravo Sensei👏. (Sensei = Master of any profession)

[@robertwayman8220]

When is the next video going to be on this particular device in regards to the sequencer as you were saying towards the end of the video? I really love these videos

[@loopop]

Robert Wayman thank you! I hope soon

[@dannyfink390]

Very good introduction. But from 23:17 I didnt get the point anymore. :D You saved my 2S from getting sold!

[@marike1100]

Great summary of a cool synth. Pet peeve: Reviewers who tune synths or don't realize a synth is tuned to something other than A440.

[@loopop]

Thanks, but man you're not going to like my channel because I just don't care. What an odd peeve though, you must be making that comment a lot with the large number of analog synths that have continuous tuning knobs

[@Quark.Lepton]

This thing should be illegal-it’s a “brute” all right-especially with that sequencer-jaw dropping. I could spend weeks with this machine and I’d be in heaven every single minute of it. Awesome machine, Ziv-thanks for showing it off to us properly-like! 🤓👊🏼😉

[@DayflightTrok]

I have a Minibrute 2S and it is great. The only thing I realy miss and reclaimed two times to Arturia is the missing of prog changes/bank changes. But so far nothing happens and only 1 update was available 2018. Nothing more.

[@krism6279]

you didn't say the "hi!" this is an alien posing as loopop!

[@avetisk]

I think Ziv was so amazed by that beast that he even forgot to put the Pros & Cons 🤣

[@loopop]

It took a while to get to my current style (or lack thereof...)

[@pthomas36]

@@loopop It seems like many people see it as your style and really appreciate it. As do I. Very engaging and entertaining.

[@karolcelinski8077]

Arturia! Finally a synth without those useless keyboards. Thanks!

[@jfklmk13447]

well the keyboards make it easier to perform with imo

[@Heathcliff_hensel]

haha yeah well at least they offer the option to have a keyboard if you are a gigging musician.

[@prototyrant3335]

And can still hook up a midi keyboard controller to the 2S

[@supercommando440]

This thing looks terribly cumbersome to use without a keyboard. Stupid Arturia just didnt add a keyboard to this.

[@prototyrant3335]

supercommando440 there are two versions of this synth, this one has really amazing sequencer capabilities, and the other one called the minibrute 2 (no s) has a 2 octave full size keyboard