The control setup on this synth is very inviting, and the builtin sound patches. Korg monologue i am debating between getting a used novation bass station or waiting for a korg monologue. The bsii has a lot of advantages over the minibrute an extra oscillator, better midi spec, ring modulator, patch memory, lfo slew, and more filter types. Arturia microbrute 100 massive presets pack demo by chronos. If you already own a minibrute, you can patch in the micro for dual oscillator action. I recently made the switch to ableton from reason, bought the push same time, and have been flying off the wheel making at least the loop portions of songs during lunch. The hugely successful minibrute has evolved into what arturia describe as a synthesis ecosystem, but the minibrute 2 and 2s arent just updates theyre completely new instruments.
Oct 25, 20 well, the countdown has ended and the cats pretty well out of the bag with regards to arturias new microbrute analog synthesizer, which at first blush appears simply to be a scaleddown version of the popular minibrute that arguably kicked off the current renaissance in affordable 25key monophonic analog synths when it was announced almost. However its quite a bit larger, its sequencer is less sophisticated and it has a. Arturia microbrute vs novation bass station ii dailyanalog. Dial up your favorite microbrute patches and click save to be redirected to a page with your saved configuration. The mod matrix patch bay makes you route 3 modulation sources to any 6 modulation destinations.
Review synthesizers arturia microbrute creation edition. If you had to choose between the minilogue, bass station 2 or microbrute, which one would you recommend. Its tough to choose between the micro and its big brother, the minibrute. Novation bass station ii analogue monosynth novation bass station ii. It was a monophonic analog synth optimized for bass, with a sound that was reminiscent of the roland tb303, which was all the rage with the early 90s rave scene. Its in the top 3 bestselling tabletop synthesizers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as korg volca drum or yamaha reface cs. Dec 11, 20 given this backdrop, you can imagine our glee when we were asked to take the new and very secret microbrute for a spin. Best analog synth under 500 dollars updated in 2020.
Arturia microbrute is an analog synthesizer with so many interesting features. This default routing can be overridden by simply inserting one of the patch cords into either the mod output or input jacks. Arturia microbrute is a very popular option in the middle of the tabletop synthesizers price range. Arturia has officially announced the microbrute synthesizer a new synth in their brute family that offers 100% analog path, midi and cv connectivity and unique features, like an analog patch bay the microbrute was designed, according to arturia, to be small but still retain an amazing sound quality. Tossed and turned between the two and finally went for the bs mainly due to the save feature rather than rebuilding patches from scratch every time though i do that anyway.
The novation bass station ii is a highly acclaimed and very capable little analogue machine, which despite the name can do far more than just basses, although its architecture lends itself to this area, thanks to two oscillators and a sub. Arturia first appeared on my radar in 2004 when they released the minimoog v soft synth, soon following. The microbrute has a two octave minisize keyboard and a footprint that is about half the size of the minibrute. It is a robust product with firm switches and knobs. I can get a used bass station for the same price as a monologue, and was wondering if anyone here has a recommendation. The pictures names are the patches names and can give you some information about the patch. All the pictures are not so good often programming at night but good enough so you see the parameters. The sequencer lets you record your own notes, ties, rests and rhythms in real time, then store them, recall them and use them with any patch you like. Hey id like to get a cheap analog synth korg volcas will be out of stock for a while and i cant decide if i should get a minibrute or microbrute overall im more inclined to get the minibrute because that one has a sine wave and the micro does not. The mod matrix is something that gives the microbrute an edge over its competitor, but only if you have the setup to connect other equipment. Excellent onboard mono sequencer with sixteen memories.
As soon as the box arrived, the family resemblance was clear to see, but in a significantly smaller package. I was in your same boat so i said fuck it and bought a bass station 2. In 2012, arturia opened a new market a blue ocean, as the strategists say when they introduced the minibrute, a true mono analog synth for mouse freaks, djs or musicians who dont necessarily play piano but wanted to complete their sonic arsenal. Bass station 2 update almost like having a new synthesizer. Had the micro brute but found it boring and limited. If you want to get onboard in the hardware synth world, i cannot think better bang for your buck than microbrute. I can say that the microbrute seems to cover alot more range than the bs2 share quote. Arturia microbrute creation edition vs arturia microbrute. Bass station iis patternbased arpeggiator and step sequencer are a fun and immediate way to find new inspiration.
Oct 24, 20 with the modulation matrix and the sequencer you are in for a lot of fun. All this talk about relatively affordable analog monosynths finally made me curious enough to go searching for some handson demo time. The synthesizer novation bass station ii is usually 46 more expensive than korg microkorg, but the difference is so small that this can vary. I scoured the internet, but no one seems to talk about the minibrute 2 or the new bsii update. The arturia minibrute is another excellent synthesizer with great sound and functionality, available in a very affordable range. New arturia microbrute is a megauseful cv hub nova musik. So, i have these two deals and i really do not know what to do. The synthesizer arturia microbrute creation editionis usually 0 cheaper than arturia microbrute, but the difference is so small that this can vary. Critically, you can store and recall patches on bass station ii.
I am contemplating selling my novation bs 2, to reduce the number of similar analogue synths i have, and partially fund the minilogue. You will get 54 page booklet with graphic of 100 presets with its actual parameters. Having used many arturia soft synths, this is a great piece to transition. Killer little analog synth, capable of big, aggressive sounds. The microbrute is the spirit of the minibrute distilled down even further into its raw essence. More importantly i think you have an excellent point that any synth, and especially one with a focus like the bass station 2, needs to be evaluated in the context of a mix. The updated version brings with it several improved additional filters. For example, unlike novations bass station ii and other twooscillator synths, you cannot produce oscillator sync effects.
Arturia microbrute factory patch sheet audio demos. Yes, yes, yes, you still have got those wonderful basssounds at your. But the bass station ii is not just a simple bass and groovebox. In the first proper episode of this series where were building patches from scratch on the arturia minibrute 2, we tackle some mean and evil bass sounds. So we made great sounds showing microbrute possibilities.
With the microbrute, arturia has a winner, and along with a few other gear manufacturers, they seem to have tacitly acknowledged that we have come back to days of future past in search of the visceral thrill of real control over a wild and untamed sonic palette. Nov 29, 2017 back in 1993, novation released the bass station. That and patch storage was the main reason i got the bass station but that micro brute is definitely awesome. Jul 06, 2019 the dark and dirty sounds are what the microbrute lives for and this is something that it shares with the bass station ii. Dark bass by danilo prates on apr 28, 2017 categories. Arturia microbrute 25 mini key analogue hardware synthesizer stock code. Mar 18, 2015 we show you how to make powerful bass sounds using arturias microbrute. Novation bass station ii a fullblown analog synthesizer. Use preprogrammed patches and create your own gives better versatility. Oct 24, 20 arturia has officially announced the microbrute synthesizer a new synth in their brute family that offers 100% analog path, midi and cv connectivity and unique features, like an analog patch bay. If you want to watch more videos about this update go to novationtv on youtube. As for the ms20, that was also a massive letdown, just average sounds and a confusing patch panel.
The mini and microbrute can be combined into a very powerful system without even touching anything so modern as midi or usb. The first novation bass station anno 1993 was admittedly a classic indeed firstclass bassline clone, but its successor has mutated into a fullblown analog synthesizer. The address bar will contain a link to your patch to save or share. The site is an ongoing project that is not affiliated with arturia. A new firmware version is available for microbrute. The one major disappointment is not related to the sound itself, but is rather a cosmeticaesthetic concern. This is also a great way to learn how to use this awesome fully analog synthesiser and the techniques here are universal so. The microbrute was designed, according to arturia, to be small but still retain an amazing sound quality. Small, light and portable, theres no mistaking the bass station 2s heritage. Microbrute vs minibrute analog synths hey id like to get a cheap analog synth korg volcas will be out of stock for a while and i cant decide if i should. Arturia microbrute vs novation bass station ii youtube. The microbrute offers 100% pure analog voice path and flexible connectivity via. Hi hat by alpaca elettrico on jan 03, 2019 use noise.
The minibrute also knew how to seduce synth fans on the lookout for a new sound color at a very lovable price, and without the need to. Myself ive experimented with audio input, patch points, and other stuff mentioned too, but never made a video, because i simply dont do videos of that kind. It comes with 64 killer factory presets, space for 64 of your own sounds on the hardware, and you. The microbrute produces an astounding variety of sonic potentials. Normal topic hot topic more than 15 replies very hot topic more than 25 replies locked topic sticky topic poll. The dark and dirty sounds are what the microbrute lives for and this is something that it shares with the bass station ii. I was also pitting them against the minimicrobrute an ms20 and a few others. The mod matrix is something that gives the microbrute an edge over its competitor, but. Definitely far more flexible as far as routing parameters to knobs and certainly an unlimited amount of sounds. If i had to choose, i would certainly keep the more precise good word for it, atma but also more versatile bs2 which i wanted for rolandy, boards of canada sounds. Yes, yes, yes, you still have got those wonderful bass sounds at your. Not having a noise generator on the micro is a deal breaker for me. If you plot a graph were point x is the ideal synth, then both would be very close to it but one slightly left of x, the other slightly right. Arturia microbrute photos click on thumbnails to enlarge arturia microbrute.
With the microbrutes stackable patch cables, you get even more modulation possibilities. A forum for comparing two or more synths against each other. Normal topic hot topic more than 15 replies very hot topic more than 25 replies locked topic. However, the micro does add the very neat mod matrix panel, which allows you to patch the envelope and lfo depth to different locations using the 3. Arturia microbrute analog synthesizer arturia microbrute analog synthesizer. The amount of money i expect to make would be enough to either buy the waldorf pulse 2 or the novation bass station 2. However its quite a bit larger, its sequencer is less sophisticated and it has a mere four patterns.
In todays video i go over the new update for the bass station 2 from novation. We retain the steinerparker filter but lose an oscillator. Soft distorted sine wave better fix on oscilloscope. Playing with microbrute is pure fun, which is normally not the case with soft synths and their seemingly endless menus. I also use the sample for drums and with the latest firmware on the bs you can trigger. We show you how to make powerful bass sounds using arturias microbrute. If we were doing eleven of the best wed probably include both, but rules are rules and we only have space for ten, so its the smaller of the two which makes the cut. I bought a bass station ii this spring, a microbrute last month. Myself ive experimented with audio input, patch points, and other stuff mentioned too, but never made a video, because. After researching the differences between this product and some others primarily the minibrute. Microbrute is a pure analog sonic powerhouse of a synth.
The patch points will connect to other external synthesizers and keyboards to open up the. The remaining sections all relate to actually building your sound or patch, and should. Im absolutely in love yeah they say its good but its not. Im looking for one synth to integrate into logic, mostly to add low end analog punch to my houseuk garage style bass lines. The small form factor is disproportionate to the massive sound you can get out of microbrute. Im happy with everything thus far, but even with the top of the line version of ableton, ive been unhappy with the basslines, and i have been wanting to make my own drums like i. The main rival is surely the novation bass station 2, which is a little more expensive but boasts a fullsized, aftertouchenabled keyboard, versatile filters, two complete adsrs, a pair of lfos and a sub oscillator.
How to make bass sounds using arturia microbrute youtube. Then again, i may just put microbrute on my lap, connect the headphones and try to come up with different sounds. Nov 04, 2018 in todays video i go over the new update for the bass station 2 from novation. Arturia has stuck to its original formula, which is no bad thing.
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