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Hardware Instruments => MatrixBrute => MatrixBrute - General discussions => Topic started by: VAU on March 24, 2017, 03:14:12 pm
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i just want to say that i am so happy with the Matrixbrute, every day i discover new sounds
There are synths that are instruments you really can connect with and you know, they are keepers.
The Matrixbrute is one of those.
great job - thanks !
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Thank you VAU !!
BTW a new firmware is coming soon, i'm sure you'll like it !!
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great news ***
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Thanks for the nice feedback!
To me being an "instrument" is probably the most rewarding qualifier a synth can get. It was clearly our main target when we specified and designed it.
So I really enjoy reading we achieved it
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I second VAU's sentiment!
The MatrixBrute is a great instrument and very exciting even for seasoned synthesists. I'm happy that you guys are crazy enough to make such a bonkers synthesizer ;D
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@ Bruno:
You really did!
The Matrixbrute has soul and vibe.
Very rare nowadays to find instruments that you can literally feel how much love the makers put into a synth.
Usually you only know this from certain vintage instruments.
hats off !
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Thank you ... absolutely ... great synthesizer 8)
I have mine only for two weeks now and there was so much fun to explore, there were so many useful patches just by tweaking and trying this and that ... an outstanding and inspiring instrument to create sounds and to jam live.
The MatrixBrute has one of the most intuitive user interface designs and this makes even this complex synth easy to use :)
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Wonderful piece of kit. I went out to buy a replacement Mini Moog, and came home with a Matrixbrute instead. Its taken me over 60 years to discover that magic really does exist - its called the Matrixbrute. Thanks Arturia, you have created a classic synth.
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Big and Small!
In a way we are very lucky, because we're able to understand what potential of a synth like the matrixbrute has. You need to have a lot of knowledge about synth and synthesis to be able to see that potential.
Just this evening I had an elder woman that lives in my street come to visit. She was curious about my studio, so I showed her the Matrixbrute and a very small synth. She was amazed! But what amazed her most what that the small synthesizer could make just as much sound/noise as the big matrixbrute. That was totally incomprehensible for her. A big synth should a big sound and small one a small sound! There must be millions of people out there with a similar level of (not)understanding about synths. I don't envy Arturia having to sell a complex machine like the Matrixbrute.
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For me I am very impressed with the MB, the Arturia guys have done a fine job they should be applauded.
I'm a great fan of the Origin as well, a seriously underestimated synth.
With the MB I think they have learnt lessons from the Origin, it has been released in a very nearly finished state, a few tweaks and it's done. It is also perfectly placed for the current trends, VCO based, dual filters, cv connections and a sequencer. Add to that the knob per function and general design you gave a something that should sell well to not only people that know a bit about synths but also to beginners.
And it looks good ;)
So fingers crossed they sell loads of them, they deserve success.
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I don't envy Arturia having to sell a complex machine like the Matrixbrute.
I think, they did very well know, what they did, why they did it, and who could be the possible user. And I expect this instrument to become a success story.
I would even say that the MB is an instrument for every synthesizer beginner too ... why ...
- one knob - one function
- every functional section logically structured and a well designed overall layout, easy to navigate
- more then one synthesizing approach possible (subtractive, FM at audio range, waveshaping)
- great versatility from all of those modulation capabilites.
It's a complete and easy to understand instrument for sound-design and creative making of music, at least for people, who are seriously interested in synths and know, each instrument takes time to be learned and mastered.
By the way ... isn't it natural that only few people know about instruments, particularly, if they don't play an instrument at all ... and most don't? TBH ... who of us synth-heads knows about, what would be a particular feature of quality of a violine, a flute, a piano, or a guitar. If we ask the players, we will see, who is seriously in his instrument, will know ... at least, this is my experience ;)
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I would like to thank Arturia as well. The Brute series has taught me so much about synthesis and how to make electronic sounds musical. The MatrixBrute in particular is such a joy to use. Every time I turn it on I find something new and different which just makes me want to keep tweaking. Keep up the amazing work!
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You guys really got this right, not only is the Matrixbrute a true instrument, it is an engineering marvel. Some people would say it has a huge sweet spot, (rightfully so) but to me, it is just a new classic of its own rights. Well done Arturia
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AGREE... i absolutely love this synth..its f***** awsome :), it looks beautiful, it sounds wonderful and the possibillities...WOW. Im glad im not married anymore..hehe
(erh..my neighbours would disagree..hehe)
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despite all feature requests: the Matrixbrute is my "island synth".
we had so much gear through the decades, but for me, there is nothing like it.
it might be not perfect. but it is most unique and alive.
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I will add my thanks while we’re here too!
I love the Matrixbrute, it is a joy to use/play/create/discover.
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Thank you from me too, Arturia! LOVE THE MATRIX BRUTE... and I loved it even before I realized you could modulate mod points on the matrix for a 2nd level of modulation. Now I'm IN love with the Matrix Brute. I have already posted things I thought were missing or easily could be updated but it's important for me to still say... it is GREAT and I'm just fine with it as is... we just always get improvement ideas even on the best of synths. Excellent work, MB Team! - Mark Steiner