Der Musik, Software und Hardware Entwickler Arturia stellt auf der NAMM 2016 den nagelneuen Matrix Brute analog Synthesizer vor, laut ARTURIA soll es sich um den mächtigsten Synthesizer, der jemals gebaut wurde handeln (the most powerful analogue synthesizer ever created). Das sind natürlich ebenso mächtige Worte und insbesondere die Moog Synthesizer Gemeinde wird ob dieser Aussage etwas betreten dreinschauen, ob ARTURIA hier den Mund zu voll genommen hat?
Der Matrix Brute beinhaltet eine ausgefuchste Modulationsmatrix mit der Tausende Modulations-Routings erstellt werden können. Es sind 16 Modulationsquellen zu 16 Modulationszielen (in MOD-Modus) zuweisbar, dabei ist der Grad der Auswirkungen der jeweilig hergestellten Verbindung also dem gewählten Modulations-Routing mit dedizierten Daten-Encoder einstellbar; vier solcher Ziele sind vom Benutzer programmierbar und können eindeutig in den E-Ink (elektronische Tinte) Displays verifiziert werden.
ARTURIA hat dem Matrix Brute 256 professionellen Presets mitgegeben, diese können als Ausgangsort für eigene Klangkreationen dienen. Darüber hinaus kann die Matrix auch als 64-Step-Sequenzer mit separaten STEP ACCENT, SLIDE, und Modulationsoptionen (in SEQ-Modus) genutzt werden.
Der Matrix Brute soll über einen 100 % analogen Signalpfad verfügen, an Effekten sind unter anderem Chorus, Delay und Flanger in jeweils fünf Betriebsarten vorhanden, jeder dieser Effekte kann auch als Modulationsziele festgelegt werden mithilfe der Matrix! Auch ein Arppegiator ist im Matrix Brute enthalten.
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Technische Features Arturia MatrixBrute:
Three Analog Oscillators:
- Sawtooth, Pulse, Triangle, waves with the unique waveshapers that have become the trademark of the ‚Brute‘ sound. There is also a sub-oscillator on each of the two Brute oscillators.
Combination VCO/LFO oscillator:
- The third Osciallator can be used for both audio signals and LFO modulation at the same time. You do not have to choose either operation here so you can always have that big 3 oscillator sound.
Noise Generator:
- Noise generator with White, Pink, Red and Blue noise types. The most versatile on the market.
Audio Mod:
- The AUDIO MOD section allows for complex oscillator and filter FM possibilities bringing whole new tonalities to your sound.
Performance Controls:
- Pitch bend and mod wheels and 4 Macro encoders which can be assigned to any of the modulation destinations for instant hands on performance playing.
Voice Modes:
- Multiple keyboard modes for mono, paraphonic and duo-split modes. Split oscialltors for paraphonic mode or use the duo split mode to play a sequence while playing notes over the top of it.
Three LFO’s:
- Two standalone LFO’s with 7 waveforms and trigger modes allow for complex modulations. The combination VCO/LFO adds a 3rd LFO in the system.
Mixer:
- Mix and blend Oscillators 1, 2, 3, as well as the noise generator and EXTERNAL input sources. Route each mixer input to the filter of your choice using the FILTER assign buttons.
Steiner-Parker filter:
- We have upgraded our Steiner Parker filter to support both 12db per octave and 24db per octave slopes as well as a DRIVE control for making thicker sounds. The 4 modes, Low pass, band pass, high pass, and notch allow for a vast array of sound making possibilites.
Ladder Filter:
- We have included a traditional beefy Ladder filter with both 12db and 24db per octave slopes as well as Low Pass, High Pass & Band Pass modes and a Drive control. This filter design is known for making punchy bass and thick lead sounds.
Filter routing:
- The two filters can be patched in series or in parallel configurations.
Envelope Generators:
- The two ADSR envelopes and the 3rd DADSR envelope give you plenty of sound sculpting tools.
256 Memory locations:
- Store and recall your favorite sounds at the touch of a button. You can organize, save and load new banks of sounds using the free MIDI Control Center editor application. We deliver MatrixBrute with 128 factory presets.
The Matrix
- The matrix is the heart of Matrixbrute. It allows for complex modulation routing, step-sequencing and instant preset recall. Modulation Routing: You can assign any of 16 modulation sources to any of 16 mod destinations. 4 destinations are user programmable and can be seen in the e-ink display. Set amounts of each modulation routing using the data encoder. Step Sequencer: The matrix can be used as a 64 step sequencer with separate STEP, ACCENT, SLIDE and MODULATION steps. Preset Recall: In Preset mode the matrix allows you to recall any of 256 presets at the touch of a button.
True Analog Effects.
- To enhance your sonic pleasure we have added an analog and Delay/ Chorus/ Flanger to the output. Choose from any of 5 operation modes. And YES! the controls in the analog effects can be set as modulation destinations in the Matrix.
Sequencer/Arpeggiator controls
- The sequencer and arpeggiator add to the playability of the Matrixbrute. Multiple modes of both the seq and arp allow for unlimited musical ideas to be realized.
Keyboard
- The 49 note keyboard features both velocity and aftertouch for a musical feel with plenty of expression.
Master Audio Outputs:
- Stereo ¼” jacks for your master audio outputs.
Control Voltage Interfacing:
- 12 CV Inputs and 12 CV Outputs allow the Matrixbrute to interface with your standard 1V per octave modular synth gear.
Audio Input:
- Line and instrument levels allow for adding an external oscillator from your favorite modular synth or processing a guitar or bass through the filters, VCA and analog effects.
Gate I/O:
- The Gate inputs and outputs allow you to trigger external gear or trigger the internal envelopes remotely.
Sync in and out
- This allows you to synchronize the MatrixBrute’s sequencer and arpeggiator with external devices.
Pedal Inputs
- Expression and Sustain pedal inputs give you real-time control to expand on your expressive capabilities control.
MIDI Interfacing
- Standard MIDI in, out and thru will connect you to both modern and vintage gear alike.
USB
- USB I/O allows you to interface to a computer DAW directly. This is also the link to use our free editor/librarian software provided for the MatrixBrute.
Wer es nicht abwarten kann das Teil unter die Finger zu bekommen der hat Gelegenheit den MatrixBrute auf dem Arturia Stand (# 6920) in Halle A auf der NAMM Show 2016 vom 21. bis zum 24. Januar in Anaheim, Kalifornien zu sehen und zu hören.
Arturia MatrixBrute Preis und Liefertermin:
Der Arturia Matrix Brute Analog Synthesizer wird voraussichtlich im Frühjahr 2016 in den Fachhandel kommen, zudem wird es möglich sein den MatrixBrute direkt bei Arturia online zu kaufen, nicht bestätigten Gerüchten zufolgesoll der ARTURIA MatrixBRUTE um die 1.800,- Euro kosten….
Weitere Informationen gibt es unter: https://www.arturia.com/de/ranges/brute