Minibrute 2S

Semimodular Synth with Sequencer and 48-Point Patchbay

An evolution of the MiniBrute story, MiniBrute 2S stays true to the raw sound-shaping power of the original, while adding new features and possibilities.

Combining elements of an analog synthesizer with an intuitive step-sequencer and semi-modular architecture, the MiniBrute 2S' parameters are clearly laid out to create sound with personality and attitude. The multi-pattern, triple-layer, 64-step sequencer offers new ways of creating music, but takes the pain out of pattern programming.
A capable standalone synth, MiniBrute 2S can also be augmented by using its expanded patchbay, and become the center of a modular system.

1. VCO 1
Sawtooth, Pulse and Triangle waves with unique modifiers and direct FM control. Ultra Saw makes for huge sounds, Metalizer adds complex harmonics to the triangle wave. FM generates rich tones.

2. VCO 2
Selectable waveform between sine, saw and square. Multiple tuning modes for fine, coarse or LFO operation.

3. Oscillator Mixer
Allows for mixing the levels of the individual waveforms of the oscillator 1 and 2, the noise generator and the external inputs.

4. Steiner-Parker Multimode Filter
Beefy filter with Low Pass, High Pass, Band Pass, and Notch modes. Resonance can be pushed into self oscillation.

5. 4 Stage Envelope
ADSR Type Envelope generator.

6. Brute Factor™
The Brute Factor™ can add subtle drive effects to full blown intermodulation havoc.

7. AD Envelope
This modulator can generate AD, AHR or loopable envelopes. Its Attack and Decay times are CV-controllable, too.

8. Patchbay
48 CV inputs and outputs to control many elements of the synthesizer and sequencer. Some utility modules provide extended possibilities.

9. Two LFOs
Both LFO supply 6 waveforms and can run in sync to the Sequencer. Very fast rates can be obtained.

10. 3-track, 64-step sequencer
The sequencer controls Pitch, Gate, Velocity and Pressure. Use Seq 2 or Seq 3 to generate other types of signals : Gates, CV, Pitch, LFOs, Envelopes. Real-time and step editing are available.

11. Pads and Encoders
16 Pressure and Velocity sensitive pads can be used as a keyboard or to enter steps in the sequence. Encoders are used to edit the values for each step.

12. 64 patterns
64 pattern memories are available, organized in four banks. Create a chain of patterns to build longer patterns or even full songs.

13. Sync
Synchronize to external MIDI, USB or analog clock.

14. Arp/Loop
Generate arpeggios on the keys or loop a portion of the sequence. Everything stays in sync when you exit the loop, perfect for performance.

15. Audio In/Out
Line and headphones outputs.

16. MIDI In/Out
Connect and sync MiniBrute to any DAW or hardware MIDI equipment.

17. USB In/Out
Control MiniBrute from your DAW or use it as a master keyboard.

Patchbay Sections & Connectivity

VCO 1 Section
- Input(s): Pitch, FM, Ultrasaw, PWM, Metal In, Metal Mod, Sync, Linear FM
- Output(s): Saw, Square, Triangle, Noise

VCO 2 Section
- Input(s): Pitch
- Output(s): Out

External In Section
- Input(s): Master, External
- Output(s): —

Filter Section
- Input(s): FM, RM, Cutoff
- Output(s): —

Amp Section
- Input(s): AM, Amp
- Output(s): Out

Inverter Section
- Input(s): In
- Output(s): Out

ADSR Section
- Input(s): Trigger
- Output(s): Out

AD Section
- Input(s): Trigger, Attack, Decay
- Output(s): Out

LFO 1&2 Section
- Input(s): —
- Output(s): Out 1, Out 2

VCA Section
- Input(s): In 1, In 2, CV
- Output(s): Out

Attenuators Section
- Input(s): In 1, In 2
- Output(s): Out 1, Out 2

Sequencer Section
- Input(s): Clock, Reset
- Output(s): Sync, Run

MIDI Section
- Input(s): —
- Output(s): Keyboard, Gate, Velocity/Mod 1, Pressure/Mod 2

Main Features

• Analog Synthesizer
• 2 Analog VCO’s:
  VCO1 : Saw + UltraSaw, Square +Pulse width, Triangle + Metalizer. (Waveform mixing)
  VCO2 : Sine, Saw, Square waveforms (three tuning ranges).
• VCO 2>1 Hard Sync, VCO1 linear and exponential FM
• White Noise Generator
• External Audio In
• Steiner Parker filter (12dB per octave); Low Pass, High Pass, Band Pass, Notch modes.
• 2 LFO’s with Sync: Sine, Tri, Saw, Square, Random, Slew Random
• 1 AD envelope
  Trig, Gate modes
  One shot or Loop
  Attack and Decay times CV controllable
• 1 ADSR envelope
• 48-point CV and Gate patchbay:
  Inputs and Outputs for the voice and sequencer
  Utility modules (inverter, attenuators, VCA)
• 16 velocity and pressure sensitive pads
• 16 encoders
• 64 sequence memories
  Sequence Pitch, Gate, Velocity and Pressure on up to 64 steps
  Alternatively, sequence modulations such as Gates, LFOs, AD Envelopes, ...
  Real-time or step recording modes
  Arpeggiator/Looper
• Save and recall sequence patterns on the fly
• MIDI and USB I/O

https://www.arturia.com/products/hardware-synths/minibrute-2s/