The Arturia Matrixbrute is a powerful analog mono synth with a great build quality. In addition to a very flexible modulation matrix and connectivity with modular synths, it features a sequencer, arpeggiator, and a dual filter architecture with Steiner Parker and Ladder filters. Unfortunately, many of the controls on its panel don’t send MIDI, so when it comes to controlling Omnisphere, it has some limitations. It’s still fun to use, though, since you still have a good amount of control over Omnisphere’s oscillators, filters, envelopes, Global Ambience, and Magnetic Echo.
Arturia Matrixbrute Strengths:
- Great Analog Monosynth
- Great Build Quality
- Powerful Sequencer
- CV/Gate Connectivity
Arturia Matrixbrute Details:
| Retail Price | $2,499 |
|---|---|
| Number of Keys | 49 |
| Keyboard Type | Full |
| Size of Controls | Medium |
| Special Features | Mod Matrix, CV/Gate Connectivity |
| Dimensions | 33.8” x 17” x 4.2” |
| Weight | 44 lbs |
| USB Powered | No |
| Pitch Bender | Yes |
| Mod Wheel | Yes |
| Sends Aftertouch | Yes |
| Sustain Pedal Input | Yes |
| Expression Pedal Input | Yes |
| Ribbon | No |
| Non-Functional Controls | All Buttons Mod Matrix Sequencer/ARP Controls |
| Arpeggiator | Yes |
| Sequencer | Yes |
| MIDI Messages | CC |
Omnisphere Sections Controlled by the Arturia Matrixbrute:
| Independent Layer Control | No |
|---|---|
| Number of Oscillators | 4 |
| Number of Wavetables | 5 |
| Number of Envelopes | 3 |
| Number of LFOs | 3 |
| Filter Types | None |
| FX Units | Global Ambience Global Tone Global Limiter Magnetic Echo |
| Soundsources | No |
| Mod Matrix | No |
| FM | No |
| Ring Mod | No |
| Waveshaper | No |
| Unison | Yes |
| Harmonia | Yes |
| Granular | No |
| ORB | No |
| Arpeggiator | No |
Ratings
| Control of Omnisphere |  |
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| Panel Layout |  |
| Ease of Use | |
| Keyboard Feel | |
| Build Quality | |
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