I’ve owned a lot of synths over the past 4 decades, currently I own a Kong MS2000, Moog sub 37, Moog voyager and a Matrixbrute. The Matrixbrute is the greatest, fun and the most, versatile synth I’ve every owned and is easy to learn and play. Highly, highly recommended...
I saw a video on youtube ' when is enough synths enough ' - watched it and now i'm seriously considering the MB before they become extinct - it's the ' fun to play ' element that appeals to me since menu diving is ok if you like .... well - menu diving ! " To buy,or not to buy - that is the question ? " ....or to suffer the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune !
@@twiglet2214 I face the same question; Somehow the MB has been appealing to me for three years, I keep coming back to it.... Just the massive look blows my mind... So far it was a bit too expensive for me, but now one has it offered to me for 1450€, maybe I should grab it now!
@@vicvicmoon5540 I lost your comment and found it in social somehow ? If you do decide to go for it you won't regret it and it's potential for sound design/musicianship is huge - and it's huge too ! I've just bought the 1010 Lemondrop which is ridiculously small but looks like it also delivers ! If you get the MB would be nice to hear your feedback Vicvic Moon.I got mine from Scan Computers and they're pretty hot on good deals - it came with the travel case which is like a tank - i didn't expect the case as well - for £1500 so just went for it.Good luck and happy music making.
Thanks for one of the best quick explorations of a synth's special characteristics I've come across. It's much more on point than many of the 30 to 40 minute "in depth" vids that seem to be proliferating.
Great vid. I’ve had one for about five or six years. I can’t even remember anymore maybe longer but yet always surprises. And it’s crazy that people are practically giving them away now I’ve been thinking about getting a second one and sinking them together.
I love my MatrixBRUTE and can't ever imagine wanting to part with it! I've only ever found three drawbacks, and only the first is actually a regular (minor) annoyance - the other two are really nitpicking, and many of my other synths would have much longer lists! 1. The e-Paper display was a design blunder as it just takes too long to refresh. 2. No Ring Modulator. 3. The directions of (a) the sync between the first two oscillators and (b) the FM between them are both set in stone, so you can't flip one of them (which IMO would have made for slightly more interesting effects when using both features at once).
Love mine, a legendary synth! I combine it with my modular to expand modulation possibilities and also together with other synths like the prophets and the results are damnn!
Was wondering what companion should I choose for mine... A model d, a microfreak? This one seems a great expander for the matrixbrute and for a reasonable price. What do you use mostly?
@@reaktiv1408 i got a Model D recently and I think its a perfect companion for the matrix brute, routing the Model D oscillators thru the MB filters and envelopes its pure pleasure!
@@rodvaldes thanks! I thought of the boog too.. Was wondering about the microfreak since it brings digital tones in the world of the brute but it only has cv out and the lfo is limited. Too bad! But maybe a bigger freak is coming... Had some fun recently with the blofeld to layer some sound.
Go for this beast. It's a lot of fun and if you have mental block when trying to be creative the MB will shatter it as there are so many possibilities that you will encounter playing the MB.
epic, i was considering getting one of these. is there audio input? theoretically, could I add another osc in from a modular and send midi from the matrxbrute to control it so it could act as a 4th oscillator?
Absolutely, great idea! Your modular could be triggerd by MIDI or CV/Gate and the MatrixBrute's audio input appears as source #5 on the mixer (external) which has the same internal routing options as its own 3 oscillators.
1) Can the filter accurately track the keyboard for pitched resonance? 2) can the mod wheel be set to add to mod to the filter (for adding vibrato to pitch tracked resonance) 3 same scenario but can you add slew of portamento to the filter? With all three of these features you can get some uncanny human whistle sounds among others.
1: Yes, keyboard can modulate filter cutoff, 2: Yes, LFO to filter cutoff, mod wheel controlling mod depth, 3: We don't see why the filter cutoff would respond to glide/portamento any differently than the oscillator pitch, so let's say yes.
No, it's complicated to accurately track the filter, as it's not a precise value, so it takes time tweaking before getting something playable (they improved that with the polybrute) Just with the ladder filter, don't expect to track Steiner filter And no, glide does not work with cutoff, so, if you manage to make a barely playable sine on 2 octaves with the ladder filter, you will never have glide on it (but can modulate it with the mod wheel)
@@Michael_Geyre it would seem as though, if the sequencer sends V/oct, and it has built in glide, then you should be able to route that to the filter somehow. These are the reasons people end up with "real" modular systems. (Which involve no headaches. None.)
@@GeorgeLocke it is possible, I just said it's complicated 1V/oct value is something like 96, and you have to tweak to have something in tune (with ladder filter, steiner tracking makes it unplayable on keyboard)
Absolutely. VCO 3 doubles as LFO 3 (as it's listed in the modulation sources) which can of course operate at audio rate and be used to modulate almost anything, including the PW of VCOs 1&2.
Ok. So I can moove files around? To computer? EDIT. Than back to the device? Is it just analogue or polyphonic also? And what about the built in effects? Like piano or drumbs, violine, harph, etc... Snd if not, can I upload sound imitations to the device? Thanx, ND
@@nicodemus2848 You can control presets and move them to your computer and back using Arturia's Midi Control Center. If you watch the video he talks more about how many voices it has, modulations, and effects. You should watch the video.
We guess that depends on your definition of modulation. Control voltage signals are typically used for modulation which are audio signals, but quite different from the sound produced by keyboards. The MatrixBrute does have an audio input however which means it can be used as an effects processor for your other keyboards.
Was für ein Hecktomat! Der sabbelt ohne Punkt und Komma. Wird der gleich erschossen oder was ist mit dem los? Das Video kann man sich nicht in einem Stück anschauen. Da fliegt einem echt die Schädeldecke weg. Sowas habe ich noch nicht erlebt. Etwas mehr Ruhe und ein paar Pausen wären sicherlich angebracht.
Ok....I had to halve the video speed to 0.5 to understand what you are saying and follow you well! I have to do this with all the English language videos, because you all really speak too fast! You run run run, it always seems that someone is chasing you...
I’ve owned a lot of synths over the past 4 decades, currently I own a Kong MS2000, Moog sub 37, Moog voyager and a Matrixbrute. The Matrixbrute is the greatest, fun and the most, versatile synth I’ve every owned and is easy to learn and play. Highly, highly recommended...
Im looking at buying one right now! Looks like a lot off fun...
Sub37 vs matrixbrute?
I saw a video on youtube ' when is enough synths enough ' - watched it and now i'm seriously considering the MB before they become extinct - it's the ' fun to play ' element that appeals to me since menu diving is ok if you like .... well - menu diving !
" To buy,or not to buy - that is the question ? " ....or to suffer the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune !
@@twiglet2214 I face the same question; Somehow the MB has been appealing to me for three years, I keep coming back to it.... Just the massive look blows my mind... So far it was a bit too expensive for me, but now one has it offered to me for 1450€, maybe I should grab it now!
@@vicvicmoon5540 I lost your comment and found it in social somehow ? If you do decide to go for it you won't regret it and it's potential for sound design/musicianship is huge - and it's huge too ! I've just bought the 1010 Lemondrop which is ridiculously small but looks like it also delivers ! If you get the MB would be nice to hear your feedback Vicvic Moon.I got mine from Scan Computers and they're pretty hot on good deals - it came with the travel case which is like a tank - i didn't expect the case as well - for £1500 so just went for it.Good luck and happy music making.
Thanks for one of the best quick explorations of a synth's special characteristics I've come across. It's much more on point than many of the 30 to 40 minute "in depth" vids that seem to be proliferating.
Great vid.
I’ve had one for about five or six years. I can’t even remember anymore maybe longer but yet always surprises. And it’s crazy that people are practically giving them away now I’ve been thinking about getting a second one and sinking them together.
I love running this through my ensoniq dp4. So many unique sounds.
I love my MatrixBRUTE and can't ever imagine wanting to part with it! I've only ever found three drawbacks, and only the first is actually a regular (minor) annoyance - the other two are really nitpicking, and many of my other synths would have much longer lists!
1. The e-Paper display was a design blunder as it just takes too long to refresh.
2. No Ring Modulator.
3. The directions of (a) the sync between the first two oscillators and (b) the FM between them are both set in stone, so you can't flip one of them (which IMO would have made for slightly more interesting effects when using both features at once).
That things a beast! Just order one here in Australia and can't wait...Cheers
Love mine, a legendary synth! I combine it with my modular to expand modulation possibilities and also together with other synths like the prophets and the results are damnn!
Was wondering what companion should I choose for mine... A model d, a microfreak? This one seems a great expander for the matrixbrute and for a reasonable price.
What do you use mostly?
@@reaktiv1408 i got a Model D recently and I think its a perfect companion for the matrix brute, routing the Model D oscillators thru the MB filters and envelopes its pure pleasure!
@@rodvaldes thanks! I thought of the boog too.. Was wondering about the microfreak since it brings digital tones in the world of the brute but it only has cv out and the lfo is limited. Too bad! But maybe a bigger freak is coming...
Had some fun recently with the blofeld to layer some sound.
Matrixbrute was already a revolution; after the 2.0 update of its firmware...it's a mutinity!!! Matrixbrute is a legend!
Ridiculously amazing synth! My one and ONLY quibble is the rate knobs stability. Don’t know if its just mine. But apart from that. STUNNING! 🤟🏻🎶
you must be a professional safecracker by now! (i have one too i totally get it lol)
Thank you for this fantastic information!
had mine a few yrs barly know it but every time i mess around i fall in love again
Go for this beast. It's a lot of fun and if you have mental block when trying to be creative the MB will shatter it as there are so many possibilities that you will encounter playing the MB.
Very useful! Thanks... Love my MatrixBrute!
Thanks! I have one in the mail and this has been very helpful.
I finally figured out how to get sounds from my guitar connected to the MB. This is something not mentioned or known about the MB.
Thats awesome
epic, i was considering getting one of these. is there audio input? theoretically, could I add another osc in from a modular and send midi from the matrxbrute to control it so it could act as a 4th oscillator?
Absolutely, great idea! Your modular could be triggerd by MIDI or CV/Gate and the MatrixBrute's audio input appears as source #5 on the mixer (external) which has the same internal routing options as its own 3 oscillators.
great info. thank u!
Ordering a Noir these days...and I'm sure, after looking your video, till I get it, I will "wait for sleep" ;)
1) Can the filter accurately track the keyboard for pitched resonance? 2) can the mod wheel be set to add to mod to the filter (for adding vibrato to pitch tracked resonance) 3 same scenario but can you add slew of portamento to the filter? With all three of these features you can get some uncanny human whistle sounds among others.
1: Yes, keyboard can modulate filter cutoff, 2: Yes, LFO to filter cutoff, mod wheel controlling mod depth, 3: We don't see why the filter cutoff would respond to glide/portamento any differently than the oscillator pitch, so let's say yes.
No, it's complicated to accurately track the filter, as it's not a precise value, so it takes time tweaking before getting something playable (they improved that with the polybrute)
Just with the ladder filter, don't expect to track Steiner filter
And no, glide does not work with cutoff, so, if you manage to make a barely playable sine on 2 octaves with the ladder filter, you will never have glide on it (but can modulate it with the mod wheel)
@@Michael_Geyre it would seem as though, if the sequencer sends V/oct, and it has built in glide, then you should be able to route that to the filter somehow.
These are the reasons people end up with "real" modular systems. (Which involve no headaches. None.)
@@GeorgeLocke it is possible, I just said it's complicated
1V/oct value is something like 96, and you have to tweak to have something in tune (with ladder filter, steiner tracking makes it unplayable on keyboard)
Can the MB control other synths?
Using that very hands on knobs and sliders, would I be able to control or map a Oberheim Matrix 1000 for example?
The MB is able to send Midi CC to control external synths
Is it possible to modulate the pulsewidth rate by one of the VCOs giving audio rate PWM?
Absolutely. VCO 3 doubles as LFO 3 (as it's listed in the modulation sources) which can of course operate at audio rate and be used to modulate almost anything, including the PW of VCOs 1&2.
@@Noisegate Of course!!! Thanks!!!
I rly want buy one, but my friend told me, that MatrixBrute has some tune problems. Are these issues already fixed?
We aren't aware of any tuning issues with the MatrixBrute and haven't experienced any problems ourselves."
As every analog synth, you have warm up times to make osc tuned. Otherwise there's an automatic tuning procedure using 2 buttons.
@@Noisegate Thx for answer I will buy it.
@@reaktiv1408 Well, I decided to give it a chance. Thanks
@@BastienNax lots of good stuff ahead, have a great synth time with your big brute!
Nice review! Thanx. Does it have an internal storage for patches, specific sonds, etc...?
Hey Nico, yes it does it has 256 onboard preset memory
Ok. So I can moove files around? To computer? EDIT. Than back to the device? Is it just analogue or polyphonic also? And what about the built in effects? Like piano or drumbs, violine, harph, etc... Snd if not, can I upload sound imitations to the device? Thanx, ND
@@nicodemus2848 You can control presets and move them to your computer and back using Arturia's Midi Control Center. If you watch the video he talks more about how many voices it has, modulations, and effects. You should watch the video.
@@randommcranderson5155 thanx :)
Had mine for sometime now....carnt seem to press the sync and appeg buttons together any help ?.. Thanks
Make sure you have updated to the latest version of the MatrixBrute firmware. The Matrix Arpeggiator functionality was added in the 1.1 update.
@@Noisegate Many Thanks for your reply it is much appreciated.
nice one..
Plug 2 expression pedals acts as M3 and M4, more hands free :)
Can I run the sounds from another keyboard through Matrixbrute's modulation?
We guess that depends on your definition of modulation. Control voltage signals are typically used for modulation which are audio signals, but quite different from the sound produced by keyboards. The MatrixBrute does have an audio input however which means it can be used as an effects processor for your other keyboards.
@@Noisegate That's what I meant, thankyou Sir!
Doesn’t a monosynth kill all the fun? No sweeping pads, expressive strings …..
It may not be for everyone, but its an awesome sounding synth
It’s paraphonic w/ 3 osc’s so it can play tritone chords
it is not well known that the designer of this synth suffered a massive cerebral hemmorhage shortly after finishing the design
wait really?
Juses funk
Id need a 2 year degree to understand this thing
It does go pretty deep, but its worth it
Was für ein Hecktomat! Der sabbelt ohne Punkt und Komma. Wird der gleich erschossen oder was ist mit dem los?
Das Video kann man sich nicht in einem Stück anschauen. Da fliegt einem echt die Schädeldecke weg. Sowas habe ich noch nicht erlebt. Etwas mehr Ruhe und ein paar Pausen wären sicherlich angebracht.
Er macht doch Pausen, wenn er spielt! 🤷♂️
😂
Ok....I had to halve the video speed to 0.5 to understand what you are saying and follow you well! I have to do this with all the English language videos, because you all really speak too fast! You run run run, it always seems that someone is chasing you...
Thanks for the feedback
You talk way too fast!