MiniBrute V analog-modeling synth plugin interface by Arturia

MiniBrute V: Analog-Modeling Synth Plugin by Arturia

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MiniBrute V is an analog-modeling software synthesizer by Arturia that emulates the MiniBrute hardware with 8 voices of adjustable polyphony, a Steiner-Parker multimode filter and 168 presets, available as VST2, AU, AAX and Standalone.

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01Overview

MiniBrute V is built around the sound of the original MiniBrute monosynth, extended with adjustable polyphony so it can play chords and layered textures. Its signal path centers on a Voltage Controlled Oscillator with a sub oscillator, a Steiner-Parker multimode filter, two ADSR envelopes and two LFOs. The synth includes a 25-note virtual keyboard, an arpeggiator and built-in tutorials, and ships with 168 presets.

Best for

Analog bass lines
Lead synth sounds
Pad and chord layers
Metallic sound design
Arpeggiated sequences

Developer: Arturia
Category: Synths
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Software emulation of the Arturia MiniBrute with added polyphony
8 voices of adjustable polyphony
Steiner-Parker multimode filter
Voltage Controlled Oscillator with sub oscillator
LFO1 with 6 waveforms and bi-polar modulation
LFO2 with 3 vibrato modes
Brute Factor saturation and harmonics, Ultrasaw and Metalizer modes
Arpeggiator with 4 modes, 4-octave range and swing

03In depth

Sound Character and Synthesis Engine

The oscillator section pairs a Voltage Controlled Oscillator with a sub oscillator, giving bass and lead patches a solid low end. The Steiner-Parker multimode filter is the core of the tonal shaping, and the Brute Factor adds saturation and rich harmonics to the signal.

For thicker sounds, the Ultrasaw mode produces shimmering sawtooth waveforms, while the Metalizer adds extreme triangle harmonics for metallic and aggressive timbres.

Modulation, Arpeggiator and Workflow

LFO1 offers six waveforms with bi-polar modulation destinations, and LFO2 provides three vibrato modes. Two ADSR envelope generators handle amplitude and filter movement.

The arpeggiator offers four modes, a four-octave range, eight time divisions including straight, triplet and dotted settings, and swing control. Synths with 8 voices of polyphony can play chords as well as monophonic lines.

04Specs

Will it run?

Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.

Developer	Arturia
Type	Plugin
Category	Synth
Formats	VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone
Operating systems	Windows, macOS
Architecture	64-bit

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats does MiniBrute V support?

MiniBrute V is available as VST2, AU, AAX and Standalone. It runs on Windows and macOS in 64-bit.

What do I need to run MiniBrute V?

MiniBrute V runs in Standalone, VST, AAX, Audio Unit and NKS in 64-bit DAWs. On macOS it needs OS 11 or later, and on Windows Windows 10 or later (64-bit). Both platforms need 4 GB RAM, a 4-core CPU at 3.4 GHz, 3 GB of free disk space and an OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU. ARM processors are not supported on Windows.

How many presets does MiniBrute V include?

MiniBrute V includes 168 factory presets covering basses, leads, pads and metallic effects.

Does MiniBrute V include effects?

Arturia describes MiniBrute V as having a built-in FX rack with 4 FX slots and 17 FX types, which the developer says can be used to shape the synth output.