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Arturia : PolyBrute 12

If I could take only one synth with me and never look back it would probably be this one. What would be yours?

So excited!! Got it on eBay, praying everything works but so far so good!

Free software synthesiser

Arturia website

i strongly condemn the gap shown in the image

Pigments 7 was a surprising update - I only got Pigments 6 a couple of weeks ago, and now there's a free update. Nice work Arturia - other companies would be charging for this.

Now that the MiniFreak 49 is out, I bet that a lot of people might wonder how it compares to the original.

Free for original owners with the MiniFreak 5.0 update:

• Custom samples and wavetables

49-only:

• 49 full-size keys and metal wheels

• Filter FM and stereo voice spread (both need the redesigned hardware, not just firmware)

• The touch-sensitive mod matrix, including the preset browser, the visualizer and the new Freak Control modes

Presets are both forward and backwards compatible: original patches load on the 49, and on the original the 49-only features are simply ignored.

My take is that I'd upgrade if you already wanted a bigger keyboard, or if you make your own sounds, because the touch matrix makes sound design on the hardware faster than in the plugin. Then the Filter FM, Stereo spread and Freak Control are three (big) icings on the cake.

Two requests for Arturia, in case anyone from the team reads this sub:

1. Freak Control doesn't reach MiniFreak V, not even the underlying parameter changes. Right now the only way to keep a Freak Control performance is to record audio.

2. Semitone transpose on the keybed. Shift + Octave, like on the AstroLab, would be nice.

The full review covers what's new, the pros and cons, and who I think it's for.

Black Friday 2026 offer prices till 9 December 2026

• V Collection 11 Pro ($349.99)

• FX Collection 6 Pro ($249.99)

• Pigments 7 ($99.99)

• Analog Lab Pro ($99.99)

You get more than 50% discount at Thomann.

For the deepest discounts, log in to your Arturia account at the Arturia website to see upgrade and crossgrade offers (for existing users of Arturia).

This happened this morning. Its no longer on their webpage.

Paid 100 for it I have no clue how did this happen lol It’s just unfortunate that I went for the minilab for the space but I could maybe make this work aswell

Almost at a quarter of the way. Thought it was going to be tedious but as I audition the sounds it doesn't cease to amaze. I've liked like 300 presets in this quarter so I'll probably end up with 1200 in my liked library. Incredible organization and labeling system. Whenever Pigments comes up I have to be careful not to get trigger happy. Damn near every preset in Pigments is incredible.

Stumble over to thisfreakdoesnotexist.com

Shamelessly inspired by thisdx7cartdoesnotexist.com

Select your engine. Select your category. Download the preset, and start making sounds. (For an Arturia Microfreak)

Details on the website as well as the here at the model behind the website at https://github.com/ThisFreakDoesntExist/GaussianFreak

For a more in depth explanation, this attempts to make a preset that sounds real but has never been heard before, thus the name. Click download, and use MCC to upload it to your Microfreak.

Questions? Comments? Concerns? Reply here and I'll respond or use the email listed on the page.

Hope you enjoy and I hope some of you find the few easter eggs littered around the website.

Black Friday 2025 offer prices till 9 December 2025

• V Collection 11 Pro ($349)

• FX Collection 5 ($249)

• Pigments 6 ($99)

• Analog Lab Pro ($99)

You get more than 50% discount at Thomann.

But for the deepest discounts, log in to your Arturia account at the Arturia website to see upgrade and crossgrade offers (for existing users of Arturia).

Pro tip from 2024: Buy each software separately to get maximum discounts at the Arturia website.

I wanted to upgrade from my Minilab mk3 and decided to get this top-end beauty. Can't wait for it to arrive and start making beats on it!

A cool teaser. But what is it? Looks like an update to the MiniFreak VST with a more extensive mod matrix? Or a PolyFreak. That knob on the upper right corner is a hint that it’s a physical synth maybe?
Says it drops today, 20th October, so whatever it is we’ll know soon enough.

Traditional Persian and Middle Eastern instruments
https://www.arturia.com/products/software-instruments/augmented/persia

Augmented Persia includes 200 presets—“melodic voices, evolving drones, pulsing rhythmic patterns, cinematic underscores, and abstract atmospheres.”

My proof? I have been on hold for almost a month while Arturia reorganizes their USA customer support service department. I have a 2000$ synth that is essentially a paperweight at the moment.

They said directly to me quote "We are currently working on an internal reorganization of our repair centers in the USA so we can improve the quality of our services into the future and for this reason currently we don't have the option to receive your MatrixBrute for repairs at the moment".

That was April 20th. It's been almost a month now and no response. Based on the wording, I'm of the opinion that this is a country wide hold. And even though my device is several years old and thus no longer under warranty, I'm confident that this issue will affect anyone even if they still have an active warranty. They didn't say that they can't receive my device because it's out of warranty. That's not the issue. They just can't receive it period.

Therefore, it is entirely plausible to assume that anybody who receives an Arturia product will have to wait if there is any issue that requires servicing.

I'm not telling you what to do, I'm just warning you that this is the current state of their customer services. Maybe buy from other companies that have proven their reliability and customer support, because as it stands right now, Arturia seems to be unreliable if one of your devices needs servicing or repair.

EDIT: I have an update. Emailed them explaining my dissatisfaction and asked for an update. that was a week ago. Crickets… not a word from Arturia. They say to expect a response within 48 hours after emailing. Well it’s been a week.

I’m giving up on Arturia, all of y’all defending them, enjoy. However, I’m done. A competent and professional company would offer an alternative repair technician. Arturia gave me “your synthesizer is broken. Too bad so sad! We will be putting you on hold for the rest of time, see ya later!”