The Macro knobs on the MatrixBrute are wonderful performance tools.Another impressive feat Arturia pulled off are the four configurable modulation destinations which can be assigned to practically all the knobs and sliders on the panel.
In the video I show how even a complex patch with over 20 different modulation patch points can be understood and modified extremely quickly.
On the MatrixBrute, each point on its 16x16 grid represents a potential patch point, easily re-traceable and clearly labelled. Many other synth mod matrices are hidden in menus or implemented with patch cables - and understanding a patch (or recreating what you did way back then.) is a daunting task. Typically, on other synths, it's very hard to understand what's going on when multiple modulations are applied.
The Mod Matrix: MatrixBrute's mod matrix is one of its most striking features, and it's the best mod matrix design I've ever seen, because it helps lay out and simply even the most complex patches. A very interesting effect can be had by assigning different sounds to each oscillator, making for a very unique and surprising polyphonic experience. They do share the same filter envelope, so technically it's not fully polyphonic, but essentially Paraphonic mode lets you play rich polyphonic tunes. Here, each if its three oscillators gets its own VCA and can be played with its own loudness contour. Paraphonic: MatrixBrute's paraphonic mode stands out as well. Each of MatrixBrutes 5 audio sources can be routed through separate VCAs and filters, letting you sculpt and play two completely different sounds - separately. Duo-split: typically, three oscillator synths are monophonic, however the MatrixBrute's duo-split mode effectively turns it into a 2 voice polyphonic, multi-timbral synth. In this video I explore what makes it special - what I call its "superpowers" - things you don't see in lower-end synths, and some things you just can't get anywhere else:
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