Tiptop Z-DSP Review + first look at Reverb FDN + 5 other FX (with MiniBrute 2, Una Corda, Valhalla)

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Published on Mar 19, 2018 loopop

"A full review of Tiptop Audio's Z-DSP including 6 FX cartridges: Halls of Valhalla, Dragonfly Delay, Spring Waves, Grain de Folie, Valhalla Shimmer and the upcoming Reverb FDN from anckorage

The Z-DSP is a stereo, cartridge based, open source, variable clock rate effects module. In this review I look at five of the existing effects cartridges, and a beta version of the upcoming Reverb FDN cartridge.

Each cartridge can contain up to 8 algorithms, and give you control over its parameters using 3 knobs. A clear LCD screen details the function of each of the knobs. Analog feedback is also available, with the ability to insert additional effects in the feedback loop. There's CV input for controlling the DSP's clock, and this can substantially impact the effect characteristics, for example, bit crushing a reverb, or pitch shifting a granular freeze.

I was initially interested in this module due the availability of the highly acclaimed Valhalla reverbs on it - however since additional cards are relatively inexpensive, it's nice to see the broad effects range this module can support.

In this clip I test the following modules:

1. Halls of Valhalla
2. Dragonfly Delay MK2
3. Grain de Folie
4. Spring Waves
5. Valhalla Shimmer
6. Reverb Feedback Delay Networks (beta)

Audio sources tested are:

1. Arturia MiniBrute 2
2. Una Corda by Native Instruments
3. Electric Sunburst by Native Instruments
4. Voice"

Sonic LAB: Arturia MiniBrute 2 Semi Modular Synth

Published on Mar 6, 2018 sonicstate

"Arturia's latest analog - the MiniBrute 2 - takes the original Brute concept and runs with it. 2 Oscillators, Steiner Parker filter, patchbay and Keystep style sequencer"

Arturia MiniBrute 2 VCF close up by Olivier Briand

Published on Mar 25, 2018 Olivier Briand

"Some close up around the filter of the Arturia MiniBrute 2 by Olivier Briand"

More from Olivier Briand.

MiniBrute 2 Ecosystem Tutorials: Episode 03 -The Keyboard Version

Published on May 8, 2018 Arturia

"MiniBrute 2 designer Sebastien Rochard is here again to show you how it’s done. In this video, he goes over the full functionality of the MiniBrute 2’s keyboard, including aftertouch, its arpeggiator, and sequencer. If you’ve been wondering how it works, or waiting for an excuse to make the jump and purchase this awesome monosynth, now’s the perfect time."

You can find tutorials 1 & 2 here.

ARTURIA MINIBRUTE RIFFS PART 1

YouTube Published on Jul 12, 2012 by openchallenge

"As i play around with this synth I decided to make quick recordings with a couple riffs each and I'll either be tweaking the synth or just happy with the patch I made and letting it ride. Feedback and questions would be great. I recorded with no effects all sounds are minibrute with the exception of the drum machine which is a jomox xbase 09."

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ARTURIA MINIBRUTE RIFFS PART 2

Published on Jul 13, 2012 by openchallenge

"I'm trying to make them as different as possible. The first one is a pretty neat throbbing bass. The second one is an homage to Drexcia and Doppler effekt. And the third one is a big slobbery bass line."

Update:

ARTURIA MINIBRUTE RIFFS 3

Published on Jul 14, 2012 by openchallenge

"This is going to be the popular patch on this synth. just turn the sub and all wave shapes all the way up and it sounds great. Two riffs with it. I put a brief stuck note in between, don't panic."

The Arturia MicroBrute Overview Videos by Marc Doty

The Arturia MicroBrute- Part 1: Oscillator

Published on Nov 20, 2013 AutomaticGainsay·178 videos

"Here is a demonstration of the sound and functionality of the oscillator of the Arturia MicroBrute."

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Arturia Officially Announces DrumBrute Impact

Published on Jul 19, 2018 Arturia

"Packing 10 beefy high-impact sounds, a unique "Color" layer, output distortion, and probably the best step sequencer on the planet. Say hello to DrumBrute Impact; your new go-to drum machine."

You might have caught the DrumBrute Impact demo posted yesterday afternoon here. The official videos, press release, and a few more user videos are in and captured here.

DrumBrute Impact Tutorials


Playlist:
DrumBrute Impact Introduction Tutorials: Episode 1 - Sounds and Steps
DrumBrute Impact Introduction Tutorials: Episode 2 - Color and Distortion
DrumBrute Impact Introduction Tutorials: Episode 3 - Adding Feeling

DrumBrute Impact: Users & Press


Playlist:
Arturia Drumbrute Impact Live Jam - LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER
Arturia DrumBrute Impact - Rick Feds
New DrumBrute Impact Review and Full Sound Test - loopop
DRUMBRUTE IMPACT REVIEW & SOUND DEMO - BoBeats
Dualtrx - Live Sessions // 20 (Arturia Drumbrute Impact, Minibrute 2S and 0-Coast)
Arturia-DrumBrute Impact first sound pattern and new color mode - Dziam Bass
DRUMBRUTE IMPACT VS ORIGINAL DRUMBRUTE - Side by side comparison & sound demo - BoBeats

"Analog pioneers Arturia are set to release DrumBrute Impact, an exciting new hardware drum machine that combines raw, energetic sounds, advanced sequencing, and fast, fun workflow into an addictive little powerhouse you won’t want to put down.

The newest member of the “Brute” analog hardware family, DrumBrute Impact really lives up to the name. Featuring attitude-packed, tweakable analog drums sounds, an all-new “Color” layer, output distortion, and arguably the best sequencer on the planet, DrumBrute Impact promises to redefine the way you create rhythm, drums, and percussion, both in the studio and on stage.

In the sound department, DrumBrute Impact features 10 fantastic sounds accessible through 8 responsive performance pads:

KICK : pounding bass drum with nice attack transients and variable pitch and decay. protocol.
SNARE 1 : a big-bodied snare with great, editable snap and decay.
SNARE 2 : a trashy snare with a hint of clap, with adjustable tone and decay.
TOM HIGH : simple but powerful high tom with sweepable pitch.
TOM LOW : pants-shaking low tom that can get so low you could use it as a 2nd kick.
CYMBAL : zingy, metallic crash with adjustable decay.
COWBELL : a simple but effective percussive cowbell.
CLOSED HAT : hard-hitting hat with variable tone that also effects the Open Hat.
OPEN HAT : open up the hat sound with changeable decay with a mute controlled by the Closed Hat.
FM DRUM : a percussive synth voice with adjustable carrier pitch, decay, FM amount, and mod pitch.

These sounds have been carefully crafted by Arturia’s sound designers to not only sound exciting and visceral, but to also create a cohesive “kit” sound that truly gives DrumBrute Impact a unique, inspiring voice.

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New Arturia BeatStep Controller & Sequencer

Published on Jan 23, 2014 Arturia Web·119 videos

"Arturia's Beatstep offers a new degree of functionality and performance for a portable pad controller. BeatStep is highly versatile, capable of triggering clips in such applications as Ableton Live, playing drums in conjunction with such applications as BFD or EZDrummer.

But BeatStep is also a 16-step analog sequencer for creating all kinds of musical phrases to be sent to analog synthesizers, MIDI drum machines, MIDI keyboard devices, or computer programs.
Its vast connectivity allows you to connect the BeatStep to a computer or iPAD using USB, a drum module using MIDI or an analog synthesizer equipped with CV/GATE."

Sonic Sense Pro Audio demo video with the Arturi MiniBRUTE:

New at NAMM 214 Arturia Beatstep Sequencer and Pad Controller First Look

Published on Jan 23, 2014 SonicSenseProAudio·112 videos

"Quick demo performance of the brand new Arturia Beatstep pad controller and sequencer. Each part was sequenced with the Beatstep.

For more demos, tutorials, and comparisons, check out our blog at www.sonicsense.com/blog"

Update: and the press release with price:

"Arturia steps up to the beat with breakthrough BeatStep sequencer/controller

“BeatStep is another great Arturia product that now sits firmly in our studio. We have started to integrate it into our live show for on-the-fly programming and sequencing, giving us great control over drum programming — much fun!”

- Tony Mitolo, 2014 (Empire Of The Sun drummer)


GRENOBLE, FRANCE: music software and hardware company Arturia is proud to launch BeatStep — an amazingly compact and bijou, space-saving tabletop pad controller-cum-step sequencer that is as powerful as it is portable — at the 2014 NAMM Show, January 23-26 in Anaheim, California.

Arturia’s breakthrough BeatStep offers a new level of functionality and performance features in a powerful, portable pad- and encoder- laden USB Class-compliant controller at a hitherto unheard of price-to-performance ratio. Taken at face value, triggering audio clips within powerful, flexible software environments such as Ableton Live or playing drum parts in conjunction with the likes of FXpansion BFD or Toontrack EZdrummer is as easy as exercising your trigger fingers!

Users can comfortably use BeatStep’s 16 sensitively-spaced, velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads to create dynamic percussion performances. Performing onstage? Well, when working in CNTRL (controller) mode those pads backlit LEDs are brightly lit in red — perfect for overcoming far from ideal lighting conditions that are typically associated with onstage operation. Actually, this also assists with making studio-based beats easier on the eye, too.

But beyond that trigger-happy, percussion-friendly facade lies a wealth of flexible features for creating mind-blowing music. Switch to SEQ (sequencer) mode and those backlit LEDs become blue for instant visual confirmation of the mode change. The pads now perform a different function, too. Each one represents a step in a 16-step sequence while pitch adjustments for each step is available via BeatStep’s 16 encoders. Up to 16 sequence pattens can be conveniently stored for instant recall. Elsewhere, encoder-enabled scale modes, sequencer playback modes, and time division functions allow for realtime performance changes.

Whatever your connectivity preferences may be, Arturia has helped keep BeatStep one step ahead of the competition by thoughtfully providing MIDI, USB, and CV/GATE options. Users can comfortably drive anything from software instruments to suitably-equipped hardware, including instruments like Arturia’s own super-selling MiniBrute Analog Synthesizer and MicroBrute Analog Synthesizer. Supporting BeatStep’s super-slender form factor, a custom breakout cable can be used to drive standard MIDI gear. Freedom of choice is always a wonderful thing — even more so when it comes to step sequencing!

Speaking of connectivity, when used with an Apple iPad and Camera Connection Kit combo, BeatStep becomes one of the most flexible iPad app controllers around as well. Indeed, its relatively diminutive dimensions make these desirable devices the perfect production partnership. After all, freedom to travel is also a wonderful thing — especially when carrying around a production-ready BeatStep-carrying backpack that is far from backbreaking and also unlikely to break the bank!

Those wishing to use BeatStep as a general purpose control surface are also well and truly catered for since its pads can be configured to be MIDI CC buttons or assigned to send Program and Bank Change messages as well as note messages. The transport buttons can be MMC controls or MIDI CC to start and stop any connected DAW. With 16 encoders, 16 pads/buttons, and 16 preset memories at your command, you can come up with multiple ways to use BeatStep in any live or studio environment.

Put simply, your wish is BeatStep’s command. Controlling and step sequencing is fun and flexible — and all available at an amazing asking price with Arturia’s breakthrough BeatStep. To see one is to want one — which is exactly why Arturia has seen fit to include a Kensington Lock to keep your BeatStep secure from prying eyes (and hands)! However, you can walk away with one from your local authorised Arturia dealer for only €129.00 USD/$99.00 EUR (MSRP)... soon.


BeatStep will be available to purchase at the end of March from the Arturia online store (http://www.arturia.com/evolution/en/buy/online-shop.html)
or any authorised dealer for $129.00 USD/€99.00 EUR."

Update2: NAMM video:

NAMM 2014: Arturia BeatStep hardware sequencer and Spark 2 software

Published on Jan 23, 2014 Future Music Magazine·343 videos

"FM get a video demo of a new USB hardware step sequencer with CV and MIDI. Plus, see an update to the Spark software"

NAMM 2014: Arturia Beat Step - First Look (Video)

Published on Jan 23, 2014 sonicstate·613 videos

"NAMM 2014: Arturia Beat Step - First Look (Video) Compact Control Powerhouse"

Sensel Morph and MOK Waverazor (via Expert Sleepers FH-2)

CatSynth TV

"The MOK Waverazor exposes a large array of CV points to control its wave-slicing oscillators. This provides an opportunity to connect a Sensel Morph with Buchla Thunder overlay for expressive timbral control. We experiment with this setup, using an Expert Sleepers FH-2 and FHX-8CV to connect them, along with our Arturia MiniBrute 2 for keyboard and amplitude envelope.

If you have not already seen our detailed MOK Waverazor demo and tutorial, please check that out [posted here].

0:23 Control opportunities on MOK Waverazor
0:58 Connecting and configuring the Sensel Morph and Expert Sleepers FH-2
2:00 Preset demos with Waverazor and Morph

For more information
MOK Waverazor: mok.com
Sensel Morph: sensel.com
Expert Sleepers FH-2 and FHX-8CV: expert-sleepers.uk

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Everything Ends Here

Blindoldfreak - Everything Ends Here - Minibrute 2 cover

Published on May 2, 2018 joeSeggiola

"From the album 1 (2009, Modular Brain).
Made in spring 2018 with Arturia MiniBrute 2. This is my first recording with this synthesizer. Additional gear used: Korg SQ-1 sequencer, Mooer ShimVerb reverb pedal."

TTSH ARP 2600 clone - Everything Ends Here (blindoldfreak)

Published on Dec 15, 2015 Henry Hurt

"I was so happy when my TTSH was finish at last, so I had to record something. Only one take. "Everything Ends Here" by blindoldfreak."

Everything Ends Here

Published on Nov 18, 2011 Alessandro Cortini

"San Francisco Electronic Music Festival 2010

Alessandro Cortini + Don Buchla, performing the piece "everything ends here", from Blindoldfreak's 1st EP, 1.

available on iTunes

and Amazon."

Moog Minitaur + Arturia Minibrute CV sequenced by Elektron Analog Four

Published on Apr 30, 2013

"Analog Four is sending 2 separate CV sequences to Moog Minitaur and Arturia Minibrute. http://www.elektron.se/products/analog

The audio from Minitaur and Minibrute is processed inside the Analog Four in 2 separate channels. With this setup, you can sequence, automate and processes each synth individually while also having 2 extra Analog Synth tracks on the Analog Four to satisfy your ultimate analog synth wet dream.

www.facebook.com/project.dataline
www.soundcloud.com/dataline
www.dataline.bandcamp.com"


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Richer R GPIO Extension Board

video upload by experimentalsynth

"Oberheim SEM sequenced Arturia MiniBrute 2s via MIDI with additional CV modulation. Running the results through clock-synced Eventide effects and the result is magical! Learn more at experimental synth.com"

Oberheim SEM meets Arturia MiniBrute 2s with Eventide Effects Pt. 2


"An uptempo version... Oberheim SEM sequenced Arturia MiniBrute 2s via MIDI with additional CV modulation. Running the results through clock-synced Eventide effects adds the 'special sauce'! Learn more at experimental synth.com"

Yves Usson Demo's the Arturia MiniBrute

demo de l'Arturia MiniBrute par son createur: Yves Usson
demo of Arturia MiniBrute by its creator: Yves Usson

YouTube Uploaded by lesneveux on Mar 2, 2012

DIY Custom Desktop KIT for Arturia MiniBrute

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

via this auction

"For sale is a Custom Desktop DIY conversion KIT for the Arturia Minibrute synthesizer (actual item shown in pics).

*The Arturia Minibrute Synth seen in the photos is not included and is shown for display purposes only.

This listing includes:

(2) Wood side panels (left and right side)
(1) Wood front trim piece
(1) Metal bottom cover (use with your existing screws)
(10) Wood screws for sides assembly


All parts have been fit-tested as seen in listing photos. No glue is used..."

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Moog Mother 32 & More by isaiah grande

Published on May 26, 2017 isaiah grande

Note this is a playlist of isaiah grande's videos on YouTube at the time of this post. The first nine feature the Moog Mother 32, followed by various eurorack videos, the Arturia Minibrute, and Modal Electronics Craft synth. You can use the player controls to skip through videos. The video titles below should give you an idea of what's in each

Playlist:

1. Moog Mother 32 live ambient looping - ambient scape bravo
"Mother 32 run through a few effects pedals. Using digitech delay looper for loops."
2. Moog Mother 32 "Einstein on peace" Volca Sample, Volca Keys- live session
3. Mutable Instruments Rings & Moog Mother 32
4. Telharmonic & Mother 32 Drones (make noise and moog)
5. "Estates running" Moog Mother 32
6. Moog Mother-32, Modular Ambient - scape alpha
7. Moog Mother-32, Modular spaces - 1 click
8. Moog "monsters in the electrical circuit"
9. Mother - 32 & Modular "Raining"
10. Through the tunnel : Ulphareus the Old
11. Pittsburgh Modular Synth Box and Bastl TeaKick (LFO & LPG madness)
12. Bastl TeaKick Demo
13. Minibrute jam - minibrute only
14. Modal Craft Presets Bank 1 and Craft App
15. Modal Craft first session (Moog Murf, Ring Mod, Volca Sample)
16. Moog Mother-32, Moog Murf, Moog Ring Mod / Zauh - "Through the Tunnels"
17. Arturia Minibrute "beatbox" tweaking the filter
18. Brute 2

Arturia MiniBrute 2 - Exploring the Cook Book - Midiverse - TV

Published on Apr 12, 2018 Midiverse - TV

"What's up everybody? Welcome to Midiverse - TV! Today we're going to be checking out a brand new synthesizer from Arturia, The MiniBrute 2. In this video we'll check out the included preset "cook book" and listen to some of the patches. Let's check it out.."

Arturia MiniBrute 2 - Unboxing & Review Videos by Midiverse - TV

Published on Mar 30, 2018 Midiverse - TV

"What's up everybody? Welcome to Midiverse - TV! Today we're going to be checking out a brand new synthesizer from Arturia, The MiniBrute 2. Let's check it out.."

MOK Wavewazor Eurorack Module

Published on Aug 20, 2019 CatSynth TV

"We explore the new Waverazor Eurorack Module from MOK. The module features the same patented waveslicing oscillators found in the Waverazor software plugin, complete with a multitude of controls for manipulating the waveslices via the touch screen, knobs, or CV inputs.

We discuss the concepts of waveslicing synthesis, explore the interface, check out some presets, create our own sliced waveform, and go wild with the CV inputs, culminating in a performance with CV sequencers and external drum machines.

00:40 About Waveslicing Synthesis and The Razor
01:34 Exploring the module's controls and various presets
05:50 Editing your own waveforms
08:08 Clock-based wave slicing
12:15 Going wild with CV
12:45 Putting it all together with CV, sequencers, and external drum machines!

External CV via the Arturia MiniBrute 2, and Make Noise Rene and Tempi.
Drum accompaniment for the final section provided by a Korg Volca Beats and Mutant HiHats from Hexinverter.net.

External audio: "Proportional Fish" by Amanda Chaudhary, available at https://amandachaudhary.bandcamp.com/...

For more information, please visit mok.com. Full press release below.
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Riamiwo - Skalarus (Studio Livesession) Skalarus EP / Uxoa Dutxa Elite (Riamiwo StudioVlog 92)

Published on May 28, 2018 riamiwovideos

"Release day of my new EP called Skalarus on Uxoa Dutxa Elite. Here's a little Studiosession with the Arturia MiniBrute, Moog Sub37, Behringer Model D, and a few Roland Boutiques.

Get your copy here:
Beatport: https://www.beatport.com/release/skal...

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Synths in this jamsession:
Moog Sub37
Behringer Model D
Arturia Minibrute 2
Roland SH-01a
Roland TR-08
Roland TR-09

Filmed with:
Sony a6300
Sony Nex 5t
Sony Nex 3
Panasonic 757"

Hands-on: Arturia MiniBrute 2 and MiniBrute 2S

Published on Jan 23, 2018 Future Music Magazine

"Arturia has relaunched its first analogue monosynth, and this time, the MiniBrute has gone all semi-modular. What's more, it's spawned a new sibling, the sequencer-orientated MiniBrute 2S.

Both models feature beefed-up synth engines, with a proper second oscillator and a whole ton of patching options to fully integrate with your modular setup."