28 thoughts on “Arturia Intros MicroBrute UFO Analog Synthesizer”

1. Oh, I’m SO HAPPY that Arturia is paying its older offerings some attention!
   The MicroBrute was my entry into the understanding of sound synthesis, and led me to the MatrixBrute as a result. It’s an amazing box that will give you experience (and great results!) with all of the basic analog monosynth concepts.

   1. I fail to see how someone could be excited over a rehash of an old synth that costs more than the original just because it’s black and green. Arturia are the worst for this kind of “oh you want the black version, yeah that will be €50-100 more”

      1. Old synth that costs more than the original ? That’s what Moog and Sequential also did with the Minimoog Model D and the Prophet-5. Assuming old is less good is wrong.

         The Microbrute was the first entry into analog synths for many of us, and it was hugely inspiring. I expect this new refreshed version to be an inspiring gateway to more people.

         And it’s not just black and green, some real design work has been done, with fun graphics, and it’s one of the coolest looking synths out there, imo.

         I just wished that tutorial video was more fun and inspiring. Marc Doty’s Microbrute videos still remain unmatched I think 🙂

         1. A good synth the microbrute is, this is neither new or refreshed.
            It’s a paint job and price increase.

         2. The Prophet 5 Rev 3, back in 1980 or so, originally cost US$4,595. In 2025 dollars that would be $17,929.07, so it’s safe to say the P5 Rev 4 is a lot cheaper.

            1. And the Microbrute was released in 2013 at $350. In 2025 dollars, that would be $530, so it would be reasonable to say the Microbrute got cheaper as well then 😉

               1. Indeed

      2. Have you ever heard of inflation?

         1. Inflation aside, Arturia charge more for black versions of their products

            That’s just a fact and is easily checked

            They’ve been doing it since the first black keystep

      3. Tariffs and inflation. EVERYTHING is more expensive to make.

         Still this does nothing for me. The Stellar edition of the MicroFreak is super cool, though, and I’m jealous I have the OG.

         1. Everybody missing the point

            Regardless of inflation, the black versions cost more than the regular versions

            1. I did not miss your point, I just didn’t think it initially merited a reply.
               Yes, the appearance-differentiated versions of Arturia’s hardware that arrive some time after the initial products’ release are usually priced a bit higher. I think it makes for an interesting marketing plan, and (as common in the industry) good psychological understanding.
               These new releases trigger a “limited edition” exclusiveness-feeling in the folks that had interest in the product, while simultaneously having missed out on the “coolness” feeling of being an initial adopter. Now you have a completely fresh and newly stimulated customer pool and a fresh item to sell without having to design any new (expensive, high-tech) guts.
               The price increases also tend to increase the resale value of their products, which Arturia likely view as a good thing.
               The lengthened product cycles no doubt lower Arturia’s costs, increasing the profitability of each product.

               I’ll probably think of more reasons, but these should do.

               TL;DR: Arturia’s marketing is brilliant.

               1. Cool analysis, thank you! Agreed about Arturia’s marketing.

                  That said, I think a color and design can be profoundly impactful. I remember my feeling when I got my orange Microbute SE, so inspiring and exciting, I don’t think it would have been the same with the original one. And if the Moog Sub 37 became so ubiquitous, I think it has a lot to do with how gorgeous it was. It will never be the same with the Moog Messenger, and even the Muse, imo, despite their sound and features.

      4. Look around, prices on everything have gone up since the Microbrute was initially launched 12 years ago.

         I’m glad they’re bringing it back, I only wish that they wouldn’t have silently discontinued it in the first place.

2. Anyone picking this up instead of a mint Minibrute 2 or, even better IMHO, 2S needs their head examined.

   1. The MicroBrute is an underrated workhorse, especially if you’ve got a modular synth.

      It’s surprisingly versatile as a single VCO synth, because of the huge number of options for wave shaping and modulation, but I also use it as a sequencer, and a CV/Gate controller for my modular. I’ve spent more on just a MIDI-to-CV converter.

   2. The sound is different. Original MiniBrute and this, shares the gnarly gritty sound, that was somehow lost in version 2!

   3. Ok, Kev, I’ll make an appointment.

3. Yawn, where’s the PolyFreak??

4. But did they get rid of the crappy rubberized knob coating that starts decaying into a sticky residue after a year?

   1. Yes, they did actually.

5. Wow – they wrapped up everything I dislike into a single product. Doubt this even has hipster appeal. Move over Roland. Hard Pass.

6. I fail to see how this will dethrone the Korg Minilogue XD as the perfect beginner’s synth.

7. Arturia tryin to cash in on the UFO scare that happens months ago? Not very Avant-garde of them… 😉

8. Just be glad they didn’t provide an anal probe.

9. I, for one, would like a drum brute mk2 with sampling, fx and fm.

10. I think that guy was 8 years old when the original came out.

11. At 299 dollars this thing would have sold like hot cakes