Arturia - News and Rumours
You want all the latest news, rumours and everything else there’s to know about Arturia? We're happy to oblige: On this page you’ll find everything at a glance – and it’s always up to date!
DrumBrute Impact: Arturia’s baby DrumBrute leaked
18 Jul 2018 · Arturia is ready to release the DrumBrute's little brother. DrumBrute Impact is compact, has fewer sounds but picks up an FM drum track, Brute distortion and a very tasty sub-300 Euro price tag. Now with video!
Our Top 5 Semi-Modular Synthesizers
16 Jul 2018 · It's been a bumper year for semi-modular synthesizers. Completely capable of being awesome in their own right but with a willingness to get patched into something greater. Here's our pick of the best.
Arturia sex up controllers with sensitive, delicate and high impact KeyLab MkII
21 Jun 2018 · The Pro-Feel key-bed is robust and yet sensitive, delicate and nuanced for high-impact play - are Arturia describing the new KeyLab MkII controller keyboards or a new range of condoms?
Arturia reminds us of Spark’s existence with 2.4 update
10 Jun 2018 · 3 years after Arturia introduced Spark 2, their uber-versatile software/hardware drum machine, it crawls up to version 2.4 with some bug fixes and a reminder that it's still good.
Arturia releases V Collection 6.1 update with full NKS compatibility
01 May 2018 · Arturia has updated its V Collection virtual synthesizer suite to version 6.1, adding improvements and NKS integration with Native Instruments' Maschine and Komplete Kontrol controllers.
NAMM 2018: Robin’s synthesizer predictions
23 Jan 2018 · Arturia releases EuroBrute, Roland puts ACB in a multi-functional Eurorack module, Yamaha re-releases the CS-80 and Moog converts everything to Eurorack. Here are my NAMM 2018 predictions and a mixer I want.
Arturia RackBrute: 3U 6U Eurorack solution with MiniBrute integration
17 Jan 2018 · Finally! Here are full details on the Arturia RackBrute Eurorack enclosure system, which links directly to the MiniBrute 2 and 2S to make an awesome looking performance and modular tweaking rig.
Leak! Arturia RackBrute a Eurorack expander case for MiniBrute 2
17 Jan 2018 · Stealing Arturia's thunder hours before their final product announcement we can tell you it's called RackBrute and is a 3U and 6U rack case that integrates with the MiniBrute 2 and 2S.
Arturia reveals MiniBrute 2S sequencer-synth hybrid
16 Jan 2018 · Arturia's second release is the MiniBrute 2S which is the MiniBrute 2 with the keyboard replaced with a sequencer with pads, knobs and pattern chaining. I wonder what number 3 will bring?
Arturia drops the MiniBrute 2 analog monosynth with modular patchbay
15 Jan 2018 · Get ready for three new products from Arturia! First is the semi-modular MiniBrute 2 monosynth with CV patchbay, step-sequencer and a nouveau retro look that patches perfectly into your modular setup.
Arturia releases V Collection 6 and includes Buchla, Fairlight and DX7
05 Dec 2017 · Arturia's V Collection 6 bundle of vintage and classic instruments expands to 21 sound making machines and over 6000 presets. New to the party are the Buchla Easel, Yamaha DX7, CMI Fairlight and a Clavinet.
Arturia go back to black for Keylab 88 and MiniLab MkII
03 Nov 2017 · Arturia are trying to get you excited by a change of colour to their Keylab 88 and MiniLab MkII MIDI controllers. We asked leading style experts for their view on a move to black.
BeatStep Pro firmware 2.0 brings lots of new goodies
24 Jun 2017 · Polyrhythms, arpeggiation, rolls, pattern chaining and Volca compatibility are amongst some of the new features added to the Arturia BeatStep Pro in the bumper 2.0 update.
AudioFuse: The futuristic audio interface that’s 2 years too late
06 Jun 2017 · "You're making tomorrow's music... so why settle for yesterday's interface?" Oh, the irony of the AudioFuse that's two and a half years late. Where has it been?
Musikmesse 2017: Arturia Keylab Essential MIDI controllers
05 Apr 2017 · Arturia come up with two new MIDI controllers that look a lot like everyone else's but come stacked with 5000 sounds of Analog Lab 2 integration.
Christmas gift from Arturia – it’s a MiniFilter V!
22 Dec 2016 · Arturia would like to thank all their users, supporters, current and future customers with a little gift this Christmas of a cool MiniFitler V Moog ladder filter
Top 5 MIDI Controller keyboards of 2016
15 Dec 2016 · Our fingers need a decent way of injecting music into our DAW. Here's my pick of this year's MIDI Controller Keyboards that stood out for me.
MiniLab MkII: Same but different MIDI controller from Arturia
18 Nov 2016 · The MiniLab MkII is a small upgrade to the MkI bringing better keys, more advanced pads and some clickable encoders. Shame the wooden cheeks have gone.
Arturia DrumBrute analogue drum synthesizer – officially released
07 Oct 2016 · Here's the real official information on the DrumBrute, Arturia's kicking new analogue drum machine that makes ladies dance.
Leaked! Arturia DrumBrute analogue drum machine
07 Oct 2016 · Arturia are about to launch DrumBrute, an analogue drum machine. We have the full leaked scoop before the official launch - NOW WITH VIDEO
Arturia MatrixBrute modulation matrix video teaser released
11 Aug 2016 · The trend for short video marketing teasers is all the rage at the moment, but this latest one for Arturia's keenly anticipated synth is actually quite good!
Arturia KeyStep controller and sequencer now shipping
27 Jul 2016 · Arturia finally release the KeyStep MIDI/CV/Gate controller and sequencer and a cool video of three being used together - good job ugly is only skin deep