MatrixBrute : A great blend of analogue and digital technology.

The build quality is very high and gives a sense that this is an instrument that will last for many years. The sound creation possibilities are vast and tones have that fat analogue quality we love from the classic synths of the past.

The one drawback that I have experienced in the 3 months I have used the synth is that the knobs will not represent their settings when you change patches. This means you can't easily see the settings of the knobs and sliders once you change patches since they will not be in their real positions for the new patch until you move the knob. If you are an expert in sound design you will know which parameter to adjust if you want to tweak the sound and so this is not too much of a drawback. For most people though it would be a real bonus to be able to see the settings. In order to do this the front panel would need to be redesigned to have LED's to represent the knob positions. Not all of the knobs have a fixed range though (some will turn more than 360 degrees) so this is not a full solution.

That being said this synth is super fun, well made and is destined to be one of the great classic synths. Excellent work Arturias!