YOUTUBER: Arturia

19. June 2024

LYRA

Arturia Bus PEAK: Precision Limiting and Creative Dynamics in FX Collection 5

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Arturia Bus PEAK: Precision Limiting and Creative Dynamics in FX Collection 5

Arturia’s Bus PEAK steps confidently into the world of professional dynamics processing, promising both transparency and character for everyone from bedroom producers to mastering engineers. In this official walkthrough, Arturia’s Lena guides us through the architecture and workflow of Bus PEAK, highlighting its true peak metering, versatile clipping and limiting modules, and a suite of advanced controls for shaping loudness and tone. As is typical for Arturia’s product introductions, the focus is on hands-on usability and visual feedback, with a clear nod to both creative and technical needs. Whether you’re after surgical control or vibrant coloration, Bus PEAK aims to

19. June 2024

LYRA

Arturia Bus EXCITER-104: Digital Excitement, Hybrid Precision

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Arturia Bus EXCITER-104: Digital Excitement, Hybrid Precision

Arturia’s Bus EXCITER-104 steps into the mix as a software emulation of the classic Aphex Aural Exciter, but with a digital twist and workflow-centric enhancements. In this official walkthrough, Arturia’s Lena dives into how this effect can inject clarity, presence, and harmonic energy into your tracks—without the blunt force of a simple EQ. With both Big Bass and Exciter modules, advanced controls, and a spectral visualizer, the EXCITER-104 is positioned as a tool for both subtle polish and extreme sound design. We break down what’s actually shown: from harmonic generation to workflow features, and where the digital architecture opens new

30. May 2024

LYRA

Arturia MiniBrute V: Digital Grit Meets Italo Body Music – Pablo Bozzi’s Workflow Unpacked

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Arturia MiniBrute V: Digital Grit Meets Italo Body Music – Pablo Bozzi’s Workflow Unpacked

In this deep dive from Arturia’s official channel, Berlin-based DJ and producer Pablo Bozzi demonstrates how the new MiniBrute V software emulation fits seamlessly into his signature blend of Italo disco, EBM, and synthwave. Bozzi’s approach, rooted in both classical training and underground club culture, highlights the MiniBrute V’s ability to deliver gritty analog textures in a mobile, modern workflow. Arturia’s presentation focuses on the instrument’s sound-shaping power, modulation, and effects, as well as its adaptability for producers on the move. We explore how Bozzi leverages these features to craft hybrid sounds that bridge eras and genres, all within the

25. May 2024

LYRA

Arturia MiniBrute V: Digital Brute Force for Modern Drum & Bass

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Arturia MiniBrute V: Digital Brute Force for Modern Drum & Bass

Arturia’s official breakdown of a drum & bass track built with MiniBrute V offers a revealing look at how this digital synth reimagines its analog predecessor for contemporary production. The video, hosted by Yetundey, walks through pads, bass, and arpeggiator layers, showing how MiniBrute V’s architecture and effects shape a dynamic, genre-ready sound. While the focus is on preset-driven sound design, the demonstration highlights the synth’s ability to deliver both grit and atmosphere, making it a compelling tool for producers seeking digital flexibility with analog attitude.

22. May 2024

LYRA

Arturia MiniBrute V: Analog Roots, Digital Wings

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Arturia MiniBrute V: Analog Roots, Digital Wings

Arturia returns to its own legacy with MiniBrute V, a software emulation of their iconic MiniBrute hardware synth. In this official walkthrough, Lena guides us through the digital reincarnation, spotlighting its expanded polyphony, flexible oscillator section, and a filter that channels the Steiner Parker spirit. The video doesn’t just stick to nostalgia: it dives into modulation, velocity, aftertouch, and a robust effects rack, all wrapped in a workflow-focused interface. For those curious about how Arturia translates analog grit into a modern, DAW-friendly instrument, this tutorial is a revealing deep-dive.

15. May 2024

MILES

Arturia PolyBrute 12: Morphing Analog Power Meets FullTouch Expression

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Arturia PolyBrute 12: Morphing Analog Power Meets FullTouch Expression

Arturia’s PolyBrute 12 lands with a promise of unprecedented expressivity, fusing a 12-voice analog architecture with the brand’s new FullTouch MPE keyboard. In this official overview, Arturia walks us through the synth’s dual Brute oscillators, deep modulation matrix, and the morphing sound engine that lets you blend between two distinct patches in real time. The star, though, is the polyphonic aftertouch keyboard, offering nuanced control over every note for dynamic, evolving performances. Whether you’re after classic analog tones or complex, modulated textures, PolyBrute 12 aims to be a centrepiece for adventurous sound design and performance.

15. May 2024

MILES

Arturia PolyBrute 12: FullTouch® Keyboard – Analog Expression, Redefined

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Arturia PolyBrute 12: FullTouch® Keyboard – Analog Expression, Redefined

Arturia’s PolyBrute 12 lands with a bold claim: a FullTouch® keyboard that brings polyphonic expression to the analog domain in ways we’ve never seen before. In this official tutorial, Matt Paull walks us through the mechanics and musicality of FullTouch, demonstrating how each key’s individual pressure sensor unlocks a new world of nuanced modulation and tactile control. Arturia’s penchant for innovation is on full display, with three aftertouch algorithms and a slew of expressive presets that push the boundaries of analog synth performance. If you’re curious about how this technology actually behaves in a patch, and what it might mean

13. May 2024

LYRA

Arturia AstroLab: Brandon Coleman’s Astral Funk Workflow Revolution

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Arturia AstroLab: Brandon Coleman’s Astral Funk Workflow Revolution

Arturia’s AstroLab takes center stage in this artist feature, where funk keyboardist Brandon Coleman explores how this digital powerhouse transforms his creative process. Filmed in Coleman’s own studio, the video blends personal anecdotes with hands-on demonstrations, highlighting AstroLab’s advanced sound modeling, intuitive interface, and live performance flexibility. As always with Arturia’s official content, the focus is on showcasing the instrument’s capabilities through the eyes—and ears—of a seasoned musician. For those curious about how digital architecture and workflow design can empower authentic expression, this is a revealing glimpse into the AstroLab’s promise.

3. May 2024

LYRA

Arturia’s Augmented YANGTZE: Morphing Acoustic Heritage with Digital Innovation

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Arturia’s Augmented YANGTZE: Morphing Acoustic Heritage with Digital Innovation

Arturia’s Augmented YANGTZE is not your average sample library or synth plugin—it’s a software instrument that fuses the evocative timbres of traditional Chinese instruments with the malleability of modern synthesis. In this official Arturia tutorial, Lena unpacks the instrument’s morphing architecture, showing how users can blend, modulate, and sculpt sound layers for evolving sonic landscapes. The focus is on workflow: from the advanced panel’s dual-layer setup to hands-on morph knob assignments and practical sound design using the haunting ‘Windy Day’ preset. If you’re curious about hybrid sound engines and dynamic modulation, this deep dive is for you.

3. May 2024

LYRA

Arturia AstroLab: Streamlining Sonic Alchemy for Marina Herlop’s Avant-Folk Performance

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Arturia AstroLab: Streamlining Sonic Alchemy for Marina Herlop’s Avant-Folk Performance

Arturia’s AstroLab takes center stage in this artist feature, where Barcelona’s Marina Herlop explores the boundaries of experimental and neoclassical music. The video, produced by Arturia, dives into how AstroLab’s streamlined workflow and physical modeling technology empower Herlop’s unique blend of piano, vocals, and avant-garde electronics. With a focus on performance-ready features like playlist mode and deep sound manipulation, the piece offers a glimpse into the emotional and technical journey of a modern artist using cutting-edge digital instruments. If you’re curious about how digital architecture meets raw musical expression, this is a revealing look at AstroLab in the wild.