Arturia MiniBrute 2vsArturia MiniBrute 2S
Summary
Arturia MiniBrute 2 and Arturia MiniBrute 2S: 2 Arturia synth onlys compared side by side. They differ on 6 of 16 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Arturia MiniBrute 2CurrentView details → | Arturia MiniBrute 2SCurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Arturia | Arturia |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2018 | 2018 |
| Sound engine | ||
| Engine | Analogue | Analogue |
| Voices | 1 | 1 |
| Polyphony | Monophonic | Monophonic |
| Oscillators | 2 analogue VCOs (VCO 1 with saw/Ultrasaw, square/pulse, triangle/Metalizer and sub; VCO 2 can run as an LFO) plus noise | 2 analogue VCOs (VCO 1 with saw/Ultrasaw, square/pulse, triangle/Metalizer and sub; VCO 2 can run as an LFO) plus noise |
| Filter | 12dB/oct Steiner-Parker multimode (low-pass, high-pass, band-pass, notch), self-oscillating | 12dB/oct Steiner-Parker multimode (low-pass, high-pass, band-pass, notch), self-oscillating |
| Multi-timbral parts | 1 | 1 |
| Sequencer | 8 sequences of up to 64 steps, plus arpeggiator | 3-track 64-step sequencer (pitch, velocity/gate and modulation tracks), 64 sequence memories, plus arpeggiator/looper |
| Keyboard | ||
| Keys | 25 | 0 |
| Key size | Full | — |
| Key action | Synth-action | — |
| Aftertouch | Channel | — |
| Format | ||
| Format | Keyboard | Desktop module |
| Motorised knobs | No | No |
| Features | 48-point CV/gate patchbay, Eurorack-compatible, Brute Factor feedback, Metalizer wavefolding, Two envelopes and two LFOs, External audio input | 16 velocity and pressure-sensitive pads, 48-point CV/gate patchbay, Eurorack-compatible, Brute Factor feedback, Sequencer outputs for external gear, External audio input |
| Connections | ||
| MIDI ports | DIN in, DIN out, USB | DIN in, DIN out, USB |
| CV / Gate | Yes | Yes |
| Size & weight | ||
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 484 × 336 × 75 mm | 484 × 277 × 56 mm |
| Weight | 4.82 kg | 3.5 kg |
Key differences
- Keys: MiniBrute 2 – 25 MiniBrute 2S – 0
- Sequencer: MiniBrute 2 – 8 sequences of up to 64 steps, plus arpeggiator MiniBrute 2S – 3-track 64-step sequencer (pitch, velocity/gate and modulation tracks), 64 sequence memories, plus arpeggiator/looper
- Format: MiniBrute 2 – Keyboard MiniBrute 2S – Desktop module
- Dimensions (W × D × H): MiniBrute 2 – 484 × 336 × 75 mm MiniBrute 2S – 484 × 277 × 56 mm
- Weight: MiniBrute 2 – 4.82 kg MiniBrute 2S – 3.5 kg
Both are the same on engine (Analogue) and voices (1).

