Arturia’s MicroBrute UFO Edition is a serious piece of eye candy

Arturia has unveiled a limited-edition version of its MicroBrute monophonic synthesizer, sporting an alien-themed green-and-black enclosure alongside the features which made the original so popular following its launch in 2013.

While the MicroBrute was discontinued several years for reasons unconfirmed, the mini but powerful synth has landed back to Earth. Here’s everything you need to know about the Arturia MicroBrute UFO Edition.

For musicians and producers seeking a compact, affordable analog synthesizer with real hands-on control, MicroBrute is a pure analog powerhouse that punches above its size,” Arturia explains.

Obviously, straight away we’re going to talk about the new aesthetic design. While the original 25-key MicroBrute featured a black and grey enclosure – with traditional black and white keys – the UFO Edition is outfitted in Space Black and Martian Green, with tidy visual touches including an alien head in place of the “O” in “MicroBrute”, and Martian Green UFOs scattered across its front face.

Arguably, though, its most alluring aesthetic overhaul is the addition of all-black keys. Very sleek, indeed.

Under the hood, the MicroBrute features a 100 percent analogue signal path, delivering “raw, warm tones without digital oscillators or DSP”.

At its core sits a single VCO with Ultasaw, Metalizer and Overtone controls, while a Steiner-Parker multimode filter offers low-, high- and band-pass shaping.

There’s also a built-in 64-step sequencer and a patchable CV/Gate matrix, offering semi-modular flexibility and seamless modular integration.

Whether you’re a beginner exploring synthesis or a seasoned artist building a modular rig, MicroBrute UFO offers a true analog experience with a small footprint and pro-grade features,” says Arturia.

“Every function is directly accessible from the panel – no menus, no presets, just pure sonic creativity.

“MicroBrute was built to answer a clear need in the synth world: a simple, powerful, and compact analog instrument that doesn’t compromise on character.

“With a full modulation matrix, sequencer, and classic analog signal path, it stands out in a sea of over-complicated or digital-first synthesizers.”

The Arturia MicroBrute UFO Edition is priced at €349. For more information, head to Arturia.

Sam is the Associate News Editor for Guitar.com and MusicTech. Thoroughly immersed in music culture for the majority of his life, Sam has played guitar for 20 years, studied music technology and production at university, and also written for the likes of MusicRadar, Guitar World, Total Guitar and Metal Hammer.