How refreshing to see someone who really knows what he's doing and has honed his skills as a sound designer as thoroughly as you have, Jamie. You're clearly one of the very best sound designers there has been. Your much-missed Synth Show has brought your communication to a high standard too, relaxed, confident and detailed about your subject. This video is superb. The Polybrute is wonderful in your hands. Your sounds make me want to own this synth. Thank you for your good work.
Thanks Paul, that's very kind of you. While i did end the "Synth Show" which ended up being more of a "News/Editorial" Show, like a lot of them out there, I am going to be back soon with a new Show, but dedicated to Sound Design.
Your patches actually made me interested in this synth, great job sir! I was kinda upset with only 6voices polyphony when they anounced it, but recently I saw few pictures of it disassembled and I understand it now... It is FULL of electronics and voice cards are quite large and full of components. There really is pretty much no room left for any more analog voices.
I wish you would make a video going through tutorials on the PolyBrute making different types of patches: bass, strings, brass, lead, etc. The theory behind sound design with a subtractive synthesizer. Other than that, I love what you're doing.
Your 3 voice final layered patch creates a soundtrack of sound. That's beautiful. Plenty of voices there! Reminds me of the beauty of the Sequential Pro 3, my best sounding synth, in paraphonic mode. But the PolyBrut is 3 voices giving you the real fullness of all of those osc.
I just got the Polybrute (its my very first hardware synth) and I appreciate this video very much! And I will most probably buy your preset pack! Thank you :)
Great sounds. Thanks for pulling these together. NOTE: The purchase site indicates the price as $31.45, yet, upon clicking for the order it goes to $37.00
is it possible to modulate the sequencer rate on this? I would love to know all the modulation destinations on this thing, I havent been able to find a list anywhere. Maybe it would be quicker to know what I cant modulate though. Would appreciate any insight you could give. Thanks for the videos!
The OB6 is my fav Synth, so nothing so far really sounds like it. The Polybrute is a very good Synth, but you have to base your decision on how it sounds to you.
@@GEOSynths Correct me if I'm wrong, but from your soundsets, much more I enjoy the Deepmind 12, than Polybrute... it feels more in ur face and close to old analogs in depth of the core sound...as the PB seems a tad forced..
Hey I just ordered the polybrute and I will be purchasing all your patches that you have available. My question is can the polybrute also be used as a regular midi controller to play my vsts I’m trying to limit how many keyboards are on my desk lol
I own the OB-6 and consider ordering the Polybrute. In your opinion, how much of a territory do they both cover - where do they overlap and where do they really drift apart?
Tonally the polybrute doesn't come close to OB6. Arturias filters just don't compete with the OB-6. No overlap regarding that. Polybrute has a lot more on board features and better FX and a lot better modulation options. So again no overlap there. For sound, OB-6 hands down everyday of the week. For features Arturia.
You make a lot of patches, on many synths. Do you recommend this for strings? I like the darkness it has, only concern is the voice stealing, and if there is a way to make it not noticeable, I don’t notice any in your video, but I do in others.
Yeah, you can make Strings on it for sure. As for Note stealing, I don't notice it much as I generally play 5 notes, leaving one free, plus the way I make patches is to use FX for the Release stage and have short release times on the Amp to try and avoid stealing, but really it's down to your playing style, not an issue really.
1 I’m getting a Pollybrute 2 I’m ordering this collection Vol 1,2,3. 3 Why? Because previously I ordered Deepmind collection nd they were awesome This man is a patch wizard.
Interested in Polybrute, however Arturia apparently have omitted either VCO1 or VCO2 switching into a low frequency mode, such as available in Anno Domini 1978 on Sequential Prophet-5. So many situations where it is extremely useful to have one audio VCO in low freq mode to provide what was called Polyphonic modulation. This necessary, simple feature would be very simple to implement in Polybrute software, just by instructing DAC to offset by a negative voltage, assuming DAC swings negative. Many several areas of sound are absent from the Polybrute without this simple feature. I hope this simple suggestion will find it's way to engineers.
@@RayyMusik While grateful for the existence of poly mode LFOs, Software LFOs cannot achieve what I'm after. The truth of the Polybrute is the Osc sound far better than the filter implementation, perhaps AC coupling is a reason for why Arturia have ignored my simple suggestion.
Do you know which synth has the best sounds and presets not greatly in need of a synthesizer but would like to own one....and just 6 notes on the poly brute is pretty wack imo... but guess it can make you focus more on finding the right notes for melodies or some shit ! anyway I make beats mainly to fit vocals that’s why I’m asking.....so maybe I rephrase my question, what synthesizer has the best sounds and presets for vocals ?
@SYNTHPUNK well, I have Meniere's Disease and I'm on Social Security Disability for income, so I can only afford a Blofeld , even on a ramen and peanutbutter sandwich diet...... However, if I COULD afford a nice synth I wouldn't waste my time on a Korg Prologue..... I would get a Hakken Continuum. I'm hoping to augment my income as a synth minstrel...... Thanks for your advice, but at nearly 66 years old, I think I am capable of deciding what my income and musical goals require.......💛 😊 💛
I'm sorry but I just hear the same generic sort of sounds.theres no sound nowadays that anybody has kind of heard before.even with software synths. I think we're coming to the end of new sound design.sorry that's just my thoughts on this.
Well, they’re MY top 10, not anyone else’s, so not sure what you’re expecting, especially from an analogue synth, but before passing judgement, listen to all 128 i made and demonstrated…though I suspect you’ll be negative about them too.
@@GEOSynths no I don't mean to be rude,but I follow you and others,Ive been into synths since early 90s.i have synths myself but there's nothing new.only the interface changes not the sound.not even FX do anything to add something new.sorry I don't mean to be disrespectful.keep doing what your doing.
@@deanbr6ndo70 Well, the days of a new ground breaking ways of Synthesis are long gone, though even if there was a new technology, the Sounds would still fall into the same categories of Pads, Strings, Bass and Lead etc, you maybe are not inspired by Synths anymore, for me it’s the most exciting it’s ever been. On my site, I have over 3,500 sounds I’ve created from scratch, all of which I make for myself…then I sell them, but I don’t make just ‘whatever’ might sell, I have to like them first before anyone gets to hear them.
@@GEOSynths I make sounds based on synths like polymoog and cs80 .to me nothing comes close.your sounds are lovely . I watch tonnes of vids on synth programming and I'm just not feeling it anymore.it could just be me.theres only one synth that COULD spark my interest and that's if Beringer ever remade the ARP Quadra. that's just my personal taste.
How refreshing to see someone who really knows what he's doing and has honed his skills as a sound designer as thoroughly as you have, Jamie.
You're clearly one of the very best sound designers there has been.
Your much-missed Synth Show has brought your communication to a high standard too, relaxed, confident and detailed about your subject.
This video is superb. The Polybrute is wonderful in your hands. Your sounds make me want to own this synth. Thank you for your good work.
Thanks Paul, that's very kind of you. While i did end the "Synth Show" which ended up being more of a "News/Editorial" Show, like a lot of them out there, I am going to be back soon with a new Show, but dedicated to Sound Design.
Does the 6 voice polyphony bother you? That is what is holding me back from getting one.
Your patches actually made me interested in this synth, great job sir! I was kinda upset with only 6voices polyphony when they anounced it, but recently I saw few pictures of it disassembled and I understand it now... It is FULL of electronics and voice cards are quite large and full of components. There really is pretty much no room left for any more analog voices.
Top notch Jamie. You've really outdone yourself. Synth Lord status confirmed.
I wish you would make a video going through tutorials on the PolyBrute making different types of patches: bass, strings, brass, lead, etc. The theory behind sound design with a subtractive synthesizer. Other than that, I love what you're doing.
Your 3 voice final layered patch creates a soundtrack of sound. That's beautiful. Plenty of voices there! Reminds me of the beauty of the Sequential Pro 3, my best sounding synth, in paraphonic mode. But the PolyBrut is 3 voices giving you the real fullness of all of those osc.
Great!
I'm listening before I go to sleep and
I'm going sleep with a smile, thank you !!!
I just got the Polybrute (its my very first hardware synth) and I appreciate this video very much! And I will most probably buy your preset pack! Thank you :)
Great, it’s a very, very deep synth, you’ll get lost for hours with it :)
this synth sounds really good.
Thanks JAMIE!!!
Awesome video, thank you mate
No problem Thomas...Been a while, hope all is ok :)
@@GEOSynths, all well here, am making music again too
Those are some great sounding patches
Thanks a lot, much appreciated. :)
JD990 Kills this ! 4 layered sounds with 8 Voice mode ! Insane !
Creamy, lovely, still short. Probably the best PB demo, I would like to have the synth immediately ;-).
Wow, Jamie. Great stuff. Black Satin is cream.
Waiting for mine to get here this week just shipped a few days ago gonna have to come buy your presets and learn how to load them in .
Great, you'll enjoy it :)
Never clicked the like button before a video. But I’ve grown to respect you.
Thanks very much :)
Great sounds. Thanks for pulling these together. NOTE: The purchase site indicates the price as $31.45, yet, upon clicking for the order it goes to $37.00
Yeah, the sale runs out at midnight and I was in Bed, it does it automatically.
is it possible to modulate the sequencer rate on this? I would love to know all the modulation destinations on this thing, I havent been able to find a list anywhere. Maybe it would be quicker to know what I cant modulate though. Would appreciate any insight you could give. Thanks for the videos!
I think I tried to do that and it wouldn't let me.
I love all the criticism!
Beautiful! Does this synth warm pads and strings, as let's say an OB6? Or is there any other poly, made now, which sounds warmer?
The OB6 is my fav Synth, so nothing so far really sounds like it. The Polybrute is a very good Synth, but you have to base your decision on how it sounds to you.
@@GEOSynths Correct me if I'm wrong, but from your soundsets, much more I enjoy the Deepmind 12, than Polybrute... it feels more in ur face and close to old analogs in depth of the core sound...as the PB seems a tad forced..
Hey I just ordered the polybrute and I will be purchasing all your patches that you have available. My question is can the polybrute also be used as a regular midi controller to play my vsts I’m trying to limit how many keyboards are on my desk lol
Yes, it sends midi cc’s, which is how it works with their editor.
I own the OB-6 and consider ordering the Polybrute. In your opinion, how much of a territory do they both cover - where do they overlap and where do they really drift apart?
Tonally the polybrute doesn't come close to OB6.
Arturias filters just don't compete with the OB-6.
No overlap regarding that.
Polybrute has a lot more on board features and better FX and a lot better modulation options.
So again no overlap there.
For sound, OB-6 hands down everyday of the week.
For features Arturia.
You make a lot of patches, on many synths. Do you recommend this for strings? I like the darkness it has, only concern is the voice stealing, and if there is a way to make it not noticeable, I don’t notice any in your video, but I do in others.
Yeah, you can make Strings on it for sure. As for Note stealing, I don't notice it much as I generally play 5 notes, leaving one free, plus the way I make patches is to use FX for the Release stage and have short release times on the Amp to try and avoid stealing, but really it's down to your playing style, not an issue really.
Professional........👍
1 I’m getting a Pollybrute
2 I’m ordering this collection Vol 1,2,3.
3 Why? Because previously I ordered Deepmind collection nd they were awesome
This man is a patch wizard.
Thanks James, very kind of you. It’s a great Synth, it does sounds I can’t do on others, you’ll love it.
@@GEOSynthsPolybrute arrived. I placed my order for your patches. Looking forward to delving into the palette of patches you created. Thank you.
Interested in Polybrute, however Arturia apparently have omitted either VCO1 or VCO2 switching into a low frequency mode, such as available in Anno Domini 1978 on Sequential Prophet-5. So many situations where it is extremely useful to have one audio VCO in low freq mode to provide what was called Polyphonic modulation. This necessary, simple feature would be very simple to implement in Polybrute software, just by instructing DAC to offset by a negative voltage, assuming DAC swings negative. Many several areas of sound are absent from the Polybrute without this simple feature. I hope this simple suggestion will find it's way to engineers.
No need to do this since the PB, unlike the P5, has three dedicated LFOs which can be set to poly mode.
@@RayyMusik While grateful for the existence of poly mode LFOs, Software LFOs cannot achieve what I'm after. The truth of the Polybrute is the Osc sound far better than the filter implementation, perhaps AC coupling is a reason for why Arturia have ignored my simple suggestion.
That intro reminds me of the movie Midnight Express when he got caught with hash at the airport.
Do you know which synth has the best sounds and presets not greatly in need of a synthesizer but would like to own one....and just 6 notes on the poly brute is pretty wack imo... but guess it can make you focus more on finding the right notes for melodies or some shit ! anyway I make beats mainly to fit vocals that’s why I’m asking.....so maybe I rephrase my question, what synthesizer has the best sounds and presets for vocals ?
Maybe I should rephrase my question* PolyBrute sounds less dense like with the low end though. Just started watching the video.
have you done any Blofeld patch sets ????
@SYNTHPUNK well, I have Meniere's Disease and I'm on Social Security Disability for income, so I can only afford a Blofeld
, even on a ramen and peanutbutter sandwich diet......
However, if I COULD afford a nice synth I wouldn't waste my time on a Korg Prologue..... I would get a Hakken Continuum.
I'm hoping to augment my income as a synth minstrel......
Thanks for your advice, but at nearly 66 years old, I think I am capable of deciding what my income and musical goals require.......💛 😊 💛
I don't believe Jamie has. But there are some out there. The Analog Voltage soundset by Don Solaris is perhaps the best one available.
Dear Santa……. You know how the rest goes….🙏🏿
Nice. Glad you mentioned the rubbish keyboard. Great patches though.
Secrets and lies? You should of just called it the Boris Johnson patch.
Der Synth ist gut.Aber nicht Low Cost.Da gefällt mir der ganz kleine Freak...
I'm sorry but I just hear the same generic sort of sounds.theres no sound nowadays that anybody has kind of heard before.even with software synths. I think we're coming to the end of new sound design.sorry that's just my thoughts on this.
Well, they’re MY top 10, not anyone else’s, so not sure what you’re expecting, especially from an analogue synth, but before passing judgement, listen to all 128 i made and demonstrated…though I suspect you’ll be negative about them too.
@@GEOSynths no I don't mean to be rude,but I follow you and others,Ive been into synths since early 90s.i have synths myself but there's nothing new.only the interface changes not the sound.not even FX do anything to add something new.sorry I don't mean to be disrespectful.keep doing what your doing.
@@deanbr6ndo70 Well, the days of a new ground breaking ways of Synthesis are long gone, though even if there was a new technology, the Sounds would still fall into the same categories of Pads, Strings, Bass and Lead etc, you maybe are not inspired by Synths anymore, for me it’s the most exciting it’s ever been. On my site, I have over 3,500 sounds I’ve created from scratch, all of which I make for myself…then I sell them, but I don’t make just ‘whatever’ might sell, I have to like them first before anyone gets to hear them.
@@GEOSynths I make sounds based on synths like polymoog and cs80 .to me nothing comes close.your sounds are lovely . I watch tonnes of vids on synth programming and I'm just not feeling it anymore.it could just be me.theres only one synth that COULD spark my interest and that's if Beringer ever remade the ARP Quadra. that's just my personal taste.
@@deanbr6ndo70- Please go smoke some good cannabis and then go play your synthesizers. It may assist…