USER'S MANUAL MiniBrute Connection software editor 1.0.3 1st edition: June 2012 Information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on behalf of ARTURIA. The hardware unit and the software product described in this manual are provided under the terms of a license agreement or non-disclosure agreement. The license agreement specifies the terms and conditions for its lawful use.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1Installation ..................................................................................... 3 1.1Hardware ................................................................................................................... 3 1.2Software ..................................................................................................................... 3 2General Configuration ................................................................. 5 2.1Audio Input .......................
1 INSTALLATION 1.1 HARDWARE Connect the MiniBrute synthesizer to your computer using a standard USB cable, then power up: 1.2 SOFTWARE The MiniBrute Connection software editor is freely available from the Arturia website : http://www.arturia.
You can switch between those two main features through the tool bar: Click here to reach the Configuration view Click here to reach the Firmware Update view Connection status: click to check again the connection between MiniBrute and the computer At first launch, the software may detect an older firmware version on your synthesizer, and suggest to update it. It is highly recommended to follow this suggestion, i.e. to run the firmware update process until completion.
2 GENERAL CONFIGURATION At launch, the software automatically loads the settings stored on your MiniBrute. When changing a parameter, the settings are automatically sent to the synthesizer and stored in its non-volatile memory. No need for saving or reboot, the new settings apply instantaneously! 2.1 AUDIO INPUT This section allows you to select the Audio Gate Threshold, i.e. the audio level from which the envelopes will be triggered.
2.2 MODULE PARAMETERS This section allows the configuration of various modules parameters such as LFO triggering, envelope’s legato mode or arpeggiator's notes sorting order. 2.2.1 LFO Key Retrigger This parameter sets the trigger mode of the LFO, and offers 2 settings: • On: the LFO restarts each time a key is pressed. • Off: the LFO is running freely, no matter if a key is pressed or not. 2.2.
2.3 MIDI CHANNEL SELECT This section allows you to independently set the MIDI input and output channels. 2.3.1 Transmit Channel This parameter sets the outgoing MIDI channel, i.e. the channel the instrument will transmit messages onto. This parameter is useful when the MiniBrute controls external devices. Available channels are 1 to 16. Select the appropriate MIDI channel by clicking the rotary potentiometer: it will increment step after step until the desired value. 2.3.
played slowly, and high values when played fast. • : the keyboard sends logarithmic values, i.e. high values will be reached even when the keyboard is played slowly. • : the keyboard sends exponential values, i.e. the highest values will be reached only when the keyboard is played fast. The velocity does not affect any of the MiniBrute sounds or modulations, this setting only affects the velocity data that MiniBrute sends to its USB/MIDI outputs. 2.4.
4 FIRMWARE UPDATE 4.1 FIRMWARE VERSION Version number of the firmware embedded in your MiniBrute synthesizer. 4.2 CHECK UPDATE Click this button to open a web browser which will guide you directly to the latest version available. If the version on the Internet is more recent than the one shown previously, close the MiniBrute Connection application, download the new update, extract it and install this new version. 4.
This can be fixed easily: 1. Close the MiniBrute Connection software editor. 2. Reboot your instrument. 3. Launch the MiniBrute Connection software editor and try again. 4.4.2 Update has been interrupted If something went wrong during the firmware update process (computer crash, unplugged USB cable, zombie attack, etc.), there is still a possibility to restore the instrument: 1. Close the MiniBrute Connection software. 2.
5 CHANGING PARAMETERS VIA MIDI CCS The MiniBrute allows you simple access to all the parameters found in the editor via easy to use MIDI CCs. When parameters are changed using CCs, changes will be lost after a restart. To write changes to internal memory you have to use the editor.
6 LEGAL NOTES 6.1 NO LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Neither ARTURIA nor anyone else involved in the creation, production, or delivery of this product shall be liable for any direct, indirect, consequential, or incidental damages arising out of the use of, or inability to use this product (including without limitation, damages for loss of business profits, business interruption, loss of business information and the like) even if ARTURIA was previously advised of the possibility of such damages.
· Use power outlets that are on different branch (circuit breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter(s). · In the case of radio or TV interferences, relocate/ reorient the antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the lead-in to coaxial cable. · If these corrective measures do not bring any satisfied results, please the local retailer authorized to distribute this type of product. If you cannot locate the appropriate retailer, please contact ARTURIA.
