ANALOG SOUND DESIGN MASTERCLASS
On October 24 at Rock Shop Karlsruhe
Most important at a glance
- Friday, October 24, 2025, starting at 3:00 pm
- 3:00 pm - Come together
- 4:00 pm - Start of the masterclass
- 7:00 pm - Questions and relaxed ending
- Am Sandfeld 21, 76149 Karlsruhe
- Workshop duration: approx. 4 hours
- Lecturer: Philippe Brodu
- Free entrance
- Exclusive deals on Arturia products
- Refreshments will be provided
Arturia Polybrute 12
Manufacturer: Arturia
The PolyBrute 12 sets new standards in the world of analogue synthesizers. With its 12-voice architecture and the innovative Full Touch® MPE keyboard, it offers unprecedented musical expressiveness. This synthesiser is more than just an instrument - it is a gateway to undiscovered worlds of sound.The PolyBrute 12's intuitive full touch® keyboard captures every nuance of position, pressure and touch, enabling precise and fluid polyphonic aftertouch effects across the entire key range. This enables a direct, tactile connection to the sound, from subtle details to powerful dynamic effects.This expressive versatility is enhanced by three different aftertouch modes, the revolutionary Morphée pad and the ribbon controller, which allow each preset to be interpreted multidimensionally - for breathtaking performances.The PolyBrute 12 stands for a colossal, multi-layered and infinitely changeable sound that will define a new era of expressive polyphonic analogue synthesizers.Expressivity at the highest levelThe PolyBrute 12's MPE-compatible keyboard turns each note into a separate sound body that can be modulated independently. Together with the 3D Morphée pad, the wooden ribbon controller and the motion recorder, impressive multidimensional modulation becomes a reality.Unlimited sound designThe twelve voices of the PolyBrute 12, paired with analogue oscillators, sophisticated filters, an extensive matrix and integrated effects, open up a limitless spectrum of timbres. Discover 768 dynamic presets or dive deep into the world of advanced sound design.Tactile, direct workflowPolyBrute 12 remains true to its line and dispenses with complex menu structures. The direct, tactile experience of sound design takes centre stage. The intuitive VST editor is available for fine-tuning on the computer.Excellent build qualityWith materials such as black walnut wood, a state-of-the-art keyboard and a striking aluminium housing, the PolyBrute 12 meets the highest professional and quality standards.Perfect DAW integrationPolyBrute Connect creates a seamless connection between the PolyBrute 12 and digital production environments, enables direct sound design in the DAW and synchronises all changes between hardware and software in real time.
€3,599.00*
WORKSHOP DETAILS
Shape, understand, and master the analog sound.
If you want to know why an analog synthesizer is more than just another sound source, then this is the place for you.
Philippe Brodu, sound designer, lecturer, and Arturia Ambassador, shows how simple waves can be used to create complex textures and how you can tailor the sound to evoke emotion, using the Polybrute 12. Learn firsthand how to create sounds from scratch, morph them, and bring them to life.
In this masterclass, Philippe shares his practical knowledge about analog synthesis, modular sound design, and professional sound design techniques.
About Philippe Brodu
As a musician, lecturer, sound designer, and co-organizer of Synthfest France, Philippe Brodu has become a well-known figure in the international synthesizer scene over the years. In addition to his work as a synthesizer journalist, his professional career has also taken him to various positions at Logic Audio, Korg, Shure, and Avid.
Philippe currently teaches synthesis and sound design at various institutions in France, including the SEA Institute, 3iS Education, and the French Institute for Advanced Media, Arts, and Technologies (IMAAT).
What to expect
You'll get an exclusive look into the world of analog sound design and can ask Philippe and the other Arturia experts anything you've ever wanted to know.
There will also be plenty of time to chat with other synth enthusiasts in attendance, and of course you can try out the Polybrute 12 for yourself.
In addition we have put together a few exclusive Arturia deals especially for this day!
Key Topics
- Difference between digital and analog synthesizers
- 12 voices – but what is a voice?
- Paraphony and polyphony
- Subtractive synthesis
- Analog oscillators: VCO
- Filters: VCF
- Amplification: VCA
- Envelope generator
- Modulators: LFO, FM, ring modulator
- Matrix synthesis
- Analog morphing
- The ribbon controller
- Polyphonic aftertouch
- Full touch
- MPE (MIDI Polyphonic Expression)
- Effects
- PolyBrute Connect
- How to build a sound from scratch
- Using filters in series or parallel
- Programming morphing
- Entering the matrix
- Tips for achieving “big sounds”
- Managing sound libraries
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