Arturia MatrixBrute User manual

CHANGES IN VERSION 2.0

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Product version: 2.0
Revision date: 22 November 2019

Introduction
Welcome to version 2.0 of the Arturia MatrixBrute!
MatrixBrute rocked the synthesizer world with its introduction in 2016. Never before had a portable
analog synthesizer offered so much power and performance in such an affordable package. And
now with the release of the version 2.0 firmware, Arturia adds a host of new features to the
already impressive feature set of the MatrixBrute.
We developed these features in response to the requests you made. But honestly, there's a lot of
overlap between your dreams for this instrument and the fantasies of our own synth-obsessed
engineers! We're all in this together.
Here's a brief summary of the new features:
• Compare/preview presets before saving an edited patch
• Four times as many custom mod routes per patch
• Enhanced editing of sequences
◦Rotate sequence events
◦Extend/duplicate a sequence
◦Increased Mod knob functionality
◦More tempo control options
• Custom LFO waveform drawing
• New LFO rate subdivisions (triplet and dotted)
• Edit MIDI Control Center settings from the front panel
• Independent glide per zone in Duo-Split mode
The purpose of this document is to introduce these new features and explain how to use them. For
a comprehensive description of all features, both old and new, please download the version 2.0
manual from the Arturia website.
And while you're there, check for firmware updates! We're always honing our craft, and there may
be additional features or fixes that you won't want to miss. Of course, if you download the MIDI
Control Center application from the website, it will let you know about firmware updates whenever
you use it.
We hope you'll be as excited about these new features as we are. They further reveal the
wondrous beast that lurks behind the front panel of the MatrixBrute. Let it loose!
Musically yours,
The Arturia team

Table Of Contents
1. Overview of Changes................................................................................................................................................ 2
1.1. Preset compatibility with v1.0 ........................................................................................................................................ 2
1.2. Preset mode: Compare presets ................................................................................................................................... 2
1.3. MOD mode: More custom routes ................................................................................................................................ 2
1.4. SEQ mode: New features ................................................................................................................................................. 2
1.4.1. Edit Note, Mod values with Mod knob.............................................................................................................................................................. 2
1.4.2. Tempo adjustment....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
1.4.3. Sequence Rotate........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
1.4.4. Sequence extend / duplicate................................................................................................................................................................................ 2
1.4.5. Disable multiple steps at once............................................................................................................................................................................. 3
1.4.6. Step Editing Actions .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
1.5. Custom LFO waveforms................................................................................................................................................... 3
1.6. LFO subdivision ...................................................................................................................................................................... 3
1.7. MCC Settings mode .............................................................................................................................................................. 3
1.8. Glide in Duo-Split mode..................................................................................................................................................... 3
1.9. Shortcut Charts ....................................................................................................................................................................... 3
2. New Features: The Details..................................................................................................................................... 4
2.1. Preset mode: Compare presets ................................................................................................................................... 4
2.2. MOD mode: More custom routes ............................................................................................................................... 5
2.3. SEQ mode: New features ................................................................................................................................................ 6
2.3.1. Edit Note, Mod values with Mod knob............................................................................................................................................................. 6
2.3.2. BPM Adjustment........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
2.3.3. Sequence Rotate.......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
2.3.4. Sequence extend / duplicate............................................................................................................................................................................... 8
2.3.5. Multi-step erase ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 9
2.3.6. Step Editing Actions ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 10
2.4. Custom LFO waveforms................................................................................................................................................. 11
2.5. LFO subdivision ................................................................................................................................................................... 12
2.6. MCC Settings mode........................................................................................................................................................... 13
2.7. Glide in Duo-Split mode.................................................................................................................................................. 15
2.8. Shortcut / Combination Charts ................................................................................................................................. 16
2.8.1. Utility shortcuts ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 16
2.8.2. Reset commands ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
2.8.3. Custom Mod Destination commands .......................................................................................................................................................... 16
2.8.4. Compare commands .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 17
2.8.5. LFO shortcuts................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 17
2.8.6. Duo-Split Mode shortcuts ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
2.8.7. Sequencer commands........................................................................................................................................................................................... 18
2.8.8. Matrix Arpeggiator commands........................................................................................................................................................................ 18

1. OVERVIEW OF CHANGES
1.1. Preset compatibility with v1.0
After upgrading a MatrixBrute to v2.0 firmware it is still possible to import presets that were
saved to the MIDI Control Center prior to the upgrade. But the opposite is not true, because
v2.0 patches have new parameters that a v1.0 unit won't recognize. "Older" presets are
upgraded to v2.0 compatibility when they are imported into a v2.0 unit, and after that the
imported bank can't be exported to a v1.0 unit. The MCC senses the firmware version of the
attached MatrixBrute and won't allow that to happen.
1.2. Preset mode: Compare presets
Use the new Compare mode features to compare an edited preset to its unedited self. The
current preset can also be compared with any other preset.
When saving an edited preset, you can audition a target preset location before overwriting
it. See the full details about Compare mode here [p.4].
1.3. MOD mode: More custom routes
The number of custom mod routes has been expanded from 4 to 16, through the addition
of 3 banks of four routes each (17-20, 21-24, and 25-28). Follow the link to learn more about
these new User assignable destinations [p.5].
1.4. SEQ mode: New features
1.4.1. Edit Note, Mod values with Mod knob
The Mod Amount knob can now edit pitch and Mod values within a sequence pattern. See
the Edit Note, Mod values with Mod knob section [p.6].
1.4.2. Tempo adjustment
Tempo can now be changed by whole numbers as well as by decimal values. For details,
see BPM Adjustment [p.6].
1.4.3. Sequence Rotate
MatrixBrute now has the ability to rotate the contents of a sequence to the left or right, one
step at a time. Instructions are found here [p.7].
1.4.4. Sequence extend / duplicate
This feature can extend a pattern by copy/pasting its contents to the end of the existing
pattern. To learn how, read this section [p.8].
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1.4.5. Disable multiple steps at once
Disable two or more steps, accents, slides, or Mod events instantly. See the Multi-step erase
section [p.9].
1.4.6. Step Editing Actions
Many step-editing features were added in version 2.0. For a chart that integrates the original
features and the new ones, see the Step editing actions [p.10].
1.5. Custom LFO waveforms
Now you can draw your own LFO waveforms. Imagine the potential for crazy modulations!
Learn how here [p.11].
1.6. LFO subdivision
Subdivide the LFO rate into triplet or dotted values. See the LFO subdivision section [p.12].
1.7. MCC Settings mode
All of the MIDI Control Center settings can be changed without a computer attached.
Instructions are in the Settings mode section [p.13].
1.8. Glide in Duo-Split mode
Glide can now be enabled independently for the upper and lower sections of the keyboard
in Duo-Split mode. When Glide is enabled, Slide events in a pattern are applied only to the
lower part. The details are here [p.15].
1.9. Shortcut Charts
We've added a lot of shortcuts to allow quick access to the great new features in version
2.0. For a series of charts that incorporate all of the front-panel shortcuts, see this section
[p.16].
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2. NEW FEATURES: THE DETAILS
2.1. Preset mode: Compare presets
This section refers to section 5.1.3 "Preset Compare" (p.35) in the MatrixBrute 2.0 manual
MatrixBrute has 3 memories available when working with a preset:
• The active preset (i.e., the edit buffer)
• The physical panel settings
• The Compare mode memory
Compare mode allows you to view the stored presets while editing the current preset. This
is useful in two ways:
• To compare the edited state of the preset to the unedited (stored) version, or to
any other preset
• To preview another preset location before overwriting it with an edited preset.
To enable Compare mode, hold the large Preset button and press a matrix button to select a
preset.
The front panel behaves differently in Compare mode:
• The Preset button blinks and the SEQ / MOD buttons are dark
• The Sequencer screen displays COMP
• The Preset screen displays the number of the previewed preset
• Select a different preset to preview by pressing its matrix button
• The blue, flashing matrix button indicates which preset is being previewed
• You can make temporary changes to the previewed preset, but they can’t be
saved...
• ...because the Save button will only save the preset that was edited before
entering Compare mode.
Press Panel or Preset to exit Compare mode. This reloads the previous state of the preset,
including any edits that had been made before entering Compare mode.
♪: You cannot enter Settings mode or LFO Draw mode while in Compare mode.
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2.2. MOD mode: More custom routes
This section refers to section 5.2.3 "User assignable destinations" (p.37) in the MatrixBrute 2.0 manual
MOD mode provides 16 user-definable mod routes, divided into four banks of four routes
each. Buttons 13-16 are used to access the four banks. Let's start by learning how to assign
a parameter to destinations 13 - 16:
Select the first bank of custom mod routes by pressing button 13 once. Mod routes 13-16 are
now available.
Next, hold the [13, 14, 15, or 16] button while moving the desired knob or slider on the front
panel. The parameter will appear in the OLED display as shown above. You can then assign
a modulation source to this destination and set a modulation amount with the Mod Amount
knob.
Use a similar process to access and edit mod routes 17-20, 21-24, and 25-28:
• Press button 14 once to access mod routes 17-20
• Press button 15 once to access mod routes 21-24
• Press button 16 once to access mod routes 25-28
If you've selected mod routes 17-20, for example, then hold the [13, 14, 15, or 16] button while
moving the desired parameter control to edit mod routes 17, 18, 19, or 20, respectively.
Here's a chart that may help to visualize the button relationships:
Press this once... ...to access routes... Then hold... ...to edit this route
Button 13 13-16 13 / 14 / 15 / 16 13 / 14 / 15 / 16
Button 14 17-20 13 / 14 / 15 / 16 17 / 18 / 19 / 20
Button 15 21-24 13 / 14 / 15 / 16 21 / 22 / 23 / 24
Button 16 25-28 13 / 14 / 15 / 16 25 / 26 / 27 / 28
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2.3. SEQ mode: New features
2.3.1. Edit Note, Mod values with Mod knob
This section refers to section 6.2 "Step editing" (p.48) in the MatrixBrute 2.0 manual
Step editing is beneficial in two ways: it lets you make precision edits to a real-time
recording later, and it offers a completely different approach to composition. The basic
functions are:
• Enter a musical passage one step at a time, including rests and tied notes
• Use the Mod Amount knob to edit pitch and Mod values
• Use the step/event buttons to select one or more events for editing, or to toggle
them on or off
• Hold a step event button, play a key to enter a note and Accent for that step.
Many of the step-editing techniques also work during real-time recording. For a chart that
presents this information another way, see Step editing actions [p.10]
2.3.2. BPM adjustment
This section refers to section 5.3.1 "Tempo, rate, and playback controls" (p.41) in the MatrixBrute 2.0
manual
Many of the step editing techniques also work during real-time recording. Version 2.0
provides two methods for changing the tempo. You can still adjust the BPM in decimal values
by turning the Rate knob, but now you can also adjust the BPM by whole numbers. To do
so, hold the TAP button and turn the Rate knob. Be careful not to do this while the pattern is
looping in Record mode, though: In that scenario, notes are erased when TAP is held.
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2.3.3. Sequence Rotate
This section refers to section 6.1.1 "Rotate sequence" (p.47) in the MatrixBrute 2.0 manual
Sometimes a good idea ends up in the middle somewhere when recording a pattern. This
feature lets you fix that by shifting the contents of a sequence to the left or right.
It also enables you experiment with a groove by seeing how it sounds with a different
step on the downbeat. That could unlock a new idea that wouldn't have occurred to you
otherwise.
It's easy to do (and fun to watch).
1. Make sure the Record button is not lit. Rotate only works when SEQ is not in
Record mode.
2. Hold TAP and press the Step < or >button. The step LEDs will rotate one step per
button press.
This process moves the steps and all of their properties: Gate, Pitch, Accent, Slide, and Seq
Mod events. But it only affects the steps inside the sequence length (i.e., the music you hear
while the pattern is running). Steps outside of the sequence length are not shifted.
♪: The TAP button is used in Record mode to insert rests or erase notes, so the Rotate feature is only
available when Record is Off.
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2.3.4. Sequence extend / duplicate
This section refers to "section" 6.1.2 "Extend & duplicate SEQ content" (p.47) in the MatrixBrute 2.0
manual
This feature can double the length of a pattern in an instant, while also duplicating the
contents. For example, a 16-step pattern becomes a 32-step pattern, with the second half
pre-filled by musical data from the first 16 steps. Then make a few edits to create variations
in each half of the pattern, and suddenly you've made a good idea even better.
Example 1: We'll save the details for the next two examples. For instant gratification, start
here. If you're already in SEQ mode with an existing pattern (32 steps or shorter), simply
hold SEQ Length and press the Step > button. Here's what happens:
• The pattern length is doubled
• The Sequence content is duplicated Note that this overwrites any steps that were
outside of the sequence length prior to the operation.
• The Sequence content is cropped if it exceeds 64 steps.
Example 2: Let's start from the beginning. Select a preset with a quick attack so the results
can be heard immediately. Then press SEQ and follow these steps:
1. Initialize the sequence: hold Panel and press SEQ.
2. Hold the SEQ Length button and press A4 to set the length to 4 steps.
3. Press the Record button to enter step record mode.
4. Play only four keys. For this example we'll use CDEF.
5. Hold SEQ Length and press the Step > button. SEQ Length is now 8 steps.
6. Release SEQ Length: Steps 5-8 are lit, which means they contain data.
7. Repeat step 5: SEQ Length is now 16 steps, all of which contain CDEF.
8. Repeat step 5 twice: SEQ Length is now 64 steps (the maximum).
9. Record is still lit. Now press Play and enter different notes with the keyboard.
10. Enable/disable steps, accents, slides, etc., on different steps. Eventually all 64
steps are unique.
Example 3: Here's what happens when the Extend method tries to exceed a pattern length
of 64 steps. Let's say you started with a 60-step pattern:
• Hold SEQ Length and press the Step > button
• The pattern is now 64 steps long with the last step set to step 64.
• Result: Steps 61-64 contain the 4 first steps of the initial sequence.
♪: To shorten a sequence, use the normal SEQ Length + matrix button method (not the <arrow).
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2.3.5. Multi-step erase
This section refers to section 6.2 "Step editing" (p.48) in the MatrixBrute 2.0 manual
You can disable multiple events at one time by holding the last button of the desired range
and then pressing the first button (i.e., hold the right one, press the left one). All of the buttons
within that range will be disabled, including the two that were pressed. This method works
whether a pattern is looping or not. But be careful: When looping a pattern with Record On,
holding TAP erases the notes and disables all events until TAP is released.
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2.3.6. Step Editing Actions
Action Stop (Rec. ON) Stop (Rec. OFF) Play (Rec. ON) Play (Rec.
OFF)
Press a key
(Sequencer
on)
Set step note +
accent + legato (if
Legato on)
Start sequencer +
transpose
Record real time: note +
accent + legato (if
Legato on)
Transpose
Sequence
Press Step
slot Trigger step Toggle on/off Toggle on/off Toggle on/off
Press Accent
slot Toggle on/off Toggle on/off Toggle on/off Toggle on/off
Press Slide
slot Toggle on/off Toggle on/off Toggle on/off Toggle on/off
Press MOD
slot Toggle on/off Toggle on/off Toggle on/off Toggle on/off
Hold two Step
slots (L>R) [1] -NA- Tie Tie Tie
Hold two
Accent slots
(L>R)
Enable A>B Enable A>B Enable A>B Enable
A>B
Hold two Slide
slots (L>R) Enable A>B Enable A>B Enable A>B Enable A>B
Hold two MOD
slots (L>R) Enable A>B Enable A>B Enable A>B Enable A>B
Hold two Step
slots (R>L) [1] -NA- Disable A>B Disable A>B Disable A>B
Hold two
Accent slots
(R>L)
Disable A>B Disable A>B Disable A>B Disable
A>B
Hold two Slide
slots (R>L) Disable A>B Disable A>B Disable A>B Disable A>B
Hold two MOD
slots (R>L) Disable A>B Disable A>B Disable A>B Disable A>B
Hold one Step
slot + press a
key
Enable step + set
pitch + accent +
trigger step
Enable step + set pitch
+ accent -NA- Same as Stop
Hold two Step
slots + press a
key
Add a single step on
last step pressed
Tie note from A to B +
set pitch + accent for all
steps
-NA- Same as
Stop
Hold one Step
slot + turn
Mod
Enable step + set
pitch Enable step + set pitch Same as Stop Same as Stop
[1] Button hold/press order: L>R = Left to Right; R>L = Right to Left
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Action Stop (Rec. ON) Stop (Rec. OFF) Play (Rec. ON) Play (Rec. OFF)
Hold two Step
slots (L>R) +
turn Mod
Add a single step
on last step
pressed
Tie note from A to
B + set pitch for all
steps
Same as Stop Same as Stop
Turn MOD
knob
Set Seq Mod value
of selected step
Show value of
selected step (no
edit)
Begin Motion record
for one loop, then
exit Record
-NA-
Hold one MOD
slot + turn Mod Set value Set value -NA- Set value
Hold two MOD
slots (L>R) +
turn Mod
Enable steps + set
identical values
from A to B
Enable steps + set
identical values
from A to B
Enable steps + set
identical values from
A to B
Enable steps + set
identical values
from A to B
2.4. Custom LFO waveforms
This section refers to section 4.11.2 "Draw an LFO waveform" (p.28) in the MatrixBrute 2.0 manual
Press both Wave Selection arrows at the same time to enter LFO Draw mode. All of the LFO
waveform LEDs blink three times, and the Preset screen shows "LF1" or "LF2" depending on
which LFO is being edited. The Sequencer display says "EDIT".
The matrix buttons reveal the custom LFO waveform. They are also used to define the
waveform. Here's how it works.
• Columns 1-16 are the steps in the waveform
• Row H is the zero-crossing point
• Rows A-G are positive values
• Rows I-O are negative values
• Row P decides if the change between the previous and current steps is instant or
smoothed
• If a step in Row P is blue the transition is instant. If it is red the transition is
smoothed.
For a simple example:
1. Start with an initialized patch (Hold Panel, press Preset)
2. Set up a mod route of LFO1 > Pitch (press MOD, then E1, and set an amount with
the knob above the matrix)
3. Enter Draw mode for LFO 1 and make a diagonal line from button A1 to button
O16. Use two zero values in the middle for now (H8 and I9).
Now look at the matrix: that's a sawtooth wave, right? Not exactly: slow down the LFO 1
Rate, play a key, and listen. Since the row P buttons are all blue, it's actually a stair-stepped
sawtooth. Press all of the row P buttons, or every other one, or every third, to smooth out
different portions of the waveform. After this, try different values in each column to build
different waveforms. There are over 2 quadrillion combinations!
You can also create a complementary LFO waveform for LFO2 by holding its Wave Selection
arrows and using the matrix buttons as before. Use the Seq-Sync buttons to lock them both
to tempo, use the LFO division feature to alter their rhythmic relationship, route them to other
destinations in varying amounts, and don't do the math. Your calculator will melt.
To exit LFO Draw mode, use the Wave Selection arrows or the Preset, SEQ, or MOD buttons.
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2.5. LFO subdivision
This section refers to section 4.11.1 "LFO time division" (p.28) in the MatrixBrute 2.0 manual
The LFO rate can be subdivided into triplet or dotted values. To set the LFO time division
value, hold Seq-Sync and press one of the three note value buttons in the Sequencer section
(the quarter note, triplet, or dotted icons beneath the Link button). This setting is independent
from the Sequencer setting, and is visible whenever the Seq-Sync button is held.
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2.6. MCC Settings mode
This section refers to section 7.3 "Settings mode" (p.58) in the matrixBrute 2.0 manual
It's quicker to use the MIDI Control Center to change these settings because you can see
them all at once. But you can change them without a computer attached: simply access
Settings mode.
To do this, hold PRESET + SEQ + MOD. The Preset display flashes PAR and the Sequencer
display flashes the word EDIT. After 2 seconds the Matrix buttons will reveal the settings,
which then can be changed using the Matrix buttons.
• The buttons related to the selected parameter are brighter than the others.
• Available values for the selected parameter are lit blue.
• The current value for the selected parameter is purple.
• Available values for all non-selected parameters are a dim blue.
• The current values for all non-selected parameters are a dim purple.
• The parameters in each row are separated by dark buttons, which are inactive.
Here's what the various rows and lit buttons represent, and which MCC parameters they
access:
Row Buttons Name on Seq screen MCC parameter Settings
A 1-16 Ch.<- Input MIDI Channel 1-16, Omni, Off [1]
B 1-16 Ch.Lo Lower Part MIDI Channel 1-16, Off [2]
C 1-16 Ch.-> Output MIDI Channel 1-16 [3]
D 1-4 Ck.Sr. MIDI clock source INT, CLK, USB, MIDI
6-9 Ck.Rt Sync Clock In/Out Settings 1pps, Korg, 24ppq, 48ppq
11-14 M.Out MIDI out select Off, MIDI, USB, All
E 1-2 CC.-> MIDI param send Off, On
4-5 CC.<- MIDI param receive Off, On
7-8 14.Bt 14-bit automation Off, On
10-11 Pr.Ch Program Change receive Off, On
F 1-2 SQ.-> Sequencer/Arp sends notes Off, On
4-6 S.TPo Load Sequence Tempo Yes, If Paused, No
G 1-3 Pot.M Pot mode JMP, HK, SCL
5-7 Velo Velocity curve LIN, LOG, EXP
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Row Buttons Name on Seq screen MCC parameter Settings
9-13 P. Sen Pressure Sensitivity 0, 25, 50, 75, or 100%
H 1-2 Exp.1 Pedal 1 polarity STD, REV
4-5 Exp.2 Pedal 2 polarity STD, REV
7-8 Sust Footswitch polarity STD, REV
I 1-7 0V.01 VCO1 Pitch 0V MIDI Note C-2, C-1...C3, C4 [4]
J 1-7 0V.02 VCO2 Pitch 0V MIDI Note C-2, C-1...C3, C4 [4]
K 1-2 Glid Portamento mode Time, Rate
4-8 PB.DZ Pitchwheel Dead Zone 0, 25, 50, 75, or 100%
L-O (dark) - - -
P LocI Local control 1-2 (On/Off)
[1] Hold one button and press another in the same row to select Omni (all pink) or Off (all
blue).
[2] Hold one button and press another in the same row to select Off (all blue).
[3] Use the MIDI Out setting in row D to select Off.
[4] Use the Preset < and > arrows to select intermediate note values.
All parameter descriptions are listed in chapter 7.2. MIDI Control Center settings in the
MatrixBrute 2.0 manual.
Here's how to use the buttons:
• The Sequencer < and >arrows cycle through the MCC parameters
• The Preset < and >arrows edit the value of the selected parameter
• The Preset display shows the value of the selected parameter
• The Sequencer display shows the selected parameter
• If you know what you want, press the appropriate Matrix button to select the
parameter and set its value.
To exit Settings mode, press one of the three large mode buttons (Preset, SEQ, MOD). These
settings will be saved and recalled when the MatrixBrute is turned off and back on.
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2.7. Glide in Duo-Split mode
This section refers to section 4.8.1.1 "Glide and Duo-Split mode" (p.23) in the MatrixBrute 2.0 manual
When the MatrixBrute is in Duo-Split mode, Glide can be enabled independently for the
upper and lower sections of the keyboard. (Note that the Glide time is not independent for
the two parts: this value is shared.) Here's how it works.
The Glide on/off button applies to the upper part by default. To toggle Glide for the lower
part, hold the Mode button in the Voice section and press the Glide on/off button. The Glide
button LED shows the glide status of the lower part when the Mode button is held, and shows
the glide status of the upper part when the Mode button is not being held. (Be sure to hold
the button for about a second; holding it for less than 700 ms will toggle the Voice Mode.)
This feature is tons of fun with Duo-Split patches that have sequencer patterns! The lower
part will glide whenever a Slide event happens, as long as Glide has been enabled for the
lower part. But remember: the effect may not be audible if the Glide time is too fast.
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2.8. Shortcut / Combination Charts
Here are some charts that summarize the MatrixBrute shortcuts / button combinations:
2.8.1. Utility shortcuts
Function Button press combinations Description
Enter Settings mode Press Preset + SEQ + MOD Opens the settings editing menu
Tune oscillators Hold Panel + press Kbd Track Locks the synth and initializes oscillator tuning
Reset keyboard octave Press Octave < + > Reset keyboard octave to default
2.8.2. Reset commands
Function Button press combinations Description
Reset Preset Hold Panel + press Preset
button Resets Init state
(Simple sawtooth)
Reset Sequence Hold Panel + press SEQ
button Resets the sequence to a blank pattern
Reset
Modulations
Hold Panel + press MOD
button
Resets the current preset modulation assignments +
amounts
Reset Macros Hold Panel + turn Macro Resets the Macro value
Reset Master
Cutoff
Hold Panel + turn Master
Cutoff Reset the Master Cutoff value
Reset Mod Amt Hold Panel + turn Mod
Amount Reset the Mod Amount value
2.8.3. Custom Mod Destination commands
Function Button press combinations Description
Change modulation destination
page
Single press on a Custom
modulation destination
button
Selects the corresponding modulation
destination page
Assign Custom Modulation
destination
Hold Mod Column button +
tweak destination control
Assign a modulation column to a
custom destination
Assign a modulation amount Hold Mod Column button +
press a modulation slot
Lets you assign a mod amount as a
custom modulation destination
Change page while assigning a
custom modulation destination
Hold Mod Column button +
press another Column button
Lets you change page to reach custom
mod amount located on other pages
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2.8.4. Compare commands
Function Button press combinations Description
Compare a
preset
Hold Preset + press a preset
slot button
Enables compare mode and loads preset in the compare
memory
Show control
offset
Hold Preset + turn knob or
slider
Shows offset between preset value and current position
value of control
2.8.5. LFO shortcuts
Function Button press combinations Description
LFO Custom
Waveform Editing Press LFO < + > Enables the LFO custom waveform editing mode
Change LFO time
division
Hold LFO Seq-Sync + press Quarter,
Triplet or Dotted
Changes the LFO time division to
standard, triplet or dotted
2.8.6. Duo-Split Mode shortcuts
Function Button press combinations Description
Set Duo-Split note Hold Voice Mode + press key Sets the split note between lower and upper
part
Set lower part
octave
Hold Voice Mode + press Octave
buttons Adjusts the lower part keyboard range
Enable lower part
glide Hold Voice Mode + press Glide button Toggles Glide On/Off for the lower part
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