GMUSynth Arturia Minibrute Configuration guide
MINIBRUTE SIDE PANEL INSTALLATION
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Installing your wood side panels on the Minibrute (MB) requires a
standard Phillips head screw driver. Also recommended is a soft towel
or foam sheet to protect the synthesizer during install.
As a general rule, sometimes getting the fit correct requires a few
adjustments. It is recommended that when installing screws or bolts,
give each screw a few turns just enough to seat the threads. Do not
tighten until all of the screws have been threaded.
1) Place your MB upside down on top of the towel or foam
sheet.
2) Remove and save the 16 screws circled in the photo
above.
3) Carefully slide out the front keyrest:
4) Flip the MB over so the keys are facing away from you:
5) Slowly lift the sides and front panel up and away from the
keybed. Note the ribbon cables will remain attached.
6) Slide the towel or foam sheet up under the front panel of
the synth and lay the panel flat so that it is upside down
and pointing towards you:
7) Remove and save the 8 self-tapping screws attaching the
side panels circled in the photo below:
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8) With the screws removed, carefully pull off the side
panels.
9) Position your new GMUSynth wood side panels so they are
ready for attachment:
10) Working on one side at a time, position the side panel
sliding the brackets to the front of the synth as far as
possible, and tightly into the synth body. Try to maintain
pressure on the panel in these directions while inserting the
screws. It’s ok if the bracket holes may look misaligned at
this point. Insert one of the middle self-tapping screws just
enough to engage the threads. Do not tighten.
11) Continuing to apply pressure towards the side and back of
the synth, thread the remaining self-tapping screws.
12) Check that the panel is properly aligned by slightly lifting the
synth and inspecting the front panel. Confirm there is little
to no gap between the side and front panel. If a gap exists
loosen screws and adjust so there is no gap.
13) While maintaining pressure towards the side and front,
tighten all four screws firmly. Take care not to overtighten
and strip the thread channel.
14) Repeat steps 10-13 to install the other side panel.
15) With both panels installed, flip the front panel back onto
the keybed.
16) Holding the keybed to the front panel, carefully flip the
synth back upside down and lay on the towel or foam sheet.
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17) Re-insert the keybed rest in between the side panels. You
may have to apply pressure outwards, slightly spreading the
panels apart in order to have enough clearance to insert the
keybed rest.
18) Using the factory screws you removed and saved in step 1,
re-insert and tighten the 8 screws circled below:
19) Using the black wood screws included with your new side
panels, insert and tighten the 8 screws circled below. Do not
over tighten. Note the pilot holes in the side panels may
not align perfectly to the bottom panel holes. Do not worry,
the screws will eventually seat into the pilot holes as they
are tightened.
20) Enjoy your newly dressed MB!
