Arturia

Arturia is a musical instrument manufacturer based in Grenoble, France. Founded by Frédéric Brun and Gilles Pommereuil, the company first gained recognition for its software emulations of iconic vintage synthesizers.

The legendary Modular V laid the foundation for an extensive collection of software instruments in 1999. Today, Arturia is a leading developer of music software, MIDI controllers, and digital and analog synthesizers.

Software Instruments at Their Finest

At the time of its release, Arturia’s Moog Modular V was arguably the most powerful software synthesizer on the market. Even then, this VST synth impressed musicians worldwide with its rich, authentic sound. The Modular V was soon followed by several other software synths, including the ARP 2600, Minimoog, Prophet-5 and Prophet VS, Oberheim SEM, and many more. All of these instruments are included in the V Collection, arguably the most comprehensive software suite of vintage synthesizers available. The collection also includes vintage electric pianos and a physically modeled acoustic piano.

Smart Hardware Controllers

Arturia quickly realized that software instruments are best played with dedicated hardware and developed the KeyLab series of controller keyboards. KeyLab models combine high-quality construction and keyboards with a comprehensive range of control elements, including knobs, faders and switches. The 88-key Arturia KeyLab 88 MkII is particularly well suited as a piano controller. Along with a hammer action keyboard, it comes bundled with a selection of software pianos.

Arturia Hardware Synthesizers

Arturia entered the hardware market in 2008 with the release of Origin, a digital synthesizer that uses analog modeling based on its own software emulations. Origin allows users to combine components from classic vintage synthesizers, such as Moog Modular oscillators paired with an ARP 2600 state variable filter, to create a modular-style workstation for synth enthusiasts.

Arturia made waves with the MiniBrute, an analog synthesizer developed in collaboration with DIY synth expert Yves Usson. The MiniBrute became a worldwide success and played a key role in sparking the analog synth revival of 2012. It was followed by the MatrixBrute, MicroBrute, and MiniBrute 2. What sets Arturia synthesizers apart is their consistently high sound quality, whether you’re using a compact entry-level model or a flagship analog powerhouse.