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Arturia PolyBrute firmware

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Latest firmware

3.1.1
released 20 Jun 2024

What's new in 3.1.1

Important: - Please ensure to first update your PolyBrute Connect to version 3.1.0 before upgrading your firmware New features - PolyBrute 12 handling and feature set integration - Added MPE receive - Second page will now be displayed when cursor goes to step 33 while step recording - It is now possible to ignore received MIDI transport messages Bug fixes - Doing a full knob swipe while recording with motion rec on a bipolar knob now record full range - Optimised behaviour of the Duo Bend mode - Enabling Panel Mode diplays "Panel Recall" message

Last checked 27 Oct 2026

Release notes on arturia.com ↗

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How to update the Arturia PolyBrute

Update via PolyBrute Connect. File .pbf.

What you need

PolyBrute Connect — the software Arturia uses to load firmware onto the Arturia PolyBrute. Download links below.

Just for reference. For complete and up-to-date instructions, always refer to the manufacturer's official firmware page.

Drivers & software for the Arturia PolyBrute

The Arturia PolyBrute is updated with PolyBrute Connect, published by Arturia.

Download PolyBrute Connect from Arturiaopens in a new tab — arturia.com

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Arturia PolyBrute firmware update history

6 releases since Jan 2021, roughly one every 8 months.

Changelogs summarised from the manufacturer's release notes.

Version 3.1.1 — 20 Jun 2024

Release notes for this version are listed above.

Version 3.0.2 — 26 Oct 2023

Important: - Please ensure to first update your PolyBrute Connect to version 3.0.2 before upgrading your firmware Bug fixes - Voices + filter pan stereo mode with parallel filters is now behaving correctly - No more values jumps when modulating Morph Knob with voices mod source - Hook knob catch mode works with every parameters of every presets - Sequencer Midi Out channel can now be set properly on hardware

Version 3.0.0 — 18 Sep 2023

Important: - Please ensure to first update your PolyBrute Connect to version 3.0.0 before upgrading your firmware - We recommend to perform a full calibration of your unit after updating. Calibration is found in Settings / Misc / Voice Auto-Tuning / All New features - Added Distortions FX feature accessible by clicking on the "Type" button from the modulation section until the 3 LEDs are lit - Added "Mod FX Send Routing" settings accessible by holding "Settings" and click FX button. This allows you to choose your Modulation effect routing in the effect signal chain - Added options to fine tune the VCO1 accessible by holding "Settings" and turning the VCO1 "Tune" knob - Added a new "Stereo Layer" Mode accessible by holding "Settings" and clicking on "Timbrality" when in Layer mode. Uses two voices per note and pans them left and right - Added a keyboard transposition feature accessible by holding "Settings" and clicking the "Octave Shift Left/Right arrow" - It is now possible to choose detune amount for each voice when in "Unison" mode. The feature is accessible in the "Settings / Synth Voice / Voicing / Unison Detune" menu - Added Duophonic PitchBend settings accessible in the "Settings/Expression Control/Duo Controls" menu - Added an "Envelope Reset" feature accessible by holding "Settings" and moving any "Sustain Envelope" - Added "Sync In/Output" options to filter incoming or outputted clocks accessible in "Settings/Sync/Source" menu - Added an option to not send MIDI Clock Message accessible in "Settings/Sync/Transport Send" menu - Added Modulation Envelope Amplitude as a matrix destination - - Added an option to send Program Change messages accessible in the "Settings/MIDI/Program Change" menu - Allow users to adjust the LEDs intensity. The option is accessible into the "Settings/MISC/LED Brightness" menu - "Glide" is now working with the arpeggiator - Added a Modulation Envelope Delay visualizer [...]

Version 2.0.0.747 — 1 Mar 2022

Improvement - Allow compatibility with TLC59282 component used in latest units produced.

Version 2.0.0.648 — 7 Dec 2021

Important : - Please ensure to first update your PolyBrute Connect to version 2.0.0 before upgrading your firmware - If you see a message "Firmware Update Failed", reboot your PolyBrute with the power switch and perform the update again - We recommend to perform a Calib All operation after updating your unit. Calibration is found in Settings/Misc/Voice Auto-Tuning/All New Features - Added EQ effect with 8 presets, accessible by holding settings and turning Modulation Intensity knob - Added a new "Ensemble" effect in "Alt" Modulation effect types - Added Chord Mode. Hold Polyphony button and press keys to create a chord - Added "Analog Accuracy" settings, Hold settings and turn Fine Tune knob. Adds dispersion to pitch as well as various synth parameters - Added LFO3 "Rise invert" option, accessible by holding settings and turn LFO3 Curve knob - Added Duophonic Aftertouch settings, accessible in Settings/Expression Control/Aftertouch Settings - Added screen feedback when moving almost any parameter - Changed voice stealing policy in order to prevent the lowest note (in pitch) from being stolen - Ribbon controller is now able to send and receive CC message 9 - Morphée controller X/Y/Z axes are now able to send CC messages 114, 115 and 89 - Preset names can now contain up to 20 characters - Glide settings have been moved to VCO settings menu - In MIDI settings menu, "Control Change" option has been renamed to "Enable CC on Knobs" - Removed confirmation message when using "init" feature in "preset info" menu Bug Fixes - Local Control OFF feature is now properly handled in any situation - Fixed inconsistency regarding VCA behavior between Ladder and Steiner filters - No more issues when receiving external hold message (CC 64) - VCA and VCF velocity settings are now properly recalled - LFOs are now properly initialized on preset loading - Arpeggiator and sequencer can now be externally played without issue when Local Control is set to OFF [...]

Version 1.0.5 — 29 Jan 2021

- We strongly recommend that you update your PolyBrute to this new version before using it - This update is required to use PolyBrute Connect application - It contains many workflow refinements - Various bugfixes

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Arturia PolyBrute firmware FAQ

What is the latest firmware for the Arturia PolyBrute?

The latest firmware for the Arturia PolyBrute is version 3.1.1, released on 20 Jun 2024. FW//RADAR last checked Arturia's official page on 27 Oct 2026.

How do I update the Arturia PolyBrute?

Update via PolyBrute Connect. File .pbf. Full instructions on Arturia's official firmware page.

What software do I need to update the Arturia PolyBrute?

You need PolyBrute Connect, available from arturia.com.

Where can I download Arturia PolyBrute firmware and drivers?

Directly from Arturia's official firmware page — FW//RADAR links to the source and never hosts firmware files. Official firmware page →

Where can I find the Arturia PolyBrute manual?

The official Arturia user manual is a PDF hosted on dl.arturia.net. Arturia PolyBrute user manual (PDF) →

Is the Arturia PolyBrute still receiving firmware updates?

The last firmware release we recorded is 3.1.1 from 20 Jun 2024. FW//RADAR still checks Arturia's page daily.

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