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
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
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- 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
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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
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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
Tracked in 2 rigs on FW//RADAR.
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 →