PolyBrute 6, Firmware version 3.1.1.1875

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#1

Finally I purchased a PolyBrute 6, after years of speculation. So, after updating the firmware to 3.1.1.1875, I noticed the volume was considerably lower than at the factory settings. Another issue is that when pressing a key, a “false” extra voice pops up at each sixth time pressing of a key. This does not occur on all patches, but mainly on pads and key patches, in ‘poly’ mode only. This is of course unacceptable for product such as this. Apart from these bugs, the synth lives up to my expectations, it sounds awesome!
Presume others have experienced similar issues after updating the firmware, appreciating your input.

Update. I have found out the sudden tone at sixth time key pressing has to do with VCO 1, Sync 2>1. Turning this knob clockwise eliminates the bug tone, but nevertheless this is still a problem because every time I switch to a new patch, I have to turn the knob!

Please, Arturia, fix this asap.!

#2

Hi Jonv2911,

I am sorry to hear that you are having this issue.

If you have not already, please raise a ticket with our support team and they will be able to help you get this fixed - Ask for help | Arturia - The Sound Explorers

Thanks

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#3

An update on this thread.
The solution to this problem turned out to be the “Debug Mode” procedure, see following steps:

  1. Press at the same time Motion "Rec Arm " + "Morphee " Mode buttons.
  2. The message “Debug Mode ON” should be then displayed on the screen.
  3. Then to enter the "Reset Voice calibration " menu, you’ll have to Press and Hold at the same time the "VCO1" then “VCO2” & then "Noise " buttons located in the Mixer section (In the precise order mentioned )
  4. You’ll then have four options:

(1 ) VCO calib Reset
(2 ) VCF calib Reset
(3 ) VCA calib Reset
(4 ) All Reset

  1. Press the button (1 ) below the display to proceed with the VCO values

In this case it was enough to do 1) VCO calibration reset, and the ghost voice was gone. Hopefully forever.

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#4

HI @jonv2911
Thanks for updating us on this one, great to see it looks like you’ve resolved your issue now too!

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#5

Dear Mat Jones,

Hello… thanks so very much for the response. I really hope my “fix” will help others. The “ghost voice” issue is not new here, I did my research…. But when treated properly, this instrument is magical! Those who say the PolyBrute sounds thin are those who never ever try to create a patch on the matrix. I never use headphones with this one. Just blast it trough studio monitors. It was made for that. Maybe Arturia’s tech team turned the master volume down few steps via the 3.1.1.1875 firmware but hey! Just turn your monitor’s volume up!!

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