30th May 2012
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#1201 | | Lives for gear
Joined: Jul 2009 Location: Paris
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Haha.
Each shop has a different delivery date.
Go back from page 1 of this thread and you'll see that it's a giant mess.
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30th May 2012
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#1202 | | Lives for gear
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 841
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yeah if you watch the NAMM show videos, the reps were saying "April" from the beginning...
All these other crazy dates like "late Feb" etc were the stores putting up and not Arturia's fault at all..
So unless the date changes again on the website within the next day or so, this is it they are finally being shipped.
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30th May 2012
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#1203 | | Lives for gear
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 1,165
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So it's being made in China? Wonder why they did that. With all the waste involved with shoddy QA.
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30th May 2012
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#1204 | | Lives for gear
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 841
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my guess parts were made in europe and tested there, assembled in china
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30th May 2012
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#1205 | | Gear nut
Joined: Feb 2012 Location: Austin, TX
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I ordered from JRRShop.com and they assured me I'd get one from their first batch. It was also a steal of a deal, 20% off and free shipping/no tax, so only $400.00. That all stated, I doubt they'll even get any of the "initial wave" given they're a much smaller retailer than Sweetwater or Musician's Friend.
Not sure if saving $150 bucks or so is worth the extra 1-2 months wait at this point. I want to twist some knobs, dammit.
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31st May 2012
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#1206 | | Gear nut
Joined: Jul 2008
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This update is from the Arturia forum. Nice to have some communication from them! Here is what they say:
Dear MiniBrute enthusiasts,
It is May 30th and many are expecting MiniBrute units to show up at their favorite dealer or their doorstep.
Production is on, but unfortunately at a slow pace. The first units have left the factory and are on their way. But delivering all orders will take much more time than planned.
The truth is that the manufacturing process and the quality tests required more resources that what we planned for. As we cannot compromise, we have to live with scarce supply for a few weeks. But be assured that we are doing our best and working hard to deliver.
We can understand your frustration and apologize to those of you who have been waiting longer than planned. We know that you will be pleased with the final product though. We will try to communicate regularly to let you know the status.
Sincerely,
Arturia MiniBrute Team
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31st May 2012
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#1207 | | Lives for gear
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 841
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wonder how many actual units left the factory
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31st May 2012
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#1208 | | Lives for gear
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 515
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Seeing I preordered on January 19, I'm hoping I get one of the first ones.
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31st May 2012
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#1209 | | Gear addict
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 475
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Woot, Sweetwater should be shipping mine to me tomorrow hopefully!
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31st May 2012
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#1210 | | I like strings
Joined: Aug 2011 Location: Midwest
Posts: 231
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Damnit y'all are convincing me to spring for one and put off my more expensive purchase :argh:
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31st May 2012
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#1211 | | Gear addict
Joined: Nov 2010
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Not sure what your expensive purchase is but I do remember reading somewhere that Arturia might only be making a specified amount. I'm sure if it's a big hit (which it most likely will be) they will keep making them, but it's something to keep in mind.
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31st May 2012
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#1212 | | I like strings
Joined: Aug 2011 Location: Midwest
Posts: 231
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Hrm.... yeah I got a lunar voyager and polar ti2 on the horizon...
But since this would give me something to play with in the meantime! Plus I think it could def give me some good sounds even after I buy those two synths
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31st May 2012
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#1213 | | Gear addict
Joined: Nov 2010
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Ah, yeah I would love a voyager but think I'll get the Micromac instead (plus I already have a little phatty and it gives me the moog sound I want). I personally don't like the software in a box synths (e.g. The virus), but to each their own.
I'm sure you know this already but if you buy a synth that is mass produced (and ask nicely) you can usually get a pretty decent discount from the big distributers (Sweetwater, musiciansfriend, etc..). So you could most likely snag the Minibrute for 4 hundred something.... For a nice little analog mono synth with keys that's a really good deal IMO!
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31st May 2012
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#1214 | | Lives for gear
Joined: Dec 2010 Location: USA
Posts: 2,647
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No email from store yet.
I'm prolly far down on the list. I am keeping my expectations realistic.
I'd rather they take their time then get stuck with a bum unit.
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1st June 2012
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#1215 | | Gear addict
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 475
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Ah... Sweetwater just told me it got pushed back to mid June.
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1st June 2012
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#1216 | | I like strings
Joined: Aug 2011 Location: Midwest
Posts: 231
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Originally Posted by Boddhisattva007 Ah... Sweetwater just told me it got pushed back to mid June. | Wow. I'm sure it's not near the most pushed-back product ever, but I'd be so antsy if I'd preordered one ha  | |
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1st June 2012
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#1217 | | Lives for gear
Joined: Dec 2010 Location: USA
Posts: 2,647
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Originally Posted by Boddhisattva007 Ah... Sweetwater just told me it got pushed back to mid June. | Just got one too from them.
That's some Sourwater!
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1st June 2012
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#1218 | | Lives for gear
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 722
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Originally Posted by Boddhisattva007 Ah... Sweetwater just told me it got pushed back to mid June. | Somehow a prick move to tell you on due date. They should have known that before and could have prepared people, maybe a couple of days beforehand.
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1st June 2012
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#1219 | | Gear maniac
Joined: Sep 2009 Location: Portland, OR
Posts: 159
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I sincerely hope all you guys are happy with this, when it finally arrives.
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1st June 2012
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#1220 | | Banned
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 557
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Originally Posted by Crawling Wind I sincerely hope all you guys are happy with this, when it finally arrives. | They won't be. They'll start a "Minibrute Sucks" thread as soon as it comes out.  | |
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1st June 2012
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#1221 | | Gear maniac
Joined: Sep 2009 Location: Portland, OR
Posts: 159
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Forums are always good for a backlash...
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1st June 2012
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#1222 | | Banned
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 607
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Originally Posted by Crawling Wind Forums are always good for a backlash... | "WT my Minibrutus only has 25 keys and one oscillator!!  "
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1st June 2012
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#1223 | | Lives for gear
Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Netherlands  | Quote:
Originally Posted by jimtheswede This update is from the Arturia forum. Nice to have some communication from them! Here is what they say:
Dear MiniBrute enthusiasts,
It is May 30th and many are expecting MiniBrute units to show up at their favorite dealer or their doorstep.
Production is on, but unfortunately at a slow pace. The first units have left the factory and are on their way. But delivering all orders will take much more time than planned.
The truth is that the manufacturing process and the quality tests required more resources that what we planned for. As we cannot compromise, we have to live with scarce supply for a few weeks. But be assured that we are doing our best and working hard to deliver.
We can understand your frustration and apologize to those of you who have been waiting longer than planned. We know that you will be pleased with the final product though. We will try to communicate regularly to let you know the status.
Sincerely,
Arturia MiniBrute Team | I gave up on Arturia long ago because of their messy software practices, in the hardware department things don't seem to be much better...
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1st June 2012
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#1224 | | Lives for gear
Joined: Dec 2010 Location: USA
Posts: 2,647
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Originally Posted by NoVi I gave up on Arturia long ago because of their messy software practices, in the hardware department things don't seem to be much better... | Bear in mind they are a small company and logistics can be a challenge.
We need to be patient. I don't doubt they are doing their best.
We all have plenty of gear to play anyways.
I do feel you all though.
It's like the days when I used to get high and waiting for the coke dealer!
Like 'Waiting for my Man' by Velvet Underground.
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1st June 2012
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#1225 | | Gear nut
Joined: May 2012 Location: Berlin
Posts: 95
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Originally Posted by Shock Value They won't be. They'll start a "Minibrute Sucks" thread as soon as it comes out. | Word.
Although, half of this thread seems to be about how badly it sucks. Also, it's too cheap & expensive.
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1st June 2012
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#1226 | | Gear maniac
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 151
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LOL now they have started shipping we will find out soon enough if this product is shit or rocks!
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1st June 2012
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#1227 | | Lives for gear
Joined: Dec 2007 Location: Emeryville CA
Posts: 1,969
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Originally Posted by NoVi I gave up on Arturia long ago because of their messy software practices, in the hardware department things don't seem to be much better... | Messy software practices? How so? Granted I've never been blown away by their software enough to buy it for full price, but I got v1 of CS80v on sale for $75 and a free upgrade to v2 came along a little while later.
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1st June 2012
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#1228 | | Lives for gear
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 515
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Originally Posted by spoinkel Also, it's too cheap & expensive. | Don't forget not enough keys & should be a module.
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1st June 2012
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#1229 | | Gear maniac
Joined: Jan 2010 Location: berlin
Posts: 217
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Originally Posted by NoVi I gave up on Arturia long ago because of their messy software practices, in the hardware department things don't seem to be much better... | Never had problems with their software products. Granted they don't sound like the originals (which I didn't expect), but they are solid softsynths.
And I'm not too nervous about the delays for the shipping of the MB. It's their first analogue synth production run and I'm sure Arturia didn't expect so many preorders. Stuff like that can happen.
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4th June 2012
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#1230 | | Gear nut
Joined: Feb 2012 Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 118
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Spoke to JRRShop. They said they're getting a "few" in the next week or two, and then more in the next month or so. Hopefully I'll be playing this thing by mid June.
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