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Synthesizer
The MicroFreak is a synthesizer from Arturia.
MicroFreak highlights
- This digital synthesizer is a special, exceptional instrument that will reward curious musicians who want to think outside the box.
- The Microfreak offers an astonishing combination of wavetable oscillators and digital oscillators with analog filters.
- The key detail that sets it apart? Its unique 25-key flat keyboard with polyphonic-aftertouch!
MicroFreak Key Features
A crazy "Grain
Equipped with a versatile digital oscillator, this synthesizer lets you create a host of rare and interesting sounds with disconcerting ease, even for the less experienced among you. With modes such as Texturer, KarplusStrong, Harmonic OSC and Superwave, you'll have the privilege of discovering totally new and unheard-of sounds. The Microfreak is capable of offering you several machines in one. The Microfreak's flexible, powerful engine is sure to appeal to sound synthesis neophytes and professionals alike!
"We're in this together!
Arturia attaches great importance to collaboration. That's why, for the Microfreak, the company worked hand in hand with one of the pioneers of digital modular synthesizers: Mutable Instruments. That's why, among the many modes of the Microfreak's synthesis engine, you'll find the oscillator of the famous "Plaits" module, much appreciated in the industry. You'll benefit from the same sounds, modes and parameter controls as those of the iconic Eurorack module, but from stand-alone, high-performance hardware.
The best of both worlds (digital and analog)
Microfreak's analog filter is largely inspired by Oberheim SEM's avant-garde 12db filter. The filter is variable-state, and can even self-oscillate! You can use it in any way you like, whether to give your wavetables an edge, or to automate the filter by modulating it with the keyboard's aftertouch or the built-in sequencer.
Leave room for chance
With the Microfreak, you can record up to four automations and edit your sequences step by step using the sequencer. The sequencer features a Spice and Dice mode, so you can leave a little room for randomness and, why not, create original evolving patterns. With the modulation matrix (5x7), you can virtually rewire and reconfigure the entire audio signal chain.
An unusual keyboard
In fact, it's not even really a keyboard. It's a PCB, super-flat and with no moving parts. Using this strange keyboard, you'll be able to play synth solos with ease. It's not just pressure-sensitive, either. It also features polyphonic-aftertouch, meaning that each key can control parameters in a different way depending on what you touch.
Modern connectivity
The Microfreak provides USB, MIDI and CV outputs for controlling virtual instruments from your DAW or for your modular synths. This also means you can use the MicroFreak as a controller to experiment with polyphonic aftertouch with state-of-the-art software instruments.
Expert opinions
- The Arturia MicroFreak synthesizer stands out for its impressive and innovative sound palette. With its wavetable synthesis and ability to integrate advanced digital models, it offers exceptional sonic diversity suitable for both experimental musicians and electronic music producers.
- One of MicroFreak's strong points is its ability to offer in-depth control over every aspect of the sound. What's more, thanks to the polyphonic capacitive keyboard and the ability to connect external controllers, it enables maximum expressivity in musical performance.
- Arturia is renowned for the quality of its products, and the MicroFreak is no exception. Constructed from durable materials and featuring a robust design, this synthesizer is suitable for both studio and stage, ensuring long-term reliability, all at an affordable price.
- The Arturia MicroFreak synthesizer stands out as a choice option for musicians and producers looking for new sounds and extended creative possibilities. With its unique combination of advanced technology and user-friendliness, it fully deserves its place among the best synthesizers in its class.
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Technical sheet
- Number of keys Less than 49 keys
- Touch Light touch
- Type of synthesizer Numerical modeling
- Oscillators
- Wavetable and digital oscillators
- Filters
- Analog
- Wide range of sound possibilities
- Keyboard
- Flat polyphonic-aftertouch keyboard
- Arpeggiator and sequencer
- 128 factory presets and 64 user memories
- Crystal-clear OLED display
- 5x7 modulation matrix
- Paraphonic mode
- Collaboration with Mutable instruments
- USB, MIDI and CV outputs
- Use MicroFreak as a controller to experience polyphonic aftertouch
- Keys
- 25
- Dimensions
- 311 x 233 x 55mm
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