Arturia MicroFreak Synthesizer

Arturia MicroFreak Synthesizer: A unique sonic adventure

The Arturia MicroFreak is an extraordinary synthesizer that combines classic sound generation with innovative features. With its 11 digital oscillator modes, an analog filter and a powerful modulation matrix, it offers a wide range of sound possibilities. Its capacitive touch keyboard with polyphonic aftertouch and 64-step sequencer make it a versatile tool for creative musicians and producers.

Arturia: tradition and innovation

Arturia is known for synthesizers that set new standards. The MicroFreak embodies this philosophy by combining classic synthesizer elements with experimental technologies. The result is an affordable hardware synth that goes far beyond the limits of traditional sound generation and has an unmistakable character.

Technical details and functions of the Arturia MicroFreak

The MicroFreak combines a powerful digital oscillator with atypical modes, including those from Mutable Instruments, with an analog state variable filter that works resonantly and offers various filter modes. The modulation matrix allows 5 sources to be linked to up to 7 destinations and offers 3 user-definable destinations for individual sound shaping. An LFO with different waveforms and the ADSR envelope expand the sonic possibilities.

The 25-key capacitive keyboard with polyphonic aftertouch is not only expressive, but also gives the MicroFreak a futuristic design. With the arpeggiator, which offers various modes and a spice & dice gate randomizer, as well as the 64-step sequencer with automation tracks, the MicroFreak is ideal for live performances and studio work.

Design and connectivity

The Arturia MicroFreak is compact and robust. It has a clear OLED display for parameter display and editing. With its CV/Gate/Mod outputs, USB, MIDI, master and headphone outputs, it can be easily integrated into any production environment. Despite its compact dimensions, it offers enormous flexibility and user-friendliness.

Purchase recommendation

The Arturia MicroFreak is ideal for musicians and producers looking for a synthesizer with exceptional sound and versatile functions. It is suitable for beginners who want an affordable yet powerful synthesizer as well as for experienced musicians who want to discover innovative soundscapes. With its unique character and extensive modulation possibilities, the MicroFreak is an indispensable tool for creative minds.

Features:

• Synthesizer with 192 preset slots and 128 factory presets
• 11 digital oscillators with variable modes, including from Mutable Instruments
• Analog state variable filter (12 dB/octave, resonant) with low-pass, band-pass and high-pass modes
• ADSR envelope and cycling envelope (can be used as an envelope or LFO)
• LFO with various waveforms: Sine, tri, saw, square, random
• Modulation matrix with 5 sources and 7 destinations (3 user-definable)
• Monophonic and paraphonic mode with up to 4 voices
• 25-key capacitive keyboard with polyphonic aftertouch
• OLED display for parameter editing
• Powerful arpeggiator with various modes and randomizer
• 64-step sequencer with automation tracks
• Connectivity: CV/gate/mod outputs, USB, MIDI in/out, 6.35 mm master and 3.5 mm headphone output
• Compact dimensions: 311 x 233 x 55 mm
• Weight: 1.02 kg

Specs:

• Type: Synthesizer
• Theme: Keyboard Instruments
• Color: Black
• USB-MIDI: USB and MIDI
• MIDI Inputs: 1 Port
• MIDI Outputs: 1 Port
• Line Outputs: 1
• Number of Keys: 25
• Type of sound generation: digital

Instruction manual / Safety instructions:

• Manual (9.66 MB)

Further links:

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