Arturia MicroFreak

The Experimental Hybrid Synth: Arturia MicroFreak

Unleash your sonic creativity with the Arturia MicroFreak, an experimental hybrid synthesizer that blends digital oscillators with an analog filter. Perfect for both beginners and seasoned sound designers, the MicroFreak is a gateway to new and exciting sonic territories. Every feature is clearly marked and simple to access, encouraging exploration and making it easy to master.

The MicroFreak's power lies in its multiple digital oscillator modes, offering a vast palette of timbral flavors from sweet to savage. Switch between modes like Wavetable, Karplus-Strong, Superwave, and even sample playback and granular synthesis. It also proudly integrates the open-source Plaits oscillator from Mutable Instruments, adding 7 more unique synth modes. While naturally monophonic, you can engage a 4-voice paraphonic mode to play lush chords.

Shape your sound with the rich, creamy analog filter, based on the legendary Oberheim SEM design. Dive deeper with the extensive modulation matrix, allowing you to virtually rewire components and create truly unique patches. The innovative dual-mode sequencer and arpeggiator feature unique "Spice" and "Dice" randomization functions to keep your musical ideas fresh and unexpected. The flat, touch-sensitive keyboard is not only durable but also offers polyphonic aftertouch for incredibly expressive performances.

Key Features:

• Hybrid Synthesizer: Features 21 digital oscillator modes, including sampling and granular synthesis, plus the Mutable Instruments Plaits engine.

• Analog State Variable Filter: A rich, 12dB/octave filter inspired by the classic Oberheim SEM filter for classic warmth and character.

• Extensive Modulation Matrix: A 5-source, 7-destination matrix for complex sound design and experimental patching.

• Expressive Keybed: A 25-key capacitive keybed with polyphonic aftertouch for nuanced and dynamic performances.

• Powerful Sequencer & Arpeggiator: A 64-step sequencer and advanced arpeggiator with "Spice" and "Dice" randomization for generating unique patterns.

• Paraphonic Mode: Play up to 4 voices simultaneously to create rich chords and pads.

• Crisp OLED Display: Get clear visual feedback on all your parameters for easy editing and navigation.

• Extensive Connectivity: Includes CV / Gate / Pressure outputs, USB, and full-size MIDI in/out for seamless integration with any setup.

Technical Specifications:

• Presets: 512 preset slots with 320 factory presets

• Oscillators: 21 digital oscillator modes

• Filter: 12dB/octave, resonant, Analog State Variable Filter (Low Pass, Band Pass, High Pass)

• Envelopes: 1x ADSR, 1x Cycling Envelope (LFO/Envelope modes)

• LFO: 1x LFO with Sync and 6 waveforms

• Connectivity:

  • CV outputs: Pitch, Gate, Pressure

  • Clock in/out

  • MIDI in/out

  • Master Output: 6.35mm

  • Headphone Output: 3.5mm

  • USB Type-B

• Dimensions: 12.2 x 9.2 x 2.2 inches (311 x 233 x 55mm)

• Weight: 2.3 lbs. (1.02 Kg)

What's in the box:

• MicroFreak Unit

• Universal PSU (Power Supply)

• 2x MIDI port adapters

• Registration card