A freak of an Arturia synthesizer

Arturia's MicroFreak synthesizer is an affordable hybrid hardware synthesizer with wavetable and digital oscillators, analog filters, a modulation matrix, an unconventional but highly expressive touch plate — and tons of sonic possibilities. MicroFreak's powerful digital oscillator features a palette of unique modes such as Texturer, KarplusStrong, Harmonic OSC and Superwave. From adventurous newbies to experienced synths, MicroFreak lets you explore new sonic frontiers.

Endless possibilities with wavetable synthesis

Arturia has partnered with renowned Eurorack manufacturer Mutable Instruments to include their acclaimed Plaits wavetable oscillator with added 4-voice paraphony. The Arturia MicroFreak is an extremely versatile product that can sound sweet, deep, hypnotic, chaotic or volcanic. Whatever sounds you can imagine, the MicroFreak is up to the task. And MicroFreak lets you work fast too, with advanced features like real-time sequencing and randomization.

True dynamics with poly aftertouch

You haven't lived until you've experienced MicroFreak's engraved touch plate. It has caused a sensation among many keyboard players, who generally find it more natural and expressive than a conventional keyboard. The touch plate is pressure sensitive and even offers polyphonic aftertouch — pretty surprising at this price point, we might add. While its price makes it the perfect unique sonic addition to any budget home electronic music setup, the Arturia MicroFreak's uniqueness also makes it an obvious addition to professional live and studio synth gear. Professionals will find it useful as an experimental sound design tool, in the same way that Eurorack modules are used.

Create entirely new sound categories

MicroFreak's digital oscillator is the ideal tool for creating entirely new categories of sounds, while its analog filter gives you the warmth and punch you're looking for. MicroFreak can store up to 256 presets, so inspiration is never more than a button press away. Innovative synthesis is Arturia's raison d'être. And MicroFreak lives up to the company's excellent reputation.

Perfect for budding synth enthusiasts

The MicroFreak is an incredibly valuable synthesizer that is like no other, beating well above its price tag. Electronic music producers and rock bands will love using Arturia MicroFreak to generate unusual textures. We're confident to say that the MicroFreak will add a refreshing touch of sonic unpredictability to your live shows and beyond.

Characteristics

• Wavetable and digital oscillators;
• Analog filters;
• Great variety of sound possibilities;
• Flat keyboard “touch plate” poly-aftertouch;
• Arpeggiator and sequencer;
• 384 preset slots and 320 factory preset slots;
• Crystal clear OLED screen;
• 5 x 7 modulation matrix;
• Paraphonic mode.

Specifications

• Type: key synthesizer;
• Sound engine: Wavetable synthesis, digital oscillators;
• Analog digital: digital with analog filter;
• Number of keys: 25;
• Keys Type: Capacitive Touch Keypad;
• Aftertouch: polyphonic aftertouch;
• Other controllers: capacitive touch strip;
• Polyphony: monophonic, paraphonic mode (up to 4 voices);
• Defaults: 320 Factory, 64 User;
• Oscillators: 1 x digital oscillator;
• Waveforms: 16 oscillator modes;
• LFO: 1 x LFO with sync (sine, sawtooth, square, triangle, random, slew random);
• Filter: Analog state variable filter, 12dB/octave, Lowpass, Bandpass, Highpass;
• Envelope generator: 1 x ADSR, cycling envelope;
• Arpeggiator: Up, Order, Random, Pattern, Spice/Dice Gate randomizer modes;
• Sequencer: 64 steps, 2 patterns per preset;
• Audio Outputs: 1 x 1/4 in. (main output);
• Headphones: 1 x 1/8 in.;
• USB: 1 x Type B;
• MIDI I/O: 2 x 1/8 in. TRS type B (input, output);
• Other I/O: CV out, Gate out, Pressure out, Clock in/out;
• Features: 5x7 modulation matrix, unison mode;
• Power source: 12V DC 1A power supply (included);
• Dimensions: 311.0 x 233.0 x 55.0mm;
• Weight: 1kg.