Take your sound beyond the real

Arturia's sound designers are no strangers to meticulous and methodical deconstruction of the elements of aural intrigue that make our favorite synths tick. MiniFreak rises to the challenge with a 37-key hybrid design that utilizes a dual-motor, dual-oscillator architecture to achieve dynamic, wavy sounds with multiple modulation ranges. Its powerful onboard FX engine, velocity-sensitive keyboard, and analog filtering are designed to inspire with dynamic, responsive polyphonic synthesis. With over 20 playback modes in 6-voice polyphony, the reimagined Freak modulation matrix is ​​bursting with artistic opportunity. To take this synth into another dimension, you're also getting the MiniFreak V, a VST counterpart for use with your DAW. This'

Hybrid sound, unbridled power

Harnessing years of cutting-edge development and meticulous research, the MiniFreak is a living tapestry of voltaic action that is reactive, responsive and ready for sonic exploration. Armed with 22 oscillator modes, the dual-engine architecture takes its 6-voice polyphony into awe-inspiring realms of virtual analog, FM, additive, and many other forms of synthesis to serve as the foundation of the MiniFreak's debut polyphonic potential. The engines can be sequenced to process the first to the second, supplanting your sound with even greater dynamism to generate unique behaviors as you play. Analog filters and VCAs add a distinctive touch to MiniFreak's output, with a powerful 7 x 13 modulation matrix to keep expanding your sonic horizons.

Carve your sonic signature

While the MiniFreak is packed with exploration opportunities, the mileage is magnified exponentially by its sonic tool armor. Two LFOs are available per voice, which can be fully customized with multi-segment modeling, along with an envelope and cyclic envelope respectively with each voice. There are 10 total FX options with three digital FX slots that can be assigned to insert or send modes, offering a combinatorial explosion of options with 6-mode distortion, 3-band EQ, shimmering chorus and more. Let your sounds breathe and ripple across the aural terrain with polyphonic ADSR, Spice & Dice randomization, or the distinctive FM & Ring Modulation — control the chaos.

Debut performance possibilities

Featuring a 37-note Slimkey velocity-sensitive keyboard, the MiniFreak includes aftertouch, spontaneous sequencing/arpeggio and a randomization suite across four different modulation ranges, creating a responsive and reactive instrument as powerful on stage as it is in the studio. When more control is needed, the 64-step sequencer is divided into four pages of 16 steps, accommodating various performance approaches. Tactility and form factor have been thought through and masterfully realized with the MiniFreak, between its real-time feedback and vivid OLED display and the tough, responsive buttons. No matter where the synth is in your rig, an adaptive array of I/O management includes MIDI in/out/thru, Clock in/out, an audio input, L/R channel outputs, and a headphone output. .

virtualize the real

The MiniFreak's power is not limited to our corporeal realm. Out of the box, you have access to Arturia's Mini Freak V — a dedicated doppelgänger of the real-life synth. Inject this VST into your DAW of choice to experience an identical instrument, fully loaded with the sound engines and architecture that define the rich physical synth. Plus, a combination of 256 factory presets and 256 user-assignable slots provide plenty of scope for precision sound design, live performance, and creating custom patches.

Characteristics

• Slim-key, 37-note velocity-sensitive keyboard includes aftertouch for responsive, expressive playing;
• 6-voice polyphony and dual-engine architecture yield 22 total oscillator modes for evocative and awe-inspiring aural exploration;
• Numerous voice envelope, LFO and ADSR controls allow for precise voicing;
• Powerful FX suite includes 3 slots and 10 options for advanced texturing;
• Customizable multi-segment LFO, FM/Ring modulation and various randomization tools add relentless chaos to control with your sound;
• The 7 x 13 modulation matrix ensures versatile sonic sculpting;
• 256 presets provide and 256 user slots provide a wealth of sonically rich options for development and patch creation;
• Versatile I/O includes MIDI In/Out/Thru, stereo audio out, clock I/O, USB-B connectivity and more;
• The included MiniFreak V VST provides a robust digital duplicate of the MiniFreak's distinctive architecture with easy preset design and management.

Specifications

• Type: keyboard synthesizer;
• Sound Engine: 2 x Sound Engines (22 oscillator modes);
• Digital Analog: Hybrid;
• Number of keys: 37;
• keys type: silm-key keyboard;
• Back Touch: Yes;
• Velocity sensitive: yes;
• Polyphony: 6-voice polyphonic, 12-voice paraphonic/unison/mono;
• Defaults: 256 Factory, 256 User;
• Oscillators: 22 modes;
• Waveforms: 22 oscillator modes;
• LFO: 2 x LFOs;
• Filter: low pass, band pass, high pass;
• Envelope Generator: cycling;
• Effect Types: Chorus, Phaser, Flanger, Reverb, Delay, Distortion, Bit Crusher, 3-band /Peak EQ
• Arpeggiator: yes;
• Sequencer: 64 steps, 4 pages of 16 steps;
• Audio Inputs: 1 x 1/4 in.;
• Audio Outputs: 2 x 1/4 in. (stereo);
• Headphones: 1 x 1/4 in.;
• USB: 1 x Type B;
• MIDI I/O: In/Out/Through;
• Pedal Inputs: 1 x 1/4 in. (to sustain);
• Other I/O: 3 x 1/8 in. (clock/reset);
• Features: Customized LFO Shaper;
• Programs: MiniFreak V VST;
• Power source: 12V DC 1A power supply (included);
• Dimensions: 57.9 x 23.1 x 4.1cm;
• Weight: 2.9kg.