Arturia Minifreak
The Minifreak is a synthesizer from Arturia. Big brother to the excellent MicroFreak, the MiniFreak is a 6-voice polyphonic hybrid keyboard. It fuses two digital sound engines with analog filters, extraordinary sequencing and instant-access modulation, all in a playful, curious and sometimes unpredictable way. MiniFreak's two digital sound engines offer over 20 different modes and can be used individually, in combination or to process each other's output, creating a complex and unique sonic behavior. Then its 6 digital voices interact with polyphonic analog filters, balancing digital clarity with rich analog response. MiniFreak's extensive modulation matrix gives users greater control to shape, transform and evolve sounds, thanks to simple features such as polyphonic ADSR envelopes, customizable multi-segment LFO waveforms, FM and ring modulation, and Spice & Dice randomization. With stereo outputs and 3 digital FX slots offering a choice of 10 effect types, users have all the resources they need to push their sound to the extreme, while keeping it ready to be integrated into a mix. Various options such as stereo chorus, precise 3-band EQ and granular distortion further enrich the creative possibilities. Although the MiniFreak is renowned for its ability to create wild, exploratory sounds, it remains an instrument for expression. Its 37-key velocity- and aftertouch-sensitive keyboard, combined with its spontaneous Seq/Arp functionality, make it a dream instrument. What's more, its randomization capabilities emphasize playful creativity when playing.
Minifreak highlights
Minifreak Key Features
The power of a hybrid polyphonic synthesizer
Customizable, experimental sound design
Stereo sound ready to mix
Unlimited sound exploration
Expert opinions
Polyphony: 6 voices
2 digital sound engines per voice with: 22 selectable oscillator modes: Superwave, Wavetable, Karplus Strong, Noise and much more
Extensive modulation options: including FM, ring modulation and mutual influence of sound engines
ADSR envelope, multi-segment envelope/LFO, 2 LFOs and analog multi-mode filter (low-pass, band-pass, high-pass) per voice
Modulation matrix with 7 sources and 13 destinations
3 effect slots (as insert or send effect) with 10 effect types
Performance arpeggiator with ratchet and shuffle functions
Step sequencer with 64 steps
Intuitive operation via OLED display and 40 rotary knobs, encoders and buttons
Storage spaces for 256 factory presets and 256 user presets
Stereo line output on 2x 6.3 mm jack
Line input on 6.3 mm jack
Headphone output on 6.3 mm stereo jack
Connection for sustain pedal on 6.3 mm jack
Clock input/output and Reset output on 3.5 mm mini jack
MIDI In/Out/Thru
USB-B port
Dimensions (L x D x H): 578 x 231 x 55 mm
Weight: 2.94 kg
External power supply (12V DC, 1A), USB cable and MiniFreak V software (download) incl.
Euroguitar Reference : 104452