Arturia MicroFreak 25-Key Hybrid Synthesizer

Key Features:

Oscillators:

MicroFreak features 12 digital oscillators with variable modes, including the integrated open-source Plaits engine created by Mutable Instruments. These oscillators provide a wide range of sonic possibilities, including wavetable synthesis, physical modeling, and more.

Analog Filter:

The synth is equipped with an analog state-variable filter with 12dB/octave slope. It offers various filter modes, including Low Pass, Band Pass, High Pass, and resonance control. The filter can even self-oscillate for additional sound sculpting.

Envelopes and LFOs:

It includes an ADSR envelope, a cycling envelope with two modes, and an LFO with sync functionality. These modulation sources allow you to shape your sound in various ways.

Modulation Matrix:

The MicroFreak has a modulation matrix with 5 sources and 7 destinations, including 3 custom destinations. This matrix provides flexibility for creating evolving and dynamic sounds.

Polyphonic Aftertouch Keyboard:

The synth features a 25-key capacitive keybed with polyphonic aftertouch, which is a unique and expressive feature for a compact synth.

Touch Strip:

It includes a capacitive touch strip for additional control and expression in your performances.

OLED Display:

The crisp OLED display makes editing and parameter adjustments easy and intuitive.

Arpeggiator:

MicroFreak comes with a powerful arpeggiator with multiple modes, including Up, Order, Random, and Pattern modes.

Sequencer:

It features a 64-step sequencer with 2 patterns per preset and 4 automation tracks per preset, providing extensive sequencing capabilities.

I/O Connectivity:

The synth offers CV/Gate/Mod outputs, USB connectivity, clock sync, and MIDI in and out for versatile integration into your setup.

Output:

It has both 6.35mm master and 3.5mm headphone outputs for flexible audio routing.

Specifications:

• Preset Capacity: 256 preset slots with 160 factory presets.
• Voices: It can operate in monophonic or paraphonic modes, supporting up to 4 voices.
• Size: The dimensions of the MicroFreak are 12.2 x 9.2 x 2.2 inches (311 x 233 x 55mm).
• Weight: It weighs approximately 2.3 lbs. (1.02 Kg).

The MicroFreak’s combination of digital oscillators, analog filtering, extensive modulation options, and expressive keyboard make it a versatile and innovative synthesizer for musicians looking to explore unique and experimental sounds. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced synth enthusiast, its capabilities make it a compelling choice.