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Arturia MicroFreak Synthesizer Keyboard

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Features

  • EXPERIMENTAL HYBRID SYNTH: MicroFreak packs so much into such a compact instrument, you'll wonder how we did it. From physical modeling to wavetable synthesis, it features 17 awesome paraphonic oscillator modes, including 7 bespoke Arturia engines, 7 modes from Mutable Instruments, and 3 modes designed with Noise Engineering. Its digital engines are combined with a lush-sounding resonant analog filter for true hybrid sound design.
  • UNIQUE KEYBOARD: It isnt really even a keyboard, its a super-flat PCB with no moving parts. The 25-key printed circuit board not only tracks the notes you play with lightning-speed, but can also detect pressure or aftertouch on each note individually.
  • INNOVATIVE FEATURES: Record up to four automations, edit notes per step, or use the innovative Spice and Dice sequencer functions to find happy accidents. Add randomization to create evolving, original patterns, and virtually rewire and reconfigure its signal chain and controls with the 5x7 modulation matrix, with user-assignable destinations for totally unique sounds.
  • MULTIPLE MODES: Easily switched and directly controlled with the 4 dedicated knobs in the Digital Oscillator section, MicroFreak has been constantly evolving. It now contains 17 oscillator types, covering a multitude of timbral flavors from sweet to savage: Vocoder, Noise, Superwave, Harmo, Karplus Str., Wavetable, BasicWaves, with many more.
  • AMAZING CONNECTIVITY: It features CV outputs, letting you send pitch, gate, and pressure signals to any outboard or modular synth thats CV/Gate compatible. You can also hook it up to your DAW via USB, or use the included MIDI break-out cables.

Description

Founded in France in 1999, Arturia creates instruments and effects that inspire creativity and help everyone explore their own sound. From award-winning MIDI controllers, keyboards, audio interfaces, synthesizers, and V Collection software instruments, we design hardware and software that streamlines your workflow and enhances your creativity. A synthesizer like no other, MicroFreak rewards curious musicians with wavetable and digital oscillators, an analog filter, a unique poly-aftertouch flat keyboard, and controlled randomness for evolving sequences. 21 digital oscillator modes, from wavetable to sample playback & granular processing, plus engines from Mutable Instruments and Noise Engineering as well as the Vocoder mode Record automation, edit notes per-step, and explore Spice and Dice sequencing for unexpected ideas. Use randomization for evolving patterns and rewire signal flow with the modulation matrix.

Brand: Arturia


Color: Black


Number of Keys: 25


Skill Level: Advanced


Special Feature: Arpeggiator and Step Sequencer, Digital Oscillator with Multiple Modes, State-Variable 12 dB Oberheim SEM Filter, Touch-Plate Keyboard with Poly AT, Vocoder Mode See more


Number of Keys: 25


Skill Level: Advanced


Special Features: Arpeggiator and Step Sequencer, Digital Oscillator with Multiple Modes, State-Variable 12 dB Oberheim SEM Filter, Touch-Plate Keyboard with Poly AT, Vocoder Mode


Operating System: Multiple (Windows, Macos, Linux, Etc.)


Supported Software: Multiple DAWs


Connector Type: 3.5mm Jack, 6.35mm Jack


Connectivity Technology: CV, USB, MIDI


Power Source: DC


Headphones Jack: 3.5mm Jack


Size: 12.2 inches (L) x 9.2 inches (W) x 2.2 inches (H)


Item Weight: 2.3 pounds


Item Dimensions D x W x H: 9.2"D x 12.2"W x 2.2"H


Item Dimensions: 12.2 x 9.2 x 2.2 inches


Color: Black


Style: MicroFreak Only


Sound Profile: Diverse, Hybrid, Experimental


Brand Name: Arturia


Model Name: ARTMCRFRKB


Model Number: 570101


Instrument: Synthesizer


Unit Count: 1 Count


Number of Items: 1


Manufacturer: Arturia


UPC: 615435509563


Included Components: Power supply, two 3.5mm to 5-pin DIN adapters


Manufacturer Part Number: AR-MICROFREAK


Set Name: MicroFreak Only


Warranty Description: Limited warranty.


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so cool, I recommend a midi controller for it. Arturia is great though; keep them in n business. buy their stuff. it is a robust and fully featured 4 "paraphonic" (not polyphonic) little synthesizer, 20+ synth engines, firmware updates, a small learning curve, it's about the same size as a 13" laptop. You can pop it in a backpack if needed. Lots 6con connectivity options. Not too big, not too small. Easy to carry around, portable. I am a fan. Give arturia your money ~ they're one of the few companies out there trying to innovate and improve their products. It seems like they care and that is a rare thing these days. ... show more
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    • Does what my other synths can't!
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I was ready to spring for my first Behringer clone...the 2600, when I realized that I was about to pay a lot of money for something that I already had...mono analog synths. I love the old Arp sound, but it is a nuance that I consider nonessential at this point. And, quite frankly, I miss being able to save my sonic creations to memory. Polyphony would be nice too. So, after watching tons of Youtube videos, I decided on the Arturia Microfreak...and I'm glad I did! It has a LOT of sound design potential, and using the Mod Matrix is a joy. The arp and sequencer are very fun and flexible, and the whole design seems catered to evolving and expressive sounds. The capacitance keyboard is odd, but just adds to the quirky expressiveness of the instrument. The firmware updates are awesome and easy to install. And btw...with a little patience, the vocoder works surprisingly well! And yes...besides being a decent four voice polyphonic synth, it now has a powerful unison mode. Thick! No onboard effects though. :( For a great video that covers all the features in detail, I recommend "Loopop" on Youtube. Very informative! I'm very happy with my Microfreak. I love my analogs, but adding a digital synth to my audio arsenal filled that void perfectly and opened up many new avenues of sonic exploration for me. There are literally years of tweaking sounds in this amazing yet inexpensive synth! And it's nice knowing that all my careful crafted sounds can be stashed safely away on my computer for future use...no more use it or lose it programming sessions! Five stars! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2021 by Mike "Sonic" Meengs
    • ***JUST GET IT!*** Unbelievable product, endless inspiration.
Initial review as a Hip Hop producer (boom bap) who is primarily sample based. I'm fairly savvy with the use of VST synths but never tried hardware synths. I've used Ableton, FL, Maschine and MPC and have about 7 years of experience. I paired this with my SP 404 Mk2 using a single 1/4" patch cable into the mono input of the SP. Endless, let me repeat...ENDLESS sound sources! Endless inspiration. I have ZERO use for anything else in order to get absolute bangers, and that's not even consciously designing sound. When tweaking sounds, I'm literally like a kid unconsciously scribbling anything on paper and then turning it into my favorite tracks ever. The sounds are rich and offer lots of sonic possibilities when chopping, pitching and reversing. Perfect size and weight and right at home in a backpack. My only gripes thus far are (1) It's packaged without the cable to connect to your computer. This is a requirement if you want to download the latest firmware (although NOT necessary to get up and running) Luckily I had plenty of cords lying around from other midi gear. (2) The power cord is long and bulky. (This might be a pro for others, but not for me...I will switch to a power bank.) Best purchase I've made in a very long time. Thrilled with this product and I'm not easily impressed. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2024 by Corey
    • Pound For Pound, The Most Possibilities For The Money!
I've owned a MicroBrute for about 6 months now, and I have a bunch of other gear including everything from boutique effects pedals to crappy CasioTone keyboards from Goodwill to a set of microcassete recorders I use to get ideas down quick to a cheap beginner electric guitar (yes, a Squire, how'd you know?!). I hope this demonstrates that what I'm about to say isn't hyperbole, but I NEVER get bored with the MicroFreak, and I don't think I ever will. For its price point, I really don't think you can find a synthesizer that has SO MANY features and things you can do. The last firmware update even allows you to upload your own samples, so you can use it as a drum machine or weird vocal sample chopper/editor to whatever weird ideas you can think up. While I still love my MicroBrute and other gear, there's just something about the depth and breadth of what the MicroFreak can do that if I find myself running out of steam or not getting the results I'm looking for, I just need to load another preset and start editing it, or even just change the insanely deep Mod Matrix to throw things into a new avenue. The first night I sat down to play this synth, I was somehow shocked at how easy it was to plug it in, turn it on, and start playing the presets and twiddling knobs and things. Before I even got to preset 100, at least two hours had gone by and I realized I had been sitting cross-legged for so long my legs were asleep. I mean, the Runtz I was smoking probably helped, too. Now let's address the elephant in the room: the keyboard. As with the MicroBrute I'll tell you, I am 6'4" and have fairly large hands but I have never found the MicroFreak limiting. I actually adore the aftertouch aspects of the keyboard, I find it helps me get some expressiveness to what I'm doing. I can definitely understand why a lot of people probably just hook up a MIDI keyboard but if you're coming from less of a trained piano/keyboard background and more of a "I like weird/creative ways of making and interacting with music" background, like me, you'll likely not miss a full and normal keyboard. Now, I know some people criticize this synth because it doesn't have any onboard effects. But not only can you get "free" effects by using programs like Audacity or other free audio editors and DAWs, but if you're any kind of serious gear-head who wants more options and more tangible control from your effects, you'll want to get dedicated effects pedals, anyway. Hell even a cheap multi-effects unit can open up the possibilities of sound to an almost unlimited level. Ever since getting the MicroFreak, I effectively see it as the centerpiece of my whole music world even if I don't turn it on every time I sit down to play music. I know it's not for everyone, but given the combination of the features upon features it has, the depth and breadth of sound design possibilities, and the compact size, I could genuinely see myself taking this on a long train trip or flight and passing the time that way. Arturia is just fantastic and I love that they keep doing new things instead of the Behringer approach (no shade but does anyone want anything but cheap reproductions of vintage/unavailable gear from them?). ... show more
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My intro to hands on synthesizers. Though it is a unique device, it is very beginner friendly and powerful. If you want to learn how to shape sounds instead of just using presets, this is a great tool. There are plenty of presets and oscillator types but my favorite thing is to open an “init” patch and get creative. This thing can generate some pretty great sounds. ... show more
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This turned out to be much better than expected. I’ve owned several Arturia products, but just felt like this was too good to be true. First the negatives: the case is less robust plastic than the micro brute. The on/off switch is so small and fragile, that I bet you’ve never seen anything like it. It’s the type of micro switch companies use on the internal pcb’s of some products. Really stupid... in fact, the entire unit has a much cheaper feel than the brute series. I would have paid another $100 to have it with a higher build quality. Now on to the good: the sounds are incredible. So much better than the Korg mini/monologue. It’s very easy to manipulate even if you don’t know what you are doing. It was easy to update the firmware once the desktop software was installed. It has a logical progression of workflow. The keys function perfectly. I love this synth. I wish they had charged a little more and made it more substantial. The korg has this beat in that regard, but for sound quality, and fantastic presets, this wins. ... show more
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