ARTURIA MINIFREAK

Overview

The Arturia MiniFreak is a hybrid analog/digital polyphonic synthesizer introduced in 2022. It builds upon the success of the MicroFreak, offering expanded capabilities and a larger keyboard. The MiniFreak combines digital oscillators with analog filters, providing a wide range of sound design possibilities in a compact and versatile package.

Sound Generation

• Type: Hybrid analog/digital synthesizer
• Sound Characteristics:
  • 2 digital sound engines with 22 oscillator modes each
  • Analog multimode filter (low-pass, band-pass, high-pass) and VCA
  • 6-voice polyphony

Features

• Keyboard: 37-key slim-key velocity-sensitive with aftertouch
• Modulation: Modulation matrix with 7 sources and 13 destinations
• Envelopes: 1 ADSR envelope and 1 cycling envelope per voice
• LFOs: 2 LFOs per voice with user-customizable curves
• Effects: 3 digital effect slots with 10 effect types
• Sequencer: 64-step sequencer (4 pages of 16 steps) with 4 automation tracks
• Arpeggiator: Built-in arpeggiator with performance controls
• Presets: 256 factory presets and 256 user preset slots
• Display: OLED screen for real-time visual feedback

Connectivity

• Audio Outputs: Stereo line outputs (2x 1/4″ jack)
• Audio Input: 1/4″ line input
• Headphones: 1/4″ stereo headphone output
• MIDI: MIDI In/Out/Thru, USB MIDI
• Other: Sustain pedal input, Clock in/out, USB-B port

Legacy

The MiniFreak expands on the innovative features of its predecessor, the MicroFreak, offering more powerful sound design capabilities and a larger keyboard. It has quickly gained popularity among electronic musicians and producers for its versatility and unique hybrid approach to synthesis.

Production Details

• Manufacturer: Arturia
• Release Date: 2022
• Current Status: In production
• Dimensions: 578 x 231 x 40 mm
• Weight: 1.12 kg