MiniFreak

Spontaner algorithmischer Synthesizer

Der MiniFreak ist ein polyphones Hybrid-Keyboard, das zwei digitale Sound-Engines mit analogen Filtern, spielerischen Modulationsmöglichkeiten, instinktiver Sequenzierung und fetten Stereoeffekten vereint – für Sounds, die gleichermaßen neugierig machen, sowie schön und chaotisch klingen können.

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MiniFreak

Übersicht Details Minifreak V Sounddesign Ressourcen Start Update

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Explore the
unconventional

An dem Punkt, wo digital auf analog trifft, wo sich Sound-Engines begegnen, wo Hardware sich mit Software vereint, wo Ausdruckskraft und Impulsivität sich an die Hand nehmen und Realität sich in grenzenlose Fantasie ergießt – da ist der MiniFreak zuhause!

Entdecke unzählige Sweet Spots zwischen den Klanguniversen und setze dich über alle Regeln hinweg mit diesem süchtig machenden Hybridsynthesizer, der zum Spielen außerhalb jeglicher Konventionen einlädt.

Endless modes
infinate shapes

2 engines, 6 voices, 31 oscillator modes.

From Virtual Analog to FM, Additive to Granular, collide contrasting modes for compound polyphonic timbres, feed Engine 1’s sound into Engine 2 for stacked sonic interplay, and process your voice or external audio through its architecture to unleash any sound’s wild side.

BasicWaves
Superwave
Karplus Str.
Noise
Harm
Destroy
FM/RM
Multi-Filter
Surgeon Filter
Comb Filter
Phaser Filter
V.Analog
Waveshaper
Two Op. FM
Formant
Chords
Speech
Modal
SawX
Harm
Bass
WaveTable
Sample
Cloud Grains
Hit Grains
Frozen
Skan
Particles
Lick
Raster
Audio Eingang

Effortless
sound experimentation

Die direkten Modulationsmöglichkeiten sorgen dafür, dass nichts unerreichbar bleibt.

Die beiden LFOs, die polyphone Cycling Envelope und die editierbaren LFO-Wellenformen können deine Sound-Engines, Filter, Effekte und sogar sich selbst modulieren. Das alles geht mit der einfachen, aber mächtigen Modulationsmatrix, die in Sekundenschnelle jeden Klang animiert, transformiert und so unnachahmliche Klangveränderungen ermöglicht.

A simple sustained chord, progressively modulated with slewed S&H affecting the engines and filters.

Verrücktheit
in Stereo

Genieße plastische Stereo-Texturen mit den integrierten Effekten.

Embellish your dual-engine sounds with beautifully hypnotic chorus, brutal distortion, immersive borderline-3D atmosphere, and beyond. MiniFreak is armed with stereo outputs and 3 FX slots, each with 13 curated FX algorithms to choose from, ensuring that every patch is mix-ready and as wide as you need it to be.

Ext In Vocoder
Self Vocoder
Chorus
Phaser
Flanger
Reverb
Delay
Distortion
Bit Crusher
3-Band EQ
Peak EQ
Multi Comp
Super Unison

Hear a simple sequence turned thick, wide, and resonant by introducing distortion, chorus, and reverb.

A Hands-on
Experience

Entdecke das geniale Layout, die Bedienelemente und die geheimen klanglichen Möglichkeiten des MiniFreak im Detail – von der One-Knob-Modulationsmatrix bis zu den multifunktionalen Touch-Strips.

Overview

MiniFreak-Vorderseite

1

x2 Oszillatoren

Engine 1 - A typically Freaky array of classic, quirky, and cutting-edge oscillator modes. Engine 1’s selection includes Arturia modes like Granular, Sample, SuperWaves, Karplus Strong, WaveTable and Audio In, Mutable Instruments’ open-source Plaits modes like Speech and Modal, and 3 modes designed with LA modular heavyweights Noise Engineering. Engine 2 - Expanding on Engine 1’s selection, Engine 2 can be used to process Engine 1 itself, with modes like Comb Filter, Destroy, and Ring Mod.

2

Analog-Filter

Polyphone state-variable Resonanzfilter mit Tiefpass-, Bandpass- und Hochpassmodi, regelbar bis in die Selbstoszillation

3

Hüllkurve

A standart ADSR envelope with 4 modes to choose from: polyphonic, monophonic, paraphonic, and unison.

4

Cycling Envelope

A handy shape-adjustable second envelope that can also be used in Run or Loop modes for responsive repeating modulations, even up ot audio rate.

5

LFOs

2 LFOs perfectly complement MiniFreak's dual engine architecture, with the familiar shapes to choose from, free-running or sync'd operation, and even a custom LFO shaper.

6

Modulations-Matrix

Create your own modulation tapestry with 7 sources, and dozens of possible destinations combinations, from the familiar to the assignable.

7

Digital-Effekte

3 FX engines, 13 FX to choose from on each engine, for beautiful or explosive stereo sound depending on your mood.

8

Central Controls

Navigate core settings, presets, and detailed customizations with single-knob operation and a crystal-clea display for real-time feedback.

9

Shift-Taster

The master key to MiniFreak's many hidden talents; hold Shift to engage secondary settings, highlighted in blue on the control panel.

10

Touch Strips

Yes, they do Pitch Bend and Mod - but it doesn't end there. Use these strips to tweak your macro controls during performances, or alter your sequences on the fly with Spice & Dice.

11

Seq & Arp Controls

Die Kontrolle für deine Sequenzen und Arpeggios. Verschiebe Oktaven, feuere Ratchets ab, nimm Modulationen auf oder transformiere jede Noten-Sequenz mit einer einzigen Berührung.

12

LFO Shaper

Nutze diese Drucktasten, um deinen benutzerdefinierten LFO-Verlaufsformen weitere Segmente hinzuzufügen.

13

Tastatur

Ein anschlagdynamisches Slim-Keyboard mit 37 Tasten und Aftertouch für ein reaktionsschnelles und komfortables Spielen.

Overview

MiniFreak-Vorderseite

1

x2 Oszillatoren

2

Analog-Filter

Polyphone state-variable Resonanzfilter mit Tiefpass-, Bandpass- und Hochpassmodi, regelbar bis in die Selbstoszillation

3

Hüllkurve

A standart ADSR envelope with 4 modes to choose from: polyphonic, monophonic, paraphonic, and unison.

4

Cycling Envelope

A handy shape-adjustable second envelope that can also be used in Run or Loop modes for responsive repeating modulations, even up ot audio rate.

5

LFOs

2 LFOs perfectly complement MiniFreak's dual engine architecture, with the familiar shapes to choose from, free-running or sync'd operation, and even a custom LFO shaper.

6

Modulations-Matrix

Create your own modulation tapestry with 7 sources, and dozens of possible destinations combinations, from the familiar to the assignable.

7

Digital-Effekte

3 FX engines, 13 FX to choose from on each engine, for beautiful or explosive stereo sound depending on your mood.

8

Central Controls

Navigate core settings, presets, and detailed customizations with single-knob operation and a crystal-clea display for real-time feedback.

9

Shift-Taster

The master key to MiniFreak's many hidden talents; hold Shift to engage secondary settings, highlighted in blue on the control panel.

10

Touch Strips

Yes, they do Pitch Bend and Mod - but it doesn't end there. Use these strips to tweak your macro controls during performances, or alter your sequences on the fly with Spice & Dice.

11

Seq & Arp Controls

Die Kontrolle für deine Sequenzen und Arpeggios. Verschiebe Oktaven, feuere Ratchets ab, nimm Modulationen auf oder transformiere jede Noten-Sequenz mit einer einzigen Berührung.

12

LFO Shaper

Nutze diese Drucktasten, um deinen benutzerdefinierten LFO-Verlaufsformen weitere Segmente hinzuzufügen.

13

Tastatur

Ein anschlagdynamisches Slim-Keyboard mit 37 Tasten und Aftertouch für ein reaktionsschnelles und komfortables Spielen.

Overview

MiniFreak-Vorderseite

1

x2 Oszillatoren

2

Analog-Filter

Polyphone state-variable Resonanzfilter mit Tiefpass-, Bandpass- und Hochpassmodi, regelbar bis in die Selbstoszillation

3

Hüllkurve

A standart ADSR envelope with 4 modes to choose from: polyphonic, monophonic, paraphonic, and unison.

4

Cycling Envelope

A handy shape-adjustable second envelope that can also be used in Run or Loop modes for responsive repeating modulations, even up ot audio rate.

5

LFOs

2 LFOs perfectly complement MiniFreak's dual engine architecture, with the familiar shapes to choose from, free-running or sync'd operation, and even a custom LFO shaper.

6

Modulations-Matrix

Create your own modulation tapestry with 7 sources, and dozens of possible destinations combinations, from the familiar to the assignable.

7

Digital-Effekte

3 FX engines, 13 FX to choose from on each engine, for beautiful or explosive stereo sound depending on your mood.

8

Central Controls

Navigate core settings, presets, and detailed customizations with single-knob operation and a crystal-clea display for real-time feedback.

9

Shift-Taster

The master key to MiniFreak's many hidden talents; hold Shift to engage secondary settings, highlighted in blue on the control panel.

10

Touch Strips

Yes, they do Pitch Bend and Mod - but it doesn't end there. Use these strips to tweak your macro controls during performances, or alter your sequences on the fly with Spice & Dice.

11

Seq & Arp Controls

Die Kontrolle für deine Sequenzen und Arpeggios. Verschiebe Oktaven, feuere Ratchets ab, nimm Modulationen auf oder transformiere jede Noten-Sequenz mit einer einzigen Berührung.

12

LFO Shaper

Nutze diese Drucktasten, um deinen benutzerdefinierten LFO-Verlaufsformen weitere Segmente hinzuzufügen.

13

Tastatur

Ein anschlagdynamisches Slim-Keyboard mit 37 Tasten und Aftertouch für ein reaktionsschnelles und komfortables Spielen.

Overview

MiniFreak-Rückseite

1

MIDI

Nutze MIDI In, Out oder Thru, um den MiniFreak mit deinem Setup kommunizieren zu lassen.

2

USB

Stell eine Verbindung zu deinem Computer her – für Updates und Preset-Verwaltung. Synchronisiere den MiniFreak V mit deiner Hardware.

3

Analog Clock

Halte alles synchron im Takt – egal, ob Analog-Equipment oder ein Modular-System.

4

Audio-Eingang

Using MiniFreak's `Audio In` mode, process incoming signals through its engines and filters.

5

Stereo-Ausgänge

Nutze die volle Stereobreite der Dual-Oszillatoren und der drei Effekt-Engines.

Overview

MiniFreak-Rückseite

1

MIDI

Nutze MIDI In, Out oder Thru, um den MiniFreak mit deinem Setup kommunizieren zu lassen.

2

USB

Stell eine Verbindung zu deinem Computer her – für Updates und Preset-Verwaltung. Synchronisiere den MiniFreak V mit deiner Hardware.

3

Analog Clock

Halte alles synchron im Takt – egal, ob Analog-Equipment oder ein Modular-System.

4

Audio-Eingang

Using MiniFreak's `Audio In` mode, process incoming signals through its engines and filters.

5

Stereo-Ausgänge

Nutze die volle Stereobreite der Dual-Oszillatoren und der drei Effekt-Engines.

Overview

MiniFreak-Rückseite

1

MIDI

Nutze MIDI In, Out oder Thru, um den MiniFreak mit deinem Setup kommunizieren zu lassen.

2

USB

Stell eine Verbindung zu deinem Computer her – für Updates und Preset-Verwaltung. Synchronisiere den MiniFreak V mit deiner Hardware.

3

Analog Clock

Halte alles synchron im Takt – egal, ob Analog-Equipment oder ein Modular-System.

4

Audio-Eingang

Using MiniFreak's `Audio In` mode, process incoming signals through its engines and filters.

5

Stereo-Ausgänge

Nutze die volle Stereobreite der Dual-Oszillatoren und der drei Effekt-Engines.

Like-minded
expression

Spielfreude, die ansteckt

Der MiniFreak ist ein wahres Untier, das zum Spielen einlädt. Erlebe die Polyphonie, die auf jeden Tastendruck des hochwertigen Slim-Keyboards mit Aftertouch reagiert, probiere die dynamischen Makros für Sound-Änderungen aus, transformiere deine Melodien in mächtige Akkord-Stacks mit dem Akkord-Modus – und halte alles in Harmonie mit dem Scale-Modus.

Der Momentum
trifft auf das Chaos

Bewegung mit einem Tap, Randomisierung auf Befehl.

Entdecke Sequenzierung und Arpeggiation, die weit über das Eintippen von Noten hinausgehen. Bring mit vier Modulationsspuren mehr Abwechslung in deine Patterns, führe dramatische Oktavsprünge, Drop-in-Ratchets, Wiederholungen und Mutationen im laufenden Betrieb hinzu – und natürlich das charakteristische Spice & Dice der Freaks, das jede Menge musikalische Veränderungen und kreative Zufälligkeiten garantiert.

A sequence that never fully repeats, thanks to MiniFreak's Spice & Dice randomization and one-touch mutations.

MiniFreak V

MiniFreak's sound and architecture mirrored virtually.

Erlebe den gleichen wilden Hybrid-Sound mit emulierten Analog-Filtern in der DAW deiner Wahl mit dem VST-Pendant des MiniFreak, der kostenlos beim Instrument mit dabei ist. Du kannst sogar die gleichen Presets in der Hardware oder virtuell verwenden und die VST-Version mit den MiniFreak -Bedienelementen für einen reibungslosen und kreativen Workflow anpassen.

Preset

Out of the box, explore a curated selection of over 300 patches to whip up your appetite for Freaky hybrid sound. Created by some of the world’s most experienced and prolific sound designers, this library has a little something for everyone. But don’t take it from us, hear it for yourself…

Drums

Freaggae Ton

If you're feeling the reggaeton vibe, this preset has you covered!

Glitch Perc

Glitchy percussions to add spice to your tracks.

Bass

Harming Bass

A hard bass. The macro 1 controls the HP Filter cutoff and macro 2 adds an octave up.

Heavy B

Heavy bass sound, as the title suggests.

Leads

Alchemist

An atmospheric lead sound with some pitch drift.

Triumph

Hybridation of Granular with Analog Brass Lead.

Pads

Cygnus

Dreamy dark polyphonic pad.

Aevus Aeternu

Solidtrax

A majestic pad sound where the aftertouch plays a big role in the expressiveness of the sound by increasing the modulation speed.

Keys

Crusty Pluck

A thin and noisy pluck sound. Macro 1 adds dramatic tremolo.

Plastic Pluck

Velocity-sensitive granular pluck.

Effekte

Sci Fi Slam

A huge, texture gesture generator.

Infinite Hall

Ominous cinematic pad SFX that drips with tension.

Vitalic

Defying genre-boundaries with MiniFreak

Producer and composer Vitalic first came onto the scene in 1996. Since then he has continued to redefine an inimitable and energetic sound, combining influences from rock, disco and techno into driving club classics and dancefloor favorites.

In Aktion
anhören

Broken Landscapes

Graphyt

A MiniFreak exploration of textures and sounds finding between something beautiful and broken, something melodic and distorted.

Funk Freak

Louison Pugin

A vibrant funk demo using Minifreak Factory presets.

Hypersona

Victor Morello

A hyperpop track using the Minifreak's Engine capabilities. No external effects were used.

In 20 Years Time

Dimitris Kordis

An intimate, expressive cinematic track using the Minifreak. No external effects were used.

Void Construct

Culprate

A melodic but heavy-hitting and dense track, result of the union of Culprate and the MiniFreak granular.

Boss Fight

Joe Sheldrick

An intense bass-heavy track with a cinematic and video game feeling, using many MiniFreak granular presets.

Fractured Signal

Victor Morello

Sharp slice of IDM, blending intricate rhythms with heavy vocoder treatments and glitch-infused textures for a futuristic, cerebral sound.

Unborn Ghosts

Moody, vocoder-laced demo blending ambient textures with eerie, experimental sound design.

Helsinki

Narumik

Deep dub techno demo, layering submerged chords, vocoded textures, and a steady pulse to evoke a hypnotic, late-night atmosphere.

Press
Clippings

DJMag

On MiniFreak

"It is difficult to remain indifferent to this stroke of genius by Arturia. This MiniFreak may well be a revolution. "

MusicTech

On MiniFreak

"A bantamweight synth that packs a heavyweight punch."

Audio Fanzine

On MiniFreak

"It wins the 2022 Quality/Price Award!"

Music Radar

On MiniFreak

"This is a versatile-sounding hybrid synth that’s a joy to get hands-on with. For all of its versatility too, Arturia has done an excellent job of creating a UI that feels like it has no wrong answers."

Engadget

On MiniFreak

"The multi-engine synth core of the MiniFreak is incredibly versatile."

Sound On Sound

On MiniFreak

"Bigger, Better, Freakier! The MiniFreak really is a great sounding and uniquely versatile synth. "

Synth Anatomy

On MiniFreak

"The new firmware 3.0 is probably one of the biggest and most sound-changing updates so far for the MiniFreak and MiniFreak V. It is a fantastic update that clearly sets Arturia’s hybrid Synthesizer apart from other hybrid synths.MiniFreak is now not only a Synthesizer but also a sampler—all without costing more—great! "

Artist
Corner

dBridge

dBridge/Bad Company

"Minifreak is definitely punching above it's weight. This freak offers mood, tones and attitude for any occasion. I love incorporing off grid sound design in my compositions and this is a useful tool to arrive to this kind of result really quickly !"

Carl Craig

DJ / Producer

"The MiniFreak is a very powerful synth with a sound that should be in a box as large as the MatrixBrute. The bass sounds are heavy but the few string sounds included are Detroit Techno production ready. Its a bigger freak when I plugged it into my Prime Time and H949. Watch out, this Freak will make an amateur sound like a pro!"

Rone

Producer

"Arturia's MiniFreak is an outstanding synthesizer! I am really impressed by its versatility and its ability to generate fantastic and original sounds! Compact and very powerful, I can't live without it and I take it with me wherever I go. It inspires me and opens up new and exciting possibilities! Congrats Arturia!"

Fakear

Producer

"Compact and powerful, it's the most versatile synth I've been able to use on tour. The large keys are well fitted for live shows, for a synth of this size, this is astonishing. And it fits in your backpack !"

Breakbot & Irfane

DJ / Producer

"It is so much fun to play with the mini freak ! It offers endless possibilities in terms of sound and texture creation, with a wide array of extremely varied and well designed presets to start off from should you want to take a safer route."

Kmru

Producer

"The minifreak has become a favourite addition to my composition process, I love its versatility and capabilities on its own, its hold function has become a simple obsession and definitely a synth that will be with me more often in the studio and live"

Olympe4000

"Personally, the Arturia MiniFreak synthesizer has been a game-changer for my music production journey. Its compact size fits well into my setup, and the hands-on approach to sound design with the matrix-style modulation system is incredibly engaging. The versatility and depth of sound it offers go beyond its size, making it a go-to instrument for creating unique and inspiring tones."

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