Ready for
launch
The same loveable hybrid beast that’s shaken up the synth world, retrofitted for out-of-this-world sound exploration.
A limited edition look
Discover a synth that looks as weird and wonderful as it sounds with a slick all-black exterior, decorated with detailed space-age graphics reflecting its controls.
New firmware
Launched alongside MicroFreak Stellar is another free firmware update for all MicroFreak users, introducing user sample import, a Sampler engine and 3 Granular engines.
The hybrid gamechanger
The next chapter in the Freak story. MicroFreak is the hybrid desktop synth that refuses to stop evolving and continues to inspire with every update.
A starbound new look
MicroFreak Stellar doesn’t just feature a slick new black exterior;
the entire interface is dotted with unique space-age graphics inspired by its controls, from the ADSR rocket launch to the filter resonance UFO - giving this already-loveable synth even more unique character!
Voices from outer space
What if we told you that you could get virtual analog, wavetable, FM, vocoder sounds and beyond in a single synth?
Algorithms from Mutable Instruments and Noise Engineering in a desktop keyboard? Even sampling and granular engines with a free firmware update?
MicroFreak Stellar & the V5 firmware update brings 21 different oscillator modes to the table, so you can go bigger, deeper, and weirder with your sound than ever before.
- Vocodeur
- Bruit
- Superwave
- Harmo
- Karplus Str.
- Table d’ondes
- Ondes de base
- V.Analog
- Formeur d’onde
- FM à deux opérateurs
- Formant
- Accords
- Discours
- Modal
- SawX
- Harmonie
- Basses
- Sample
- Impact granulaire
- Analyse des grains
- Nuages Granulaires
A Hands-on Experience
Explore microfreak-stellar’s layout, controls, and secret sonic weapons in detail, from the one-knob Modulation Matrix to the multi-functional touch strips.
The Freak within
MicroFreak Stellar features the same inspiring, bonkers sound but embellished with a unique space-age design.
Beneath its space-age exterior, you’ll find sparkling digital and wavetable oscillators collide with a velvety analog filter. A unique poly-aftertouch PCB keyboard combines with a distinctly freaky arpeggiator & sequencer. Bathe your mix in sonic hysterics with the erratic mod matrix or the unique Spice & Dice randomizers. MicroFreak is out to break the rules. It's an unpredictable instrument for the adventurous. An adrenaline rush for the thrill-seeking musician. A mind-bending tool that dares you to stray from the path and think differently. Freak out.
Écoutez-le
en situation
Ambient 90
Jean-Michel Blanchet
Un voyage lumineux et éthéré dans l’espace avec les presets de la banque FW 2.0. Des effets externes et traitements Arturia ont été utilisés pour ce morceau.
At Last
Sébastien Rochard
Détendez-vous et profitez de cette piste de basses profondes chillout avec des éléments mélodiques flottants et de la texture. Les effets et le traitement externes d'Arturia ont été utilisés pour cette piste.
Tales From The Table
Solidtrax
Un morceau épique de techno mélodique exploitant les fonctionnalités du firmware 4.0. Des effets externes et traitements Arturia ont été utilisés pour cette piste.
Slow Tempo Demo
Romain Magnan
Le MicroFreak excelle dans la création de leads et d’effets sonores dans ce morceau psybient.
Playing Games In The 80s
Solidtrax
Morceau synthwave énergique démontrant les capacités du MicroFreak dans le domaine analogique.
AEternal
Blush Response
Techno industrielle sombre mettant en avant un MicroFreak fortement saturé.
Chill Street
Solidtrax
Morceau de techno fluide et détendu, entièrement réalisé avec le MicroFreak.
Ambient Forest
Tom Leclerc
Morceau ambient mélodique, empreint d’une forte nostalgie.
Trancentral
Solidtrax
Faites revivre le son des raves des années 90 avec ce morceau de trance énergisant.
PressClippings
Electronicbeats
On MicroFreak
“The modulation matrix is so powerful in itself, this is like a cherry on the cake but the cake itself is so incredibly well designed, actually, I would go that far and say it's the best synth arturia ever made.”
Music Radar
On MicroFreak
“Packing tons of power and innovative features into an affordable box, Arturia’s new offering is weird, wonderful and downright fun. (...) MicroFreak should be top of your ‘must try’ list.”
Sonic State
On MicroFreak
“If you are looking to expand your tonal palette a little bit, it's definitely something well worth checking out.”
Gearspace
On MicroFreak
“The Microfreak is certainly in the no-brainer category for all synth enthusiasts and electronic music producers, and not only because it packs a lot but most importantly because it brings interesting and refreshing elements to the table. The digital oscillator is fabulous, pressure keyboard and along with the modulation matrix it makes for an exciting synth with lots to offer. This is arguably Arturia’s best — real or virtual — synthesizer to date.”
Amazona
On MicroFreak
“This little synthesizer nails - in some ways cruelly - all currently existing multi-engine synthesizers to the wall. No other synthesizer currently on the market offers so many different synthesis engines in one instrument. In short: The MicroFreak is an absolute killer synthesizer, convincing on so many levels while allowing you to live out the pure fun of playing.”
Allfordj
On MicroFreak
“The new MicroFreak synthesizer from Arturia is a very unusual instrument which is able to conquer the heart of any musician eager for experiments. It combines the virtually limitless possibilities of digital oscillators and tabular wave synthesis with the warm, charming character of analog filters.”
Strong Mocha
On MicroFreak
“MicroFreak is an amazing little synth monster which can produce magic, weightiness, elegance, strength, and endless variation.”
Future Music
On MicroFreak
“A modern classic at the time of its presentation, Arturia MicroFreak is a very difficult contender to beat in its price range. If you take into account its sound versatility and its ability to create breakthrough sequences, and all for a price less than € 300, you have to rub your eyes to believe what you're seeing - and listening... Its variety of sound generators and the flexibility of modulation are incredible for a synth of this price. -Arturia wanted to raise very high what a low-priced instrument has to offer The Arturia MicroFreak digital synthesizer represents the intention of those of Grenoble to capture the imagination and the desire of the beginner users of synthesizers, but also of those more demanding and creatively advanced.”
Electronic Musician
On MicroFreak
“With so many synthesis features packed into such a small box, it’s hard not to fall in love with Arturia’s latest hardware offering. (...) MicroFreak should be top of your ‘must-try’ list.”
Reverb
On MicroFreak
“It's a little package with a lot built in, I really enjoyed playing with it.”
Interface
On MicroFreak
“This is just a synth that should be in every studio. (...) With the Microfreak you can enjoy yourself for a long time. What a genius thing!”
MusicTech
On MicroFreak
“This is an exceptionally brave new design from Arturia, which has the potential for lots of sonic brilliance.”
T3
On MicroFreak
“Indeed, the Arturia MicroFreak is a very distinct experimental synth for the adventurous, for those who seek sounds outside the norm, creating hooks and leads bordering on the otherworldly, boasting a four-voice paraphonic synth and one that could easily be used in a live set.”
KRHome Studio
On MicroFreak
“Endearing and powerful instrument. If the editorial team calls for me to return it, tell them that I went for a trek in Tibet.”
DJTech Tools
On MicroFreak
“One of the biggest advantages to owning a digital hardware synth like the MicroFreak is the versatility – you’re able to create a wide range of sounds just from a single unit. Basses or leads, creepy sounds or smooth vibes – it’s in here.”
Juno
On MicroFreak
“It’s all surprisingly clear and simple to get to grips with considering the fact that there’s so much to play with.”
Sonic State
On MicroFreak
“A different flavor of sound, it's not like many other things I can think of.”
Mac Pro Video
On MicroFreak
“Excellent synth with a digital brain and analog filter. Many oscillator modes”
Audio Technology
On MicroFreak
“MicroFreak will win the hearts of electronic musicians seeking an all-in-one inspiration machine that dares to be different.”
Artistscorner
Galerie
Caractéristiques principales
Synthétiseur avec 512 emplacements de presets et 320 presets intégrés
21 types d’oscillateurs digitaux, incluant un oscillateur à tables d’ondes, un lecteur d’échantillons et un oscillateur à traitement granulaire. On y retrouve aussi ceux de Mutable Instruments et de Noise Engineering, sans oublier un mode Vocoder.
Filtre variable analogique à état, 12 dB/octave, résonant, passe-bas, passe-bande, passe-haut.
Enveloppe ADSR
Enveloppe cyclique proposant deux modes
- Enveloppe
- LFO
LFO synchronisé : sinusoïdal, triangulaire, en dents de scie, carré, aléatoire, randomisation progressive
Matrice de modulation avec 5 sources et 7 destinations (dont 3 personnalisables)
Modes monophonique, paraphonique ou unisson – Jusqu'à 4 voix
Le mode accord vous permet de programmer une forme d’accord et de la jouer sur n’importe quelle note
La quantification des gammes vous permet de définir une gamme spécifique pour les touches blanches afin de simplifier le processus créatif.
Clavier capacitif 25 touches avec aftertouch polyphonique
Bande tactile capacitive
Écran OLED haute définition pour l’édition et l’affichage des valeurs des paramètres
Arpégiateur puissant
- Modes Ascendant, Ordre, Aléatoire, Modèle
- Randomiseurs de porte Spice & Dice
Séquenceur à 64 pas
- 2 motifs par préréglage
- 4 pistes d'automatisation par préréglage
Sorties CV/Gate/Pression
USB, horloge et MIDI en entrée et sortie
Sortie master 6,35 mm et sortie casque 3,5 mm
Box content
- MicroFreak Unit
- Universal PSU
- Registration card
- 2x MIDI port adapters
Instrument dimensions
- size : 12.2 x 9.2 x 2.2 inches (311 x 233 x 55mm)
- weight : 2.3 lbs. (1.02 Kg)