freak
La synthèse numérique avant-gardiste
Les synthétiseurs Freak allient le numérique et l’analogique, les tables d’ondes et la FM, la musicalité et le hasard, pour vous faire profiter d’une expérience hybride sous stéroïdes comme vous n’en avez jamais vécue. Une véritable invitation à l’expérimentation, qui récompense la curiosité et produit instantanément des résultats originaux. Le design singulier et la palette sonore de la gamme Freak brisent les carcans.
Sortez des
sentiers battus
Des machines singulières, aux personnalités multiples qui s’adaptent à votre style ; choisissez la synthèse analogique virtuelle, celle à tables d’ondes ou le vocodeur. Avec les Freak, tout est possible. Laissez-vous surprendre par le son hybride et l’aspect amusant, imprévisible et totalement addictif de ces instruments.
01
Un son hybride
Explorez de nouveaux territoires et découvrez des sonorités granuleuses, abrasives ou au contraire douces comme de la soie. Changez instantanément de cap avec les oscillateurs multimodes, les filtres analogiques et les paramètres intelligents.
02
Une conception qui sort du lot
La gamme Freak vous fera repenser votre façon de faire de la musique. De ses outils d’expression singuliers à ses algorithmes imprévisibles, vous vous aventurerez hors des sentiers battus en un rien de temps.
03
Modulation
Profitez d’une avalanche de modulations, avec des paramètres assignables presque à l’infini, des contrôles d’une étonnante simplicité et des interfaces visuelles intuitives.
Freak, son nom donne le ton. Explorez les limites ultimes de votre synthé et préparez-vous à vivre la plus radicale des expériences sonores. Laissez-vous inspirer par son incroyable variété de sons synthétiques, cherchez les idées les plus folles et faites sauter toutes les barrières pour obtenir des résultats totalement inédits. Avez-vous dit insensé ?
Là où l’histoire
commence
JANVIER 2019
MicroFreak
Le MicroFreak débarqua avec un design hybride totalement original. Le son éclatant de ses oscillateurs numériques et à tables d’ondes, la douceur de ses filtres analogiques et sa formidable matrice de modulation étaient révolutionnèrent le marché. Un instrument imprévisible par nature, destiné aux amateurs de sensations fortes. Ajoutez à cela des fonctions de randomisation insolites et un clavier capacitif singulier, et vous obtenez un synthé au format desktop qui vous pousse à penser différemment.
JANVIER 2020
Le firmware du MicroFreak
Un an plus tard, une mise à jour gratuite du firmware vint renforcer les fondations hybrides du MicroFreak. De nouveaux modes pour les oscillateurs, notamment Noise et Chord, la quantification des notes dans la gamme, des presets supplémentaires… de nouveaux atouts sans surcoût qui vinrent cimenter l’aspect ultra-ludique et ultra-polyvalent de cet instrument pas comme les autres.
SEPTEMBRE 2020
Édition Vocoder
La formule singulièrement imprévisible du MicroFreak, agrémentée d’un vocodeur de 16 bandes. Chantez par-dessus ses éclatantes textures numériques. Ajoutez des harmonies paraphoniques à des sources externes. Disséminez des mots parlés dans des séquences modulées. Cette édition limitée, livrée avec son microphone à col de cygne, était accompagnée d’une mise à jour du firmware afin que les utilisateurs du MicroFreak puissent également bénéficier du vocodeur.
Press
Clippings
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."
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. "
Freak
du point de vue des artistes
Nous sommes honorés de voir des artistes inventifs choisir les produits d’Arturia. Découvrez comment certains des plus grands noms de la scène musicale internationale intègrent Arturia à leur processus créatif.
cuckoomusic
"I think it sounds great! It'll be a great, affordable little friend for on the go studio music production, portable performance rig etc. Good stuff."
Marc Doty
Synthesizer Expert
"I am not joking, exaggerating, nor pandering when I say that this thing is one of my new favorite synths. The oscillator functions, matrix, and surface-area sensing of the keyboard basically make it so it didn’t even need a filter. I am in awe."
Annie Hall
DJ / Producer
"With a very unique synthesis and a fast keyboard with many possibilities, this little hybrid has gone straight into my live set up."
Tony Hajjar
Gone is Gone
"It's my go-to when I start a track or my inspiration when I was out of interesting ideas. Just sliding your fingers from note to note can create odd sounds and feels. I love that. It stays plugged in on my desk always ready to go. "
Aimee Jacobs
Belladon
"The keyboard is what really sets this synth apart from other synths at any other price point. You just tap on the keys and get this great, beautiful randomness that doesn’t sound disorganized."
Max Mitchell
Keyboardist / Producer
"MicroFreak allows me to get microscopic if I want to, but also provides a wide sonic palette without the need to obsess over every parameter. It’s just so much fun to interact with. You can’t go wrong!"
Public Memory
Producer / Musician
"Its capability to get super granular with wavetable parameters is great. Its timbres and textures can range from the smoky and crackly very "electric" sound of early-era synths, to lush contemporary colors that are smooth and sublime."
Tusks
Songwriter / Producer
"MicroFreak Vocoder is like nothing I’ve played around with before - it’s so experimental and pushes you to write and play in totally new ways."
Floex
Composer/ Producer
"This synth is almost like small robot singing or speaking thanks to the formant synthesis or the vocoder feature."
Conforce
Producer
"MicroFreak is an intuitive little synth adding a fresh spark to many of my electro productions."
Anfisa Letyago
DJ / Producer
"I love the MicroFreak for the sounds, functionality and size - I can take it wherever I go. Very simple to use and the effect it creates is great! It has a wide choice of sounds and features that allow me to push my creativity to the limit!"
Hany Adel
"MicroFreak is not like any synth, it's a little monster with powerful and unique sounds. It will never fail to impress you when you're looking to be more creative or sound different. "
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."
Technologie
Anatomy of the Freak
La technologie qui a distingué la gamme Freak et fait aujourd’hui référence dans l’univers des logiciels et du matériel de musique.
- Moteurs audio : Intégrant de nombreux moteurs sonores numériques, la gamme Freak offre des possibilités sonores considérablement étendues, allant de modes connus comme Wavetable et Karplus Str. à des algorithmes conçus en collaboration, tels que SawX et le mode Speech.
- Randomisation : La gamme Freak est conçue pour insuffler une dose maîtrisée de chaos dans votre processus créatif. Une randomisation musicale savamment calculée, des outils expressifs ludiques et une interaction complexe entre les paramètres : tout cela fait partie de la singularité technologique des modèles Freak.
- Mise à jour possible : L’architecture numérique de Freak permet une extension et une mise à jour faciles tout au long de sa durée de vie. De nouveaux moteurs audio viennent enrichir les fonctions de préréglage, offrant à ces instruments hybrides toujours plus de valeur créative au fil du temps.