MicroFreak
Tutorials

Ep. 1: Introduction

Dive into oscillator heaven

Let’s take a run-through the various oscillator types, each varying in sound and functionality. Bryan then takes a look at the modifiers (Wave, Timbre and Shape) to customize the sound even more. Throw in a touch of paraphony, and the first impressions are set to last.

Ep. 2: Modulations

Modilicious tweaks at your fingertips

Synthesis takes on a whole new level of experimentation when the modulations are connected. By using the matrix, the ‘assign anything to control anything’ approach adds a whole new level of sound design. Use the LFO in creative ways, the envelope and cycling envelope, and any other function you see to add movement to the sound.

Ep. 3: Keyboard & Arpeggiator

More than just a keyboard

Yes, the keyboard might look different to what you’ve played before, but once you get your hands on it you will understand why we’ve chosen this PCB keyboard. It’s sensitive and expressive, just like Bryan himself (he’s a very sensitive guy). Switch the arpeggiator on and you’re in instant inspiration mode

Ep. 4: Sequencer

Seq-education is important

MicroFreak turns into a real beast once you set the sequencer in motion. It’s got two paraphonic sequencers, which means you can record and play back up to four voices simultaneously. See how easy it is to record a sequence and be able to take sequencing to another level.

Ep. 5: Connectivity

Veni, Vidi, Connectivity

MicroFreak is a great all-in-one box, throughout the tutorial series you’ve seen a bit of what it can do as a standalone unit. If you want a synth with presets, great lead, bass, keys, pads sounds, this will be great for you. If you are into the world of connecting to other hardware and software equipment, MicroFreak plays along with them very nicely too. Let’s get connected.

Ep. 6: Vocoder

A new voice - yours!

MicroFreak now comes armed with a Vocoder oscillator engine. In this tutorial episode, Lena takes the new mode for a spin, demonstrating its combination of wild vocoding capabilities and complex digital sonic palette. There's new controls to explore, new settings to tweak, and a tonne of spicy new sounds at your disposal. Enjoy

Next: Update 2.0

Fresh potential

In this quick overview, Guy covers the cool new features you'll find in the free firmware update of MicroFreak version 2.0. Cool new presets, a powerful new Noise oscillator, Chord mode, Scale quantization, and more. This is why we love digital synths: free, awesome updates!

Next: Update 4.0

WaveUser Engine

Decimated waveforms, scanned sonic surfaces, and evolving 3D soundscapes - yours for free. Firmware V4.0 takes MicroFreak on a sonic expedition to the edge of wavetable synthesis, with a brand new engine, user wavetable compatibility, new presets, and more.

Next: Update 5.0

Samples, granular, and beyond.

Lena gives you the guided tour of MicroFreak's explosive V5 firmware update, bringing sample import, a new Sample engine, 3 new Granular engines, and more - for free. Hear the new features in action and discover how they'll work for your Freaky flow.

Videos

  • Arturia x Noise Engineering | Collaborating on MicroFreak

  • MicroFreak | Performance by Tom Hall

  • Massive Attack / Euan Dickinson | Getting creative with MicroFreak

  • MicroFreak Performance

Sound
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Ambient 90

Jean-Michel Blanchet

A bright an ethereal trip into space using FW 2.0 bank presets. Arturia external FX and processing were used for this track.

At Last

Sebastien Rochard

Sit back and enjoy this chillout deep bass track with floating melodic elements and texture. Arturia external FX and processing were used for this track.

Tales From The Table

Solidtrax

An epic melodic techno track using the FW 4.0 features. Arturia external FX and processing were used for this track.

Slow Tempo Demo

Romain Magnan

MicroFreak is at ease in creating leads and FX sounds in this psybient track.

Playing Games In The 80s

Solidtrax

Energetic synthwave track showing capabilities of the MicroFreak in the analog domain.

AEternal

Blush Response

Dark industrial techno featuring a heavily distorted MicroFreak.

Chill Street

Solidtrax

Laid back smooth techno track done entierly with the MicroFreak.

Ambient Forest

Tom Leclerc

Melodic ambient track, with a strong nostalgic feeling.

Trancentral

Solidtrax

Bring back the 90s rave sound with this uplifting trance track.

MicroFreak

MicroFreak

ファームウェア

氏名日付サイズバージョン情報ダウンロード

MicroFreak Firmware

May 30, 2023

919.5 KB

5.0.0.2084

マニュアル

氏名日付サイズバージョンダウンロード

MicroFreak EN Manual

Jul 6, 2023

8.64 MB

5.0.1

MicroFreak JP Manual

Jul 7, 2023

9.27 MB

5.0.0

MicroFreak FR Manual

Jul 7, 2023

8.68 MB

5.0.0

MicroFreak DE Manual

Jul 7, 2023

9.62 MB

5.0.0

MicroFreak ES Manual

Jul 5, 2023

8.51 MB

5.0.0

Midi Control Center

Midi Control Center

ソフトウェア

プラットフォーム氏名日付サイズバージョン情報ダウンロード

11.0+

NEWMIDI Control Center

Aug 23, 2024

82.89 MB

1.18.0.247

Win 10+

NEWMIDI Control Center

Aug 23, 2024

68.56 MB

1.18.0.247