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
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 stong nostalgic feeling.
Trancentral
Solidtrax
Bring back the 90s rave sound with this uplifting trance track.
MicroFreak
Firmware
| Name | Date | Size | Version | Info | Download |
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May 30, 2023 | 919.5 KB | 5.0.0.2084 |
Manuals
| Name | Date | Size | Version | Download |
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Jul 7, 2023 | 9.27 MB | 5.0.0 | ||
Jul 7, 2023 | 8.68 MB | 5.0.0 | ||
Jul 7, 2023 | 9.62 MB | 5.0.0 | ||
Jul 6, 2023 | 8.64 MB | 5.0.1 | ||
Jul 5, 2023 | 8.51 MB | 5.0.0 |
Midi Control Center
Software
| Platform | Name | Date | Size | Version | Info | Download |
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Mar 5, 2024 | 91.1 MB | 1.17.2.94 | ||||
Mar 5, 2024 | 65.98 MB | 1.17.2.94 |