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MiniFreak Vocoder Edition

Spontaneous algorithmic synthesizer

MiniFreak Vocoder is a special edition of the fearless polyphonic hybrid synth. The same dual digital engines, analog filters, modulation and sequencing power, now with a vocoder and gooseneck mic. Get creative with vocal or external input - from talkbox growls to spectral drones.

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MiniFreak Vocoder Edition

Speak your mind
in android rhyme

Unleash your voice, distort reality, and dive headfirst into chaos - MiniFreak returns in a fearless white-orange skin, armed with a vocoder that bends sound to your will.

16-band vocoder

Plug in the mic—or any external source—and reshape it with MiniFreak’s vocoder FX, or apply the effect to your own synth sounds and unleash a full spectrum of vocodized textures.

Hybrid polysynth power

Two digital engines, 31 modes, six voices. Stack them, FM-link them, or route Engine 1 into Engine 2, all through genuine analog filters for punch and warmth.

Mirrored in software

Enjoy the same wild hybrid sound in your DAW of choice, complete with modeled analog filters, with MiniFreak V, a like-for-like VST. Use the same presets physically or virtually.

Any voice
robotised

Shape your voice or any synth patch into robotic choirs, shimmering pads, and spectral textures.

Select the Vocoder FX, choose between internal or external sound sources and take it away - four dedicated FX modes and controls let you shift the sonic character even further.

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 In

A closer
look

Explore Minifreak Vocoder’s layout, controls, and secret sonic weapons in detail, from the one-knob Modulation Matrix to the multi-functional touch strips.

Overview

MiniFreak Vocoder Front

1

x2 Oscillators

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 Filters

Polyphonic state-variable resonant filters, with low-pass, band-pass, and high-pass modes, capable of self-oscillation.

3

Envelope

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

Modulation Matrix

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

7

Digital Effects

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 Button

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

The steering wheel for your sequences and arpeggios. Shift octaves, fire off ratchets, record modulation, or mutate any sequence of notes with a single touch.

12

LFO Shaper

Use these pads to add segments to your custom LFO shapes.

13

Keybed

A 37-note velocity-sensitive Slim-key keybed with aftertouch for responsive, comfortable playing.

Overview

MiniFreak Vocoder Front

1

x2 Oscillators

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 Filters

Polyphonic state-variable resonant filters, with low-pass, band-pass, and high-pass modes, capable of self-oscillation.

3

Envelope

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

Modulation Matrix

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

7

Digital Effects

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 Button

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

The steering wheel for your sequences and arpeggios. Shift octaves, fire off ratchets, record modulation, or mutate any sequence of notes with a single touch.

12

LFO Shaper

Use these pads to add segments to your custom LFO shapes.

13

Keybed

A 37-note velocity-sensitive Slim-key keybed with aftertouch for responsive, comfortable playing.

Overview

MiniFreak Vocoder Front

1

x2 Oscillators

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 Filters

Polyphonic state-variable resonant filters, with low-pass, band-pass, and high-pass modes, capable of self-oscillation.

3

Envelope

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

Modulation Matrix

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

7

Digital Effects

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 Button

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

The steering wheel for your sequences and arpeggios. Shift octaves, fire off ratchets, record modulation, or mutate any sequence of notes with a single touch.

12

LFO Shaper

Use these pads to add segments to your custom LFO shapes.

13

Keybed

A 37-note velocity-sensitive Slim-key keybed with aftertouch for responsive, comfortable playing.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

Overview

MiniFreak Vocoder Back

1

MIDI

Connect MIDI in, out, or thru to get MiniFreak talking to your setup.

2

USB

Connect to your computer for updates, preset management, and using MiniFreak V in sync with your hardware.

3

Analog Clock

Keep things in sync with analog gear and modular.

4

Audio Input

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

5

Stereo outputs

Capture the full width of dual oscillators and 3 FX engines.

Overview

MiniFreak Vocoder Back

1

MIDI

Connect MIDI in, out, or thru to get MiniFreak talking to your setup.

2

USB

Connect to your computer for updates, preset management, and using MiniFreak V in sync with your hardware.

3

Analog Clock

Keep things in sync with analog gear and modular.

4

Audio Input

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

5

Stereo outputs

Capture the full width of dual oscillators and 3 FX engines.

Overview

MiniFreak Vocoder Back

1

MIDI

Connect MIDI in, out, or thru to get MiniFreak talking to your setup.

2

USB

Connect to your computer for updates, preset management, and using MiniFreak V in sync with your hardware.

3

Analog Clock

Keep things in sync with analog gear and modular.

4

Audio Input

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

5

Stereo outputs

Capture the full width of dual oscillators and 3 FX engines.

1

2

3

4

5

Command
the chaos

From whispered harmonies to mangled drum loops, MiniFreak Vocoder adapts to your setup and your imagination - whatever your sound, there’s a freaky way to play it.

Classic vocoder spirit

Load a simple synth patch and blend it with your voice for a classic, clean vocoder sound - robotic, smooth, and ready to cut through any mix.

Voice-enhanced sound design

Stack granular noise with vocoded whispers, animate filters with LFOs, and sequence automations to create sounds that blur the line between synth & voice.

External audio mangling

Feed drum machines, guitars, or field recordings into the Vocoder FX for instant spectral distortion and rhythmic filter sweeps.

More than
meets the eye

Shape your sound design with advanced sequencing, arpeggiation, and the Vocoder FX - all mirrored in your daw DAW with MiniFreak’s VST-twin.

For more information about MiniFreak’s engines, filters, Vocoder FX, effects, sequencer, modulation and play modes, explore the details page.

Vocoder
FX

Two modes, four colours - instant inspiration.

Ext In Vocoder reshapes any external signal with MiniFreak’s engine.
Self Vocoder lets you use the Vocoder FX on synth engine sounds.

Swap between Clean, Vintage, Narrow, or Gated flavours, then tweak the three FX controls for anything from Daft-Punk gloss to hyper-resonant textures in seconds.

Melodic
propulsion

Effortlessly take your sound in a new direction

MiniFreak’s sequencer and arpeggiator allows you to lock variety into your patterns, introduce dramatic octave jumps, and drop-in repeats and mutations on the fly.

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

Virtual
Doppelgänger

Explore the power of MiniFreak in your favorite DAW with mirrored sound and architecture.

MiniFreak V is a comprehensive standalone instrument, perfect for taking your Freak-infused production on-the-go, as well as offering seamless integration between hardware and software for a workflow that can suit your every need. Simply click Link to MiniFreak, and you’re all set!

Hear it
in action

Dial in everything from robotic hooks to spectral pulses with expertly designed vocoder presets, and more

Boss Fight

Joe Sheldrick

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

Helsinki

Narumik

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

Unborn Ghosts

Tutura Peak

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

Fractured Signal

Victor Morello

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

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.

Artist
Corner

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."

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!"

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 !"

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"

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."

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! "

Gallery

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Main Features

6-voice polyphonic hybrid synthesizer

37-note velocity-sensitive Slim-key keybed with aftertouch

2 sound Engines with 31 oscillator modes in total

Engine 2 can be used to process Engine 1

1 envelope per voice

1 cycling envelope per voice

2 LFOs per voice

Polyphonic analog filters and VCAs

6-voice polyphonic, 12-voice paraphonic, unison, or mono configuration

3 digital FX slots in insert or send mode, with 13 FX including Ext Vocoder & Self Vocoder FX

User-customizable LFO curves

Mod Matrix with 7 sources and 13 potential destinations

OLED display for real-time visual feedback

Intuitive 64-step sequencer (4 pages of 16 steps)

4 lanes of automated modulation

Performance Arpeggiator controls including Ratchet, Octave Randomize, and more

MIDI in/out/thru

USB connectivity

Sustain, audio in, and clock in/out connectivity

Balanced stereo outputs

268 factory presets

244 user preset slots

Platform Specifications

Windows

  • Win 10+ (64bit)

  • 4 GB RAM

  • 4 cores CPU, 3.4 GHz (4.0 GHz Turbo-boost)

  • 3GB free hard disk space

  • OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU

  • ARM processors not supported on Windows

Required configuration

  • Works in Standalone, VST, AAX, Audio Unit, NKS.

Apple

  • Mac OS 11+

  • 4 GB RAM

  • 4 cores CPU, 3.4 GHz (4.0 GHz Turbo-boost) or M1 CPU

  • 3GB free hard disk space

  • OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU

Work with ASC

  • An elegant and simple solution to help you install, activate, and update your Arturia software instruments.

What’s in the box

Box content

  • MiniFreak Vocoder Unit

  • 30 cm gooseneck microphone + stand

  • Universal PSU - 12V 1A

  • USB A to USB 2.0

  • Registration card

Microphone Size & weight

  • size : 18.1 x 4.3 x 4.3 inches (460 x 115 x 110mm)

Size & weight

  • Size (mm): 578 x 55 x 231 mm

  • Size (in): 22.76 x 2.17 x 9.09 in

  • Weight (kg): 3.28 kg

  • Weight (lb): 7.23 lb

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