MiniFreak V
Spontaneous algorithmic sofsynth
1. Download & install the Arturia Software Center (ASC)
The Arturia Software Center (aka ASC) lets you activate, install and update your Arturia virtual instruments on your computers.
It will let you access the software you own as well as demos of the other titles in the Arturia catalog.
2. Log into the Arturia Software Center
Enter the same email address and password as for your My Arturia account. You will then be able to find your Product License on the main panel.
If you don’t have a My Arturia account, click on create account and follow the process to create one.
If you're using an offline computer, please follow the process described in this this article
If you have purchased your software license on the Arturia website, it has been automatically registered into your account. Otherwise click on the button “Register a new product” on top of the main window.
3. Install and Activate your product through the ASC
Look for your product in the list and click on the “Install” button to launch the silent installation process.
You will be asked to define the destination folders on the first time.
Your product will remain in demo mode until it is activated. To do so click on the “Activate” button. Your brand new effect will now be activated.
You are now able to use it without restriction on up to 5 different computers simultaneously. To do that, repeat this operation on your other computers.
4. Launch Your Product
Your product is not available as a standalone software.
It must be used in a DAW (Digital Audio Workstation).
Click on the icons to see how to select and use your new effect in the most popular DAWs:
Discover, experiment, enjoy!
Ableton Live
Bitwig
Cubase
FL Studio
Logic Pro X
Pro Tools
Studio One
Digital Performer
For Ableton Live
1/ Open the Live browser, and click on the 'Plug-ins' section.
2/ In the VST or Audio Unit* folder, browse the virtual effect of your choice.
3/ Drag & drop it in your track or FX return.
MiniFreak V
Tutorials
Tutorials | MiniFreak V - Overview
Explore the MiniFreak hardware counterpart - MiniFreak V.
Sound designer Matt Pike takes you on a journey to explore MiniFreak V - fully independent software synthesizer which is a counterpart of the hardware MiniFreak. In this video you will learn about its features, hear how it sounds, and see how well it integrates with the hardware machine.
Tutorials | Update 4.0 | Vocoder
In this in-depth tutorial, we'll walk you through everything you need to know to harness the creative power of the MiniFreak's new vocoder capabilities. Discover how to set it up, explore its unique parameters, and start transforming your voice, drums, and other audio sources into incredible new textures. Whether you're aiming for classic robot vocals or groundbreaking sound design, Update 4.0 opens up a universe of sonic possibilities for your Freak.
Tutorials | Track Breakdown | MiniFreak FW 3.0 - Culprate
Granular Power: Inside a Full Track!
Discover how MiniFreak's new granular engines add some incredible sonic energy to a production by Culprate. Yetundey breaks down some of the key sounds used in the track and shows us the power and range of the new engines!
Tutorials | MiniFreak Update 3.0 | What's new
Yetundey walks you through the killer new features of firmware 3.0 for the MiniFreak, unlocking the full potential of granular synthesis. With 8 new engines, granular-focused samples, an expanded factory bank, and more, this update takes your Freak to the next level of sonic exploration.
MiniFreak V
How To's
Tutorials | How To | Use paraphony for cinematic sounds
MiniFreak & MiniFreak V's voices can be extended to 12 with paraphony, letting you produce powerful, dense sounds. In this video, Lena shows you how to set yours up for truly cinematic musical soundscapes using more voices.
Tutorials | How To | Process external audio sources
External audio processing is one of MiniFreak & MiniFreak V's most creative talents - take advantage of its filters, distortions, and effects to breathe new life into your sounds and instruments.
Tutorials | How To | Use macros for expressive patches
MiniFreak & MiniFreak V's customizable macros play a central role in the instrument's arsenal of performance tools. Explore how to use them to inject drastic changes to tone and rhythm for bringing your ideas to life.
Tutorials | How To | Create Performative Arpeggios
In this video, Lena shows you how to create evolving generative melodies using a combination of MiniFreak & MiniFreak V's features, centering on the arpeggiator.
Tutorials | How To | Create Your Own LFO Shapes
Follow Lena to explore the LFO Shaper built into both MiniFreak and MiniFreak V, which allows you to create your own custom LFOs to radically shape, transform, and animate your sound design.
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