MiniFreak 49
Spontaneous algorithmic synthesizer
MiniFreak 49 is a 6-voice hybrid synthesizer: two digital engines, an analog filter on every voice, and a pressure-sensitive touch matrix that puts modulation, macros and presets under your fingers. Blur the line between expression and experimentation, and discover new sweet spots where control, instinct and the unexpected collide.
Explore
the unconventional
Some synths want to be understood. This one wants to be provoked. Two engines colliding, an analog filter you can push until it howls, six voices scattering across the stereo field, and a pressure-sensitive matrix that turns every swipe and press into sonic motion. MiniFreak 49 doesn't hold your hand. It gives you 49 keys and asks what you're going to do with them.
Push every sound further
Filter FM drives the analog filters from smooth to feral. Voice Panning opens individual voices into stereo space, while deep modulation keeps patches moving. Direct controls for both engines and three FX slots make shaping and disrupting sound immediate.
Touch, press, transform
The XYZ touch matrix brings performance, modulation and navigation onto one surface. Slide across it, press into it, assign modulation directly and browse presets with a swipe. Every patch invites you to reach in and reshape it.
Room to play
49 full-size semi-weighted keys with velocity and mono aftertouch give you room for chords, melodic lines and two-handed playing. Aluminum wheels, hands-on sequencing and arpeggiation keep ideas moving, while MiniFreak V carries everything into the DAW.
The MiniFreak formula
Semi-weighted keybed
Now with 49 full-size keys with velocity and mono aftertouch bringing responsive dynamics and expression to every phrase.
Two engines, 30+ modes
Virtual analog to granular, with algorithms by Arturia, Mutable Instruments and Noise Engineering.
Per-voice analog filters
Low-pass, band-pass and high-pass modes, with resonance reaching self-oscillation.
Modulation & expression
Two LFOs, a cycling envelope and 64-step sequencing with four modulation lanes, plus Spice & Dice, Chord and Scale modes.
Three stereo FX slots
13 algorithms per slot, including chorus, reverb, distortion, Super Unison and two vocoders.
Software and connectivity
MiniFreak V included, plus MIDI, USB-C, clock, audio input and stereo outputs.
New with 49
XYZ touch matrix
Route modulation, browse presets and perform with Freak Control on one pressure-sensitive surface.
Expanded engine controls
Dedicated Type, Wave, Timbre and Shape controls, plus three group shortcuts per oscillator.
Voice Panning
Selectable spread algorithms place all six voices across the stereo field from one 270° control.
Audio-rate Filter FM
Modulate the analog filter cutoff from either engine for new harmonics, grit and vocal-like textures.
Expanded memory
256 MB for samples and wavetables. Eight times the memory of the original MiniFreak.
Aluminum pitch and mod wheels
Physical wheels put pitch bends, vibrato and expressive modulation directly under your hand.
Touch your sound
Move across X and Y, press into Z, and reshape several parameters in a single gesture. Open a filter as a wavetable shifts, bring effects into motion and explore the space between them. Find a point worth keeping, hit Hold and play on without losing the transformation.
Modulation
matrix
Connect sources and destinations, with active routings visible across the grid.
Rows are sources, columns are destinations. Touch an intersection to create or select a routing, then use the Matrix encoder to set its depth in either direction. Active routings stay visible across the grid, keeping complex modulation easy to navigate.
Send an LFO to Cutoff for repeating sweeps or use aftertouch to change Timbre as you lean into the keys. For custom LFO shapes, select steps with the capacitive buttons then adjust Curve across X and Amplitude across Y on the touch matrix. Watch the waveform take shape on screen.
Interactive demo · Try it yourself
Hear it
in action
49 Reasons
Solidtrax
Enjoy the purple DeLorean with this freaky synthwave track.
Thermal Dynamics
Si Begg
Huge cinematic track with warm synths and arpeggios from the MiniFreak 49.
Waby to the Yeah
Gabriel Sauvage
Low rider grooves, squealing portamento leads,fat gliding basses. All MiniFreak 49, all G funk.
Grapes
Alon Mor
Modern IDM track using many of the MiniFreak 49 factory presets. Will make your brain dance!
Dancin' Around
Michael Feiner
Modern dance music track, drawing inspirations from progressive house and melodic techno.
Smrt
Undertaker
Industrial EBM banger, showcasing the hardest side of MiniFreak 49.
A closer
look
Explore MiniFreak 49’s layout, controls, and secret sonic weapons in detail, from the Modulation Matrix to the multi-functional touch strips.
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Two engines
endless possibilities
From wavetable sweeps to fractured samples, find your own sonic territory.
Explore 30+ oscillator modes across two engines, with algorithms from Arturia, Mutable Instruments and Noise Engineering. Blend contrasting sounds or let Engine 2 reshape Engine 1.
Dedicated shortcuts and Type, Wave, Timbre and Shape controls keep both engines within reach.
Basic Waves
OSCILLATOR 1OSCILLATOR 2
16 MODES
Classic waveforms, physical models and stranger voices. Start with a familiar tone, then move into metallic, vocal or noise-driven territory.
Wavetable
OSCILLATOR 1
1 MODE
Scan evolving waveforms for glassy harmonics and shifting digital textures.
Sample
OSCILLATOR 1
8 MODES
Play a sample or pull it apart. Explore granular clouds, frozen textures and rhythmic fragments.
FM / RM
OSCILLATOR 2
1 MODE
Put the engines into direct interaction for bell-like overtones, metallic edges and complex harmonics.
多重滤波器
OSCILLATOR 2
5 MODES
Process Engine 1 with filtering and distortion before the sound reaches the analog filter.
Sequences that
never sit still
以狂野的结果模糊序列和琶音之间的界限。
MiniFreak 49 combines a 64-step sequencer, performance arpeggiator and four modulation lanes into a single creative system. Start with a simple bass line, chord figure or repeating melody, then introduce ratchets, changing note lengths, modulation and controlled variation until the pattern develops a life of its own.
64 steps to explore
Build phrases across four pages of 16 steps. Record in real time or step by step, then long-press any step to shape its Length and Velocity directly on the touch matrix.
An arp made for playing
Turn held chords into broken rhythmic figures, send notes jumping across octaves or build fast, percussive runs that respond as you play.
A little Spice. A roll of the Dice.
Roll Dice for fresh variations, then use Spice for subtle or wild shifts in pitch and gate. Adjust Gate and Spice on the touch matrix.
Four modulation lanes
Record movement from filters, envelopes, effects and other parameters, so each pass can evolve in tone, pitch and rhythm.
Sculpt the edge
shape the impact
Six analog filters. A sharper range of expression.
Give digital complexity an analog edge. Every voice has its own resonant filter, bringing weight to basses, focus to chords and bite to leads.
Three ways to cut
Low-pass keeps the weight, band-pass focuses the harmonics and high-pass clears the lows. Push resonance into self-oscillation.
Shape the response
Use Env/Velo to control how the filter responds to each note, from gentle movement to sharper, more expressive attacks.
Filter FM
Modulate the cutoff at audio rate from either engine for sidebands, grain and vocal-like resonance. Move from subtle colour to an abrasive edge.
Widen the field
push the texture
Place each voice. Give the sound a new dimension.
Build depth, tension and space with three stereo FX slots, each offering 13 algorithms. Add movement, distortion or a long reverb tail, then push the whole chain somewhere new.
Three slots, your combination
Use three FX slots in insert or send mode, moving from subtle finishing touches to complete transformation.
13 ways to transform it
Move between modulation, space, distortion, dynamics and vocoding, with each algorithm ready to become part of the patch.
Voice Panning
Two selectable spread distributions place all six voices across the stereo field from a dedicated Stereo control, opening chords and sequences into wider, animated space.
Your sound
beyond the hardware
MiniFreak 49’s hybrid architecture, mirrored in your DAW.
Move between keys and screen without breaking the flow. MiniFreak V brings the same hybrid sound engine into a synchronised software instrument, ready to play standalone or build directly into your productions.
Exclusive to
MiniFreak 49 owners
The dedicated MiniFreak 49 version of MiniFreak V is included at no extra cost and available to registered MiniFreak 49 hardware owners.
Presets in sync
Move presets between hardware and software, edit from either side and keep your sounds together as the track develops. MiniFreak 49 also remains compatible with original MiniFreak presets.
Build with multiple Freaks
Open multiple instances in one project. Give bass, chords and lead their own MiniFreak sound, with independent patches ready to develop together.
Hands on. Fully connected
Control MiniFreak V directly from the hardware and bring your performance into the DAW. Import samples and wavetables in software, then send them to the hardware when you want to take your sounds beyond the studio.
Take control further
Use MiniFreak 49’s sequencing and expressive controls with MiniFreak V or your other software instruments. Keep the keyboard at the center of your setup.
Freak Renaissance
Freak favorites reborn
250 Presets
Freak Renaissance
Freak favorites reborn
Freak Renaissance adds 250 free presets to the 206 sounds included with MiniFreak 49, giving you 456 presets to explore in total.
Move through synths, leads, sequences, SFX and atmospheric textures, with a curated bank designed to push the Freak architecture into stranger territory.
Presets
Out of the box, explore over 200 presets built to feed your appetite for Freaky hybrid sound, from deep basses and restless sequences to shifting textures, sharp leads and stranger territory.
Bass
Meat Grinder
Martin Rabiller
Heavy and modern dubstep wobble, thanks to the new VCF FM feature.
Yeasted Base
Joseph Gilling
Subtly-stressed synth bass.
Keys
Aurora Keys
Michael Feiner
Spacey Lofi keys for playing atmospheric melodies and chords.
Peaches
Martin Rabiller
Cute and dry keys, reminiscent of some Nintendo video games.
Leads
Big LP of E
Drew Schlesinger
A classic 70's analog synth lead from the son of Emmer tuned to fifths.
Higher State
Martin Rabiller
Huge acid-style lead, heavily relying on VCF FM.
Pads
Skyler
Martin Rabiller
Soft pad with a lot of fast modulations.
The Millenial
Martin Rabiller
Magnificent supersaw pad.
Brass & Winds
Flute Zute
Gabriel Sauvage
Synthetic wind instrument with a subtle top noise.
Obersynth
Michael Feiner
Classic synth brass for chord riffs.
STRINGS
FeinerStrings
Michael Feiner
Analog strings with soft velocity making a slow attack and hard velocity making a short attack.
Orcha
Huge acoustic strings patch, taking advantage of the new voice spread feature.
FX
Castle Throne
Alon Mor
A distant call coming from afar. Mod wheel controls proximity and makes the sound drier.
Don't Forget
Martin Rabiller
Every modular lover will enjoy this patch!
In perfect
harmony
当您需要时，MiniFreak 会遵循音乐规则。
专注于发挥创造力和尝试声音实验，无需担忧击错音符或和弦演奏失误。MiniFreak 的音阶和和弦模式会跟踪您的音乐输入，让您无需担心弹错音符。
和弦模式
感谢这个熟悉的乐理功能，您可以用单键弹奏完整的和弦音程。默认情况下，和弦模式设置为大三和弦，但您也可以一次输入一个音符设置自定义音程，并将其保存到 MiniFreak 的内存中。
多声部，和声
结合和弦模式和音阶模式，创建完整的和弦序列、多音构思以及音阶内的协调旋律，让音乐创作变得轻而易举、富有乐趣且回味无穷。
调式模式
Wave goodbye to wrong notes by locking MiniFreak’s keyboard and musical input to a scale of your choice. Choose from 5 pre-loaded scales, or punch in your own for melodies that never go outside the lines.
Find
your freak
MiniFreak 49 expands the Freak formula with full-size semi-weighted keys, an XYZ touch matrix and deeper hands-on control. Prefer a tighter setup? MiniFreak keeps the dual-engine hybrid architecture in a compact 37-key format.
Artist
Corner
Kink
DJ / Producer
"The original Minifreak is nice, i see it as useful semi-analog extension of the super powerful VST version, but I find the Minifreak 49 to be a totally different beast, because of the touch-sensitive pads, which can be used for super easy access to the mod matrix, the ability to add user samples and generally the easy access to modulators. The filter FM and additional knobs are also very useful, the changes made this into something I will use in the studio every day. "
Fjaak
Producers, Dj
"We’re always looking for sounds that hit different. The MiniFreak 49 lets us push things into wild territory: twisting, modulating and shaping sounds on the fly. No overthinking, just pure sonic exploration until something hits."
Junior Sanchez
DJ / Producer
"For me, an instrument is about more than the sounds it can make, it’s also about how it feels to play and how it responds to your ideas. What I’ve seen of the MiniFreak 49 so far points toward an exciting evolution of the MiniFreak experience."
Young Marco
Producer, composer, sound artist
"So versatile and rich, and even easier to program than minifreak. One of my favourite new synths! "
Elli Acula
Prodcuer, Dj
"For me, a synthesizer becomes essential when I can intuitively interact with the sound. The MiniFreak 49 gives me that direct connection, especially through features like Filter FM, Freak Control and the keys’ aftertouch. I can shape a sound in real time while recording it and seamlessly bring it to life."
Mezigue
"I had fun to go through the presets there are some very useful sounds that I enjoy directly without even touching them, but the features can put you deep into the presets and make you easy to modify. The arp/sequencer is also a plus to try different approaches. I would even say that you can make an entire track with it for the variety of sounds this synth brings you. "
Shook
Producer, keyboardist
"I've been using Arturia since their early days. When I compose, I'm always searching for new sounds. With the MiniFreak 49 you have so much possibilites in sound creation and it is so expressive to play. It gives you the sound in your head, then takes you somewhere unexpected."
Hyas
Producer
"Opened it up, swiped through a few presets, and had the idea for a track in five minutes. Some synths copy sounds, this one gives you ideas. Play it, bend it, break it."
GGGG
Producer, composer
"I really enjoyed how intuitive the synth feels, especially the trackpad and its expressive, Kaoss Pad-style modulation. I was able to dive deep into the sound design, explore its features, and quickly create my own presets without interrupting the creative flow."
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Main Features
6-voice polyphonic hybrid synthesizer
49-note full-size semi-weighted keybed with velocity and mono aftertouch
Aluminium pitch and modulation wheels
2 digital sound engines with 30+ oscillator modes
Dedicated Type, Wave, Timbre and Shape controls for both engines, with direct engine-access shortcuts
Engine 2 can process Engine 1
Analog Filters and VCAs per voice
Audio-rate Filter FM from Engine 1 or Engine 2
1 envelope per voice
1 cycling envelope per voice
2 LFOs per voice with customisable shapes
XYZ touch matrix for modulation, preset browsing, Freak Control and visual feedback
Freak Control with Macros, Gate, Spice, bipolar and vector layouts
Voice Panning with selectable stereo spread algorithms
3 digital FX slots with 13 algorithms, including Ext In Vocoder and Self Vocoder
64-step sequencer with 4 lanes of automated modulation
Performance arpeggiator with octave, ratchet, repeat, mutate and Spice & Dice controls
256 MB sample and wavetable memory
Larger OLED display for real-time feedback
Over 200 factory presets
Compatible with original MiniFreak presets
MIDI in/out/thru
USB-C connectivity
Sustain, audio in and clock in/out connectivity
Balanced stereo outputs
MiniFreak V included
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 49 Unit
- Universal PSU - 12V 2A
- USB C to USB C cable
- Registration card
Size & weight
- Size (mm): 777 x 71 x 288 mm
- Size (in): 30.59 x 2.80 x 11.34 in
- Weight (kg): 5.7 kg
- Weight (lb): 12.57 lb