Arturia MiniFreak

The Arturia MiniFreak is a versatile polyphonic hybrid keyboard featuring dual digital sound engines paired with analogue filters. It offers 6-voice polyphony, dynamic modulation, user-friendly sequencing, stereo effects, and a 37-note slim keybed, creating a powerful instrument that bridges endless sonic possibilities.

The 3.0 update unlocks endless creative potential with eight new engines: seven cutting-edge granular engines and one classic sample engine, accompanied by 64 fresh presets. Each engine is purpose-built, combining ease of use with powerful tools to spark inspiration.

This update introduces an exclusive collection of meticulously crafted in-house samples, ranging from synth tones to field recordings, adding depth and originality to your music.

With MINIFREAK FACTORY V3, explore the full versatility of granular synthesis to effortlessly produce modern tracks. Shape intricate textures, build evolving soundscapes, introduce harmonic movement, or create distinctive sound effects - all through intuitive, user-friendly controls.

Check out the video below of more information on this exciting update:

• 6-voice polyphony
• 37-note velocity-sensitive Slim-key keybed with aftertouch
• Dual sound engines with 30 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 analogue filters and VCAs
• 3 digital FX slots in insert or send mode, with 10 FX to choose from
• 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
• Stereo outputs
• 320 factory presets
• 256 user slots

MiniFreak’s dual digital sound engines offer 30 modes and can be used independently, layered together, or to manipulate each other’s output, creating distinctive compound sonic textures. These six digital voices are then shaped by polyphonic analogue filters, blending digital clarity with warm analogue depth.

MiniFreak’s enhanced modulation matrix provides greater control for crafting, transforming, and evolving sounds. It includes features like polyphonic ADSR envelopes, customisable multi-segment LFO shapes, FM and ring modulation, as well as the intuitive Spice & Dice randomisation tools.

Equipped with stereo outputs and three digital FX slots offering 10 effect types, MiniFreak provides all the tools needed to elevate your sound while keeping it mix-ready. From stereo-widening chorus and precise 3-band EQ to raw, gritty distortion, it covers every sonic requirement.

While designed for bold and exploratory sound creation, MiniFreak remains a highly expressive instrument. Its 37-note velocity-sensitive keybed with aftertouch and intuitive Seq/Arp functionality makes it a joy to perform with, while its randomisation features prioritise creative playfulness.

MiniFreak includes a dedicated VST counterpart, enabling seamless integration of its hybrid sound and presets into DAW productions. With identical sound engines and architecture, it provides a virtual replica of the hardware synth experience, all at no additional cost.