Description
MiniFreak by Arturia
Spontaneous algorithmic synthesizer
- 37-Note Keyboard with Vel and Aftertouch
- Two Sound Engines with 22 Modes Each
- Polyphonic State-Variable SEM Filters
- 7×13 Modulation Matrix
- 12-Voice Paraphonic, Unison, Mono Mode
- 3 FX Engines with 10 FX Types
- Envelope and Cycling Envelope
- 2 LFOs with Customizable Curves
- Arpeggiator and 64 Step Sequencer
- Includes MiniFreak V Software Synth
A dynamic selection of sounds that contrast, collide, and conspire to create.
Dual LFOsMiniFreak’s 2 low-frequency oscillators strike the perfect balance between sound design flexibility and simplicity. Send them in different directions, connect them for unique compound modulation, or go off-grid for totally unpredictable movement that’ll keep your sounds guessing. |
Cycling envelopeAvailable as a secondary envelope or as an LFO-like repeating envelope generator, the Cycling Envelope brings unique modulation shapes and qualities to the table. Create rapid-fire peaks, audio-rate fluctuations, and varying slopes with no more than a couple of tweaks. |
Custom LFO shaperUsing the buttons to the right of MiniFreak’s Arpeggiator controls, create your own custom LFO shape, one segment at a time, letting you introduce complex shapes that routinely repeat for the chaos that’s mechanical in its precision. |
Borderline-soft synth flexibility with single-knob control.
Two engines, many voices. Classic sinewave to fearsome supersaw bass, pizzicato-plucked strings to dense stacked chords. MiniFreak’s engines pack a punch.
Modulation is galore. There’s nothing wrong with static sounds, but MiniFreak embodies the belief that there’s a joy to be found in movement and change. Make instant connections between MiniFreak’s plethora of modulation sources, common destinations like filter and oscillator pitch, and assignable destinations, and craft your own ever-changing, ever-surprising, and ever-inspiring sounds.
Magic happens where digital and analogue meet.
- MiniFreak embraces the crisp, glassy, sometimes aggressive sound of digital oscillators. But this machine isn’t taking sides; enjoy the best of both worlds with the warm, responsive, authentic sound of polyphonic analog filters. Tame harshness, create movement and make subtractive synthesis work for you.
- Every note you play will be shaped and colored individually thanks to analog filters for every voice, ensuring that each melody, chord, or percussive hit is as warm and vivid as the last.
- Sweep a filter yourself, crush or widen its envelope – but MiniFreak has other ideas. Send your analog filters into a modulation frenzy or keep them moving in line with your sequencer for filtering that goes further.
- Balance MiniFreak’s sound to sit perfectly in your mix, or target specific frequency ranges to unlock unique harmonics with low-pass, band-pass, and high-pass states.
Spontaneous sequencing.
- Blur the lines between sequencing and arpeggiation with wild results.
- When you need quick step-sequencing, instant note repetition, or rhythmic consistency, MiniFreak will answer the call. But if you want to go a step further – to interact with your melodies or impulsively change direction – this flexible sequencer & arpeggiator is armed to the teeth with creative tricks.
In perfect harmony: MiniFreak plays by the musical rules when you need it to.
Focus on getting creative and experimental with your sound without worrying about hitting the wrong notes or chord voicing mishaps. MiniFreak’s Scale & Chord modes keep tabs on your musical input so you don’t have to.
- Chord mode: Play full chord voicings with a single key thanks to this familiar musical feature. By default, Chord mode is set to a major triad, but you can input your custom voicings one note at a time, which will be saved to MiniFreak’s memory.
- Scale mode: 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.
- Polyphonic, diatonic: Combine both Chord mode and Scale mode for creating full chord sequences, polyphonic ideas, and harmonized melodies that stay in the key at all times, making musical creativity effortless, enjoyable, and rewarding without fail.
Hybrid soundJourney across unexplored sonic terrain, from grainy to crunchy to silky smooth. Change course instantly with multi-mode oscillators, analog filters, and intelligent parameters. |
Designed differentlyThe Freak range is built to make you think differently about your music. From unique expression tools to unpredictable algorithms, you’ll be outside the box in no time. |
ModulationUnlock cascading modulation and near-endless assignable parameters, deceptively simple controls, and intuitive visual interfaces. |





