Product Detail
The used Arturia MicroFreak Hybrid Synthesizer is a truly outstanding and one - of - a - kind instrument. It's a perfect choice for both beginner and experienced musicians. This synthesizer combines wavetable and digital oscillators with analog filters, delivering a wide range of amazing sounds. With its unique poly - aftertouch flat keyboard and the addition of controlled randomness to sequences, it's a must - have for anyone with a hardware synthesizer collection. Despite its small size, the MicroFreak packs a powerful punch. It has modes like Texturer, KarplusStrong, Harmonic OSC, and Superwave, allowing musicians to discover new sonic possibilities. Its flexible and powerful synth engine makes it essential for both newbies and pros in their music creation. It offers 11 amazing oscillators, four special Arturia engines, and seven modes from Mutable Instruments. It's hard to believe such a compact device can offer so much. Designed with passion and expertise, it sparks curiosity and creativity, taking your music production to new levels.
### Key Features
- A synthesizer with 192 preset slots and 128 factory presets.
- 11 digital oscillators with variable modes, including an open - source Plaits engine by Mutable Instruments.
- An analog State Variable Filter, 12dB/octave, resonant, with Low Pass, Band Pass, and High Pass options.
- ADSR envelope and Cycling Envelope with two modes.
- LFO with Sync: Sine, Tri, Saw, Square, Random, Slew Random.
- A modulation matrix with 5 sources and 7 destinations (3 custom destinations).
- Monophonic and Paraphonic modes, supporting up to 4 voices.
- A 25 - key capacitive keybed with polyphonic aftertouch.
- A capacitive touch strip and a clear OLED display for editing and checking parameter values.
- A powerful arpeggiator with Up, Order, Random, and Pattern modes.
- Spice & Dice Gate randomizers and a 64 - step sequencer.
- Options for 2 patterns per preset and 4 automation tracks per preset.
- Outputs: CV / Gate / Mod, USB, Clock, MIDI in and out, 6.35mm master and 3.5mm headphone output.
### Specifications
- Instrument size: 12.2 x 9.2 x 2.2 inches (311 x 233 x 55mm)
- Instrument weight: 2.3 lbs. (1.02 Kg)
### Package Contents
- MicroFreak unit
- Power supply
Using the Arturia MicroFreak is quite straightforward. First, connect it to a power supply that comes in the package. You can use the 25 - key capacitive keybed to play notes right away. The polyphonic aftertouch allows you to add expression to your playing. To explore different sounds, start by checking out the presets. There are 192 preset slots and 128 factory presets. You can also use the 11 digital oscillators and four Arturia engines to create your own unique sounds. The capacitive touch strip and the OLED display make it easy to edit parameters.
When using the arpeggiator, choose from modes like Up, Order, Random, and Pattern to add rhythm to your music. The Spice & Dice Gate randomizers and the 64 - step sequencer are great for adding some unpredictability and structure to your compositions.
As for the outputs, you can connect it to other devices using CV / Gate / Mod, USB, Clock, MIDI in and out, 6.35mm master, or 3.5mm headphone output according to your needs.
Here are some things to keep in mind. Don't expose the synthesizer to extreme temperatures or humidity. Avoid dropping it or subjecting it to physical shocks. When cleaning, use a soft, dry cloth to wipe the surface. And always turn off the power before connecting or disconnecting cables. This will help keep your Arturia MicroFreak in good condition and ensure it serves you well for a long time.
