ArturiaMicrofreak Digital / Analog Hybrid Synthesizer
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Arturia Microfreak
Microfreak is a mini powerhorse paraphonic synthesizer from Arturia that seems to be heavily inspired by the Eurorack format. At its core Microfreak is a hybrid digital + analog synth controlled by a capacitive touch plate keyboard with polyphonic aftertouch. The oscillator section is digital and offers 11 different models, some of which were borrowed from the Mutable Instruments Plaits module. The filter is a fully analog 12dB/octave state variable design, greatly inspired by the Oberheim SEM. The modulation section includes an LFO, and two envelope generators, one of which is self-cycling. Unique to Microfreak is its modulation matrix, that even includes 3 user-selectable destinations. The synth is furthermore endowed with a capable chance-infused sequencer, random gate generator, and arpegiator. Interfacing Microfreak with external gear is made seamless through the CV/gate outputs, clock, and MIDI I/O found on the rear side of the unit.
Microfreak Features
- Touchplate keyboard with polyphonic aftertouch
- Up to 4-voice paraphony
- 64-step sequencer
- “Spice” and “Dice” modes to add randomness to the internal sequencer
- 11 oscillator models developed in partnership with Mutable Instruments
- User customizable wavetables as of version 4.0 (WaveUser Engine)
- CV/Gate outputs
- Modulation matrix with selectable destinations
- Dimensions:12.5”x9.2”x2.2”
- Weight:2.5 lbs
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