freak
Bissige Digital-Synthesizer
Die Freak-Synthesizer vereinen Digital und Analog, Wavetable und FM, Musikalität und Zufälligkeit für ein adrenalingeladenes Hybrid-Synthesizer-Erlebnis wie kein anderes. Das einzigartige Design und die Klangpalette der Freak-Reihe laden zum Experimentieren ein, belohnen die Neugier und sorgen direkt für über den Tellerrand hinausschauende musikalische Ergebnisse, immer danach bestrebt, neue Maßstäbe zu setzen.
Ausbruch
aus der Normalität
Einzigartige Maschinen mit multiplen Persönlichkeiten, die zu deinem Style passen. Ob Virtuell-analog, Wavetable oder Vocoder – mit den Freaks kannst du einfach alles auswählen. Überrasch dich selbst mit einem Hybrid-Sound und einem einzigartig spielbaren Musikerlebnis, das gleichermaßen unvorhersehbar ist und süchtig macht.
01
Hybrider Sound
Reise durch unerforschtes Klangterrain, von granular über knackig bis hin zu samtweich. Ändern dabei den Kurs mit den Multimode-Oszillatoren, Analog-Filtern und intelligenten Parametern.
02
Andersartiges Design
Die Freak-Reihe wird dich dazu bringen, anders über deine Musikproduktion zu denken. Von einzigartigen Ausdrucksmöglichkeiten bis hin zu unvorhersehbaren Algorithmen – du wirst hier ganz schnell über den Tellerrand hinausschauen.
03
Modulation
Tauch ein in kaskadierende Modulation und nahezu endlos zuweisbare Parameter, wirklich einfache Bedienelemente und ein intuitives visuelles Bedien-Interface.
Ein Freak vom Namen her, ein Freak von Natur aus. Entdecke die ultimativen Grenzen deines Synthesizers und erlebe das radikalste Klangerlebnis. Entdecke eine Vielzahl synthetischer Klänge, finde deinen eigenen kreativen Wahnsinn und treib diesen auf die Spitze, um etwas noch nie dagewesenes zu schaffen. Das ist so was von freakig!
Wo die
Geschichte beginnt
JANUAR 2019
MikroFreak
Der MikroFreak hat mit seinem wirklich einzigartigen Hybrid-Design die Szene aufgemischt. Die Kombination glasklarer Digital- und Wavetable-Oszillatoren mit einem samtweichen Analog-Filter und wilden Modulationsmatrix-Möglichkeiten haben gegen die Regeln verstoßen. Das war unvorhersehbar und aufregend beim Spielen. Fügt man noch ausgeflippte Randomisierungsfunktionen und ein einzigartiges PCB-Keyboard hinzu, erhält man einen Desktop-Synthesizer, der dich dazu inspiriert, anders zu denken.
JANUAR 2020
MicroFreak-Firmware
Ein Jahr später erweitert ein kostenloses Firmware-Update die Hybrid-Fundamente des MicroFreak drastisch. Neue Oszillatormodi, einschließlich Noise und Chord sowie Skalen-Quantisierung, neue Presets und vieles mehr. Noch mehr Tricks aus den Ärmel unseres Freaks, natürlich kostenlos, zementieren seine Position als spaßbringendes und ultraflexibles Instrument wie kein anderes.
SEPTEMBER 2020
Vocoder Edition
Die einzigartig unvorhersehbare MikroFreak-Formel, kombiniert mit einer 16-Band-Vocoder-Engine. Sing Seite bei Seite neben glitzernden digitalen Texturen. Füge den externen Klangquellen paraphonische Harmonien hinzu. Verstreue Sprachfetzen über weitläufige modulierte Sequenzen. Dieser Limited Edition-Release mit einem Schwanenhalsmikrofon kommt zusammen mit einem Firmware-Update für MikroFreak-Anwender, das die Vocoder-Engine beinhaltet.
Pressestimmen
Sound On Sound
On MiniFreak 49
"The same fun and eclectic synth at the core that can turn its hand to rave, soundtracks and lots in between. A Freak for players and serious sound designers."
Sonic State
On MiniFreak 49
"An impressive addition to the already feature laden Freak range"
Create Digital Music
On MiniFreak 49
"It’s rare to have a synth that feels so open to play — that makes programming sounds about gestures. Between filter FM, the sound palette, the touch matrix, and the keyboard and arp, you’re constantly finding new sound worlds."
Gearnews
On MiniFreak 49
"As a huge MiniFreak fan, it has been a lot of fun playing with the MiniFreak 49. It's incredibly familiar to use, and the improvements and expansion in the main are worthwhile. If I didn't have the original, the MiniFreak 49 would be the one I’d go for, without doubt. Everything that makes the original brilliant is here on the 49, including the newly added ability to upload your own samples and wavetables. It's a stunning synth architecture, and the 49 just gives you a bit more to play with. As usual, the MiniFreak 49 is another exemplary synthesizer design from a company that listens to its users and delivers something that nobody else is doing, at an unbelievable price point and with such innovation and quality."
Future Music ES
On MiniFreak 49
"Wild digital, analog voice filters, and an XYZ touch matrix that invites you to touch the sound: It’s the most expressive MiniFreak yet"
Music Radar
On MiniFreak 49
"With added hands-on control and extra sound design touches, the MiniFreak 49 is the definitive version of one of our favourite synths in recent times."
DJMag
On MiniFreak
"It is difficult to remain indifferent to this stroke of genius by Arturia. This MiniFreak may well be a revolution. "
MusicTech
On MiniFreak
"A bantamweight synth that packs a heavyweight punch."
Audio Fanzine
On MiniFreak
"It wins the 2022 Quality/Price Award!"
Music Radar
On MiniFreak
"This is a versatile-sounding hybrid synth that’s a joy to get hands-on with. For all of its versatility too, Arturia has done an excellent job of creating a UI that feels like it has no wrong answers."
Engadget
On MiniFreak
"The multi-engine synth core of the MiniFreak is incredibly versatile."
Sound On Sound
On MiniFreak
"Bigger, Better, Freakier! The MiniFreak really is a great sounding and uniquely versatile synth. "
Synth Anatomy
On MiniFreak
"The new firmware 3.0 is probably one of the biggest and most sound-changing updates so far for the MiniFreak and MiniFreak V. It is a fantastic update that clearly sets Arturia’s hybrid Synthesizer apart from other hybrid synths.MiniFreak is now not only a Synthesizer but also a sampler—all without costing more—great! "
Electronicbeats
On MicroFreak
"The modulation matrix is so powerful in itself, this is like a cherry on the cake but the cake itself is so incredibly well designed, actually, I would go that far and say it's the best synth arturia ever made."
Music Radar
On MicroFreak
"Packing tons of power and innovative features into an affordable box, Arturia’s new offering is weird, wonderful and downright fun. (...) MicroFreak should be top of your ‘must try’ list."
Sonic State
On MicroFreak
"If you are looking to expand your tonal palette a little bit, it's definitely something well worth checking out."
Gearspace
On MicroFreak
"The Microfreak is certainly in the no-brainer category for all synth enthusiasts and electronic music producers, and not only because it packs a lot but most importantly because it brings interesting and refreshing elements to the table. The digital oscillator is fabulous, pressure keyboard and along with the modulation matrix it makes for an exciting synth with lots to offer. This is arguably Arturia’s best — real or virtual — synthesizer to date."
Amazona
On MicroFreak
"This little synthesizer nails - in some ways cruelly - all currently existing multi-engine synthesizers to the wall. No other synthesizer currently on the market offers so many different synthesis engines in one instrument. In short: The MicroFreak is an absolute killer synthesizer, convincing on so many levels while allowing you to live out the pure fun of playing."
Allfordj
On MicroFreak
"The new MicroFreak synthesizer from Arturia is a very unusual instrument which is able to conquer the heart of any musician eager for experiments. It combines the virtually limitless possibilities of digital oscillators and tabular wave synthesis with the warm, charming character of analog filters."
Strong Mocha
On MicroFreak
"MicroFreak is an amazing little synth monster which can produce magic, weightiness, elegance, strength, and endless variation."
Future Music
On MicroFreak
"A modern classic at the time of its presentation, Arturia MicroFreak is a very difficult contender to beat in its price range. If you take into account its sound versatility and its ability to create breakthrough sequences, and all for a price less than € 300, you have to rub your eyes to believe what you're seeing - and listening... Its variety of sound generators and the flexibility of modulation are incredible for a synth of this price. -Arturia wanted to raise very high what a low-priced instrument has to offer The Arturia MicroFreak digital synthesizer represents the intention of those of Grenoble to capture the imagination and the desire of the beginner users of synthesizers, but also of those more demanding and creatively advanced."
Electronic Musician
On MicroFreak
"With so many synthesis features packed into such a small box, it’s hard not to fall in love with Arturia’s latest hardware offering. (...) MicroFreak should be top of your ‘must-try’ list."
Reverb
On MicroFreak
"It's a little package with a lot built in, I really enjoyed playing with it."
Interface
On MicroFreak
"This is just a synth that should be in every studio. (...) With the Microfreak you can enjoy yourself for a long time. What a genius thing!"
MusicTech
On MicroFreak
"This is an exceptionally brave new design from Arturia, which has the potential for lots of sonic brilliance."
T3
On MicroFreak
"Indeed, the Arturia MicroFreak is a very distinct experimental synth for the adventurous, for those who seek sounds outside the norm, creating hooks and leads bordering on the otherworldly, boasting a four-voice paraphonic synth and one that could easily be used in a live set."
KRHome Studio
On MicroFreak
"Endearing and powerful instrument. If the editorial team calls for me to return it, tell them that I went for a trek in Tibet."
DJTech Tools
On MicroFreak
"One of the biggest advantages to owning a digital hardware synth like the MicroFreak is the versatility – you’re able to create a wide range of sounds just from a single unit. Basses or leads, creepy sounds or smooth vibes – it’s in here."
Juno
On MicroFreak
"It’s all surprisingly clear and simple to get to grips with considering the fact that there’s so much to play with."
Sonic State
On MicroFreak
"A different flavor of sound, it's not like many other things I can think of."
Mac Pro Video
On MicroFreak
"Excellent synth with a digital brain and analog filter. Many oscillator modes"
Audio Technology
On MicroFreak
"MicroFreak will win the hearts of electronic musicians seeking an all-in-one inspiration machine that dares to be different."
Freak
aus der Sicht der Künstler
Wir fühlen uns geehrt, wenn inspirierende Künstler auf der ganzen Welt sich für Arturia entscheiden. Schau dir an, wie weltbekannte Namen aus dem gesamten Musikbusiness Arturia-Produkte für ihren Kreativ-Prozess nutzen.
Public Memory
Producer / Musician
"Its capability to get super granular with wavetable parameters is great. Its timbres and textures can range from the smoky and crackly very "electric" sound of early-era synths, to lush contemporary colors that are smooth and sublime."
Tusks
Songwriter / Producer
"MicroFreak Vocoder is like nothing I’ve played around with before - it’s so experimental and pushes you to write and play in totally new ways."
Floex
Composer/ Producer
"This synth is almost like small robot singing or speaking thanks to the formant synthesis or the vocoder feature."
dBridge
dBridge/Bad Company
"Minifreak is definitely punching above it's weight. This freak offers mood, tones and attitude for any occasion. I love incorporing off grid sound design in my compositions and this is a useful tool to arrive to this kind of result really quickly !"
Fakear
Producer
"Compact and powerful, it's the most versatile synth I've been able to use on tour. The large keys are well fitted for live shows, for a synth of this size, this is astonishing. And it fits in your backpack !"
Breakbot & Irfane
DJ / Producer
"It is so much fun to play with the mini freak ! It offers endless possibilities in terms of sound and texture creation, with a wide array of extremely varied and well designed presets to start off from should you want to take a safer route."
Kmru
Producer
"The minifreak has become a favourite addition to my composition process, I love its versatility and capabilities on its own, its hold function has become a simple obsession and definitely a synth that will be with me more often in the studio and live"
Olympe4000
"Personally, the Arturia MiniFreak synthesizer has been a game-changer for my music production journey. Its compact size fits well into my setup, and the hands-on approach to sound design with the matrix-style modulation system is incredibly engaging. The versatility and depth of sound it offers go beyond its size, making it a go-to instrument for creating unique and inspiring tones."
Hany Adel
"MicroFreak is not like any synth, it's a little monster with powerful and unique sounds. It will never fail to impress you when you're looking to be more creative or sound different. "
Anfisa Letyago
DJ / Producer
"I love the MicroFreak for the sounds, functionality and size - I can take it wherever I go. Very simple to use and the effect it creates is great! It has a wide choice of sounds and features that allow me to push my creativity to the limit!"
Conforce
Producer
"MicroFreak is an intuitive little synth adding a fresh spark to many of my electro productions."
Max Mitchell
Keyboardist / Producer
"MicroFreak allows me to get microscopic if I want to, but also provides a wide sonic palette without the need to obsess over every parameter. It’s just so much fun to interact with. You can’t go wrong!"
Aimee Jacobs
Belladon
"The keyboard is what really sets this synth apart from other synths at any other price point. You just tap on the keys and get this great, beautiful randomness that doesn’t sound disorganized."
Rone
Producer
"Arturia's MiniFreak is an outstanding synthesizer! I am really impressed by its versatility and its ability to generate fantastic and original sounds! Compact and very powerful, I can't live without it and I take it with me wherever I go. It inspires me and opens up new and exciting possibilities! Congrats Arturia!"
cuckoomusic
"I think it sounds great! It'll be a great, affordable little friend for on the go studio music production, portable performance rig etc. Good stuff."
Marc Doty
Synthesizer Expert
"I am not joking, exaggerating, nor pandering when I say that this thing is one of my new favorite synths. The oscillator functions, matrix, and surface-area sensing of the keyboard basically make it so it didn’t even need a filter. I am in awe."
Annie Hall
DJ / Producer
"With a very unique synthesis and a fast keyboard with many possibilities, this little hybrid has gone straight into my live set up."
Tony Hajjar
Gone is Gone
"It's my go-to when I start a track or my inspiration when I was out of interesting ideas. Just sliding your fingers from note to note can create odd sounds and feels. I love that. It stays plugged in on my desk always ready to go. "
Carl Craig
DJ / Producer
"The MiniFreak is a very powerful synth with a sound that should be in a box as large as the MatrixBrute. The bass sounds are heavy but the few string sounds included are Detroit Techno production ready. Its a bigger freak when I plugged it into my Prime Time and H949. Watch out, this Freak will make an amateur sound like a pro!"
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."
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. "
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. "
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."
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."
Young Marco
Producer, composer, sound artist
"So versatile and rich, and even easier to program than minifreak. One of my favourite new synths! "
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."
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."
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."
Technologie
Die Anatomie des Freaks
Die Technologie, die die Freak-Reihe auszeichnet und einen Standard für Musik-Hardware und -Software setzt.
- Sound-Engines : Mit zahlreichen digitalen Sound-Engines bietet die Freak-Reihe enorm erweiterte klangliche Möglichkeiten, von bekannten Modi wie Wavetable und Karplus Strong bis hin zu in Zusammenarbeit entwickelten Algorithmen wie SawX und Speech-Modus.
- Musikalische Zufälligkeit : Die Freak-Reihe wurde entwickelt, um ein gewisses Maß an Chaos in deine kreativen Flow zu bringen. Kalkulierte musikalische Randomisierung, spaßbringende Ausdruckswerkzeuge und kopmlexe Interaktionen zwischen den Parametern sind Teil der technologischen Einzigartigkeit des Freak.
- Aktualisierungsfähigkeit : Die digitale Architektur des Freak bedeutet, dass er während seines gesamten Lebenszyklus problemlos erweitert und aktualisiert werden kann. Von neuen Sound-Engines bis hin zu erweiterten Preset-Funktionen bieten unsere Hybrid-Instrumente auch zukünftig noch mehr kreativen Wert.