The Arturia Microfreak Vocoder Edition is a remarkable 16 - band vocoder with easy - to - use real - time voicing controls. It comes with a detachable gooseneck microphone and a sleek new look. This synthesizer takes hybrid sound creation to a new level. You can let loose and create wild sounds with it.Features: It has 512 preset slots and 320 factory presets. There are 21 digital oscillator modes, including wavetable, sample playback, granular processing, engines from Mutable Instruments and Noise Engineering, and the Vocoder mode. It also has an Analog State Variable Filter with 12dB/octave, resonant, and Low Pass, Band Pass, High Pass options. The ADSR envelope, Cycling Envelope with two modes, and LFO with Sync offer great sound - shaping capabilities. The modulation matrix provides 5 sources and 7 destinations. You can choose from monophonic, paraphonic, chord, and scale quantize modes. It has a 25 - key capacitive keybed with polyphonic aftertouch, a capacitive touch strip, a clear OLED display, a powerful arpeggiator, and a 64 - step sequencer. It also has various outputs like CV / Gate / Mod, USB, Clock and MIDI in and out, and 6.35mm master and 3.5mm headphone output.Specifications: It requires Win 10+ (64bit) or Mac OS 11+ and works in Standalone, VST, AAX, Audio Unit. Included accessories are the MicroFreak Vocoder unit, an Electret mic with gooseneck and headphone adapter, and a power supply. It measures 12.2' x 9.2' x 2.2' (311mm x 233mm x 55mm) and weighs 1.02 kg (2.3 lbs).
Using the Arturia Microfreak Vocoder Edition is a breeze. First, make sure your computer meets the system requirements (Win 10+ 64bit or Mac OS 11+). Connect the power supply to get it up and running. You can use the detachable gooseneck microphone to add vocal effects with the 16 - band vocoder. The 25 - key capacitive keybed is sensitive, so just press the keys to play sounds. The OLED display helps you edit and check parameter values easily. When it comes to creating sounds, you can choose from different oscillator modes and use the modulation matrix to add unique touches. The arpeggiator and sequencer are great for adding rhythm to your music. For the best results, keep the synthesizer in a dry and clean place. Avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures or humidity. If you're not using it for a long time, unplug the power supply. And always handle the detachable microphone carefully to avoid damage.
