The Arturia MiniFreak is an amazing polyphonic hybrid keyboard. It combines dual digital sound engines with analogue filters, fun modulation, easy - to - use sequencing, and rich stereo effects. This results in sounds that are immediately fascinating, beautiful, and full of chaos. Key features include a 6 - voice polyphonic design, a 37 - note velocity - sensitive Slim - key key - bed with aftertouch, 2 sound engines having 22 oscillator modes in total, and the ability to use Engine 2 to process Engine 1. Each voice has 1 envelope and 1 cycling envelope, along with 2 LFOs. It also has polyphonic analogue filters and VCAs, and offers 6 - voice polyphonic, 12 - voice para - phonic, unison, or mono configurations. There are 3 digital FX slots in insert or send mode with 10 FX options, user - customizable LFO curves, a Mod Matrix with 7 sources and 13 potential destinations, and an OLED display for real - time visual feedback. The intuitive 64 - step sequencer (4 pages of 16 steps), 4 lanes of automated modulation, and performance arpeggiator controls like Ratchet and Octave Randomize add to its appeal. It comes with MIDI in/out/thru, USB connectivity, sustain, audio in, and clock in/out connectivity, balanced stereo outputs, 256 factory presets, and 256 user preset slots for the MiniFreak hardware. System requirements are Win 10+ (64bit) or Mac OS 10.13+. The package includes the MiniFreak Unit, Universal PSU - 12V 1A, USB A to USB 2.0, and a registration card. Its dimensions are 22.75' x 9.09' x 1.57' (578 mm x 231 mm x 55 mm) and it weighs 6.48 lbs. (2.94 kg).
Using the Arturia MiniFreak is a breeze. First, connect it to your computer using the provided USB cable. Make sure your computer meets the system requirements of Windows 10+ (64 - bit) or Mac OS 10.13+. You can also use the MIDI and audio connections for different setups. When it comes to creating sounds, start by exploring the two sound engines. You can mix and match the 22 oscillator modes to get unique tones. The Engine 2 can be used to process the sound from Engine 1, so play around with that for interesting effects. Adjust the envelopes and LFOs to shape the sound over time. The sequencer is really handy for creating musical patterns. Just step through the 64 steps on its 4 pages and add notes as you like. Use the automated modulation lanes to add movement to your sounds. When it comes to effects, choose from the 10 options in the 3 digital FX slots. Remember to take care of your MiniFreak. Keep it in a dry and clean place. Don't expose it to extreme temperatures or humidity. If you're not using it for a long time, turn it off and unplug it. If you want to save your custom sounds, use the 256 user preset slots. That way, you can always come back to your favorite settings later.
