Arturia MicroFreak – Experimental Hybrid Synthesizer

The Arturia MicroFreak is a one-of-a-kind hardware synthesizer that merges digital oscillators with an analog filter, unlocking unprecedented sound design possibilities for musicians and producers. With 21 oscillator types—ranging from granular to wavetable and vocoder—this compact yet powerful synth invites creative exploration. Whether you're just getting into synthesis or already a seasoned artist, MicroFreak offers endless inspiration.

Key Features

• 21 digital oscillator modes including wavetable, granular, harmonic, formant, and vocoder
• Analog SEM-style 12 dB/oct filter with Low Pass, Band Pass, and High Pass modes
• Capacitive touch keyboard with polyphonic aftertouch
• 64-step sequencer with 2 patterns per preset and 4 automation lanes
• 5x7 modulation matrix with 5 sources and 7 destinations
• 512 preset slots (320 factory presets)
• CV/Gate/Pressure outputs, MIDI In/Out, USB, headphone and main audio out

Hybrid Power, Unlimited Flexibility

MicroFreak's hybrid architecture combines digital flexibility with analog warmth. Its wide range of oscillator engines—developed in collaboration with Mutable Instruments and Noise Engineering—offer everything from classic tones to bizarre textures. The SEM-style analog filter gives the sound a unique character, with resonance and modulation options for expressive sound shaping.

Creative Expression at Your Fingertips

The flat, touch-sensitive keyboard has no moving parts and is designed for long-term durability. It supports polyphonic aftertouch, giving you advanced performance control. Combined with a touch strip and modulation matrix, MicroFreak turns performance into a dynamic sound-sculpting experience.

Chaos Meets Control

The built-in sequencer allows you to store up to 64 steps with 2 patterns per preset and 4 lanes of automation. With the Spice & Dice randomization features, you can introduce controlled chaos into your patterns, creating new variations that remain musically coherent.

Technical Specifications

• Dimensions: 311 x 233 x 55 mm
• Weight: 1.02 kg
• Voicing modes: mono, paraphonic, unison (up to 4 voices)
• ADSR envelope with classic and cycling modes
• Syncable LFO with multiple waveforms: sine, triangle, saw, square, random, slow random
• 512 preset slots: 320 factory + 192 user
• Outputs: CV, Gate, Pressure, 1/4” main out, 1/8” headphone out, MIDI I/O, USB

What’s in the Box

• Arturia MicroFreak Synthesizer
• Universal power supply
• 2 MIDI adapters
• Registration card

Why Choose Arturia MicroFreak?

MicroFreak is for artists who dare to sound different. With a vast array of oscillator types, advanced modulation capabilities, an expressive keyboard, and a rich sequencer, it’s a dream tool for electronic musicians, sound designers, and live performers alike. Explore wild textures, modulate anything, and push the boundaries of synthesis—MicroFreak makes it all possible in a compact, affordable package.