Arturia – MiniFreak V (Windows)

MiniFreak Spontaneous algorithmic synthesizer MiniFreak is a polyphonic hybrid keyboard that combines dual digital sound engines with analog filters, playful modulation, instinctive sequencing and rich stereo effects to produce sounds that are immediately curious, beautiful and chaotic in equal measure. In the rift where digital meets analog, engine meets engine, hardware meets software, expression meets momentum and reality meets boundless imagination, MiniFreak resides.

The full power of a hybrid synth right in your DAW

Choose the Freaky flow that suits your style: enjoy seamless hybrid sound and seamless integration between hardware and software with the VST version of MiniFreak.

Dual sound engines

Start with two sound generators, including all the modes from MiniFreak itself, and combine them as you see fit. Stack, mix, or process one engine with the other for some wild, gorgeous results.

Analog response

We’ve modeled MiniFreak’s polyphonic multimode filters in meticulous detail to truly bring the fusion of digital and analog to life in your DAW. Catch the crunch, savor the warmth, and embrace the scream.

Express yourself

MiniFreak is an instrument designed to be played; it’s only fair that its software counterpart matches that. Create sequences and automate expression in your DAW, or control it from MiniFreak itself for a seamless, expressive workflow.

Mind-blowing modulation

Unlock the MiniFreak V’s expanded panel to reveal a modulation matrix that lets you rearrange and link parameters. Tap into every aspect of the MiniFreak V’s sound and make it your own.

Combining Seq and Arp

Blur the lines between sequencing and arpeggiating with this intuitive, powerful, and sometimes unpredictable feature that lets you create playful melodies, patterns, and rhythmic ideas at your fingertips.

Stereo perfection

Like its hardware sibling, the MiniFreak V has 3 FX slots with 9 FX to choose from, so you can decorate and color your sound with any combination of rich, delicate or explosive FX in full stereo.

What’s new in version 3.0.0

New Features

• New sample-based engines: 7 granular and 1 classic sample engine
  KeyLab mk3 integration
• Improved MIDI configurations, allowing the user to save their own default settings for each controller
• Created new default MIDI mappings for MiniLab 3 and KeyLab, providing consistent assignments across all instruments
• Added NKS 2 compatibility
• New Master volume control that responds to CC7 (software only)
• Preset volume moved to sidebar
• Sidebar option to save octave transpose in presets

Improvements

• Pitch 1 and Pitch 2 directions now scale in semitones
• Improved voice stealing behavior to reduce clicking
• Various UI improvements