Arturia Minifreak 49 Full Size Key Synthesizer

The Arturia MiniFreak 49 is a powerful and expressive six-voice hybrid synthesizer that combines innovative digital sound engines with rich analogue filtering, extensive modulation capabilities, and hands-on performance controls. Featuring 49 full-size semi-weighted keys with velocity sensitivity and mono aftertouch, it offers an expanded playing experience for musicians, producers, sound designers, and performers.

At the heart of the MiniFreak 49 are two versatile digital sound engines offering more than 30 oscillator modes, covering everything from classic virtual analogue tones and wavetable synthesis to granular textures, sampling, frequency modulation, and experimental sound design. Each voice features its own analogue filter, providing rich tonal shaping with low-pass, band-pass, and high-pass modes. The addition of audio-rate Filter FM opens up even more possibilities for creating complex harmonics, metallic textures, and distinctive electronic sounds.

The MiniFreak 49 introduces an innovative XYZ touch matrix that puts expressive performance, modulation, preset browsing, and sound manipulation directly at your fingertips. Combined with dedicated pitch and modulation wheels, expanded oscillator controls, and voice panning, it offers an intuitive and highly interactive approach to sound creation.

Designed for both studio production and live performance, the MiniFreak 49 also features a 64-step sequencer, advanced arpeggiator, chord and scale modes, four modulation lanes, and three stereo effects slots with 13 algorithms each. USB-C, MIDI connectivity, clock synchronisation, and audio input and outputs provide flexible integration with computers, synthesizers, and external hardware. It also includes the MiniFreak V software synthesizer, allowing you to bring its distinctive hybrid sound engine directly into your DAW.

Whether you're creating deep basses, evolving atmospheric pads, experimental textures, aggressive leads, or complex rhythmic sequences, the Arturia MiniFreak 49 delivers an inspiring combination of expressive playability, analogue warmth, and cutting-edge digital synthesis.

Features

• 49 Full-Size Semi-Weighted Keys: Responsive keyboard with velocity sensitivity and mono aftertouch for expressive playing and enhanced performance control.

• Six-Voice Hybrid Architecture: Combines powerful digital sound generation with analogue filtering for a distinctive combination of digital versatility and analogue character.

• Dual Digital Sound Engines: Two independent sound engines can be combined, layered, or used to create complex and evolving sounds.

• 30+ Oscillator Modes: Explore virtual analogue, wavetable, sample-based, granular, FM, physical modelling, and other experimental synthesis techniques.

• Per-Voice Analogue Filters: Individual analogue filters for every voice with low-pass, band-pass, and high-pass modes, plus resonance capable of self-oscillation.

• Audio-Rate Filter FM: Modulate the analogue filter cutoff directly from either digital engine to create additional harmonics, metallic tones, and complex sonic textures.

• XYZ Touch Matrix: Innovative pressure-sensitive touch surface provides hands-on control over modulation, sound manipulation, preset browsing, and performance functions.

• Freak Control: Manipulate multiple sound parameters simultaneously using X, Y, and pressure-sensitive Z-axis controls.

• Expanded Oscillator Controls: Dedicated Type, Wave, Timbre, and Shape controls provide immediate access to essential sound-shaping parameters.

• Voice Panning: Spread individual voices across the stereo field with selectable panning algorithms for enhanced stereo width and movement.

• Three Stereo Effects Slots: Add depth and character using three dedicated effects slots, each offering 13 effect algorithms.

• Extensive Effects Selection: Includes modulation, chorus, reverb, distortion, Super Unison, vocoder, and other sound-processing effects.

• 64-Step Sequencer: Create complex patterns and musical sequences with four pages of 16 steps and four automated modulation lanes.

• Advanced Arpeggiator: Generate dynamic rhythmic patterns, melodic sequences, and evolving note variations.

• Spice & Dice Functions: Introduce controlled randomness and creative variations into sequences and arpeggiated patterns.

• Chord Mode: Trigger custom chord voicings using individual keys for faster composition and performance.

• Scale Mode: Keep performances and sequences within selected musical scales for easier melodic creation.

• Two LFOs Per Voice: Create complex modulation patterns and evolving sonic movement.

• Cycling Envelope: Additional envelope generator provides flexible modulation and rhythmic sound-shaping possibilities.

• Expanded OLED Display: Larger display provides clear visual feedback for presets, parameters, and sound editing.

• Aluminium Pitch and Modulation Wheels: Dedicated performance wheels provide intuitive control over pitch bends and modulation.

• MiniFreak V Software Included: Includes Arturia's MiniFreak V virtual synthesizer for integrating the hardware's sound engine into computer-based music production.

• USB-C Connectivity: Connect to compatible computers for MIDI communication, software integration, preset management, and firmware updates.

• MIDI Connectivity: MIDI In, Out, and Thru connections allow integration with external synthesizers and MIDI equipment.

• External Audio Input: Process incoming audio through the MiniFreak's sound engines, analogue filtering, and effects.

• Stereo Audio Outputs: Left and right outputs provide stereo connectivity for studio monitors, mixers, and recording equipment.

• Clock Synchronisation: Clock In, Clock Out, and Reset Out connections allow synchronisation with compatible external hardware and modular systems.

• Sustain Pedal Input: Dedicated pedal connection supports expressive keyboard performance.

• Sample and Wavetable Memory: Expanded 256 MB memory provides additional room for samples and wavetables.