Description
The Arturia MicroFreak Vocoder Edition is a limited-edition hybrid synthesizer that enhances the original design with a 16-band vocoder, detachable gooseneck microphone, and a striking white aesthetic with updated graphics. Featuring 14 digital oscillators, including the open-source Plaits engine, it offers paraphonic performance and an extensive sound range. The 25-note touch-plate keyboard has polyphonic aftertouch for expressive playing, while the analog filter delivers both aggressive and smooth tones. The 5 x 7 modulation matrix and sequencer offer dynamic control, and the vocoder adds vocal manipulation. It includes versatile connectivity options and is ideal for musicians, sound designers, and producers seeking creative sound exploration.

Limited Edition Design
Featuring a striking white finish with new 'swan' graphics, the MicroFreak Vocoder Edition offers a visually appealing design, marking it as a limited-edition instrument that stands out both sonically and aesthetically in any setup.

16-Band Vocoder & Mic
The 16-band vocoder mode replicates the human voice through 16 frequency bands for detailed vocal manipulation. The included detachable gooseneck microphone ensures easy, hands-free vocal control, ideal for creative vocal processing and sound design.

Analog Filter & Performance
The analog state-variable filter offers 12dB/octave resonant low-pass, band-pass, and high-pass filters. Combined with polyphonic aftertouch, a 25-note capacitive touch-plate keyboard, and the 5 x 7 modulation matrix, musicians can explore expressive, dynamic performances with fluid control.

Advanced Oscillators & Plaits Engine
The MicroFreak Vocoder features 14 digital oscillators, including the open-source Plaits engine by Mutable Instruments. This offers a wide range of sounds from wavetable synthesis to granular processing, making it perfect for creating both classic and cutting-edge tones.
Synthesizer with 512 preset slots and 320 factory presets
21 digital oscillator modes, from wavetable to sample playback & granular processing, plus engines from Mutable Instruments and Noise Engineering as well as the Vocoder mode
Analog State Variable Filter, 12dB/octave, resonant, Low Pass, Band Pass, High Pass
ADSR envelope
Cycling Envelope offering two modes (Envelope, LFO)
LFO with Sync: Sine, Tri, Saw, Square, Random, Slew Random
Modulation matrix with 5 sources and 7 destinations (3 custom destinations)
Monophonic or Paraphonic modes – Up to 4 voices
Chord mode lets you program a chord shape and play it on any note
Scale Quantize lets you set a specific scale for the white notes to simplify the creative process
25-key capacitive keybed with polyphonic aftertouch
Capacitive touch strip
Crisp OLED display for editing and parameter values
Powerful arpeggiator:
Up, Order, Random, Pattern modes
Spice & Dice Gate randomizers
64-step sequencer:
2 patterns per preset
4 automation tracks per preset
CV / Gate / Mod outputs
USB, Clock and MIDI in and out
6.35mm master and 3.5mm headphone output
Presets:
Factory: 256
User: 224
Keyboard: 25-Note Touchplate Keyboard with Polyphonic Aftertouch
Vocoder: 16-Band Vocoder with Gooseneck Microphone (16 Presets)
Synthesizer Type: Hybrid Digital and Analog Synthesizer
Polyphony: Paraphonic
Filter: State-Variable Analog Filter with 12 dB Oberheim-Style Filter
Oscillator Type:
Digital Oscillators
Vocoder
Wavetable
Karplus Strong
Harmo
Superwave
Noise
Square/Saw
Â
Mutable Instruments Plaits Oscillators (Open Source)
VA
Waveshaper
FM
Grain
Chords
Speech
Modal
Analog Audio Output:
1/4″ / 6.35 mm Audio Output
1/8″ / 3.5 mm TRRS Headphone Output (Microphone Input)
CV Interface:
CV/Gate Output:
CV: 1/8″ / 3.5 mm
Gate: 1/8″ / 3.5 mm
Pressure: 1/8″ / 3.5 mm
MIDI:
MIDI In: 1/8″ / 3.5 mm
MIDI Out: 1/8″ / 3.5 mm
Over USB Type-B
Clock:
Clock In: 1/8″ / 3.5 mm
Clock Out: 1/8″ 3.5 mm
Arpeggiator: Yes
Sequencer: Yes
MIDI Sync: Yes
Display: High-Definition OLED
Power: Power Supply: 12 VDC 1 A
Dimensions: 12.2 x 9.2 x 2.2″ / 31.1 x 23.3 x 5.5 cm
Weight: 2.3 lb / 1 kg
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