Description
MiniFreak Vocoder is a bold evolution of Arturia’s hybrid synthesizer, combining dual digital sound engines, polyphonic analog filters, and advanced modulation with a 16-band vocoder and detachable gooseneck microphone. It lets users blend vocal or external audio with synth tones, producing everything from robotic choirs to spectral pads. With over 30 oscillator modes—including FM, wavetable, and granular—users can stack, shape, and modulate layers for rich, complex textures. A 64-step sequencer, arpeggiator, and responsive keybed with aftertouch inspire hands-on creativity, while onboard FX and stereo output ensure a polished, mix-ready sound. Integrated with the MiniFreak V plugin, it provides seamless software control and DAW compatibility.

DAW Integration
MiniFreak V mirrors the hardware synth in your DAW, offering identical engines, presets, and controls. Switch between hardware and software for a flexible, hybrid workflow.

Vocoder & Mic
Shape vocals or external audio with a 16-band vocoder and included gooseneck mic. Choose from multiple modes like Clean or Gated, blend with synth engines, and apply effects for robotic, spectral, or talkbox-style textures.

Dual Sound Engines
Two digital engines with 31 oscillator modes offer everything from virtual analog to granular. Stack or cross-process them, then route through analog filters for a dynamic hybrid sound.

Modulation & Sequencer
Build evolving sounds using polyphonic modulation, customizable LFOs, and FM/RM. Animate patches with a 64-step sequencer, four lanes of automation, and performance-ready randomization tools.
- 6-voice polyphony
- 16-band vocoder
- 37-note velocity-sensitive Slim-key keybed with aftertouch
- 2 sound Engines with 31 oscillator modes in total
- Engine 2 can be used to process Engine 1
- 1 envelope per voice
- 1 cycling envelope per voice
- 2 LFOs per voice
- Polyphonic analog filters and VCAs
- 3 digital FX slots in insert or send mode, with 13 FX to choose from
- User-customizable LFO curves
- Mod Matrix with 7 sources and 13 potential destinations
- OLED display for real-time visual feedback
- Intuitive 64-step sequencer (4 pages of 16 steps)
- 4 lanes of automated modulation
- Performance Arpeggiator controls including Ratchet, Octave Randomize, and more
- MIDI in/out/thru
- USB connectivity
- Sustain, audio in, and clock in/out connectivity
- Stereo outputs
- 256 factory presets
- 256 user preset slots
Item Type: Keyboard Synth
Sound Generation: Analog/Digital Hybrid
Keyboard: 37 Slim Keys with Synth Action
Touch Sensitivity: 3 Levels of Sensitivity
Aftertouch: Yes (Destination Assignable)
Expression Controls: 2x Ribbon Controller
Transport Controls: Yes
Display: Monochrome OLED
Number of Sounds, Kits, or Samples:
256x Factory Sound Preset
256x User Sound Preset
Vocoder: Yes
Maximum Polyphony: 6 Voice / 12 VoiceParaphonic
Multitimbrality: 1-Part (Monotimbral)
Built-In Effects:
2x EQ: 3-Band, Graphic (Peak)
Reverb
Distortion/Drive
Delay
2x Modulation: Phaser, Flanger
Performance Functions: Arpeggiator, Octave Shift, Sequencer, Transpose
Built-In Speaker: No
Oscillators: 2x Variable (FM, Formant, Noise, Sawtooth, Sine, Square, Triangle, Wavetable)
Mixer: Oscillator, Oscillator 2, Noise
Amplifiers: 1x VCA
Envelopes:
1x Assignable Envelope Generator: Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release
1x Assignable Envelope Generator: Attack, Release (Loopable)
Filters:
Number of Filters: 1
Characteristic: Analog SEM-Style
Type: Low-Pass, Band-Pass, High-Pass
Slope: 2-Pole/12 dB (HPF/LPF/BPF)
Controls: Cutoff, Resonance
LFOs:
Number of LFOs: 2x Global
Waveforms: Sine, Sawtooth Up, Sawtooth Down, Square, Triangle, Random
Modulation Matrix: 20-Slot per Patch (7 Sources / 13 Destinations)
Glide/Portamento: Yes
Sequencer:
Number of Steps: 64x Step
Pattern Length: 1/16 Note to 4 Bars
Motion Sequencing: Up to 4 Parameters per Pattern
Arpeggiator: Yes
Audio I/O:
2x 1/4″ TRS Balanced or Unbalanced Stereo Line Output
1x 1/4″ TRS Unbalanced Stereo Headphone Output
1x 1/4″ TRS Balanced or Unbalanced Mono Line Input
Pedal Support: 1x 1/4″ Sustain
MIDI I/O:
1x DIN 5-Pin Input
1x DIN 5-Pin Output
1x DIN 5-Pin Thru
Sync I/O:
1x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm Sync Input
1x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm Sync Output
USB I/O: 1x USB-B (USB 2.0, MIDI)
OS Compatibility: Windows 10 or Later / macOS 10.13 or Later
Supported Drivers/API & Plug-Ins:
OpenGL 2.0
Audio Units (AU)
AAX
VST
RAM Requirements: 4 GB
Processor Requirement:
PC: 2.5 GHz Intel (64-Bit)
Mac: 2.5 GHz Intel | Apple M1
Storage Requirements: 2 GB
Internet Connection: Required for Registration, Software/Driver Download
Power Requirements: AC/DC Power Adapter (Included)
AC Input Power: 100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz
AC/DC Power Adapter: 12 VDC at 1 A (Included)
Color: White
Dimensions: 22.8 x 9.1 x 2.2″ / 57.9 x 23.1 x 5.6 cm
Weight: 7.2 lb / 3.3 kg
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