The Arturia MiniFreak V is a software recreation of Arturia's hardware synthesizer, the MiniFreak, a cutting-edge experimental hybrid analog/digital synthesizer featuring 6-voice polyphony, digital oscillators, analog filters, effects, a performance arpeggiator, and a 64-step sequencer well suited for musicians, sound designers, producers, and DJs at any experience level.

The MiniFreak V features two digital oscillator engines with 22 oscillator modes and includes the open-source code created by Mutable Instruments and algorithms designed by LA modular titans Noise Engineering. With a remarkable number of options and performance capabilities, the MiniFreak V ensures otherworldly sounds, modes, and parameter controls. The 64-step sequencer allows you to record up to four automations, edit notes per step, or use the innovative Spice & Dice sequencer functions to generate happy accidents. This virtual instrument is compatible with Mac and Windows computers and will operate in standalone mode or as a plug-in within your DAW on the AAX Native AU, VST2, VST3, or NKS platforms.

Syncs with MiniFreak Hardware    Two Sound Engines with 22 Modes Each    Polyphonic State-Variable SEM Filters    7x13 Modulation Matrix    12-Voice Paraphonic, Unison, Mono Mode    3 FX Engines with 10 FX Types    Envelope and Cycling Envelope    2 LFOs with Customizable Curves    Arpeggiator and 64 Step Sequencer    Mac/Windows AU, AAX, VST2, VST3, NKS

• 6-voice polyphonic hybrid softsynth, identical to MiniFreak
• Virtual Instrument playable in a DAW (Live, FL Studio, Logic Pro etc.) or standalone
• Can be synced to MiniFreak hardware for seamless control
• 2 sound engines with 22 oscillator modes
• 1 envelope per voice
• 1 cycling envelope per voice
• 2 LFOs per voice
• Modeled polyphonic analog filters and VCAs
• 3 digital FX slots in insert or send mode, with 10 FX to choose from
• User-customizable LFO curves
• Mod Matrix with 7 sources and dozens of potential destinations
• 64-step sequencer
• 4 lanes of assignable automated modulation sequencing
• Flexible arpeggiator
• Performance arpeggiator controls including Ratchet, Octave Randomize, and more
• 256 factory presets

A dynamic selection of sounds that contrast, collide, and conspire to create.

• Noise: Morph between particle noise, white noise, and a metallic noise that’s reminiscent of a synth cymbal. Great for gritty industrial-sounding percussion.
• Superwave: Saw, square, sine, or triangle waves, detuned with precision, oozing with fatness and texture that’s perfect for trance leads and dreamy pads.
• Harmo: Control the levels of 32 sinewaves for additive synthesis made easy, creating harmonically rich timbres that can be quickly shaped.
• Karplus Strings: A mode using physical modeling to recreate the vibrations and resonance of a string, from soft plucks to steel-string buzz.
• BasicWaves: A mode emulating two basic waveforms: square, containing only odd harmonics, and sawtooth, containing both odd and even. Two distinct, essential timbres.
• Audio In: Inject any audio signal into MiniFreak to process with Engine 2, the analog filters, and the FX engines.
• Multi Filter: No less than 14 modeled filters packed into an easy-to-use Engine mode, from a 36 dB LP filter to 3 notch filter modes.
• Surgeon Filter: Slice and scoop out entire frequencies with decisive precision, with LP, BP, HP, and notch modes, and a flexible Spread control.
• Comb Filter: Mimic real acoustic behavior using tuned feedback delay for quirky metallic sci-fi-esque resonance. Great for creating SFX or unique almost acoustic sounds.
• Phaser Filter: From 2 to 12 poles, dial in static phase effects on certain frequencies for creating great formant textures and unexpected harmonics.
• Destroy: Fold, decimate, and bitcrush the content of your sound. From razor-sharp to pixelated, static fuzz to plucky video game chirp, choose your degree of destruction.
• FM/RM: Combining frequency and ring modulation, create unique sonic interplay between both engines, altering waveforms, phase, and a blend of dry and ring-modulated signal.

Like its smaller sibling, MiniFreak contains a number of open-source oscillator modes adapted from Eurorack legend Mutable Instruments, with added polyphony and flexibility.

• V.Analog: Two detuned virtual analog oscillators with continuously variable waveforms.
• Waveshaper: A triangular wave processed by waveshaping and wavefolding, creating squelchy, aggressive, and often metallic tones.
• Two Op. FM: A simple but powerful twin-operator FM oscillator, with two sine waves modulating each other’s phase to create sharp acidic tones.
• Formant: Shape your sound into vowel-like movements and plastic-tube resonance with 3 simple controls.
• Chords: A paraphonic synth engine that triggers duplicates at set intervals, creating defined, static chords with one key that can evolve over time.
• Speech: An engine that creates vowel, formant, and simple word sounds that are a little too close to human.
• Modal: Recreate the inharmonic vibrations and resonance of a hollow structure, great for adding texture, overtones, or acoustic timbres to your mix.

Noise Engineering: For the braver, bolder sound explorer, MiniFreak contains 3 algorithms designed by LA modular titans Noise Engineering, combining wavefolding, phase modulation, and harmonic manipulation.

• SawX: A simple sawtooth becomes lethal sonic sharpness. SawX sprinkles chorus and phase modulation into the mix for supersaw mayhem aplenty.
• Harm: Additive synthesis meets wavefolding with spectacular hard sync results. Choose dense octave overtones or blow the harmonic series wide open.
• Bass: A nonlinear waveshaping algorithm that deals in lows: expect heavy digital density and molten metal momentum with this bass.

Augment, transform, and polish whatever combination of engines you’ve chosen with 3 stereo FX engines.

• Chorus, phaser, and flanger
• Reverb and delay
• Distortion and bitcrusher
• 3-band EQ and peak EQ
• Multi comp

Blur the lines between sequencing and arpeggiation with wild results.

• Arp Controls: Change single-note repetitions into chord stabs, switch octaves in seconds, and introduce totally random notes with the Mutate button for arpeggios that leave an impression.
• Spice & Dice: A familiar feature for Freak fans, Spice & Dice alters various parameters, including pitch, gate, and more, so you can take your hands off the wheel and savor some inspiration in the unexpected.
• Modulation Lanes: Lock in custom changes to your filters, envelopes, FX, and beyond, using 4 modulation lanes, ensuring that it’s not just your notes that repeat in perfect sync; it’s your whole sound too.

Borderline-softsynth flexibility with single-knob control.

• Dual LFOs: MiniFreak’s 2 low-frequency oscillators strike the perfect balance between sound-design flexibility and simplicity. Send them in different directions, connect them to each other for unique compound modulation, or go off-grid for totally unpredictable movement that’ll keep your sounds guessing.
• Cycling Envelope: Available as a secondary envelope or as an LFO-like repeating envelope generator, the Cycling Envelope brings unique modulation shapes and qualities to the table. Create rapid-fire peaks, audio-rate fluctuations, and varying slopes with no more than a couple of tweaks.
• Custom LFO Shaper: Using the buttons to the right of MiniFreak’s Arpeggiator controls, create your own custom LFO shape, one segment at a time, letting you introduce complex shapes that routinely repeat for chaos that’s mechanical in its precision.

Focus on getting creative and experimental with your sound without worrying about hitting the wrong notes or chord voicing mishaps. MiniFreak’s Scale and Chord modes keep track of your musical input.

• Chord Mode: Play full chord voicings with a single key thanks to this familiar musical feature. By default, Chord mode is set to a major triad, but you can input your own custom voicings one note at a time, which will be saved to MiniFreak’s memory.
• Scale Mode: Wave goodbye to wrong notes by locking MiniFreak’s keyboard and musical input to a scale of your choice. Choose from 5 preloaded scales, or punch in your own for melodies that never go outside the lines.
• Polyphonic, Diatonic: Combine both Chord mode and Scale mode for creating full chord sequences, polyphonic ideas, and harmonized melodies that stay in key at all times, making musical creativity effortless, enjoyable, and rewarding without fail.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. I often use the G3 Receiver for headphone monitoring and the transmitter/Mic pack to communicate 1 way. Why couldn't I do that with this as the earpiece? How different is the tip wiring?

A: This is a headset only: Connector 1/8" (3.5mm) Mono Plug

Q: 2. Hi! How does this recorder perform when recording live concerts?

A: Using the recorder itself without a microphone will have much distortion when recording a concert. A shotgun microphone will be best to use if you are not on stage.

Q: 3. Is this compatible with a landline that has a detached(unattached) hand set with no jack?

A: No, this is intended to be used with a landline phone with a wired handset.

Q: 4. What lav mics work with this recorder, only Sony?

A: You can use just about any lav, we have recommend lavs under the accessories.

Q: 5. How does it sound when you use the 3.5mm jack to record with a cavalier microphone?

A: You can connect a clip on mic to the 3.5mm jack, for more isolated dialog. You would get less background sound with a lavalier microphone.

Q: 6. Does the microphone port accept TRS or TRRS?

A: The Sony ICD-PX370 Digital Voice Recorder with USB BH #SOICDPX370 will accept TRS only.

Q: 7. Does Voice Operated Recording work if using the 1/8" input jack, or just the microphone? Really need this if it can do it through the input.

A: The Sony ICD-UX570 Digital Voice Recorder (Black)BH #SOICDUX570BK will accept an external microphone via its 1/8", 3.5mm microphone input port.

Q: 8. Will this work with iPhone 11?

A: Using the Apple headphone adpater this will work.

Q: 9. I'm looking for a digital recorder, preferably Sony or Olympus, that can add/overwrite on a file? Which Sony's have that capability. (Looking to then transcribe audio file onto computer, maybe using Dragon. For Mac. Thank you.

A: Some recorders (such as the Sony ICD-PX470 ) is Windows compatible: Installing Sound Organizer 2 Install Sound Organizer on your computer. Sound Organizer allows you to exchange files between your IC recorder and your computer. Songs imported from music CDs and other media, MP3 and other audio files imported to a computer can also be played and transferred to the IC recorder.  Notes • Sound Organizer is compatible with Windows computers only. It is not compatible with Mac. • This IC recorder is compatible with Sound Organizer 2 only. • If you format the built-in memory, all data stored there will be deleted. (The Sound Organizer software will also be deleted.) ¼ When installing Sound Organizer, log in to an account with administrator This is an appropriate choice: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1594208-REG/olympus_v414141sg000_ls_p1_linear_pcm_recorder.html/specs

Q: 10. I am a nature photographer and would like to use this recorder to record bird vocals. Will this recorder pick up sound from 25 to 50 yards away or is it strictly for close range use. I realize it would depend on the volume of the sound, so would it be useful for my purpose?

A: This product would not be sensitive enough for this application in my opinion.