The Arturia MiniFreak is a very cool polyphonic hybrid synth that combines two digital sound engines with analog filters. Its unconventional oscillator modes, combined with a modulation matrix, aftertouch, arpeggiation, and effects, make it a great synth (especially at its price point!). Even though many of its deeper functions don’t send MIDI, the panel controls do, so when controlling Omnisphere, you can tweak two oscillators, two envelopes, two LFOs, and effects. With its unique design, it’s a very cool controller for Omnisphere!
Arturia Minifreak Strengths:
- Cool Hybrid Synth
- Unique Oscillator Modes
- Vocoder
- Good Build Quality
Arturia Minifreak Details:
| Retail Price | $599 |
|---|---|
| Number of Keys | 37 |
| Keyboard Type | Slim |
| Size of Controls | Medium |
| Special Features | Vocoder |
| Dimensions | 22.75” x 9.09” x 1.57” (578 × 231 × 55 mm) |
| Weight | 6.48 lbs (2.94 Kg) |
| USB Powered | No |
| Pitch Bender | Yes—Ribbon-style |
| Mod Wheel | Yes—Ribbon-style |
| Sends Aftertouch | Yes |
| Sustain Pedal Input | Yes |
| Expression Pedal Input | No |
| Ribbon | No |
| Non-Functional Controls | Type FX Type/Sub Tempo/Swing Master Mode Wave/Load Matrix |
| Arpeggiator | Yes |
| Sequencer | Yes |
| MIDI Messages | CC |
Omnisphere Sections Controlled by the Arturia Minifreak:
| Independent Layer Control | No |
|---|---|
| Number of Oscillators | 2 |
| Number of Wavetables | 5 |
| Number of Envelopes | 2 |
| Number of LFOs | 3 |
| Filter Types | None |
| FX Units | Global Ambience Global Tone Global Limiter Tube Overdrive |
| Soundsources | No |
| Mod Matrix | No |
| FM | Yes |
| Ring Mod | No |
| Waveshaper | No |
| Unison | No |
| Harmonia | No |
| Granular | No |
| ORB | No |
| Arpeggiator | No |
Ratings
| Control of Omnisphere |  |
|---|---|
| Panel Layout |  |
| Ease of Use | |
| Keyboard Feel | |
| Build Quality | |
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