Speak Your Mind The Arturia MiniFreak Vocoder Edition Hybrid Synthesizer
MiniFreak Vocoder is a special edition of the fearless polyphonic hybrid synth. The same dual digital engines, analog filters, modulation and sequencing power, now with a vocoder and gooseneck mic. Get creative with vocal or external input – from talkbox growls to spectral drones.
- 6-voice polyphonic hybrid synthesizer
- 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
- 6-voice polyphonic, 12-voice paraphonic, unison, or mono configuration
- 3 digital FX slots in insert or send mode, with 13 FX including Ext Vocoder and Self Vocoder FX
- 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
- Balanced stereo outputs
- 268 factory presets
- 244 user preset slots
Speak Your Mind in Android Rhyme
Unleash your voice, distort reality, and dive headfirst into chaos MiniFreak returns in a fearless white-orange skin, armed with a vocoder that bends sound to your will.
Any Voice Robotised
Shape your voice or any synth patch into robotic choirs, shimmering pads, and spectral textures. Select the Vocoder FX, choose between internal or external sound sources and take it away four dedicated FX modes and controls let you shift the sonic character even further.
Endless Modes, Infinite Shapes
2 engines, 6 voices, 31 oscillator modes. From Virtual Analog to FM, Additive to Granular, collide contrasting modes for compound polyphonic timbres, feed Engine 1s sound into Engine 2 for stacked sonic interplay, and process your voice or external audio through its architecture to unleash any sounds wild side.
A Closer Look
Explore MiniFreak Vocoders layout, controls, and secret sonic weapons in detail, from the one-knob Modulation Matrix to the multi-functional touch strips.
Command the Chaos
From whispered harmonies to mangled drum loops, MiniFreak Vocoder adapts to your setup and your imagination whatever your sound, theres a freaky way to play it.
Classic Vocoder Spirit
Load a simple synth patch and blend it with your voice for a classic, clean vocoder sound robotic, smooth, and ready to cut through any mix.
Voice-Enhanced Sound Design
Stack granular noise with vocoded whispers, animate filters with LFOs, and sequence automations to create sounds that blur the line between synth and voice.
External Audio Mangling
Feed drum machines, guitars, or field recordings into the Vocoder FX for instant spectral distortion and rhythmic filter sweeps.
More Than Meets the Eye
Shape your sound design with advanced sequencing, arpeggiation, and the Vocoder FX all mirrored in your DAW with MiniFreaks VST-twin.
Vocoder FX
Two modes, four colours instant inspiration. Ext In Vocoder reshapes any external signal with MiniFreaks engine. Self Vocoder lets you use the Vocoder FX on synth engine sounds. Swap between Clean, Vintage, Narrow, or Gated flavours, then tweak the three FX controls for anything from Daft-Punk gloss to hyper-resonant textures in seconds.
Melodic Propulsion
Effortlessly take your sound in a new direction. MiniFreaks sequencer and arpeggiator allows you to lock variety into your patterns, introduce dramatic octave jumps, and drop-in repeats and mutations on the fly. A sequence that never fully repeats, thanks to MiniFreak’s Spice and Dice randomization and one-touch mutations.
Virtual Doppelgnger
Explore the power of MiniFreak in your favorite DAW with mirrored sound and architecture. MiniFreak V is a comprehensive standalone instrument, perfect for taking your Freak-infused production on-the-go, as well as offering seamless integration between hardware and software for a workflow that can suit your every need. Simply click Link to MiniFreak, and youre all set!
SPECIFICATIONS
General
- Polyphony: 6 voices
- Keybed: 37-note Slim-key with velocity and aftertouch
- Engines: Dual digital engines with 31 oscillator modes
- Filters: Polyphonic analog filters and VCAs
- Modulation: 2 LFOs, 1 envelope, 1 cycling envelope per voice
- Effects: 3 slots with 13 effects including Ext Vocoder and Self Vocoder
Connectivity
- MIDI: In/out/thru
- USB: Yes
- Audio: Stereo outputs, audio input
- Clock: Analog clock in/out
- Sustain Pedal Input: Yes
Software
- MiniFreak V included: Yes
- DAW integration: VST, AAX, AU, NKS compatible
Dimensions and Weight
- Size (in): 22.76 x 2.17 x 9.09
- Weight (lb): 6.48
Included Accessories
- Gooseneck microphone with stand
- USB A to USB 2.0 cable
- Universal PSU 12V 1A
- Registration card
Manufacturer:Arturia
Model:MINIFREAK VOCODER EDITION
SKU:I838355-N-4-WHXA
EAN: 3760033532363
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