Arturia Microfreak Stellar Paraphonic Hybrid Synthesizer

The Arturia MICROFREAK Stellar Paraphonic Hybrid Synthesizer blends the strengths of analogue and digital synthesis engines to offer a diverse tonal palette, enabling you to create almost any sound you can imagine. The limited-edition 'Stellar' version builds on the success of the original MicroFreak and comes with an updated finish and several new features.

It includes three new granular engines - Scan, Cloud, and Hit modes - that allow you to delve into the depths of granular synthesis. Moreover, a new sampling engine is also available, which enables you to manipulate and trigger recorded audio.

The onboard sequencer and polyphonic touch-play keyboard of the MicroFreak enable you to create loops, craft melodies, and curate live performances with maximum expression. Additionally, the MicroFreak offers a variety of connectivity options, allowing you to use it with external synths and CV gear, such as Eurorack modules. And if that wasn't enough, Arturia has updated the MicroFreak's look with custom graphics, featuring spaceships, rockets, and more!

Key Features:

• New Hardware and Updated Design - The limited edition MicroFreak builds upon the success of its original version by offering a fresh aesthetic and updated firmware with four robust engines. With the newly added sampling engine, you can now manipulate and trigger recorded audio directly from the MicroFreak, allowing you to experiment with your preferred samples using the analogue filter and modulation controls. Additionally, the firmware update introduces three new granular engines: Scan, Cloud, and Hit modes, which offer an immersive granular exploration experience.
• Versatile Sound Design and Algorithms - With the latest update, three new algorithms, namely bass, sawX, and harm, have been introduced. These algorithms are also available in Noise Engineering's Virt Iter module, which offers flexibility in additive harmonic colour, wave folding, modulation, and other features. By including these algorithms, you can push your digital signal to analogue extremes and explore a range of possibilities. It's an ideal way to enhance your audio experience.
• Multimode Filtering - MICROFREAK's digital oscillators are incredibly versatile, offering a wide range of modes that make it easy to create unique and unusual sounds. With modes like Texturer, Karplus Strong, Harmonic OSC, and Superwave, MICROFREAK provides a vast sonic palette to craft your own interesting soundscapes. Whether you're looking for a synthesizer that offers a versatile sound set or one that doesn't limit your creativity like other more focused synths, MICROFREAK's flexible and powerful synthesizer engine is perfect for a range of applications.
• Classic Analogue Filter - MICROFREAK's state-variable filter is based on a classic analogue 12db/Oct filter and can deliver both subtle and aggressive tonal changes. With the ability to self-oscillate, the filter opens up new possibilities for sound design. You can also modulate the cut-off with keyboard pressure or the sequencer, allowing you to create dynamic and expressive soundscapes. Whether you want to add a finishing touch to your sound design or tame harsh wavetable sounds, the filter provides a wide range of options.

Arturia Microfreak Stellar Paraphonic Hybrid Synthesizer Specifications:

• Arpeggiator Modes: Up, Order, Random, and Pattern modes
• Other Arpeggiator Controls: Spice and Dice gate randomizers
• Sequencer: 2 patterns per preset, 4 automation tracks per preset
• Outputs: CV, Gate, Mod
• I/O Connectivity: USB, Clock and MIDI in and out
• Other Connections: 6.35mm master and 3.5mm headphone output
• Dimensions: 12.2 x 9.2 x 2.2 inches (311 x 233 x 55mm)
• Weight: 2.3 lbs. (1.02 Kg)