![]() ![]() The mod matrix has been expanded and there are a full 16 buttons to manipulate your arpeggiator/sequence. More control pots fill the extra real estate afforded by the width of the keybed. The three FX engines are a big upgrade (Microfreak is FX-free). The 37-note mini keybed replaces the steampunk PCB ‘keys’ of the Microfreak - which I consider a ‘difference’ rather than an ‘improvement’, as the PCB approach definitely scratches a different itch. The UI, the sound engines, the filter (inspired by the gutsy 12dB/oct SEM filter) all bear the family resemblance… only the Minifreak has a little more of everything, it seems. Minifreak presents as a member of the same freaky fraternity as Arturia’s hugely successful Microfreak. (‘Algorithmic’ refers to the synth’s two digital sound engines, which are coupled to an analogue filter section.) FAMILY FREAKS In fact, Arturia itself calls the Minifreak a ‘Spontaneous Algorithmic Synthesizer’, and fair enough, too. What the frogs do tell me is this synth is designed for creativity and spontaneity, and doesn’t take itself too seriously. Why frogs? I don’t know and I don’t much care. The short answer is: the frogs designate the octave range of the arpeggiator. ![]() And no, I’m not making some non-PC reference to Arturia’s Gallic origins, I’m referring to the frogs on the UI. ‘What is it with these crazy frogs?’ It’s one of the first questions I asked myself after unboxing this synth. ![]()
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