Arturia MicroFreak Bag Bundle
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MicroFreak Bag Bundle
Product Info
Article Number:
559883
Brand:
Arturia
Model:
MicroFreak Bag Bundle
Category:
General Synthesizers
Price:
$358.60
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The MicroFreak Bag Bundle is a seriously quirky and inspiring little synth. It's perfect for experimental musicians, sound designers, and anyone who wants a unique and portable sonic palette. The touch keyboard is a bit different, but once you get used to it, the aftertouch makes it surprisingly expressive.
Product Description
Arturia MicroFreak Bag Bundle
*Bundle offer comprising*, Arturia MicroFreak
- *Hybrid Synthesizer*
- Touch keyboard with 25 keys
- Velocity dynamic with polyphonic aftertouch
- Digital oscillator with synthesis methods like Karplus Strong
- Harmonic OSC
- Superwave and Texturer
- Analog state variable filter (-12 dB/oct.) with selectable lowpass
- bandpass and highpass characteristics
- LFO with 6 vibration modes
- 2 Envelope generators
- Modulation matrix with 5 sources and 7 targets
- Arpeggiator
- Step sequencer with 4 automation tracks and random parameters
- Paraphonic mode
- OLED display
- Mono line output: 6.3 mm Jack (balanced)
- CV / Gate / Pressure Outputs: 3.5 mm Jack
- Clock In / Out: 3.5 mm Handle
- MIDI In / Out: 3.5 mm TRS jack
- USB port
- Dimensions: 311 x 233 x 55 mm
- Weight 1.02 kg
- Includes 12V DC power supply unit
- Suitable bag: Article Nr. #485323# (not included)
- Thomann Bag Arturia MicroFreak
- *Mixer Bag*
- Suitable for Arturia MicroFreak
- Fleece lining with foam padding
- Outer material: 600 Cordura (robust abrasion-resistant nylon)
- Accessory compartment in front (W x H): 360 x 200 mm
- Hook-and-loop fastener
- Detachable shoulder strap
- 1 Carrying handle
- Outside dimensions (W x H x D): 390 x 290 x 80 mm
- Dimensions inside (W x H x D): 360 x 250 x 75 mm
- Weight: 0.75 kg
- Colour: black
PROS
- • Unique oscillator modes offer startlingly diverse sonic textures.
- • Polyphonic aftertouch adds expressive nuance to performances.
- • Compact size and bag make it exceptionally portable and gig-ready.
- • Step sequencer with automation unlocks creative sequencing possibilities.
CONS
- • The 25-key touch keyboard can feel cramped for complex playing.
- • Hybrid engine, while versatile, requires time to master its intricacies.
- • Mono output limits flexibility for stereo mixing and sound design.
Product Video
Key Features
Keys
25
Key Type
Velocity-sensitive touch keyboard with polyphonic aftertouch
Synthesis Type
Hybrid (Digital Oscillator, Analog Filter)
Polyphony
4 voices (paraphonic)
Effects
None (relies on external effects or software)
Connections
Mono Line Output (6.3mm), CV/Gate/Pressure (3.5mm), Clock In/Out (3.5mm), MIDI In/Out (3.5mm TRS), USB
Weight
1.02 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's noticeably different – less tactile, but the aftertouch offers a unique expressive control not found on standard keys, requiring a learning curve.
Yes, it functions as a MIDI controller, sending MIDI data via USB or the MIDI Out jack, though it lacks traditional MIDI keyboard features like pitch bend wheels.
While versatile, its unique oscillators lend themselves particularly well to experimental electronic music, sound design, and creating unusual textures – less ideal for straightforward, traditional sounds.
