ARTURIA MiniFreak 49

Arturia MiniFreak 49 – Hybrid polysynth

MiniFreak 49 is an experimental and expressive hybrid synthesizer designed to encourage creative sound exploration. With two digital sound engines, polyphonic analog filters and a wide range of advanced modulation options, it is built to shape and transform sound in real time. Filter FM takes the tone from smooth and organic to aggressive and raw, while Voice Panning opens up the stereo field and gives basses, pads and textures impressive width. The expanded hands-on controls make it easy to color, sculpt or disrupt a sound without breaking the musical flow.

Touch, press, transform

The XYZ touch matrix brings performance, modulation and navigation together on a single surface. By swiping, pressing and using pressure sensitivity, multiple parameters can be controlled at once, offering an intuitive and immediate way to shape sound. Color‑coded modulation routing, swipeable preset browsing and animated visual feedback make every patch feel alive and invite spontaneous sound design.

Unexpected range

MiniFreak 49 moves effortlessly between the familiar and the experimental. Its two digital engines offer more than 30 oscillator modes – spanning virtual analog, FM, wavetable, granular, sample‑based and physical modeling synthesis. Each voice passes through its own analog filter, adding character and dynamic response even to unconventional sounds. The refreshed preset library provides inspiring starting points for both beginners and advanced sound designers.

Expressive playing surface

The full‑size 49‑key semi‑weighted keybed with velocity and mono aftertouch offers plenty of space for chords, melodies and two‑handed playing. Aluminum pitch and modulation wheels are positioned for immediate control. The sequencer and arpeggiator keep ideas moving, and MiniFreak V provides a complete software counterpart for DAW integration, preset management and bidirectional control.

Features

• 6‑voice polyphony
• 49 full‑size semi‑weighted keys with velocity and mono aftertouch
• Aluminum pitch and modulation wheels
• 2 digital sound engines with 30+ oscillator modes:
  Arturia: Particles, Lick, Frozen, Raster, Skan, Hit Grains, Cloud Grains, Sample, Wavetable, Noise, Superwave, Harmo, KarplusStrong, BasicWaves, AudioIn, MultiFilter, SurgeonFilter, CombFilter, PhaseFilter, Destroy, FM/AM
  Mutable Instruments: V.Analog, Waveshaper, Two Op. FM, Formant, Chords, Speech, Modal
  Noise Engineering: SawX, Harm, Bass
• Engine 2 can process Engine 1
• Audio In can be routed through the voice architecture
• Polyphonic analog state‑variable filters and VCAs with audio‑rate Filter FM
• 1 envelope per voice
• 1 cycling envelope per voice
• 2 LFOs per voice with user‑defined shapes
• XYZ touch matrix for visual feedback, modulation, preset browsing and Freak Control
• Freak Control with Macros, Gate and Spice, plus bipolar and vector layouts
• Draw custom LFO shapes directly on the touch matrix
• Voice Panning with selectable stereo spread algorithms
• 3 digital FX slots with 13 algorithms, including Self Vocoder and Ext In Vocoder
• 1.3” OLED display
• Direct engine‑access buttons for both sound engines
• Intuitive 64‑step sequencer with 4 lanes of automated modulation
• Performance arpeggiator with octave jumps, ratchets, repeats and Spice & Dice

Dimensions and weight

• Dimensions: 777 × 288 × 71 mm
• Weight: 5.7 kg

Box content

• MiniFreak 49 unit
• USB‑A to USB‑C cable
• Power supply

FAQ – Questions & Answers

Question: Is MiniFreak 49 compatible with presets from the original MiniFreak?

Yes, MiniFreak 49 is fully compatible with presets from the original model.

Question: Can I draw my own LFO shapes on the XYZ touch matrix?

Yes, the XYZ matrix allows you to create and shape custom LFO curves directly on the surface.

Question: Is the MiniFreak V software included?

Yes, MiniFreak V is included and provides full DAW integration and preset management.

Question: Can Engine 2 process Engine 1?

Yes, Engine 2 can process Engine 1 for advanced sound design and cross‑modulation.