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1. WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION
Building on the MicroFreak's legacy, the MiniFreak takes freakiness to the next level in many
different ways.
It sports two digital Oscillators (Osc) with expanded capabilities. One offers 15 different
oscillator types, from simple synthesizer waveforms and virtual analog modeling to speech
synthesis and much more. The other has 21 different modes, not only various oscillators but
other processing such as ring modulation, digital filter modes and wavefolder, crusher and
distortion.
The oscillators are fed into an analog signal chain, with a multi-mode Voltage Controlled
Filter (VCF) and Voltage Controlled Amplifier (VCA), the latter with its own dedicated 4-stage
envelope. The signal is further enhanced with a set of three independent digital effects
processors (FX), each with a selection of multiple effect types.
A Cycling Envelope can be used as either an extra three-stage envelope or as a looping
waveform with a variety of complex shapes. This is in addition to a set of two Low
Frequency Oscillators (LFO) with multiple waveshapes and the ability to sync to a global
tempo. Modulation sources can be assigned to multiple destinations with different amounts,
thanks to an easy-to-use Modulation Matrix.
All this is contained in a portable package with a 37-note Arturia Slim Keys keybed with
velocity and pressure (aftertouch/AT) sensitivity. Two capacitive Touch Strips have multiple
assignable functions for intuitive real-time control, and a powerful built-in arpeggiator and
sequencer top off the package.
The MiniFreak can connect to your studio with stereo audio outs, a mono audio in, analog
clock signals, MIDI In/Out/Thru, and class-compliant USB MIDI. That makes it a perfect
companion to your favorite VSTs but also to your Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) running
MiniFreak V, a virtual instrument version of MiniFreak with seamless control from the
hardware and much more.
3 Arturia - User Manual MiniFreak - Welcome and Introduction
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