Is the MicroFreak a wavetable synth?

Arturia’s MicroFreak gets a custom wavetable synth mode.

What type of synth is MicroFreak?

hybrid hardware synth
Arturia’s MicroFreak synth is an affordable hybrid hardware synth with wavetable and digital oscillators, analog filters, a modulation matrix, an unconventional but highly expressive touch plate — and tons of sonic possibilities.

Is the MicroFreak Multitimbral?

The Microfreak is monotimbral, so you would only be able to play one sound at a time.

What is a paraphonic synth?

A paraphonic synth can play multiple notes at a time, but only has one voice architecture — in other words, every played note shares the same VCA envelope. This means that you cannot play one note and then trigger a second note while the first note continues to ring out.

Is MicroFreak a mono?

Whilst the MicroFreak is wholly capable as a mono-synth, it can handle pad duties with ease thanks to its Paraphonic mode. When engaged, the single analogue VCA is transformed into four digital ones. This means you can play four notes independently, thought they share the same filter.

What is paraphonic vs polyphonic?

A term used to describe a synthesizer where multiple oscillators can be used to play different notes, but all of those oscillators route through the same signal path (VCF/DCF, VCA/DCA, etc.), as opposed to true polyphony, where each oscillator feeds its own filter, amplifier, and so on.

Is Digitone multi timbral?

Digitone is multitimbral, in its particular case meaning that each of its voices can potentially play a completely different sound. Digitone Keys also has 4 additional tracks for MIDI sequencing, and the keyboard can also be used to play external gear live.

What is Paraphonic vs polyphonic?

What is 2 note Paraphonic?

Paraphonic synths are often duophonic, meaning you can play two notes at a time. Some examples of duophonic synths include the ARP Odyssey and the Moog Subsequent 37.

Does MicroFreak have stereo out?

Important to note that the signal on the Headphones output is merely duplicated on L-R as the MicroFreak is not a stereo unit. MIDI implementation is satisfactory, with IN/OUT provided on 1/10” connectors, with two adaptors to DIN being shipped with the unit.

How many presets can the MicroFreak hold?

01 Exciting presets MicroFreak comes pre-loaded with 160 awesome presets and free sounds you can download too.