Detail 01
PCB key surface with poly-aftertouch
Pressure on the flat playing surface can manipulate parameters, with poly-aftertouch available.
Product detailSKU #1500000265534
ArturiaMicroFreak Hybrid Synthesizer
modernelectronicpop
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
MicroFreak is a compact 25-key hybrid synthesizer built around wavetable synthesis, digital oscillators and analog filters. Its flat PCB playing surface has no moving keys, responds to pressure and provides poly-aftertouch, making it a distinct alternative to a conventional keyboard. A 64-step sequencer, arpeggiator, four automation recordings and Spice/Dice functions keep pattern-building central to the workflow. Its modulation matrix and connection options support MIDI-, clock- and CV-based synth setups.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Crafting evolving melodic and rhythmic patterns with sequencer automation and Spice/Dice controls.
- Integrating USB, MIDI, clock, CV, Gate and Pressure connections into a synth rig.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who require a traditional keyboard mechanism with moving keys.
- Performers needing more than 25 onboard keys without an external MIDI controller.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
64-step sequencer and four automation recordings
Lets you build sequences, edit notes by step, and capture up to four automations.
Detail 03
512 preset slots; 320 factory presets
Provides factory sounds while leaving preset locations for your own work.
Detail 04
USB, clock, MIDI, CV, Gate and Pressure I/O
Offers connection points for MIDI-, clock- and control-voltage-based setups.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm that the flat, pressure-sensitive PCB playing surface suits your approach; it is not a conventional keyboard.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How many factory presets are included?
MicroFreak has 320 factory presets and 512 preset slots.
02Can it connect to an external MIDI controller?
Yes. Its I/O includes MIDI in and out, and it can connect to an external MIDI controller for more keys.
03Does it have an onboard sequencer?
Yes. It includes a 64-step sequencer, plus an arpeggiator.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
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- Category Source
- detail
- Tier
- new
- Korena Special
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- Source Id
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