The Arturia MiniFreak 49 is a six-voice hybrid polyphonic synthesizer designed for creative sound design, electronic music production, and live performance. It features a 49-key semi-weighted keyboard with velocity sensitivity and mono aftertouch, combining two digital sound engines with analog filters to produce a wide range of sounds. With more than 30 oscillator modes, it supports virtual analog, FM, wavetable, granular, sample-based, and physical modeling synthesis.

The MiniFreak 49 features two digital sound engines, polyphonic analog state-variable filters, and three digital effects slots with 13 algorithms available per slot. Its modulation architecture includes two LFOs per voice, an envelope and cycling envelope per voice, and an XYZ touch matrix for expressive control. The 64-step sequencer provides four lanes of automated modulation, while the performance arpeggiator includes octave jumps, ratchets, repeats, and Spice & Dice functions.

For studio integration and live performance, the MiniFreak 49 includes MIDI In/Out/Thru, USB-C connectivity, stereo outputs, sustain input, audio input, and clock input/output. It includes 350 factory presets, 162 user preset slots, and 256MB of sample and wavetable memory. MiniFreak V companion software provides DAW integration and bidirectional hardware control, allowing users to combine the hardware synthesizer with computer-based music production.

Key Features

• Six-voice hybrid polyphonic synthesizer with two digital sound engines.
• 49 full-size semi-weighted keys with velocity sensitivity and mono aftertouch.
• More than 30 oscillator modes covering multiple synthesis techniques.
• Polyphonic analog state-variable filters with audio-rate Filter FM.
• Three digital effects slots with 13 algorithms available per slot.
• Two LFOs, one envelope, and one cycling envelope per voice.
• 350 factory presets and 162 user preset slots.
• 256MB of sample and wavetable memory.

Ideal For

• Electronic music production and sound design.
• Home, project, and professional recording studios.
• Live electronic music performances.
• Synthwave, ambient, experimental, and contemporary electronic music.
• Musicians seeking hybrid digital synthesis and analog filtering.
• Producers creating evolving pads, basses, leads, and rhythmic sequences.
• Studio setups requiring hardware and software synthesizer integration.

What's in the Box

• Arturia MiniFreak 49 synthesizer.
• USB-A to USB-C cable.
• Power supply.

Inputs & Outputs

• MIDI In, MIDI Out, and MIDI Thru.
• USB-C connectivity.
• Stereo audio outputs.
• Sustain pedal input.
• Audio input.
• Clock input and output.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many voices does the Arturia MiniFreak 49 have?

The MiniFreak 49 is a six-voice polyphonic synthesizer with two digital sound engines and analog filters.

What type of keyboard does it have?

It features 49 full-size semi-weighted keys with velocity sensitivity and mono aftertouch.

What synthesis methods does it support?

Its oscillator modes include virtual analog, FM, wavetable, granular, sample-based, and physical modeling synthesis.

Does the MiniFreak 49 include built-in effects?

Yes. It features three digital effects slots, with 13 algorithms available per slot.

Does it have a sequencer and arpeggiator?

Yes. It includes a 64-step sequencer with four automated modulation lanes and an arpeggiator with octave jumps, ratchets, repeats, and Spice & Dice.

Can it integrate with a computer-based music production setup?

Yes. USB-C connectivity and the included MiniFreak V companion software support DAW integration and bidirectional hardware control.

How many presets are available?

The MiniFreak 49 includes 350 factory presets and 162 user preset slots.

Full Technical Specifications

Audio and Synthesis

Keyboard and Performance

Connectivity and Software

Physical Specifications