5 Reasons Microfreak Might Be Arturia’s Greatest Synth Yet 

Arturia is a good company. They build gear with love.

One thing you didn’t mention - Arturia totally didn’t have to but included clock, cv in and out jacks so you can use the MF as a controller for other hardware

I’m convinced the Microfreak will be regarded as a classic one day. It’s hard not to love Arturia after getting one of these.

Arturia have done an amazing job keeping it compelling with constant updates. Such great value. I ended up buying two of them!

i love this synth. making an entire record with this thing and the model samples. didnt mean to, but it is just so versatile. sending everything straight to a 4 track and using side-chaining compression. quite groovy so far.

Love your videos, your style and your attitude. Thanks for broadcasting!

Useful AND entertaining! At first sight I HATED the keys on the MicroFreak and NEVER thought I would buy one…….UNTIL……I some a few really good demonstrations of all the things it could do and then the G.A.S. kicked in but this is a purchase I don’t regret. I’ve have it set up with a few other pieces of gear ( my dawless setup) and I’ve been having so much fun I didn’t even know about any updates……. I’m glad I watched this because now I can’t wait to get it updated to check out whatever new features it has….. like CHRISTMAS all over again. Thanks Again for the Good Content.

You are one of the most laid-back RU-vidrs I've come to know over the past 15 years... oh and by the way: very great stuff and content - extremely helpful!! 👍🏽

I, for one, really appreciate this video.

Microfreak seriously punches above its weight. I would say it is the best value for the money of the last decade, hands-down.

Hey! Arturia mentioned and linked your video in their email newsletter, great work!

sharing the love like everyone else. I found that adding a couple of guitar pedals _really_ unlocks it too

I've been seriously considering buying one since yesterday. Thank you for posting

I'm a 59 year old synth guy from WAY back that's finally buying new gear again. Just got my Microfreak a couple weeks ago. Mid life? Microfreak? Subscribed.

Great video! Have seen some other Microfreak vids, but this was really one of the best and you put up the greatest things about this synth. Very useful. You made me consider buying one.

Your videos are truly great. Thanks for your time, efforts and info you share!

Sooo happy with the Arturia Microfreak, best buy ever. Added a couple of volcas and still exploring all the potential of this awesome synth and additional hardware. Love your informative videos, keep up the great work 👍

Fully agree. So much so I have indeed considered getting a second one! Thank you for thank Arturia its because of how they keep their products updated that I am such a fan of theirs.

Great video & love your humble mood

Mine is coming in Monday! Can't wait to try it

This just made me even more excited for my Microfreak to get to me in the mail! Love the Vids! Keep up the great work ! :)

i have one of the first microfreaks in my country - just when it was released. it was even used to make a review in a local music magasine. anyway, it was a love at first sight :) of course, it must be used with external effect to really sound good, but the synth itself has everything you need packed in a small and beautiful case. and lot of unique features not found anywhere else. all in all - a real joy to PLAY (in both senses :)

Had mine for 18 months or so and I just love it! One of your first shots was it next to a Digitakt, I often sit down with those two and let fly with much madness. My favourite oscillators have to be the Noise Engineering ones, there’s something about the timbres one can achieve with those that I find particularly pleasing! Be interesting to see what they come up with next for this, already versatile, wee beastie… Peace ✌️

Love your videos! Thumbs up!

I'm looking forward to seeing your take on the new Arturia Minifreak.

Really enjoyed this one! Thanks for sharing this!!!

Dude, this video is amazing... extremely helpful and your humor is on point haha. New sub

Awesome blend of engaging and informative information, put together in a cohesive and understandable manner. Inspiring and super cool video. Love your channel, friend! 😎

was randomly served up your video! OMG this is amazing. I feel like I fell into a rabbit hole I don't belong but you are so nice that I stayed.

And you can modulate virtually any knob on the synth through the matrix. The tactile nature of it is great too. Great synth! Nice quick review!

6:04 DUDE. They added a bad ass vocoder!!! It's so good.

This video is so well done! I hit subscribe after 2 minutes. Thank you

I've been interested in this one for a while now, I think this video made my mind up. Also the first channel I have ever subscribed to. Good job!

Liked Microfreak until yesterday when I heard Stimming playing a set aboard a sailing boat. He used Microfreak extensively, it's a most delicious synth.

I need this synth. Great video

More top content TMS, nice work! I adore the MicroFreak, its the widest sonic palette in one of the best form factors I've ever found, I just sit around the house with a USB power supply and some headphones and noodle away on the 'MFreak for hours, for me it truly represents one of Auturia's mission statements/tag lines "The Sound Explorers". So true.

Brilliant video!

Hey, thank you so much for your review. I was still hesitating to add that synth to my studio, and actually you just convinced me totally 😉 very nice video, clear and precise. It will be my first "real" synth. And I like your way to approach music, and gears in general. I really like your Sp404 mk2 video, super nice. Thanks again, and long life to your channel

I bought one of these a couple years ago and didn't find much value in it but since then I've started the modular journey and your comments in this video have inspired me to give it another shot now that I have a bit more experience. Thanks for posting. Oh... BTW - The newsletter I got from Arturia this morning led me to this video.

Killer tip!!! I paired the Microfreak with the moogerfooger freqbox and it went to another level. The CV out controls the mf-107, which I got for cheap!! I am telling you this pair is incredible 💕

Another one of these recent legends is the Roland Gaia, in the 9th year of production. It is the only 64 voice, digital or analog, synth with no menu, all tactile interface on the market. Massive polyphony, each oscillator is pan-able and 3 of everything: filters/amp env/ filter env./LFO's/long envelopes/good effects built in.....more....

Great little mini-review, well done! You told me more than I knew about this little synth in a very short time. I am a accomplished pro pianist, I will only play full sized keys, but I appreciate any keyboard on a synth just for programming ease; we can always hook up a keyboard via MIDI for programming, but once a studio has more than 10 synths, the logistics of this is not pleasant. And obviously, in my case, a full sized keyboard would be used for any performance once the programming is complete.

This is the best video on the micro freak I’ve seen .made me pull the trigger on purchasing one thanks :)

Just snagged one for $299. That’s a steal for what this bad boy can do! Excited for it to arrive.

Thank you so much! You helped me make up my mind! I’ll be using this for live & keep my Keylab 61 MKII & MacBook in the studio. Haha. Great review. Thanks again.

thanks for making this sick video. i’ve always wanted to get a synthesizer and recently i’ve been practicing my piano improv. this price seems perfect even though it’s a bit spendy this video has showed me that it is worth the money and made well. definitely subscribing!

Good content. Keep it coming

I just got my MicroFreak and am loving it. Now I also want to get a Digitakt to go along with it. They seem to play very well together.

I cannot stress how awesome this little synth is. I don't usually like to champion synths because they are always evolving and changing up things, but this $350 little guy does things I didn't think it would be possible to do. It's a drum machine, sequencer, modular rack and a para synth and then some. Easily one of my favorite pieces of gear.

Another reason why I love Arturia they cant miss you convinced me to buy this as my first synth for Christmas I have alot of Arturias plug-ins but no hardware🕺🏽

Dude, your born to make these vids. Now I have to buy one. I've been watching vids about it, but you really make us synth heads get what it's about.

Definitely buying one in a couple months.

Woke up thinking I was going to buy the JU-06A today, and ended up pushing the Microfreak button after comparing and researching my first synth for weeks and this vid just pushed me over the edge lol. One day I'll get the JU-06A or JX-08 but it's going to be a while.

same here in berlin! thanx for mking this video...an ode to microfreak!

Bought it used like new for 150 euros some months ago. I love it! You can play everything, arp, solos, pads, very funny and usable.

Hello I’m a new subscriber! Never bumped into you before. That was a great episode! I feel your enthusiasm for this great synth - look forward to your future episodes!

100k views. you nailed it my friend! Keep it uuuuup

The recently added vocoder option tipped me over. I have followed the freak since its Namm release and just now I decided to order. Soo, here we go!

Arturia are great! I've got the MF and KSP, and both has received numerous feature upgrades (and bug fixes). Not to mention, great and explaining (as well as with a personal, human, touch) user manuals, unlike other manufacturers (I'm looking at you, Korg).

Excellent explanation, right to the *many* points. Ah, just subscribed! You're very good communicator. I had never heard about you or this channel and came to know you from Bo Beats' last video (2021 awards).

I bought one when it came out ended up returning it. Around a year later i bought it again because i felt like i missed something. I am glad i bought it again. It's cool and capable of making some great sounds.

When i got mine in late 2019, i originally only wanted it because of the capacitive keyboard, which i like A LOT. I always wanted to have a synth that allows you to play it kinda like a Buchla Synthesizer and also having the benefit of NOT having expensive mechanical keys so it's less prone to break. The capacitive keys allow for some really interesting interactions when you route it to certain parts of the synth. The Synth engines are great and it keeps getting better. Definitely worth having, this little BIG synth.

Amazing vid, sub deserved

Nice video man! Been looking at that weird synth at the musicstore. Love the mechanic/melotron/future/vintage/romantic style.

Very cool! Like and subscribed!

I bought that wonderful synth, I didn’t dig deep into it yet because I’m new to this and I have much to learn about it. But I already enjoy a lot!

I think I make the right choice when buying the Freak for my first synth in a long time.. Took me a while to get into the operation of how it works but what a stunning little synth which takes up very little space...I also link it to my Keystep 37 which makes a great partnership for the Freak. Great vid as always...jim

Man, you’re a cool cat. I just put mine on layaway, because for some reason guitar center can’t sell it to me until the 8th of this month. Today is the 5th. It’s used, and it’s going for $289. Not bad. Thanks for this video. I subscribed to your channel and look forward to joining you on this synth journey. Epic channel name, by the way. 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

You are really cool,funny and experienced!! On top of that you know how to throw content on us ,perfect balance between duration and input. Thanks for your work,im pretty sure you will have greats things in return. ✌🍀❤

My fav synth by far!

I ordered myself one per mail today..

New to the channel. I’m interested in the slowly evolving/lush soundscapey potential of generative (as opposed to the ‘series of intriguing bloops’ approach - which is cool, but not my jam). The sounds you’re pulling from this thing very much appeal to me. I also enjoyed your friendly, candid approach to the video, and the slightly self deprecating vibe. On that note: you had me at ‘midlife’. Subscribed [and I’m ordering a microfreak].

Maaaan ... I don't have one and never wanted, but now ... Video is so good, I mean all these jokes, references. Great job, feeling like you growing as a content creator!

agreed. i would love it to integrate better with modular. like having cv in or osc out. etc

Cool video. Thanks.

It's absolutely my desert island synth. Before it came out I sneered at it. Then I tried it out. Went to guitar center to buy a minilogue and left with a microfreak and a reverb pedal with cash left over. Even if I try to start a track with a different synth I end up fitting it in somewhere before the track is finished. It was already a great price and it seems like every 6 months we get amazing updates giving it even more value.

Bought a micro korg xl plus over this for a project. I’m SO about to buy this thing for my next project 😎🤗

Sold! Just put in my order. It's going to pair up with my new circuit tracks 😊😊

Great video, thanks! After quite a lot of hands on with more premium synths this year, this and the Deepmind 12 are the ones that really give you the best bang for your buck. Synths three times the price of the DM12 can’t come close to it for ambient music (much to my disappointment).

Thank you so much 👍👍👍👍👍😃

5:25 😆 I hope Dr. Endo, and team at Sonicware, will continue to perfect the Liven synths. I have the first two. They are also super inspiring.

Great video, especially on the firmware updates. All too often original reviews and instruction videos lack crucial info when you're looking for new gear. Comprehensive videos on updates/user experience are rather scarce unfortunately (except for MPC 2.10 which flooded the internet). A small note could also be made for people who may have second thoughts about the quirky keyboard (like me): 3DWaves Nanobod produces a custom replacement case which enables to cleanly cut of the keybed and make the synth even more compact.

I've 3(three) microfreak synths in my studio currently. I love the features of the microfreak very much. I was satisfied with the first one and was thinkink that it would be nice not to change preset during live recording. after having 2(two microfreaks) I became aware of it that I have much more options at same time with an 3rd microfreak - it's all about the presets and their custom setup. with that gear I can be really creative right now. rising the amount of microfreak synths is always an good idea - IF you are able to pay the priece right now without any damage. you can create really great interaction with them! best regards, Frank Liebe.

Indeed, it was both useful _and_ entertaining.

This is a confirmed buy because of you. Thanks:)

5 Reasons why I have 2 of them. and 5 Reasons why a lot of the content on my channel is featured by MicroFreak. Great Video. I agree with everything you said.

Dude you've got some amazing Energy going On!! Comment & Liked for Algo

You are good at making these videos.

The microfreak is amazing and top notch machine. Arturia , my conpliments !👍👍

I've been interested in Arturia since before they made hardware synths, so I got advanced notice of the MicroFreak when it was new. My initial reaction, since I'm mostly used to East Coast synthesis was: "Not interested; it's too weird for me." But then I heard some people on YT making very intriguing music, and $350 is not that much of a barrier for entry, so I sprang for it. What a nice surprise! I've spent many delightful hours just noodling around with it and learning some new approaches. Among Eurorack modules, Mutable Instruments are among the most inventive, so having several elements of that available for the cost of a single module seemed like a good deal. Also, the sound will be surprisingly good to analogue purists, and hopefully get them to see that digital voices have a role to play as well. You can pack a lot of synth into a small, inexpensive package that way. Arturia seems to love this little machine as well, adding vocoder capabilities (you can pick up the official microphone for about $25) for free in firmware. The latest firmware adds some new wavetable functionality, much more than I would have expected for free. I'm looking forward to see what I can do with it, and what development path Arturia takes with it.

Rumor has it you were in healthcare. Former ER nurse here. Big fan of your work, vibe and inspiration.

either love or hate to death is the best way to describe the touch keys

I’ve had a Microfreak for awhile now n I love it. All the synth engines are awesome!! Wish it had reverb and delay. No problem though! I’ll never sell mine! I use it with my modular gear extensively.

Truer words have seldom been spoken. I just can't wrap my head around of how cheap this thing is considering the overwhelming generosity of sounds and features.

I for one, have enjoyed this video.

thanks! im gonna get one for xmas!!!

That was an extremely convincing pitch and I was looking for a micro synth that could design, save and populate keys with samples. Anyhow now its in my Perfect Circuit Cart...waiting for me to come check out.

I love mine, first piece of gear I actually got on this music making journey

Dude. My chick got me one for my birthday last year and it's my favorite synth.

AMEN ie. Amplitude Modulation Envelope Noun. Iloveit (since a year or so, i've hooked it up to a KORG nts-1)