MicroFreak upgrade: My favorite synth can now play samples! 

Whenever people accuse “SynthTubers” of being elitist or fetishizing expensive gear I am going to point them to this video (and others) that celebrate well-designed, inexpensive gear.

I come from the 70s and 80s. I think the Microfreak is not just amazing for its price but just one of the best synths ever. Already a classic.

Just wanted to say, every time I watch one of your videos I get a burst of inspiration that I end up opening my Ableton to work on the tons of unfinished music that's piling up. The way you edit your videos and your enthusiasm for the tech and breaking down how it works is very inspiring - your channel is a gem that deserves way more!

OMG thanks for letting us know! Gonna start playing with my microfreak the minute I get some time off, can't believe they added this feature!! The gift that never stops giving

David is the most wholesome music youtuber. Not only do I learn something new from him every time I watch his videos - but it also has some kind of a relaxing, therapeutic effect on me. Good job David!

This is by far my favorite thing about Arturia, how they keep adding functionalities to older models. Many companies would just re skin and release as a new model instead of upgrading a synth that came out 4 years ago.

Nicely done! That flute sounds soooo good!!

I love my MicroFreak. I can't wait to do the upgrade and thanks for making it so easy.

I just downloaded this update the other day so it's very handy having someone illustrate it. Thank you David!

One of my favorite uploaders- thanks so much for sharing your thoughts and music with us

It's so funny I was just debating getting one and went to go watch your review and here's this new video. Always happy to see you work! This is def a great way to start my bday today. Thanks for doing what you do!

I can't believe I've waited this long to consider getting a Microfreak, what an incredible return on the investment.

The music he makes at the end sounds so retro to me, like the music during or at the end of TV documentaries and science shows from the 90s! I can imagine Carl Segan saying something in fron of camera as this music gets louder and louder. 😄 Nice to hear!

This ended up reminding me of the comfy synth genre! Really love the sounds and textures you created!

Thanks David. I didn’t think it would be worth the time to do this update right away but you’ve got me excited to check it out!

i've been making music for almost 3 years and playing keyboard for 2-just wanna put it out there that you make what looks like the simplest chords to play just going off finger placement sound beautiful and intricate, haha. you inspire the heck out of me

Hey guys! You can select multiple samples from your file explorer and drag them into the software!

I have been in a music rut for around a year, finally upgraded my Microfreak to firmware v5 and digging into the sample functions because of this video. Thank you for the simple, creative, and straightforward explanation!!❤ I could not for the life of me figure out how to get the sample modes to work right up.. I felt super dumb I love sound and synth, but I'm fully self taught as of a few years ago. samplers and sample pads just are really fun and speaks to me. My bf and I went to a store on my bday a while back and I played with the MFreak for a few minutes and had to have it.

So cool. Thanks for sharing. Love your vids David!!!!

Positive energy comes from this. Thank you

Such a wicked little box. Great video.

Damn! This incredible little instrument simply keeps getting better and better with every update! SO glad I chose to invest in one last year - it's worth its weight in gold! Samples just open up a whole new avenue of possibilities beyond what it was already capable of.

You're really good at this type of content (first time seeing one of your videos). I've been meaning to pick up a MicroFreak. I'm more of a groovebox type of person, but I've gotten fair at making patches with soft-synths and I think I'm ready for an actual synth. Seems like a great first synth. The sampling engine is right up my alley for sure.

I have just purchased and wow - very powerful little Freak !!!!

Flutes!! These videos are always a treat :)

Oh and now I know what granular synthesis is. Thanks!

also the loop in the end is amazing!

Awesome demo! Definitely considering grabbing one now haha

Intriguing. Thanks, David.

Im glad tou all jave this because the music i want to make will be forever stuck in my head and soul. Youre very lucky to have this tech.

With every video featuring the microfreak, you make me want to buy it more and more Dx

I did not know this, ,this is awesome! I will update my MicroFreak when I get home 🙌🏾

I keep forgetting to update my freak.. and after your video.. I definitely NEED to update it!! Thank you David.

Just ordered mine! Super excited! (Already have the LVX yeah!)

I used to be a bit put off by the weird keybed but this has really swayed the decision for my next synth purchase. Absolutely awesome. I mostly jam on the circuit rhythm and this seems to tick the (very few) boxes that the rhythm leaves empty.

Great video and nice examples of sample modulation! Damn, this is now the final reason for me to buy a Microfreak :D I mainly work for my lofi music with the Liven Lofi-12 sampler and the PO-33 K.O., but all the modulation options of the Microfreak to model samples are fantastic!

This is so relaxing❤

Super cool! Thanks David :)

I am probably not going to say this correctly but I hope my meaning is clear. You have a great voice for this sort of thing. Between that and your phrase and general vibe it just makes this whole thing easy to watch and a great experience.

Wow, thank you so much for this! I had no idea I'd been missing out on incredible updates. Cannot wait to load some samples! PS Love the music 💜

I’ve been feeling the desire for a micro freak, now you’ve sold me on it 😮

Powerful, great video man 🙂

I LOVE your videos. Everything about them, they have inspired me to start experimenting with sound. One of my next steps is to learn some music theory. Its truly fascinating so if anyone has a starting point for me that would be very helpful!

I was not aware of this. What a great feature!

I haven't been this excited to discover a new RU-vid channel since a while! love your videos!

Just got one a week ago loving it

Waiting for my MicroFreak to arrive soon, that was a no brainer purchase with this update!

Wow. Truly changes everything about it.😎✌️✌️

Great review of the new feature! Interesting what Arturia might bring in the future with possible MicroFreak 2

I come from 20s. The start of jazz. We were scattin on instruments etc. Rothchild money was rolling. We needed more synths like this. You younhlings have no idea how cool you have it

Love this. You might have finally sold me on the MicroFreak.

I watched the video cause I got a MicroFreak a couple of weeks ago. I did have a sampling process, but I wasn't sure if there was any better way. This one video killed two birds for me. It covers the preset menu for the synth, and getting some sampling workflow tips. Thank you! My take on the Microfreak: is not my favourite synth (yet? ;p ), but definitively fun to use.

Subscribed! Your videos have good structure

This synth is just incredible. I’d recommend it to anyone, it does so much.

Thank you, beautiful video. Subscribed!

I'm glad you uploaded a video for the new update! Does anybody have any ideas what audio interface I should use with mine?

I completely forgot about the update. Thanks

2:53 that chord is heavenly

Synth beginner here- I think this is the one i’m going to start with. :)

I need to do this right now.

This is awesome! I’m updating now.

thank you!

04:09 Holy shit Davidm what kind crazy amazing videography was that?! Fair play dude.

Oh god, now I’m gonna have to buy one of these. 😂 Well played sir.

cool, I think I'll buy one.

Thanks a lot

You should try synthesizing your violin sound, with an old Casio CZ-101. Using phase distortion synthesis works pretty convincingly, for string and bow. With that said, I've never wanted the OG Freak more than I do right now. I'm a sucker for tiny grains. -Get yourself the Nunomo Qun. 😉

Great Arturia update... BUT Apple Silicon Macs started coming out in November 2020, so that MIDI control app should have been made native long ago. It's inexcusable that it isn't and has to run in emulation.

Thanks to your videos, I've ordered a Microfreak and I can't wait to get it. Ty for the inspiration! Where's that video on the vocoder functionality?!?

Very cool video

Handy little guide to the new functions. What I need now is the equivalent of iOS’s ‘Audioshare’ app for Mac in order to manage samples…

Brilliant 🔥👏🤘

I’m definitely getting super excited to get one of these. Now I’ve gotta decide if I’m gonna buy this or a car first.

oh man i need it

I love your videos. This was the main thing I wanted mine for. To produce that mellotron sound (think strawberry fields intro) Thanks

Are you kidding, I literally grabbed one today hahaha Lets goooooo!

This video just confirmed me buying the microfreak as my first synth

Now I need the MIcroFreak...

the microfreak is up there with the digitakt in terms of bang for the buck. Both seem to just keep getting new features for free that feel like i dont deserve but they just keep coming!

Bro seriously👏🏿👏🏿

Hi Dave, thanks for this wonderful review. This synth seems so revolutionary. It may sound a bit far-fetched, but to me it's like the 21st century's Synclavier or Fairlight. Oh, and a bit of an off-topic here - are you American or Canadian?

Would be interested to see a comparison on the built in effects in the Mini Freak vs some of the pedals you use!

Was about to pull the trigger on a Poly D for Moog polyphony but saw a video of a dude loaded Minimoog samples onto the microfreak. How long does it take you from finding s sample to having it playable on the freak?

Love my Microfreak, but for live use I can't seem to get used to the keys. But in the studio, I always get back to it.

THIS IS SICK THANKS SO MUCH

139bpm you can load make 17 pad presets with 12 second samples or 2 12seconds with cross fades between them as one sample, you can make 50 4 seconds one shots with tail or 100 2 second stabs with out tail

sensational.

If you like that sound, you would love anything by Mcbaise, or from the Dirty Melody label for that matter. Love this music

And now I want a microfreak

Wow that's cool! Is is on the MiniFreak too?

GREAT THANKS~~~~~!!!!!! GOD BLESS YOU

wtf that shit bussin

How did you get that crazy motion controlled almost cgi camera looking close up? That looked wild!

How the hell did you film that transition to the boutique pedal? That was amazing, it almost looked robotic in nature. I would love to see more on how you did that please.

Insane..!

Awesome video! Really tempted to pick one of these up. Can the same firmware be uploaded to the MiniFreak also?

1:54 Idk if that works on MacOS too but on WIndows you can just select all files at once and click open and they will all be sequentially loaded, saving a lot of time and clicking

I love music but I'm no way musical although I've had cheap keyboards and a Korg synth. The actual putting together of elements I never quite grasped but I'm impressed with your work here. Very cool.

Nice man! Do you know if the MicroFreak also can do this?

When you first played the flutes, it sounded kinda like lean on me by bill withers