Turning the Arturia MicroFreak into a Drum Machine | Tutorial 

Good catch! Dice too. Great for instant variations.

Go wild!

With the beatstep controlling the microfreak you could either use the step sequence method or finger drum your own beats and record in real time ! Plus beatstep has the assignable encoder knobs you could assign to a plethora of midi control functions as micros to make changes inside the freak . You could use beatstep to run another older synth using its cv outs . Or gate out on a drum Sequence . I have beatstep and liked it so much I upgraded to beatstep pro. Now you can use the roller/ looper strip ( like a beat slicer ) and have access to the last step of every separate track in the sequencer, and also the randomness and probability functions . Worthy creative tools for live performance

That would be me!

Thank you very much, glad you enjoyed it!

@@ApproachingNoise I saved that video. I’m looking forward to trying that along with the Arturia DrumBrute synchronized in slave mode. Thanks for being so clear and generous with your creations. Most people hide their tricks to make themselves appear to be better than they actually are. Your brilliance and creativity helps others to be better. That act of generosity elevates you to higher level, in this life, and the next one. Thanks Approaching Noise.

Check out the Arturia MiniFreak! Very impressive, MicroFreak evolved to next level...

Thank you! Since I'm already using the Key->Cutoff modulation in the matrix, it might interfere with that, but I'm sure you can make it work by choosing your notes carefully (maybe you'd have to reverse the Key->Decay modulation so that low C is open and high C is closed, so that low notes can still give you boomy kicks). Or just let go of the key tracking altogether. An extra automation lane could be used for the Shape knob to get even more sound possibilities in your sequence, or maybe even the Amp Envelope Attack, to create noise swells/reverse cymbals. I'll have to give it a try!

@@ApproachingNoise I am a sophomore in a world of post graduates here.. I am genuinely humbled but pleasantly motivated - Thank You One and All for a great channel and resource..

@@PsyJaye I echo this sentiment, have been slamming my head into a brick wall trying to make good sounding drums, lord bless you all

Thank you! I'd suggest the manual, Arturia's own playlist (ru-vid.com/group/PLt1d_YWdtAZ7qI6w7LAhm8kbjfmXJctR_), and then just looking around RU-vid for tips and tricks from people that are thinking outside the box. Experiment!

I just got a micro freak and I'm just getting into synths. Ive been using this tutorial ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-lmFhBkvSULU.html It has unlocked a lot of the mystery around using an instrument I'm not familiar with. It is long. I've only gotten through half of it but it has helped a lot. It is broken down into chapters which is nice. I spend a little time each night on a specific chapter until I feel I understand it then the next evening I move on to the next chapter.

@@jedmarsillo Thanks Jed.. this is a welcome solution to this amazing mystery Micro Freak.. great resource Brother.. Happy Trails & Music Making...

@@ApproachingNoise Excellent moves..

I have the same issue, sorry to say no solution Maybe something with the automation for the resonance, but I can't figure it out

If you enable the sequencer (Shift + Arp), any key should trigger the sequence.

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Technically, yes. But practically, no, since some sounds can simply be too complex to model and emulate. So even if it's technically possible, it might take too long to make just one particular sound.

With the new 5.0 firmware update it is possible since it allows to import and play back and manipulate samples of any recorded sound on the MicroFreak.

No difference. Both have a vocoder. The vocoder version just comes with a microphone in the box, while the normal one doesn't. You can buy the microphone and use it with the normal MicroFreak.

​@@ApproachingNoise I just bought a "normal" version of the microfreak and it came with the gooseneck mic 🤔maybe they started shipping them with it