What's in the box: MiniFreak Vocoder Unit 30 cm Gooseneck Microphone + Stand Universal PSU - 12V 1A USB A to USB 2.0 Registration Card Description:MiniFreak Vocoder Edition - Spontaneous algorithmic synthesizerMiniFreak Vocoder is a special edition of the fearless polyphonic hybrid synth. The same dual digital engines, analog filters, modulation and sequencing power, now with a vocoder and gooseneck mic. Get creative with vocal or external input - from talkbox growls to spectral drones.Speak your mind in android rhymeUnleash your voice, distort reality, and dive headfirst into chaos - MiniFreak returns in a fearless white-orange skin, armed with a vocoder that bends sound to your will.16-band vocoderPlug in the mic—or any external source—and reshape it with MiniFreak’s vocoder FX, or apply the effect to your own synth sounds and unleash a full spectrum of vocodized textures.Hybrid polysynth powerTwo digital engines, 31 modes, six voices. Stack them, FM-link them, or route Engine 1 into Engine 2, all through genuine analog filters for punch and warmth.Mirrored in softwareEnjoy the same wild hybrid sound in your DAW of choice, complete with modeled analog filters, with MiniFreak V, a like-for-like VST. Use the same presets physically or virtually.Any voice robotisedShape your voice or any synth patch into robotic choirs, shimmering pads, and spectral textures.Select the Vocoder FX, choose between internal or external sound sources and take it away - four dedicated FX modes and controls let you shift the sonic character even further.Endless modes - infinate shapes2 engines, 6 voices, 31 oscillator modesFrom Virtual Analog to FM, Additive to Granular, collide contrasting modes for compound polyphonic timbres, feed Engine 1’s sound into Engine 2 for stacked sonic interplay, and process your voice or external audio through its architecture to unleash any sound’s wild side. BasicWaves Superwave Karplus Str. Noise Harm Destroy FM/RM Multi Filter Surgeon Filter Comb Filter Phaser Filter V.Analog Waveshaper Two Op. FM Formant Chords Speech Modal SawX Harm Bass WaveTable Sample Cloud Grains Hit Grains Frozen Skan Particles Lick Raster Audio In A closer - lookExplore Minifreak Vocoder’s layout, controls, and secret sonic weapons in detail, from the one-knob Modulation Matrix to the multi-functional touch strips.Command - the chaosFrom whispered harmonies to mangled drum loops, MiniFreak Vocoder adapts to your setup and your imagination - whatever your sound, there’s a freaky way to play it.Classic vocoder spiritLoad a simple synth patch and blend it with your voice for a classic, clean vocoder sound - robotic, smooth, and ready to cut through any mix.Voice-enhanced sound designStack granular noise with vocoded whispers, animate filters with LFOs, and sequence automations to create sounds that blur the line between synth & voice.External audio manglingFeed drum machines, guitars, or field recordings into the Vocoder FX for instant spectral distortion and rhythmic filter sweeps.More than meets the eyeShape your sound design with advanced sequencing, arpeggiation, and the Vocoder FX - all mirrored in your daw DAW with MiniFreak’s VST-twin.For more information about MiniFreak’s engines, filters, Vocoder FX, effects, sequencer, modulation and play modes, explore the details page.Vocoder FX Two modes, four colours - instant inspiration. Ext In Vocoder reshapes any external signal with MiniFreak’s engine. Self Vocoder lets you use the Vocoder FX on synth engine sounds. Swap between Clean, Vintage, Narrow, or Gated flavours, then tweak the three FX controls for anything from Daft-Punk gloss to hyper-resonant textures in seconds.Melodic - propulsion Effortlessly take your sound in a new direction MiniFreak’s sequencer and arpeggiator allows you to lock variety into your patterns, introduce dramatic octave jumps, and drop-in repeats and mutations on the fly. A sequence that never fully repeats, thanks to MiniFreak's Spice & Dice randomization and one-touch mutations.Virtual - Doppelganger Explore the power of MiniFreak in your favorite DAW with mirrored sound and architecture. MiniFreak V is a comprehensive standalone instrument, perfect for taking your Freak-infused production on-the-go, as well as offering seamless integration between hardware and software for a workflow that can suit your every need. Simply click Link to MiniFreak, and you’re all set! Hear it - in actionDial in everything from robotic hooks to spectral pulses with expertly designed vocoder presets, and moreBroken Landscapes - GraphytA MiniFreak exploration of textures and sounds finding between something beautiful and broken, something melodic and distorted.Hypersona - Victor MorelloA hyperpop track using the Minifreak's Engine capabilities. No external effects were used.Helsinki - NarumikDeep dub techno demo, layering submerged chords, vocoded textures, and a steady pulse to evoke a hypnotic, late-night atmosphere.Funk Freak - Louison PuginA vibrant funk demo using Minifreak Factory presets.In 20 Years Time - Dimitris KordisAn intimate, expressive cinematic track using the Minifreak. No external effects were used.Unborn Ghosts -Tutura PeakMoody, vocoder-laced demo blending ambient textures with eerie, experimental sound design.Boss Fight - Joe SheldrickAn intense bass-heavy track with a cinematic and video game feeling, using many MiniFreak granular presets.Void Construct - CulprateA melodic but heavy-hitting and dense track, result of the union of Culprate and the MiniFreak granular.Fractured Signal - Victor MorelloSharp slice of IDM, blending intricate rhythms with heavy vocoder treatments and glitch-infused textures for a futuristic, cerebral sound.Features: 6-voice polyphonic hybrid synthesizer 37-note velocity-sensitive Slim-key keybed with aftertouch 2 sound Engines with 31 oscillator modes in total Engine 2 can be used to process Engine 1 1 envelope per voice 1 cycling envelope per voice 2 LFOs per voice Polyphonic analog filters and VCAs 6-voice polyphonic, 12-voice paraphonic, unison, or mono configuration 3 digital FX slots in insert or send mode, with 13 FX including Ext Vocoder & Self Vocoder FX User-customizable LFO curves Mod Matrix with 7 sources and 13 potential destinations OLED display for real-time visual feedback Intuitive 64-step sequencer (4 pages of 16 steps) 4 lanes of automated modulation Performance Arpeggiator controls including Ratchet, Octave Randomize, and more MIDI in/out/thru USB connectivity Sustain, audio in, and clock in/out connectivity Balanced stereo outputs 268 factory presets 244 user preset slots Specifications: Windows Win 10+ (64bit) 4 GB RAM 4 cores CPU, 3.4 GHz (4.0 GHz Turbo-boost) 3GB free hard disk space OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU ARM processors not supported on Windows Apple Mac OS 11+ 4 GB RAM 4 cores CPU, 3.4 GHz (4.0 GHz Turbo-boost) or M1 CPU 3GB free hard disk space OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU Required configuration:Works in Standalone, VST, AAX, Audio Unit, NKS.Work with ASC:An elegant and simple solution to help you install, activate, and update your Arturia software instrumentsMicrophone Size & weight: Size : 18.1 x 4.3 x 4.3 inches (460 x 115 x 110mm) Size & weight Size (mm): 578 x 55 x 231 mm Size (in): 22.76 x 2.17 x 9.09 in Weight (kg): 3.28 kg Weight (lb): 7.23 lb
