Explore new sonic possibilities with the Arturia MiniFreak 49, a powerful 6-voice polyphonic hybrid synthesizer featuring 49 semi-weighted keys, dual digital sound engines, analog filters, and an innovative XYZ touch matrix. Designed for musicians, producers, and sound designers, the MiniFreak 49 combines experimental synthesis with hands-on performance controls, offering an intuitive way to create everything from rich analog-style sounds to complex evolving textures.

Powerful Hybrid Synthesis with 30+ Oscillator Modes

At the heart of the Arturia MiniFreak 49 are two versatile digital sound engines featuring over 30 oscillator modes. Explore virtual analog, FM, wavetable, granular, sample-based, and physical modeling synthesis to create distinctive basses, expressive leads, lush pads, atmospheric textures, and experimental effects.

Each of the six voices features its own analog state-variable filter, delivering the warmth, depth, and character of analog sound processing. With low-pass, band-pass, and high-pass filtering, self-oscillation, and audio-rate Filter FM, the MiniFreak 49 offers extensive sound-shaping possibilities.

Engine 2 can also process Engine 1, opening the door to complex synthesis techniques and unexpected sonic combinations.

Expressive 49-Key Semi-Weighted Keyboard

The MiniFreak 49 features a full-size, 49-note semi-weighted keyboard with velocity sensitivity and mono aftertouch, providing an expressive playing experience for both studio production and live performance.

The extended keyboard range makes it ideal for two-handed playing, intricate melodies, and complex chord progressions. Durable aluminum pitch bend and modulation wheels offer additional real-time control, allowing musicians to bring movement and expression to every performance.

Innovative XYZ Touch Matrix

Take control of your sound with the MiniFreak 49's innovative XYZ touch matrix. This multidimensional performance controller combines touch positioning and pressure sensitivity to manipulate multiple parameters simultaneously.

Use the touch matrix to shape filters, transform oscillator timbres, blend effects, assign modulation, and browse presets through an intuitive visual interface.

The dedicated Freak Control layouts include:

• Macros, Gate & Spice: Control assignable macros and add rhythmic variation to sequences and arpeggios.

• Time Stretch: Transform modulation timing and movement.

• Filter Freak: Control filter cutoff, resonance, and Filter FM simultaneously.

• Timbre Shape: Manipulate oscillator characteristics for dynamic sound design.

• FX Mix: Adjust the balance of three effects slots in real time.

The XYZ touch matrix also enables direct modulation routing and custom LFO shape creation, making complex sound design more accessible and interactive.

Advanced Modulation and Stereo Sound Design

Bring your patches to life with a flexible modulation architecture featuring two LFOs per voice, a cycling envelope, and extensive modulation routing options.

The visual modulation matrix allows users to connect modulation sources and destinations quickly, while the dedicated controls make it easy to adjust modulation depth.

Voice Panning adds further dimension by distributing individual synthesizer voices across the stereo field. Combined with selectable stereo spread algorithms, this feature creates wide, immersive pads, evolving textures, and spacious polyphonic sounds.

Three FX Slots and 13 Effect Algorithms

Enhance your sound using three independent digital effects slots, each offering a choice of 13 effect algorithms.

From subtle processing and atmospheric soundscapes to dramatic sonic transformations, the onboard effects provide extensive creative flexibility. The available algorithms include vocoder options, expanding the MiniFreak 49's experimental sound design capabilities.

Built-In Sequencer and Performance Arpeggiator

The Arturia MiniFreak 49 features a powerful 64-step sequencer with four lanes of automated modulation, allowing users to create dynamic patterns, evolving sequences, and complex rhythmic arrangements.

Its performance arpeggiator offers octave jumps, ratchets, repeats, and Arturia's signature Spice & Dice functionality, making it easy to generate fresh musical ideas and introduce controlled randomness into performances.

Sample and Wavetable Support

With 256 MB of memory for user samples and wavetables, the MiniFreak 49 gives producers even more freedom to build a unique sound library.

Six dedicated engine-access buttons provide quick access to synth, wavetable, and sample groups, streamlining navigation during creative sessions.

The synthesizer also includes 350 factory presets and 162 user preset slots, alongside compatibility with original MiniFreak presets.

Studio Integration with MiniFreak V

The MiniFreak 49 integrates with Arturia's MiniFreak V software, bringing hardware sound design into your digital audio workstation workflow.

With MIDI In, Out, and Thru, USB-C connectivity, audio input, clock synchronization, sustain pedal support, and stereo audio outputs, the MiniFreak 49 fits seamlessly into modern studios and live performance setups.

Key Features

• 6-voice polyphonic hybrid synthesizer with dual digital sound engines

• 49 full-size semi-weighted keys with velocity sensitivity and mono aftertouch

• Over 30 oscillator modes, including virtual analog, FM, wavetable, granular, sample-based, and physical modeling synthesis

• Analog state-variable filter and VCA per voice

• Audio-rate Filter FM for advanced sound shaping

• Multidimensional XYZ touch matrix with pressure-sensitive performance control

• Freak Control layouts for real-time sound manipulation

• Flexible modulation matrix with visual routing

• Two LFOs, one envelope, and one cycling envelope per voice

• Custom LFO waveform drawing directly on the touch matrix

• Voice Panning with selectable stereo spread algorithms

• Three digital effects slots with 13 algorithms per slot

• 64-step sequencer with four modulation automation lanes

• Performance arpeggiator with Spice & Dice, ratchets, and octave controls

• 256 MB user sample and wavetable memory

• 350 factory presets and 162 user preset slots

• Larger OLED display for intuitive navigation

• Aluminum pitch bend and modulation wheels

• MIDI In/Out/Thru, USB-C, audio input, clock In/Out, and stereo outputs

• MiniFreak V software integration

Discover a New Approach to Sound Design

The Arturia MiniFreak 49 hybrid synthesizer brings together powerful digital synthesis, authentic analog filtering, expressive keyboard performance, and innovative touch-based control.

Whether you're producing electronic music, designing cinematic soundscapes, performing live, or exploring experimental synthesis, the MiniFreak 49 provides the tools to turn musical ideas into distinctive sounds.

Create, perform, and experiment without limits with the Arturia MiniFreak 49.