5 Reasons Microfreak Might Be Arturia’s Greatest Synth Yet

DISCLAIMER: this is not a formal review video, as I will only be focusing on the things I love about this synth and not an objective pro and con analyses.
After using it for more than 2 years, I wanted to make a video pointing out some of my favorite aspects about the @ArturiaOfficial Microfreak, a beautiful and wonderful tiny little synth that punches way above its weight and price. Hope you enjoy!

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[_c_y_p_]

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

[andrew-pc]

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.

[finctank]

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

[ChristopherOrth]

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

[symbiat]

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

[egonwombat]

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

[duskbeats]

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

[finctank]

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

[bsihgio]

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.

[luvinfunvan]

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.

[Sebastian-eruf]

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 👍

[muzicluvrable]

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.

[nojusticeanywhere]

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

[pmbear]

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

[zacknahkon]

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 ! :)

[chitlun]

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 ✌️

[persona_grata]

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 :)

[gurpchirp]

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.

[stackerman]

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

[markwilliamson]

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