This video sold me on it. I can't wait to use it in my new songs. I love the features and the fact it has a vst accompaniment is wonderful. Great demo, this was well done and showed the best parts of it.
I can't wait to get mine, i really enjoyed microfreak back then (before it having granular, sampling, etc), but it was always a bit tricky to go back and forth from MF to ableton and vice versa. Now we have a bigger boy, with built in effects, bigger matrix, and this VST
I would love to see someone make a video demonstrating the freaks abilities in terms of producing different bass sounds, including tips and tricks. Thanks for the video!
More Reasons to Love The MiniFreak: 1. Macros - modulate up to four things with macros controlled from the sliders 2. Polyphonic effects - kinda hidden away but having an independent FX for each voice is dope (see th-cam.com/video/Wr6NzMJEBUg/w-d-xo.html) 3. The Mod Matrix is the most flexible Ive ever seen on a synth (also on the Microfreak, MatrixBrute and PolyBrute)
Thank for you comment, my friend! I will say, months into owning this synth, I still use it on almost every project. It lives on my desk. Can completely recommend!
Nice video and I do like the look and sound of this synth. Could hear a slight difference in the vst version, particularly on the 2nd example, just a bit harsher, think it’s probably emphasising the higher frequencies a bit more which I guess could be down to the analog vs digital filter. Nothing you’d notice in a mix though.
Tx so much! Listening to the sound preset, i was wondering if u could make a video full of keyboard greatest riffs - from.80s to 90s and up to 2000s , from axel f, to avicii ,from van halen jump up to gigi d'agostino using such amazing synths like this arturia or other keyboards midi/vsti. Btw, whats the name of the song of the riff you play on minute 1-1:10? Keep up the good work, Kat Bucharest Romania
INCREDIBLE video Patrick! Thanks for making this; the sounds are unbelievable; I think even my music will be amazing with this MINIFREAK! again, thanks for doing this.
Thanks for the great vid. Can you please clarify though - can you also use this as a standard MIDI controller for other VST synth plugins? I've been trying to figure it out, but can't find specific info about that. Thanks
Great review thanks, been thinking about getting this one for a while, Minifreak hardware seems to sound as good as the vst that comes with it, yet only has 6 voices while the vst has up to 12..
I have it - it's a joy to use (except not a fan of the feel of the knobs), but wish they just made a full-size version with double the number of voices and a mod matrix pad like the Polybrute. Difference between the hardware and software - the hardware is more immediately fun to tweak, but notes cut out more easily vs the software version due to limited polyphony.. they did a great job emulating the filter otherwise. Really great they released the software plugin for hardware owners - great for workflow.
I own the minifreak v and personally I found the presets to be very underwhelming. They mostly sound very primitive and barebone. Glad you found them to your taste 👍
Thanks for your comment, my friend! It's very funny you say that, because I'm working on an updated review to MiniFreak and I have a somewhat similar criticism. I do still think the presets are really cool, and there's a handful that I still use. My issue is there's 250+ presets and a lot of them aren't super useful for a lot of the music I personally make (pop, electronic, hip hop, funk etc.) Most of the sounds I use are presets I made, and I love those haha. Stay tuned for the updated video! Definitely going to feature your comment! Thanks again!
@@PatrickBreenMusic I would love some showcase of your presets. I was hyped for minifreak as many reviews showed it as something with unique capabilities but when I went through the presets I wasn't impressed. I'm eager for a showcase of minifreak's unique sonic abilities and how they make minifreak stand out from the other synths out there.
Nice vid...thanks! Love my Arturia products and this is my likely my next one. However, I sure wish they would have not skimped on that display. They only used a third of the available space...such waste.
You can definitely get some great classic synth sounds out of minifreak. However, I wouldn't say that Minifreak can mimic a prophet (a synth that is more than 5x the price of minifreak, that has a lot more controls, full size keys, etc.) Hope that helps!
How come I never see a video of someone playing a killer lead on a synth? They are all too much fiddling with the knobs and not enough jamming on the keys. Are synths used for leads or are leads more a midi thing now? Do I just not understand synths? I want a synth I can jam on with an awesome pitch range but it's difficult to find a video of anyone really jamming out on a synth.
I think a lot of synthesists these days are more interested complex timbres with relatively simple melodies, with the melodic part handled mostly by arpeggiators or sequencers freeing the operator to focus on adjusting timbre (“knob twiddling”). It kind of makes sense that synthesists would prioritize that part, as most instruments can’t meaningfully adjust their timbre during a performance which means you’re sort of forced to focus on melodic/harmonic content.
Sorry, it's not really doing it for me at all. There's nowhere near enough bottom end. For the same money you can have a Modal Argon 8, which is a much better synth with two more voices.
What is better about the Argon 8? I'm weighing up the MiniFreak v Minilogue XD v Cobalt8 and have a chance to check them out tomorrow, would be interested in your thoughts
Too safe synth. I.E. it's designed to sit inside a short range that "sounds good" Very few options (3) on the oscilator. No real sound design, just small tweeks.
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This video sold me on it. I can't wait to use it in my new songs. I love the features and the fact it has a vst accompaniment is wonderful.
Great demo, this was well done and showed the best parts of it.
Awesome man! Appreciate your comment and kind words!
@@PatrickBreenMusicis it better than the keylab mk2?
@@thegreat1548keylab is a midi controller
Dude I like the jam you did with your friends. That’s a fun catchy melody and normally it’s not my style. Good job! and the melody at the end. Wow
Got the V version short time ago bonkers synth! Cool video.
I like this synth so much i bought two!! And custom wooden enclosures for them.
Love my minifreak, and this video offers really useful coverage of some of the nuances-keep it up man!
Thanks for the video! : ) Is the sequence locked to only one preset as in the Microfreak?
So COOL! I need one of these!
Agreed! Thanks for your comment!
I can't wait to get mine, i really enjoyed microfreak back then (before it having granular, sampling, etc), but it was always a bit tricky to go back and forth from MF to ableton and vice versa.
Now we have a bigger boy, with built in effects, bigger matrix, and this VST
And they just dropped a huge firmware update!
I would love to see someone make a video demonstrating the freaks abilities in terms of producing different bass sounds, including tips and tricks. Thanks for the video!
My pleasure. Thanks for your comment!
Amazing video quality. Subbed!
I’ve got my minifreak for a few weeks now and have begun to build presets. The mod matrix is a gem. Have uploaded some examples to my channel 🙂
Awesome man! Going to check out your content. Cheers!
More Reasons to Love The MiniFreak:
1. Macros - modulate up to four things with macros controlled from the sliders
2. Polyphonic effects - kinda hidden away but having an independent FX for each voice is dope (see th-cam.com/video/Wr6NzMJEBUg/w-d-xo.html)
3. The Mod Matrix is the most flexible Ive ever seen on a synth (also on the Microfreak, MatrixBrute and PolyBrute)
Thanks for sharing and for commenting!
I've revisted your video a few times over some months now. Not sure why I don't have this in my setup. Probably getting one in June. Thanks for this
Thank for you comment, my friend! I will say, months into owning this synth, I still use it on almost every project. It lives on my desk. Can completely recommend!
Nice video and I do like the look and sound of this synth. Could hear a slight difference in the vst version, particularly on the 2nd example, just a bit harsher, think it’s probably emphasising the higher frequencies a bit more which I guess could be down to the analog vs digital filter. Nothing you’d notice in a mix though.
Thanks. So inspired🎉
Like. Thank for the presentation and demo sounds
My pleasure! Thanks for your comment!
This looks so cool!
Sean! It's so dope, you need one! Much love brother!
Tx so much! Listening to the sound preset, i was wondering if u could make a video full of keyboard greatest riffs - from.80s to 90s and up to 2000s , from axel f, to avicii ,from van halen jump up to gigi d'agostino using such amazing synths like this arturia or other keyboards midi/vsti.
Btw, whats the name of the song of the riff you play on minute 1-1:10?
Keep up the good work,
Kat
Bucharest Romania
Great Video.. Love my minifreak. Arturia did a great job in function, quality and haptic.
Agreed man! Thanks for your comment!
Always a treat, Patrick. Thanks.
Appreciate you Allan! Thanks for your comment, as always!
INCREDIBLE video Patrick! Thanks for making this; the sounds are unbelievable; I think even my music will be amazing with this MINIFREAK! again, thanks for doing this.
I love your little dabbing emoji! 😂😂
sick playing bro
very kind, thanks man!
Thanks for the great vid. Can you please clarify though - can you also use this as a standard MIDI controller for other VST synth plugins? I've been trying to figure it out, but can't find specific info about that. Thanks
Great review thanks, been thinking about getting this one for a while, Minifreak hardware seems to sound as good as the vst that comes with it, yet only has 6 voices while the vst has up to 12..
I have it - it's a joy to use (except not a fan of the feel of the knobs), but wish they just made a full-size version with double the number of voices and a mod matrix pad like the Polybrute. Difference between the hardware and software - the hardware is more immediately fun to tweak, but notes cut out more easily vs the software version due to limited polyphony.. they did a great job emulating the filter otherwise. Really great they released the software plugin for hardware owners - great for workflow.
Thanks for sharing! Appreciate your comment!
I'm not really an Arturia fan, but it does sound good. Might have to give it a whirl.
The hardware has a wider sound stage and gives it that 3d sound with a touch of warmth.
Do you have to purchase additional cables to run with fl studio or can we use all the features with the in box cables sorry new to this….
This sounds great EPB!!! Coooooool MiniFreak!!!!!
Thanks Lindsay!!
Just bought it!!
Good for you son👍🏽
Yea there’s a diff. Audio sounds more warmer, plug-in sounds harsher !!
And all of this matters when you sit and mix it with your production.
I own the minifreak v and personally I found the presets to be very underwhelming. They mostly sound very primitive and barebone. Glad you found them to your taste 👍
Thanks for your comment, my friend! It's very funny you say that, because I'm working on an updated review to MiniFreak and I have a somewhat similar criticism. I do still think the presets are really cool, and there's a handful that I still use. My issue is there's 250+ presets and a lot of them aren't super useful for a lot of the music I personally make (pop, electronic, hip hop, funk etc.) Most of the sounds I use are presets I made, and I love those haha. Stay tuned for the updated video! Definitely going to feature your comment! Thanks again!
@@PatrickBreenMusic I would love some showcase of your presets. I was hyped for minifreak as many reviews showed it as something with unique capabilities but when I went through the presets I wasn't impressed. I'm eager for a showcase of minifreak's unique sonic abilities and how they make minifreak stand out from the other synths out there.
3:31 Holy Shit..SPACE SONG! haha
Noticeably more body and bass coming from the hardware version which is odd considering how its already digital??
What is the Minifreak like as a general midi controller for soft synths, using its knobs to program virtual analog VSTs?
It’s a hardware synthesizer that also has a plug-in version.
Do minifreak has seamless transition feature when changing between the patches?
1:05 sounds like Forever Young, by Alphaville
Thanks for the video! There's a slight difference between the plugin and hardware, in a track it probably wouldn't matter on most sounds.
Nice vid...thanks! Love my Arturia products and this is my likely my next one. However, I sure wish they would have not skimped on that display. They only used a third of the available space...such waste.
wish to have that one. 😇
MiniFreak is awesome man! Definitely recommend it! Thanks for your comment!
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Thanks for your comment, my friend!
I want to know if it can mimic a Prophet
You can definitely get some great classic synth sounds out of minifreak.
However, I wouldn't say that Minifreak can mimic a prophet (a synth that is more than 5x the price of minifreak, that has a lot more controls, full size keys, etc.) Hope that helps!
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I like the fact that you wear your hat in bed.
The hardware sounded much better.more warm,rounded and less hollow and harsh.Dunno why…
Because it went through a preamp
@@Joaniemoser that's it. It's not the hardware synth, it's the whole audio chain
This or hydrasynth
For now until something new comes out 😂
We're gonna have to wait and see about that, haha!
How come I never see a video of someone playing a killer lead on a synth? They are all too much fiddling with the knobs and not enough jamming on the keys. Are synths used for leads or are leads more a midi thing now? Do I just not understand synths? I want a synth I can jam on with an awesome pitch range but it's difficult to find a video of anyone really jamming out on a synth.
I think a lot of synthesists these days are more interested complex timbres with relatively simple melodies, with the melodic part handled mostly by arpeggiators or sequencers freeing the operator to focus on adjusting timbre (“knob twiddling”). It kind of makes sense that synthesists would prioritize that part, as most instruments can’t meaningfully adjust their timbre during a performance which means you’re sort of forced to focus on melodic/harmonic content.
I’d honestly rather hear a cool rhythmic patch than some supersaw lead
@@HiGlowie To each their own. I have to see playing.
Because Guitar solos kick ass
Sorry, it's not really doing it for me at all. There's nowhere near enough bottom end. For the same money you can have a Modal Argon 8, which is a much better synth with two more voices.
I haven't checked out that synth, but definitely interested. Thanks for the recommendation, man!
Use an EQ? I don't know anyone who wouldn't process a synth during production...
What is better about the Argon 8? I'm weighing up the MiniFreak v Minilogue XD v Cobalt8 and have a chance to check them out tomorrow, would be interested in your thoughts
The mix on that vid is annoyingly bright in places. Clear as heck, but unenjoyable to listen to at times
Too safe synth. I.E. it's designed to sit inside a short range that "sounds good"
Very few options (3) on the oscilator.
No real sound design, just small tweeks.
NOT influenced