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Sometimes I'm not even interested in a product but if I see it's this guy, I'll watch just because he's so pro. I've also watched him demo things I already own because I almost always learn something new about it or just workflow in general. Anyway, yeah, props to this dude.
Big D digs out the dark sounds and stretches the synths full capabilities. Many other demos are too generic and easy on the synth.That's why big D is one of the best.
Brilliant demo as always Daniel! It's always nice to see a TALENTED musician AND SOUND DESIGNER show off the true capabilities of an instrument ... 🔥 CHEERS!
Superb instructional demo Daniel (as always!). Glad I bought the HW version, great format for my modest studio - an amazing bang for your buck hybrid sound exploration synth 😎👍🎹💥 p.s you meant Mini Freak V btw! 😝
Hi Mad Dan, I think you forgot the VAnalog engine... However thanks for the review, I'm very happy with my purchase, the MiniFreak is a sound machine! And then the virtual version is really a plus to make them.
The thing that’s such a pity is tose touch strips instead of wheels. Having said that and having owned Moog, nords, Korgs, modulara and so on, this one really calls my attention.
Love my Minifreak and this is inspiring too. Ha! Can’t wait for the 61 key poly-AT “Superfreak” (Megafreak?.. with ability to save/ recall 10 favorite patches via buttons) to come out!!
Another great design from Arturia. I believe they now prototype a full size, bi-timbral version - basically 2 minifreak engines. Hopefully it will have dedicated stereo outs per layer, (most importantly IMHO) either the same keybed as on the mk2 Quantum or very similar premium level poly AT keys, and priced somewhere between the standard and deluxe hydrasynth. While perhaps technically possible to ship it this year marketing considerations could push it to 2024. Whenever it does surface I believe it could well scoop up all the "synth of the year" awards with such attributes.
only criticism is that filter seems partly closed (visually can see the knob) during most of the oscillator demonstrations, when it should be wide open for a demo of the oscillators. Maybe he started an init patch and went from there, though.
The biggest total bust is not having stereo audio inputs (manual says it's only TS) because the whole world is in stereo. So I can't send my stereo Oberheim (that has no effects internally) into this unit to add stereo effects on separate channels to it. The Oberheim is fantastic in stereo so although I'm adding effects it has eliminated the Oberheim stereo field. Pretty dumb thing to do. However I layered one instance of the mono Oberheim (it has L/R & mono outs) thru the Freak and layered over the other stereo instance for some nice combinations.
I was on the waiting list and then...you sold out again. 😭ACK! Serves me right. I should have just bought it and waited. Great demo. It makes me want it even more.
No wayyyyy the saw then the square sound you just made at 6minutes I sure hope the mini nova I just ordered will do that so well.......? Any info on that ?
I would like a hybrid analog keyboard with two actual real analog tone generators, and two digital tone generators. The Roland D50 was one of my favorite keyboards. But I also really miss the analog keyboards that came before it. There is just no real substitute for a real analog tone generator.
What about the MiniFreak has you excited to try one out? Let us know in the comments, and be sure to pick up your own Arturia MiniFreak here 👉 sweetwater.sjv.io/ArturiaMiniFreakSonic
This is better than going to the movies...
Agreed
Agreed
Movies and Hollywood are 💩
Disagreed
Haha yeah
Love a good 30 minute Daniel Fisher synth exploration.
Little minifreak is amazing! Have had mine for a few months now and there's still so much to learn and experiment with.
This guy does great demos, an art form in itself - especially some of the recent ones are really good
His Korg Prologue demo was fantastic if you haven't seen it
Sometimes I'm not even interested in a product but if I see it's this guy, I'll watch just because he's so pro. I've also watched him demo things I already own because I almost always learn something new about it or just workflow in general. Anyway, yeah, props to this dude.
@@jh5131 thanks, I’ll check that one!
@@imjensen yep, the musicality makes a big difference. Nick Batt and Matt Johnson are the other guys that really make their synth demos sing
Looking forward to a megafreak now hehe
25:04 -- reminded me a bit of the intro to the Birds of Tokyo song "Harlequins."
Big D digs out the dark sounds and stretches the synths full capabilities. Many other demos are too generic and easy on the synth.That's why big D is one of the best.
Brilliant demo as always Daniel! It's always nice to see a TALENTED musician AND SOUND DESIGNER show off the true capabilities of an instrument ... 🔥 CHEERS!
Love the nod to Return to Forever
When he really starts fooling with that thing, it sounds like the hardest super Mario Bros. castle level ever!!
Really useful, liked the format of just concentrating on the raw sound of the engines rather than just slapping a ton of reverb on everything.
Best synth ever!
Superb instructional demo Daniel (as always!). Glad I bought the HW version, great format for my modest studio - an amazing bang for your buck hybrid sound exploration synth 😎👍🎹💥 p.s you meant Mini Freak V btw! 😝
I absolutely love mu Microfreak. Now I'm a little curious as to the other than obvious changes.
Hi Mad Dan, I think you forgot the VAnalog engine... However thanks for the review, I'm very happy with my purchase, the MiniFreak is a sound machine! And then the virtual version is really a plus to make them.
LOV❤ synthesizer sounds
i bought one 3 weeks ago, this is great
Great board' Thank you!🎼
Arturia make some absolutely fantastic synths . What you get for your money is quite incredible!
Great demo, thanks Daniel
Nice and compact
The thing that’s such a pity is tose touch strips instead of wheels. Having said that and having owned Moog, nords, Korgs, modulara and so on, this one really calls my attention.
Great demo! Any chance of getting a deep dive video for the Polybrute???
got mine from Sweetwater..... wow~~ really liking it!
Sounds amazing
Love my Minifreak and this is inspiring too. Ha! Can’t wait for the 61 key poly-AT “Superfreak” (Megafreak?.. with ability to save/ recall 10 favorite patches via buttons) to come out!!
Another great design from Arturia. I believe they now prototype a full size, bi-timbral version - basically 2 minifreak engines. Hopefully it will have dedicated stereo outs per layer, (most importantly IMHO) either the same keybed as on the mk2 Quantum or very similar premium level poly AT keys, and priced somewhere between the standard and deluxe hydrasynth. While perhaps technically possible to ship it this year marketing considerations could push it to 2024. Whenever it does surface I believe it could well scoop up all the "synth of the year" awards with such attributes.
The first few seconds made me think of the opening song to Mysterious Cities of Gold.
@sweetwater I was so excited by your video I ordered one! Any word on when they will be back in Stock? I've heard June, but that seems so long!
only criticism is that filter seems partly closed (visually can see the knob) during most of the oscillator demonstrations, when it should be wide open for a demo of the oscillators. Maybe he started an init patch and went from there, though.
Hi Random. You are exactly right. I did start from an INIT, so most of the knobs didn't reflect their actual value. -_Daniel_
4:15 wish that Sub was a square
Great synth and off course great demo. Thanks a lot 👍
Hey all, Arturia sells this exact synth in VST plugin form. Highly recommended
Thyre very CPU intensive
The biggest total bust is not having stereo audio inputs (manual says it's only TS) because the whole world is in stereo. So I can't send my stereo Oberheim (that has no effects internally) into this unit to add stereo effects on separate channels to it. The Oberheim is fantastic in stereo so although I'm adding effects it has eliminated the Oberheim stereo field. Pretty dumb thing to do. However I layered one instance of the mono Oberheim (it has L/R & mono outs) thru the Freak and layered over the other stereo instance for some nice combinations.
I was on the waiting list and then...you sold out again. 😭ACK! Serves me right. I should have just bought it and waited.
Great demo. It makes me want it even more.
I'm not impressed personally but this would be perfect for sound designers in gaming!!!
Just got mine today. 3 am, where does the time go?
No wayyyyy the saw then the square sound you just made at 6minutes I sure hope the mini nova I just ordered will do that so well.......? Any info on that ?
Do a scifi soundtrack! Please!
This or the Hydrasynth
"Why not both?!" One for each hand.
-_Daniel_
I would like a hybrid analog keyboard with two actual real analog tone generators, and two digital tone generators. The Roland D50 was one of my favorite keyboards. But I also really miss the analog keyboards that came before it. There is just no real substitute for a real analog tone generator.
That Roland jd-xa has that and maybe also the smaller jd-xi
there's the prologue. though it only has one digital engine, it's a very powerful one.
I changed all my knobs to different colors . Didn’t like the orange, red looks better
Where did u get replacement knobs? Got a link?
Sure
Wait, this doesn't look like a Hydrasynth Daniel! lol j/k
Hi Steve. It's fantastic that there are multiple, portable synthesizers with this much sonic firepower. -_Daniel_
Them some terraria noises
See what you mean, Scott! 🤣🤣