The Arturia MicroFreak Vocoder Edition is a limited-edition hybrid synthesizer that enhances the original design with a 16-band vocoder, detachable gooseneck microphone, and a striking white aesthetic with updated graphics. Featuring 14 digital oscillators, including the open-source Plaits engine, it offers paraphonic performance and an extensive sound range. The 25-note touch-plate keyboard has polyphonic aftertouch for expressive playing, while the analog filter delivers both aggressive and smooth tones. The 5 x 7 modulation matrix and sequencer offer dynamic control, and the vocoder adds vocal manipulation. It includes versatile connectivity options and is ideal for musicians, sound designers, and producers seeking creative sound exploration. Limited Edition Design Featuring a striking white finish with new ‘swan’ graphics, the MicroFreak Vocoder Edition offers a visually appealing design, marking it as a limited-edition instrument that stands out both sonically and aesthetically in any setup. 16-Band Vocoder & Mic The 16-band vocoder mode replicates the human voice through 16 frequency bands for detailed vocal manipulation. The included detachable gooseneck microphone ensures easy, hands-free vocal control, ideal for creative vocal processing and sound design. Analog Filter & Performance The analog state-variable filter offers 12dB/octave resonant low-pass, band-pass, and high-pass filters. Combined with polyphonic aftertouch, a 25-note capacitive touch-plate keyboard, and the 5 x 7 modulation matrix, musicians can explore expressive, dynamic performances with fluid control. Advanced Oscillators & Plaits Engine The MicroFreak Vocoder features 14 digital oscillators, including the open-source Plaits engine by Mutable Instruments. This offers a wide range of sounds from wavetable synthesis to granular processing, making it perfect for creating both classic and cutting-edge tones. Main Features Synthesizer with 512 preset slots and 320 factory presets 21 digital oscillator modes, from wavetable to sample playback & granular processing, plus engines from Mutable Instruments and Noise Engineering as well as the Vocoder mode Analog State Variable Filter, 12dB/octave, resonant, Low Pass, Band Pass, High Pass ADSR envelope Cycling Envelope offering two modes (Envelope, LFO) LFO with Sync: Sine, Tri, Saw, Square, Random, Slew Random Modulation matrix with 5 sources and 7 destinations (3 custom destinations) Monophonic or Paraphonic modes – Up to 4 voices Chord mode lets you program a chord shape and play it on any note Scale Quantize lets you set a specific scale for the white notes to simplify the creative process 25-key capacitive keybed with polyphonic aftertouch Capacitive touch strip Crisp OLED display for editing and parameter values Powerful arpeggiator: Up, Order, Random, Pattern modes Spice & Dice Gate randomizers 64-step sequencer:2 patterns per preset4 automation tracks per preset CV / Gate / Mod outputs USB, Clock and MIDI in and out 6.35mm master and 3.5mm headphone output Specifications Presets: Factory: 256 User: 224 Keyboard: 25-Note Touchplate Keyboard with Polyphonic Aftertouch Vocoder: 16-Band Vocoder with Gooseneck Microphone (16 Presets) Synthesizer Type: Hybrid Digital and Analog Synthesizer Polyphony: Paraphonic Filter: State-Variable Analog Filter with 12 dB Oberheim-Style Filter Oscillator Type:Digital OscillatorsVocoder Wavetable Karplus Strong Harmo Superwave Noise Square/Saw Mutable Instruments Plaits Oscillators (Open Source) VA Waveshaper FM Grain Chords Speech Modal Analog Audio Output:1/4″ / 6.35 mm Audio Output1/8″ / 3.5 mm TRRS Headphone Output (Microphone Input) CV Interface:CV/Gate Output:CV: 1/8″ / 3.5 mm Gate: 1/8″ / 3.5 mm Pressure: 1/8″ / 3.5 mm MIDI:MIDI In: 1/8″ / 3.5 mmMIDI Out: 1/8″ / 3.5 mm Over USB Type-B Clock:Clock In: 1/8″ / 3.5 mmClock Out: 1/8″ 3.5 mm Arpeggiator: Yes Sequencer: Yes MIDI Sync: Yes Display: High-Definition OLED Power: Power Supply: 12 VDC 1 A Dimensions: 12.2 x 9.2 x 2.2″ / 31.1 x 23.3 x 5.5 cm Weight: 2.3 lb / 1 kg
