Arturia MiniFreak 49

Expanded 49-Key Hybrid Polyphonic Synthesizer with XYZ Touch Matrix

The Arturia MiniFreak 49 takes the rebellious hybrid synth architecture of the acclaimed MiniFreak and places it in a performance-focused 49-key instrument built for serious players and sound designers. Combining dual digital sound engines with over 30 oscillator modes, 256 MB of user sample and wavetable memory, and true polyphonic analog state-variable filters with dedicated audio-rate Filter FM, the MiniFreak 49 bridges experimental digital synthesis and warm analog character.

Key Features

• 49-Note Full-Size Keybed: Semi-weighted full-size keys with velocity sensitivity and channel aftertouch, paired with machined aluminum pitch and modulation wheels.
• Interactive XYZ Touch Matrix: Multidimensional pressure-sensitive surface for visual preset browsing, instant color-coded modulation routing, custom LFO drawing, and expressive Freak Control performance macros.
• 6-Voice Hybrid Architecture: Dual digital sound engines with over 30 oscillator modes—including 15 new engines and modes from Arturia, Mutable Instruments, and Noise Engineering—plus 3 direct engine-access buttons per oscillator.
• 256 MB Sample & Wavetable Memory: Import custom user samples and wavetables via MiniFreak V to feed granular, sample, and wavetable synthesis engines.
• Polyphonic Analog Filters with Filter FM: True analog state-variable filters (low-pass, band-pass, high-pass) per voice with self-oscillation, dedicated audio-rate Filter FM from Oscillator 1 or 2, and selectable stereo Voice Panning algorithms.
• 3 Digital Stereo FX Slots: 13 studio-grade effect algorithms per slot—including Self Vocoder, External Input Vocoder, distortion, chorus, phaser, delay, reverb, EQ, and multi-band compression.
• 64-Step Sequencer & Performance Arpeggiator: 4 automation modulation lanes, polymetric sequencing, octave jumps, ratchets, repeats, and Arturia's signature Spice & Dice randomization.
• Seamless MiniFreak V Integration: Includes the full MiniFreak V companion plugin (VST, AU, AAX, and standalone) mirroring the hardware engine 1:1 inside your DAW.

Customer Benefits

• Two-Handed Playability Without Menu Diving: The full-size 49-key semi-weighted action, larger 1.3-inch OLED display, and dedicated engine shortcut buttons let keyboardists perform complex pads, splits, and leads effortlessly.
• Visual, Tactile Modulation & Performance: Instead of scrolling through menus, the illuminated XYZ touch matrix shows active modulation routings at a glance and transforms into a dynamic X/Y/pressure controller on stage.
• Best of Digital Edge and Analog Warmth: Sculpt complex harmonic textures with granular, wavetable, and physical-modeling oscillators, then tame or overdrive them through resonant analog filters and audio-rate Filter FM.
• Total Recall Between Hardware and DAW: Design patches on the hardware and refine or automate every parameter directly inside your DAW session using the included MiniFreak V plugin.

Quick Specs

• Polyphony: 6 voices (Polyphonic, Paraphonic up to 12 oscillators, Mono, Unison)
• Keyboard: 49 full-size semi-weighted keys with velocity and mono aftertouch
• Sound Engines: 2 digital oscillator engines (30+ modes) + 256 MB user sample and wavetable memory
• Filter Section: Polyphonic analog state-variable filter per voice (LP / BP / HP) with audio-rate Filter FM and Voice Panning
• Modulation: Interactive XYZ Touch Matrix (7 sources × 13 destinations), ADSR envelope, cycling envelope (env/LFO), 2 LFOs with custom user-drawn shapes
• Effects: 3 stereo digital FX slots (insert or send), 13 FX types including Self Vocoder and Ext In Vocoder
• Presets: 350 factory presets (color-coded by category on the matrix) + 162 user preset slots (compatible with original MiniFreak patches)
• Sequencer & Arpeggiator: 64-step sequencer with 4 modulation automation lanes; multi-mode arpeggiator with ratchets and Spice & Dice
• Controls & Display: 1.3-inch OLED display, aluminum pitch and mod wheels, XYZ touch matrix, 3 engine-select buttons per oscillator
• Audio Connectivity: 2 × 1/4" TRS balanced line outputs (L/R), 1 × 1/4" stereo headphone output, 1 × 1/4" mono audio input
• MIDI, Sync & Pedal I/O: 5-pin DIN MIDI In / Out / Thru, 3.5 mm Clock In / Out / Reset, 1/4" sustain pedal input, USB-C port
• Dimensions: 77.7 × 28.8 × 7.1 cm
• Weight: 5.7 kg

In the Box

• Arturia MiniFreak 49 Synthesizer
• External Power Supply Unit (12V DC 2A)
• USB-C to USB-A Cable
• MiniFreak V Software License & Registration Card

Use Cases / Ideal For

• Live Keyboardists & Stage Performers: Full-size semi-weighted keys, aluminum wheels, color-coded preset browsing, and instant Freak Control macros make live transitions effortless.
• Electronic Producers & Sound Designers: Deep modulation routing, custom sample/wavetable import, and audio-rate Filter FM unlock evolving cinematic textures, aggressive basslines, and experimental percussion.
• Hybrid Studio Setups: Full 5-pin MIDI DIN trios, analog clock sync, external audio input processing, and the 1:1 MiniFreak V plugin bridge modular rigs, hardware synths, and modern DAWs.

Pros & Cons

• Pros: Expressive 49 full-size semi-weighted keys with aftertouch; revolutionary XYZ touch matrix for visual modulation and performance; 30+ digital oscillator modes with 256 MB user sample/wavetable memory; genuine polyphonic analog filters with audio-rate Filter FM; includes MiniFreak V plugin.
• Cons: 6-voice polyphony (up to 12-voice paraphonic) rather than 8 or 16 voices; requires external DC power supply (no USB bus powering).