Arturia Limited Edition MicroFreak Vocoder, White

Arturia’s MicroFreak Vocoder Edition takes the hybrid Freak formula and tips it over the edge with a 16-band Vocoder mode, a detachable gooseneck mic and a sleek new look.

The Arturia MicroFreak Vocoder is a truly unconventional hybrid synthesizer designed for musicians who thrive on experimentation and sonic exploration. Combining multiple digital and wavetable oscillator engines with an expressive analogue filter, MicroFreak Vocoder delivers an inspiring blend of controlled chaos, creative modulation, and powerful sound design capabilities.

Supplied with a dedicated gooseneck microphone, this special edition expands the acclaimed MicroFreak platform with full vocoder functionality, allowing you to transform vocals into evolving textures, robotic harmonies, and expressive synthetic performances.

Main Features

• Hybrid digital and analogue synthesizer with integrated vocoder
• Wide range of wavetable and digital oscillator engines
• Classic inspired analogue state variable filter
• Unique poly-aftertouch flat keyboard with pressure sensitivity
• 4 voice paraphonic operation with unison capability
• Built-in arpeggiator and advanced sequencer
• Spice and Dice randomisation for evolving patterns
• 5 x 7 modulation matrix for deep sound design
• 320 factory presets with space for 64 user sounds
• Crystal clear OLED display
• USB, MIDI and CV connectivity
• Included gooseneck microphone for vocoder performance
• Can function as a poly-aftertouch MIDI controller

A Touch of Sonic Madness

MicroFreak Vocoder combines numerous synthesis methods within a single compact instrument. Digital oscillator modes such as Texturer, Karplus Strong, Superwave, Wavetable and Vocoder open the door to experimental sound creation, while user wavetable import allows even deeper personalisation.

Additional oscillator algorithms developed by Mutable Instruments and Noise Engineering bring modular-inspired synthesis into a self-contained and performance-ready hardware instrument.

Analogue Character Meets Digital Power

Inspired by the legendary Oberheim SEM design, the analogue multi-mode filter provides low-pass, band-pass and high-pass responses with the ability to self oscillate. The filter can be dynamically shaped using keyboard pressure, modulation routing or sequencer automation, adding expressive analogue warmth to complex digital textures.

Expressive Poly Aftertouch Keyboard

The MicroFreak’s distinctive flat PCB keyboard offers lightning-fast response with no moving parts. Each key supports poly-aftertouch, allowing independent modulation control depending on playing pressure, enabling highly expressive performances rarely found at this price point.

Creative Sequencing and Modulation

Record up to four automation lanes, edit sequences step by step, or introduce evolving variation using the innovative Spice and Dice functions. The flexible modulation matrix allows extensive routing possibilities, encouraging experimentation and discovery.

Studio and Modular Connectivity

MicroFreak Vocoder integrates seamlessly with modern and modular setups thanks to USB, MIDI and CV connectivity. It can also function as an advanced controller, bringing polyphonic aftertouch control to software instruments and external hardware.

Specifications

• Synthesis Type: Hybrid digital oscillator with analogue filter
• Polyphony: 4 voice paraphonic
• Oscillator Engines: Multiple digital, wavetable and vocoder modes
• Filter: Analogue state variable low pass, band pass, high pass
• Keyboard: Poly-aftertouch flat capacitive keyboard
• Sequencer: Step sequencer with automation and randomisation
• Modulation Matrix: 5 x 7 routing system
• Presets: 320 factory plus 64 user locations
• Outputs: 6.35mm master output, 3.5mm headphone output
• Connectivity: USB, MIDI, CV
• Display: OLED screen
• Included Accessory: Gooseneck microphone