Description
MiniFreak V is a cutting-edge hybrid softsynth that fuses the power of digital oscillators with the warmth and character of modelled analogue filters. Designed for both experimentation and precise sound design, it delivers expressive polyphonic performance and spontaneous modulation for limitless creative possibilities. With dual sound engines, a versatile sequencer, and an intuitive interface, MiniFreak V allows you to explore everything from lush cinematic pads and plucky keys to hard-hitting basslines and glitchy sequences. Its rich stereo effects, deep modulation matrix, and arpeggiator combine to create textures that range from beautifully harmonious to chaotic and unpredictable. Perfect for studio production or live performance, it brings the tactile feel of hardware into your DAW without the limitations of physical instruments. MiniFreak V also integrates seamlessly with its hardware counterpart, allowing mirrored control and preset sharing for a unified workflow. Whether you are a seasoned sound designer or a creative explorer, MiniFreak V offers a vast palette of sonic possibilities, empowering you to craft sounds that are entirely your own while pushing the boundaries of electronic music production.
Key Features
- Dual Sound Engines:
Combine two sound generators with 31 oscillator modes to create complex textures, stack sounds, or process engines for unique hybrid results. - Modelled Analogue Filters:
Experience polyphonic multimode filters that capture analogue warmth and character, adding crunch, smoothness, or aggressive tonal colour to your sounds. - Advanced Modulation Matrix:
Rewire and connect parameters with seven sources and multiple destinations, enabling intricate and expressive sound design possibilities.
Expressive Performance and Sequencing:
MiniFreak V is designed to respond to your playing with precision and expression. Its integrated sequencer and arpeggiator blur the line between rhythmic patterns and melodic ideas, offering ratchet, randomisation, and step automation. You can sequence modulation alongside notes to produce evolving textures, organic pulsations, and glitchy patterns. Whether performing live or producing in a DAW, every note is expressive, giving you dynamic control over filters, envelopes, and effects. The instrument is optimised for MIDI controllers and Arturia hardware, making it easy to play and shape sounds in real-time, enhancing both spontaneity and musicality.
Versatile Sound Library:
Out of the box, MiniFreak V provides over 350 curated presets created by top sound designers. Explore lush pads, shimmering leads, hard-hitting basses, glitchy sequences, and experimental textures. Each preset is designed to inspire creativity and can be easily customised with macro controls and modulation. From digital organs and plucks to supersaw leads and cinematic atmospheres, the library covers a wide sonic spectrum, offering immediate playable results while encouraging deep sound exploration. These sounds work seamlessly in any production style, from electronic and pop to cinematic scoring and experimental music.
Seamless DAW Integration:
MiniFreak V bridges the gap between hardware and software, offering full DAW integration without committing to audio. Automate parameters, layer multiple instances, and sequence modulation directly in your project. The softsynth mirrors MiniFreak hardware, allowing preset syncing, parameter mapping, and dedicated controller workflows. Its standalone mode is equally powerful, providing a compact, responsive, and flexible solution for studios and live setups. With stereo FX slots, modulation lanes, and intuitive navigation between main, advanced, and sequencer views, MiniFreak V is engineered to keep your creativity flowing with speed and efficiency.
Specifications
- 6-voice polyphonic hybrid softsynth, identical to MiniFreak
- Playable in DAW (Live, FL Studio, Logic Pro, etc.) or standalone
- Seamless integration with MiniFreak hardware
- 2 sound engines with 31 oscillator modes
- 1 envelope and 1 cycling envelope per voice
- 2 LFOs per voice
- Modelled polyphonic analogue filters and VCAs
- 3 digital FX slots with 13 FX options
- User-customisable LFO curves
- Modulation matrix with 7 sources and multiple destinations
- 64-step sequencer with 4 modulation lanes
- Flexible arpeggiator with performance controls
- 268 factory presets
- Windows 10+ (64-bit) / macOS 11+ compatible
- 4 GB RAM, 4-core CPU, 3GB free hard disk space
- OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU
- Works with ASC for activation and updates
