MicroFreak : A kilo of expressivity!

Arturia have managed to create a beast in the smallest possible package.

I have a home studio; right out of the box I could sense that the Freak is extremely powerful when it comes to creating sound effects. Since I generally strive for more "organic" sounds, it took me a while before I started utilizing this potential of the synth (but it has it in abundance!). That said, paired with my Zoom MS-50G (or any reverb/delay/multieffects pedal for that matter) it reincarnates into a new instrument. The Freak is extremely capable when it comes to bases, PADS, leads, PLUCKED sounds, percussion...

Pros:

- tons of options to play with

- the matrix is superb and easy to use

- keyboard feels good and offers expressiveness like very few synths out there (after a short period of getting used to playing it)

[the keyboard actually allows for new/unusual ways of playing and interacting with a synthesizer, which inspires and motivates]

- the Freak feels both logical and lovable as a whole

Cons:

- Sometimes the sound seems a bit dry (depending on the type of sounds you create)

It is magnificent. Treat your creativity.