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. Available at Soundium, it pairs a full-size, semi-weighted 49-note keybed featuring velocity and aftertouch with an interactive multidimensional XYZ touch matrix for immediate hands-on expression. 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).

Order the Arturia MiniFreak 49 from Soundium today and bring expressive 49-key playability, tactile XYZ matrix control, and fearless hybrid synthesis to your studio or live rig.