Arturia continues to think in… small! with its series of new Mini products just presented !! The following become part of the mini collection:
- MiniLab3, the third version of the infamous 25-key mini master keyboard with faders, pads and rotary encoders;
- MiniFuse4, compact but complete sound card for on stage recording / playback;
- MiniFreak, this time "increased" version of the beloved digital hybrid micro synthesizer with analog filters
All three novelties seem to follow the same basic philosophy, that is high-profile tools dedicated to audio professionals who work on the move but without being able to afford to be able to give up reliability, robustness, precision and experimentation.
Arturia always manages to skillfully combine the goals of excellence achieved in a specific technology with the innovations required by increasingly demanding performers and by an increasingly attentive market; and then the fantastic touch experienced on the Keystep is enriched with new control possibilities in the MiniLab4 and at the same time becomes the connecting point between the most classic musician and the synthesis engine of the MicroFreak. In turn, the highly acclaimed Freak synthesis engine becomes a plugin that can be perfectly exploited through the MiniFuse4 converters in totally “in the box” contexts.
Let's see in more detail the products presented:
Mini Lab 3
Plug-and-play MIDI controller that combines a very precise keyboard, flexible pads, faders, knobs and a premium software package. Intuitive and directly integrated with Analog Lab and any DAW, it features a real-time mini display an integrated arpeggiator, Chord mode, custom DAW mapping presets, easy transpose, MIDI out and USB-C connectivity.
Technical features
- Velocity Sensitive 25-Note Slim Keyboard
- Useful and tactile controls
- 2 banks of 8 high quality pressure and velocity sensitive pads with RGB backlighting
- 8 rotary encoders
- 4 sliders
- Mini display and clickable navigation knob, with real-time feedback on changes and controls
- Built-in arpeggiator
- Hold and Chord mode
- Custom DAW scripts for intuitive integration with major DAWs
- 8 DAWs and user presets
- DAW transport control
- Octave up and down buttons for the entire range, Transpose for transposing semitones
- 2 capacitive touch sensors for pitch bend and modulation wheel
- Control input for pedal: sustain, expression or footswitch
- USB powered
- USB-C MIDI connects to computers and MIDI Control Center
- 5-pin MIDI DIN output for connection to external instruments
- Seamless integration with all Arturia software instruments, including Analog Lab: select sounds, browse presets, switch parts, intelligently assigned controls
- Instrument dimensions: 14 x 8,7 x 2 inches (355 x 220 x 50mm)
- Tool Weight: 3,3lbs (1,5kg)
Software even
- Analog Lab Intro
- Ableton Live Lite
- UVI Model D
- Native Instruments The Gentleman
- Sample packages and Loopcloud subscription
- Subscription to Melodics
Compatible with Mac OS X and Windows *
MiniFuse 4
Audio interface and 4in / 4out derived from the award-winning Arturia AudioFuse line of studio audio interfaces. Class compliant, low latency and wide dynamic range for high quality recording.
It is possible to connect up to 4 input sources simultaneously with 2 combo inputs and 2 jack inputs, use MIDI devices via a pair of MIDI IN and MIDI OUT ports in standard 5-pin DIN format, connect additional USB devices (up to 250 mA ) to the 2 USB hub sockets via universal USB-C connectivity.
MiniFuse 4 offers 110dB dynamic range and class-leading equivalent input noise of -129dB. Using the MiniFuse Control Center app, you can control inputs, outputs, settings and firmware updates in one place.
It also features a virtual LoopBack channel that allows you to record or stream any additional audio source without the need for an additional input channel.
Technical features
- 2 XLR / 1/4 "combo jack inputs
- 2 1/4 "jack inputs
- Backlit controls
- Instrument level switch
- 48V phantom power switch
- Double 1/4 "jack headphone output
- LoopBack function
- USB-C connection
- USB-A hub up to 250mA
- Supply
- Monitor outputs
- MIDI DIN in / out
- Level control
- Direct mono switch
Software even
* 4 premium FX plug-ins of studio classics: lush plate reverb, gritty analog preamp, classic tape echo and rich stereo chorus.
* Ableton Live Lite
* Analog Lab Intro
* Auto-Tune Unlimited 3 months free subscription
* Guitar Rig LE
* Splice Creator Plan - 3 months free subscription
MiniFreak
It's an polyphonic hybrid synthesizer which combines two digital sound engines with analog filters, fun modulation, intuitive sequencing, stereo effects and a slim keyboard to 37 note for a powerful and dynamic instrument capable of offering infinite points of connection between different sound universes.
MiniFreak's two digital audio engines feature over 20 modes and can be used individually, in layers or to process each other's output for completely experimental sonic behavior. Its 6 digital voices express themselves in sweet contrast to the polyphonic analog filters, balancing digital clarity with analog richness.
MiniFreak's extended modulation matrix gives users even greater control over the shaping, transformation and evolution of their sound, with features such as polyphonic ADSR envelopes, customizable multi-segment LFO shapes, FM and ring modulation, and the familiar randomization Spice & Dice.
Stereo outputs e 3 FX slots with 10 FX types to choose from, for a mix-ready sound: from stereo-enhancing chorus to gritty distortion 3-band surgical equalizer. Despite its penchant for wild and exploratory sound design, MiniFreak with this 37-note velocity- and aftertouch-sensitive keyboard becomes a performing dream for even the most classic musicians.
Additionally, MiniFreak finally comes with a dedicated VST counterpart, allowing users to fully integrate its unique hybrid sound and presets into their DAW productions and vice versa. Using identical sound engines and architecture, it offers a virtual mirroring experience of the synthesizer itself, at no additional cost.
Technical features
- 6-voice polyphony
- 37-note velocity-sensitive slim-key keyboard with aftertouch
- 2 sound motors with 22 swing modes in total
- Engine 2 can be used to process Engine 1
- 1 envelope per item
- 1 cyclic envelope per item
- 2 LFOs per voice
- Polyphonic and VCA analog filters
- 3 digital FX slots in insert or send mode, with 10 FX to choose from
- User customizable LFO curves
- Mod Matrix with 7 sources and 13 potential destinations
- OLED display for real-time visual feedback
- Intuitive 64-step sequencer (4 pages of 16 steps)
- 4 lanes of automated modulation
- Performance Arpeggiator controls including Ratchet, Octave Randomize and more
- MIDI in / out / thru
- USB connectivity
- Sustain connectivity, audio input and clock in / out
- Stereo outputs
- 256 factory presets
- 256 user slots
Software even
- MiniFreak V
Product details
Dimensions: 578mmx231mmx40mm
Weight: 1,12 kg
Package Contents:
- Mini Freak
- USB cable
- Power supply
- Registration card
Useful Information
Parent company: Arthur
Italian distributor: Midware srl
MiniLab3 price: € 109
Minifuse price 4: € 219
MiniFreak price: € 599
