Arturia MiniFreak Stellar Dark Sky 37 Key Keyboard Synthesizer Overview:

MiniFreak Stellar is a special edition of the mighty polyphonic hybrid keyboard. The same dual digital sound engines, gnarly analog filters, advanced modulation, sequencing and stereo effects, but with a dark intergalactic edge that will take your sound into deep space and beyond.

T Minus
2 Engines, 6 voices,
The same powerful hybrid instrument loved the world over, redesigned to take your studio beyond convention and your sound, beyond the stratosphere.

Space age look
Discover a synth with a striking all-black exterior, decorated with stylish and characterful graphics that reflect the controls.

Hybrid polysynth power
With 2 engines, 6 voices and 23 oscillator modes, MiniFreak stellar is a compact synth powerhouse that just keeps getting better with ongoing free firmware updates.

Mirrored in software
Enjoy the same wild hybrid sound in your DAW of choice, complete with modeled analog filters, with MiniFreak V, a like-for-like VST. Use the same presets physically or virtually, and tweak the VST with MiniFreak Stellar’s controls for a seamless creative flow.

Outer space
free bank
MiniFreak Stellar comes with a free sound bank designed for outer space sonic exploration.

Featuring a range of synths, leads, sequences and SFX - travel beyond the event horizon and discover an otherworldly realm of ambient and atmospheric sounds.

Dark Sky
style
From the resonance UFO to the ADSR rocket launch - take command of your sound with an out-of-this-world attitude.

It’s not just the sleek all-black keys that stand out. MiniFreak Stellar is adorned with playful graphics that bring the signal chain to life and symbolize the unique effect of each control.

Extraterrestrial
Sound
MiniFreak Stellar comprises a vast constellation of sounds that unite, merge and mutate for totally playful and daring results.
From ethereal wavetable sweeps to gritty noise-driven textures, 8-bit superwave basslines to crisp Karplus-Strong plucked strings, combine MiniFreak Stellar’s arsenal of 23 distinct engines in any way you see fit, for an impressive array of synthesis.

Between our proprietary algorithms and exclusive oscillator modes crafted by module-masters Noise Engineering and Mutable Instruments, a plethora of impactful and inspiring sounds await your discovery.

• Noise
  
• Superwave
  
• Harmo
  
• Karplus Str.
  
• BasicWaves
  
• Audio In
  
• Multi Filter
  
• Surgeon Filter
  
• Comb Filter
  
• Phaser Filter
  
• Destroy
  
• FM/RM
  
• V.Analog
  
• Waveshaper
  
• Two Op. FM
  
• Formant
  
• Chords
  
• Speech
  
• Modal
  
• SawX
  
• Harm
  
• Bass
  
• Wavetable
  

A closer look

Explore MiniFreak Stellar’s layout, controls, and secret sonic weapons in detail, from the one-knob Modulation Matrix to the multi-functional touch strips.

More than
meets the eye
MiniFreak Stellar packs a punch with a range of scintillating digital and wavetable oscillators, cutting-edge FX and a simple-yet-powerful modulation matrix. But that’s not all.

Inject movement and momentum into your sound design with advanced sequencing and arpeggiation, and seamlessly integrate with any DAW using MiniFreak’s VST-twin.

Melodic
propulsion
Effortlessly take your sound in a new direction.

MiniFreak Stellar’s sequencer and arpeggiator allows you to lock variety into your patterns, introduce dramatic octave jumps, and drop-in repeats and mutations on the fly.

A sequence that never fully repeats, thanks to MiniFreak's Spice & Dice randomization and one-touch mutations.

Virtual
Doppelgänger
Explore the power of MiniFreak Stellar in your favorite DAW with mirrored sound and architecture.

MiniFreak V is a comprehensive standalone instrument, perfect for taking your Freak-infused production on-the-go, as well as offering seamless integration between hardware and software for a workflow that can suit your every need. Simply click Link to MiniFreak, and you’re all set!

Hear it
in action
Go on a sonic voyage with MiniFreak Stellar’s extensive sound palette and find your perfect match. The library has a little something for everyone but don’t take it from us, hear it for yourself..

Features:

• 6-voice polyphonic hybrid synthesizer
  
• 37-note velocity-sensitive Slim-key keybed with aftertouch
  
• 2 sound Engines with 23 oscillator modes in total
  
• Engine 2 can be used to process Engine 1
  
• 1 envelope per voice
  
• 1 cycling envelope per voice
  
• 2 LFOs per voice
  
• Polyphonic analog filters and VCAs
  
• 6-voice polyphonic, 12-voice paraphonic, unison, or mono configuration
  
• 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, audio in, and clock in/out connectivity
  
• Balanced stereo outputs
  
• 256 factory presets
  
• 256 user preset slots for MiniFreak hardware
  

Specifications:

Windows

• Win 10+ (64bit)
  
• 2.5 GHz CPU
  
• 4 GB RAM
  
• 2GB free hard disk space
  
• OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU
  
• ARM processors not supported on Windows
  
• Required configuration
  
• VST, AAX, Audio Unit

Apple

• Mac OS 11+
  
• 2.5 GHz or Apple Silicon CPU
  
• 4 GB RAM
  
• 2GB free hard disk space
  
• OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU
  

Work with ASC

• An elegant and simple solution to help you install, activate, and update your Arturia software instruments
  

What's in the box

• Box content
  
• MiniFreak Unit
  
• Universal PSU - 12V 1A
  
• USB A to USB 2.0
  
• Registration card
  

Instrument dimensions

• Size : 22.75 x 9.09 x 1.57 inches (578 x 231 x 55mm)
  
• Weight : 6.48 lbs. (2.94 Kg)