MiniFreak Vocoder

KeyboardHybridPolyphonic

$599

Imagine turning your voice into a swirling symphony of robotic harmonies with a synth that's ready to go right out of the box—thanks to its included 30cm detachable gooseneck microphone that clips anywhere for instant vocoder magic.

This 6-voice hybrid powerhouse packs dual digital engines with 31 oscillator modes spanning wavetable, granular, virtual analog, FM, additive, and more, where Engine 2 can even process Engine 1 for wild sonic layering. Shape sounds through polyphonic analog filters (lowpass, bandpass, highpass), three envelopes, two LFOs with custom curves, and a deep 7x13 mod matrix, all feeding into a 64-step sequencer and arpeggiator with randomization tricks. The 37 slim velocity-sensitive keys with poly aftertouch feel alive under your fingers, while three FX slots deliver 13 options like chorus, delay, reverb, distortion, plus dedicated Ext Vocoder and Self Vocoder modes with Clean, Vintage, Narrow, or Gated flavors. At 7.2 lbs and a compact 22.8 x 9.1 x 2.2 inches, it's performance-ready with stereo I/O, headphone out, and MIDI/USB integration, complete with 512 presets and a matching MiniFreak V plugin.

Players love how the vocoder elevates live sets from glitchy grooves to Daft Punk gloss, praising the intuitive layout and bold white-orange design that stands out on stage, though some note the slim keys take a session to master for bigger hands.

Released

2025

Status

In Production

Product links

Official site

Videos

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Presets

lfo.store • Nick Klimenko

lfo.store • Nick Klimenko • 15.00 EUR

lfo.store • Otto Schwarz

lfo.store • Anton Bakhtin • 15.00 EUR

lfo.store • Anton Anru

lfo.store • Anton Anru • 199.95 USD

lfo.store • Anton Anru

lfo.store • Anton Anru • 24.95 USD

lfo.store • Anton Anru

lfo.store • Alexander Kav • 15.00 EUR

lfo.store • Alexander Kav • 12.00 EUR

lfo.store • Alexander Kav • 10.00 EUR

lfo.store • Alexander Kav • 12.00 EUR

lfo.store • Alexander Kav • 15.00 EUR

lfo.store • Alexander Kav • 20.00 EUR

lfo.store • Anton Bakhtin • 15.00 EUR

Synthesizer

Format

Keyboard

Synthesis

Wavetable, Granular, Virtual Analog, Vocoder, Hybrid

Battery Powered

Voice

A/D

Hybrid

Polyphony

Polyphonic

Oscillators

Oscillator Type

Wavetable

Voices

Filter

Yes

Envelopes

LFO

Effects

delay, reverb, chorus, flanger, phaser, distortion, vocoder

Workflow

Arpeggiator

Yes

Sequencer

Yes

Mod Matrix

Yes

Memory

512 presets

Software

MiniFreak V plugin, MIDI Control Center

Expression

Aftertouch

Yes

Velocity

Yes

Additional

37-key keyboard, poly aftertouch, mod matrix, 16-band vocoder, gooseneck mic

I/O

Audio In

1 stereo

Audio Out

1 stereo

Headphone

Wi-Fi

Measurements

Dimensions

22.8 x 9.1 x 2.2"

Weight

7.2 lbs

Last updated Mar 7, 2026

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Arturia

arturia.com

Grenoble, France

Arturia began as a software company emulating classic analog synths but successfully pivoted to hardware with the MiniBrute in 2012. They now offer a wide ecosystem including the Brute analog synth line, the digital MicroFreak, and sophisticated MIDI controllers. Their products are known for providing distinct analog character and modern features at accessible price points.

MiniFreak Vocoder

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