I just got a Roland J6 Chord synthesizer and was trying to connect it the the Microfreak, but can't get it to work. I've got the White type B adapter that came with the MF, plugged into an A to 3.5 mm adapter in the Midi out on the J6. Nothing happens.
I tried plugging it into my computer, MIDI-OX sees it, lets me assign it, but receives no inputs. Tried a variety of settings with the MF too.
I have this set up, but I am only getting audio on the left side on my headphones? Im assuming I'll have to buy and adapter or some type of cable, but where? Where in the chain I need to get that fixed? Supposedly that black headphone amp is STEREO. I know that I will not get a true stereo sound, I just want the mono signal in each side of my headphones, just as if I was directly plugging into the MF output. Thanks
sandblue - jamstation - nocturnal (live cut) 🌑
A video compilation of another jam session using my jamstation. I went outside at 10:00 PM to film the video. With a touch of overdrive and delay, the dense sound of MicroFreak cuts through the rumble of traffic. The duet of Freak and Korg Volca Drum demonstrates the vast possibilities of digital synthesis, and Loopy Pro frees your eyes and fingers from all unnecessary distractions and invites you to embark on a special nighttime journey. Unexpected encounters are possible...
Not trying to be the 90th person asking for tech support here, but I’m stuck.
My MicroFreak seems to have flipped/inverted its key response. It triggers when I release a key instead of when I press it. I’ve tried a factory reset and reloaded the newest firmware, but that didn’t fix it.
I’ve also lost control over a few functions, including Hold, Dice, Spice/Chili Pepper, and the sequencer/arpeggiator behavior. It feels like something got mapped wrong or some setting got flipped, but I can’t figure out what caused it.
Has anyone run into this before? Is there a fix I’m missing?
I just got a new drum machine and was really hoping to jam everything together, so this has been a huge bummer. Any insight would be appreciated.
My MicroFreak has been behaving perfectly after clearing up an issue I had with noisy power supplies causing me grief. However, recently I wanted to rework my patches so I tried to use the Midi Control Center to do some patch cleanup. When I connected my laptop to the MicroFreak, the Midi Control Center would not connect. I've tried different cables. I've tried a different computer. Nothing works. I can power the MicroFreak via USB, so I know the port isn't dead, but it doesn't want to connect to my other computers. I've opened a support ticket with Arturia, but they have not been much help and I haven't heard from them in several days.
Anybody else experience this? If so, did you find a solution? My computers are an Intel MacBookPro and I also tried my M4 MacMini. Neither worked.
Thanks!
I'm using the microfreak for sampeling into a digitakt 2, but the line in FX on the digitakt 2 are basic. So i want an easy playable multi FX unit.
What's your pick and why + any experience is welcome.
My current picks are:
Today I was playing around with my synths and I tried to use MicroFreak as a percussive synth, It ended jo really cool if you ask me!
Hi all! Figured I’d share this here. I was inspired by several other posts on this sub to mod my freak minimoog style.
With the help of my dad and his infinite scrap resources, we crafted the wooden end cheeks, and used some spare aluminum sheet metal for the base and back cover. I had a ton of fun planning and executing this. No 3D printer, but a jig saw and a dream.
Hope y’all enjoy! I know I am.
https://youtu.be/VmCOK_9BP1I?si=JkyeyGALn0yzuw3R
I've been working on restoring a Teac Model 5 mixing desk with the Model 5 EX expander. Finished up cleaning all of the channels and the external housing so I wanted to put it through some paces to get a better understanding of signal flows within it.
Here I'm using MicroFreak as a source of pad sounds that are being arpeggiated at different time divisions. The echo send goes to two delay routes. The first is straight to my Marantz PMD430 for short slap back type delay. The second goes first through Venus Instruments Veno-Echo for longer Frippertronics length delay, which then goes into the second chanel of the Marantz. Both outputs are fed into separate channel strips on the mixer with their own feedback being controlled via that channels echo send knob.
Not really any sort of polished piece, or performance, just messing around with routing and settings. One thing I think I learned is I need a compressor for the inputs because some parts of the pads a different frequencies definitely take over unexpectedly.
I’ve had MF since it came out but haven’t updated f/w in a while can I go from 2.x all the way to the latest in one update or is it a procedural process?
Also should I save my custom presets before updating or do they stay. TYIA.
Hello, I was planning on investing on pedal(s) for MicroFreak! And I recently came across this processor - MS100 (which is for $150) and was considering this as my option for what it offers! However, would love to hear some feedback or anyone experience with this processor!?
Also, this would be my first hardware for effects! So any suggestions or alternatives?