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Arturia’s MiniFreak 49 makes its Freak synths more professional

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Briefings

Arturia launched the MiniFreak 49, a professional-grade variant of its MiniFreak synthesizer featuring 49 full-sized semi-weighted keys instead of 37 minikeys. The instrument includes proper aluminum pitch and mod wheel controls, though it lacks polyphonic aftertouch. This update aims to bridge the gap between hobbyist and pro audio equipment.

Key points

• The MiniFreak 49 features 49 full-sized semi-weighted keys, replacing the 37 minikeys of the MiniFreak.
• The instrument includes proper aluminum pitch and mod wheel controls but lacks polyphonic aftertouch.

Context

Arturia is expanding its Freak line with the MiniFreak 49, which offers more professional features and interface improvements compared to previous models.

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Evidence is limited to the article's description of the MiniFreak 49's physical keys and controls. Specific performance data, pricing, or availability dates are not provided.

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