MicroFreak oscillator types tutorial: BasicWaves, SuperWave, V.Analog, Sawx

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  • čas přidán 22. 08. 2024
  • Using an oscilloscope we examine what the Arturia MicroFreak's confusing oscillator parameters do, and then show how that knowledge can be applied to reproduce some classic analog-style synth techniques.
    If there's interest I can do additional videos on the other oscillator types.
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Komentáře • 42

  • @meneerjansen00
    @meneerjansen00 Před měsícem +2

    Thanks. I needed this. Many of the Microfreak's osc's are incomprehensible. 😉

  • @HostageWithAGun
    @HostageWithAGun Před rokem +4

    Thank you for your effective and thorough demonstration. As a complete beginner, I can say that your video is well worth more than hours of pouring through manuals (and other Microfreak demo videos).

  • @ACCOUNTANTB
    @ACCOUNTANTB Před 2 měsíci +1

    Microfreak its one of kind for a small format synth.....

    • @Thoracius
      @Thoracius  Před 2 měsíci

      Yes, it delivers a lot for the size/weight/price.

  • @michaeloreilly9834
    @michaeloreilly9834 Před 2 lety +3

    Great content, I was just talking about how it's so fun to make sounds on the microfreak but hard to dial in specific sounds sometimes because of the mysterious parameters. This was very informative and I especially liked being able to see the waves as you changed them. Thanks for the tips!

  • @BTB88
    @BTB88 Před 3 lety +6

    I really like this breakdown. You should do another video for the other oscillators.

    • @Thoracius
      @Thoracius  Před 3 lety +1

      Sure thing. Those might necessitate a one-at-a-time deeper dive, since people will be generally way less familiar with the principles behind them. Is there any you'd like me to tackle first?

    • @BTB88
      @BTB88 Před 3 lety +3

      @@Thoracius maybe the Two Op FM.

    • @groovelove3361
      @groovelove3361 Před 2 lety +1

      Agree! Also for the wav table ones

  • @BenColemanUK
    @BenColemanUK Před 3 lety +3

    This is SUPER helpful, technically this is in the manually but explained so incredibly briefly and badly it might as well not be there, especially the virtual analogue oscillator. Thanks!

    • @chriswrenuk
      @chriswrenuk Před 10 měsíci

      I agree. Thank you making this

  • @glhf1
    @glhf1 Před 9 měsíci +1

    thank you:) would love to see some more patch making tips for the MF:) thanks again

    • @Thoracius
      @Thoracius  Před 8 měsíci +1

      for sure. anything you're specifically interested in seeing?

    • @glhf1
      @glhf1 Před 8 měsíci

      @@Thoracius hey thanks for the reply, I've only recently got the microfreak and learning about possibilities. At the moment I'm trying to make 'warmer' sounds with it. But really looking for any patch ideas and tricks to play about with:)

  • @tjw_
    @tjw_ Před 3 lety +1

    I've hadn't noticed how silly some of the naming of the parameters are. Wave is actually shape and shape is actually wave... Great explanations! Very helpful. Been playing around with my MF for about a week now and having tons of fun so far

  • @smallalien5860
    @smallalien5860 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Good job, dude

  • @sundevil98
    @sundevil98 Před 7 měsíci +1

    As someone just getting into synthesizers, this is a most excellent video.
    Hope to see if you have any other good videos that have good tips and tricks!

  • @pyrsmk
    @pyrsmk Před rokem +1

    Thanks !

  • @n.shafarich
    @n.shafarich Před rokem +1

    This little synth sounds great!

  • @thewistfulsnail
    @thewistfulsnail Před 9 měsíci

    This was super helpful! Thank you so much!

  • @unclemick-synths
    @unclemick-synths Před 10 měsíci

    Great video 👍. I need to dust off my MicroFreak and try these out.

    • @Thoracius
      @Thoracius  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Great synth. The oscillator section is sometimes a little counter-intuitive but once you get the hang of it it makes sense.

  • @groovelove3361
    @groovelove3361 Před 2 lety

    This is exactly what I needed! Ty! In depth, clear, annotations when needed
    and the MAGnified OLED screen is key for readability, thank you!
    requests;
    best way to emulate
    -a Stevie wonder bass from “too high”,
    -a tangerine dream pad / sounds from “ love on a real train”

  • @minisynthmaniac
    @minisynthmaniac Před rokem

    This is the most useful video ever. Thank you for your work

  • @dennismckee6162
    @dennismckee6162 Před 3 lety

    Very nice. The oscope added another level of understanding. Thanks!

  • @YasserAbdelmonsef
    @YasserAbdelmonsef Před 3 lety +1

    Interesting, keep going 💞

  • @chargasm
    @chargasm Před rokem +1

    Amazing! Thank you!

  • @r.godalming1270
    @r.godalming1270 Před 3 lety

    This is a very interesting lesson. Thanks brotha 😊

  • @bunglebongle9003
    @bunglebongle9003 Před 2 lety

    Excellent video!!

  • @BendApparatus
    @BendApparatus Před 2 lety

    Excellent video.
    Bad on arturia for the flip flopping parameter naming and the use of those silly beakers instead of a simple oscilloscope view...

  • @RosssRoyce
    @RosssRoyce Před 2 lety

    Very nice and visual, thanks! Strange the virt analogue doesn’t morph into syn also!

  • @ultralife73
    @ultralife73 Před 3 lety

    Awesome!

  • @jeremiahnaylor-trein4169

    What is the wave visualiser you are using? Could be helpful for a synth n00b like me to see a good representation.

    • @Thoracius
      @Thoracius  Před 2 lety +1

      Hey yeah definitely. It's Melda. The link is in the video description.

  • @rubenramos5845
    @rubenramos5845 Před 11 měsíci +1

    what oscilloscope did you use and how did you connect it to the minifreak?

    • @Thoracius
      @Thoracius  Před 11 měsíci +1

      I use the one included with the Free Bundle from Melda Plugins. You can use it with any VST host (I use Cakewalk). I plug the audio output from my MiniFreak into the input on my Scarlett audio interface.

    • @rubenramos5845
      @rubenramos5845 Před 11 měsíci

      awesome thanks!@@Thoracius

  • @davidvallejo9184
    @davidvallejo9184 Před 3 lety

    Thx bro

  • @squishmusic
    @squishmusic Před 3 lety

    Ive heard/read that one can run 35 modulations at once via the matrix....so, has any mad-ass-synthesist tried this?!?! :D :P

    • @Thoracius
      @Thoracius  Před 3 lety +1

      5 sources * 7 destinations = 35 modulations. No reason you couldn't do it, but of course oftentimes in sound design less is more. Some of the modulations wouldn't make much sense or be very musical.

    • @squishmusic
      @squishmusic Před 3 lety

      @@Thoracius i just like the idea of someone trying and see what experimental stuff is emitted :)
      If I get a MF...I will do that first and upload my madness here lol