Arturia
Arturia MiniFreak
$649Cheaper
Released 2022-11
Best Synthesizers · head-to-head
Arturia MiniFreak vs ASM Hydrasynth Keyboard
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Arturia MiniFreak is cheaper at $649. Every spec and price links to its source.
ASM (Ashun Sound Machines)
ASM Hydrasynth Keyboard
$1399
Which is better: the Arturia MiniFreak or ASM Hydrasynth Keyboard?
The Arturia MiniFreak wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Arturia MiniFreak is the cheaper at $649. The Arturia MiniFreak both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Arturia MiniFreak | ASM Hydrasynth Keyboard |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $649 | $1399 |
| Brand | Arturia | ASM (Ashun Sound Machines) |
| Released | 2022-11 | — |
| Synthesis type | hybrid | wavetable |
| Polyphony voices | 6 | 8 |
| Oscillators per voice | 2 | 3 |
| Key count | 37 | 49 |
| Keybed type | mini | semi-weighted |
| Multitimbral parts | — | — |
| Patch memory | — | 1024 |
| Sequencer steps | 64 | — |
| Arpeggiator | Yes | Yes |
| Onboard effects | Yes | Yes |
| Cv gate io | No | Yes |
| Weight (kg) | 2.94 | 10 |
Sources — Arturia MiniFreak: arturia.com (verified 2026-07-11). ASM Hydrasynth Keyboard: ashunsoundmachines.com (verified 2026-07-11).
What's the difference between the Arturia MiniFreak and ASM Hydrasynth Keyboard?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (7 of 12). Matching specs are omitted.
- Synthesis type: Arturia MiniFreak hybrid vs ASM Hydrasynth Keyboard wavetable
- Polyphony voices: Arturia MiniFreak 6 vs ASM Hydrasynth Keyboard 8
- Oscillators per voice: Arturia MiniFreak 2 vs ASM Hydrasynth Keyboard 3
- Key count: Arturia MiniFreak 37 vs ASM Hydrasynth Keyboard 49
- Keybed type: Arturia MiniFreak mini vs ASM Hydrasynth Keyboard semi-weighted
- Cv gate io: Arturia MiniFreak false vs ASM Hydrasynth Keyboard true
- Weight (kg): Arturia MiniFreak 2.94 vs ASM Hydrasynth Keyboard 10