Arturia · Updated July 2026
Arturia MiniFreak: price, specs & release date
The Arturia MiniFreak costs $649, the cheapest synthesizers (median $2500). It earns a Platinum Deskmark — 85/100 pay-blind standing, #1 of 8 in class.
Verified Jul 11, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
Arturia MiniFreak, released 2022-11. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: arturia.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
Is the Arturia MiniFreak a good buy?
At $649, the Arturia MiniFreak is the cheapest of the 10 synthesizers we track, where the median is $2500. On the spec sheet, its polyphony voices of 6 is below the median of the 9, its key count of 37 is below the median of the 10, and its weight of 2.94 kg is below the median of the 8.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $649 Arturia's official MiniFreak product page lists the price verbatim as "649$" next to the Buy Now button, taken as US MSRP/typical price. Thomann UK lists £479 (GBP), which was not used for the USD figure. |
|---|---|
| Brand | Arturia |
| Released | 2022-11 |
| Synthesis type | hybrid |
| Polyphony voices | 6 |
| Oscillators per voice | 2 |
| Key count | 37 |
| Keybed type | mini |
| Multitimbral parts | — |
| Patch memory | — |
| Sequencer steps | 64 |
| Arpeggiator | Yes |
| Onboard effects | Yes |
| Cv gate io | No |
| Weight (kg) | 2.94 |
Source: arturia.com (verified 2026-07-11) · corroborated by thomann.co.uk. The Arturia official MiniFreak overview page confirms the exact model — a "6-voice polyphonic hybrid synthesizer" with a "37-note velocity-sensitive Slim-key keybed with aftertouch," "2 sound Engines" per voice, a "64-step sequencer," 3 FX slots, and "Weight (kg): 2.94 kg" — and lists the price as "649$" (Buy Now). The Thomann UK listing corroborates the identical unit (37 velocity-sensitive slim keys, 6-voice polyphonic, two digital sound engines per voice, step sequencer with 64 steps, weight 2.94 kg) and dates availability to "November 2022." Both pages enumerate full I/O (MIDI in/out/thru, USB, analog clock in/out with reset, sustain, audio in, balanced stereo out) with no CV/Gate; neither describes the 25-key MicroFreak nor the MiniFreak Vocoder variant. patchMemory was left null because the two sources disagree on the count (Arturia: 420 factory / 244 user; Thomann: 320 factory / 256 user), and multitimbralParts was left null as neither page states a part count.
Is the Arturia MiniFreak worth it vs cheaper synthesizers?
Arturia MiniFreak against its closest cheaper and pricier synthesizers on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 10 ranked →
| Product | Price | Synthesis type | Polyphony voices | Oscillators per voice | Key count | Keybed type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arturia MiniFreak this | $649 | hybrid | 6 | 2 | 37 | mini |
| Korg Minilogue XD | $799.99 | hybrid | 4 | 3 | 37 | — |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Arturia MiniFreak cost?
The Arturia MiniFreak has a US price of $649 (Arturia's official MiniFreak product page lists the price verbatim as "649$" next to the Buy Now button, taken as US MSRP/typical price. Thomann UK lists £479 (GBP), which was not used for the USD figure.), as of 2026-07-11.
How does the Arturia MiniFreak compare on price?
At $649, the Arturia MiniFreak is the cheapest of the 10 synthesizers we track, where the median is $2500.
When was the Arturia MiniFreak released?
The Arturia MiniFreak was released 2022-11.
What are the Arturia MiniFreak's key specs?
Arturia MiniFreak (Arturia): synthesisType hybrid, polyphonyVoices 6, oscillatorsPerVoice 2, keyCount 37, keybedType mini. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-07-11.
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