Cool 👌 really dug the patch designs you offered in the Stellar bank released w the new shell design. I just got around to browsing through them ✌️

That last patch you made has so much breadth and movement. I couldn't believe how varied you could get it sounding and could have listened to you drone on it forever.

It was great to work with you Alex! Your soundbank is wonderful, I use a lot of the drones in my live sets.

@OscillatorSink

7 ай бұрын

Thanks so much - it was my pleasure!

I came by to say how fantastic your patch bank in the store is! Absolutely gorgeous designs you've gifted us.

@OscillatorSink

7 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, I really enjoyed building this pack so I'm really glad that folks are digging it.

Lovely video. Your relaxed style really matches the sort of ambient/synthwave sounds you were making! I haven’t looked at (ie understood…) wavetable stuff very much, but based on this overview I think I’m going to be spending the rest of December immersed in these intoxicating soundscapes. Thanks as always - your videos have been such a help and an inspiration. Not sure why I’ve never commented until now!

@OscillatorSink

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to comment! I hope you enjoy exploring the new sounds!

Man that exponential saw LFO to the wave is so Bladerunner. I love it!!

Huh this caught me unprepared. That is great news. Also, love that you created one of the sound packs in the store. Having some of my fav artists create content for my fav synth is just *chefs kiss* 🙂

@OscillatorSink

7 ай бұрын

I hope you enjoy the pack! You should definitely check the other packs out too - they're all made to a super high standard.

Excited to update my Minifreak today, and v2 had everything I wanted! I really like your new Oscillator Sink presets too :)

What a lovely surprise this was ~ many mercis to Arturia for the update, and kudos to O. Sink for the incredible Deserted Lands freebie pack. This just made my holiday season a lot better!

YES. I am SO happy about this! I had begun to think they forgot about the mini freak as it hadn't had a single update since it came out over a year ago and almost no advertisement, so this is very nice. Thank you for the video ❤

@OscillatorSink

7 ай бұрын

I think at this point we can rely on Arturia to provide ongoing support for the Freak line. It's a double edged sword because they've set expectations really high with the microfreak - much higher than we have for most other synth makers.

Lovely patch you threw together there- cant wait to check out the presets you worked up! Thanks for the thorough update update 😁

@OscillatorSink

7 ай бұрын

Thanks! I hope you enjoy the presets!

Beautiful patch with the saw lfo! Could hear you found something great as well 🙂👍 Btw, love your videos. Very relaxing and nice calm pace. Was uncomfortably stressed out but after watching this feel much better. 🤗❤️ Almost like a meditation 😊

I love your videos man! Thanks for this info!

Enjoying the insights and comments ... also really wishing for a second camera on the tiny tiny display, to see what's happening there. Amazing machine.

Just got a used minifreak this week! Great timing!

@OscillatorSink

7 ай бұрын

Yessss!

Great demo, as always. Some of those Super Unison sounds are dead ringers for "Cries & Whispers"-era New Order.

@OscillatorSink

7 ай бұрын

Thank you! Yeah the Super Unison is Super 80s sounding. Instant vibe.

oh WOW I absolutely LOVE that super unison effect that sound fantastic!

Really helpful, just updated the firmware. Thanks!

I’m glad that you can finally assign a matrix patch point depth to a macro. I was kind of surprised that it wasn’t possible at first!

@OscillatorSink

7 ай бұрын

Agreed - it's kind of a big deal! I wish it had been an option when I was working in my patch pack honestly.

@julzsadventuresinmusic7492

7 ай бұрын

Tbf it was assignable to the mod wheel, so they were halfway there

@bobbycroker19

7 ай бұрын

@@julzsadventuresinmusic7492 yes that was my workaround

16:30 controlling depth inside the mod matrix via macro is something I had always wished for but had never thought they would or could really build. This is huge in my opinion!

Wooooooo at last

@OscillatorSink

7 ай бұрын

It's Wavetable Time

I am going to ask Santa for a MiniFreak. Please Santa, I've been a good boy.

Super Unison would be great for string synth patches - to my ears it sounds very much like the ensemble effect found on those 70s-era keyboards..

@OscillatorSink

7 ай бұрын

For sure - it's very evocative of that era for sure!

34:10 sick!!

Keyboard goes beeoowwwzzzvvvwwweeoooo

@OscillatorSink

7 ай бұрын

It sure does.

A reminder on not to sell these Arturia Freaks, they're a gift that keeps on giving. Regretting selling my Microfreak. Had planned to upgrade to a Minifreak, but got sidetracked. Should think about sorting out out. Was thinking about a Hydrasynth Explorer, but, maybe I prefer the sound of these.

@sub-jec-tiv

7 ай бұрын

Hydrasynth is extremely flexible but tbh the sound of the Minifreak is much better due to the fliter. Filter models in the Hydra are so-so. Nowhere near as pretty as the analog filters in the Mini.

@compucorder64

7 ай бұрын

​@@sub-jec-tivdefinitely, the filter is what gives it the edge. I think the effects are slightly better sounding too. And some of the voice models, especially the Noise Engineering ones for me just sound really nice through the filter

This is such a great video. I also love your chilled narration. Just on the patches - I checked your website and could see the Minifreak patches - any chance of providing a link? 🙏

@OscillatorSink

7 ай бұрын

The Minifreak patches can be downloaded via the Minifreak V software. Go into the sounds tab and select "Store" - you'll find them there.

Hi, did anyone had this issue were it got stuck on the homescreen? I cant fix it, please i f anyone has been trough the same and know how to. Thank you 🥺

The super unison could have done with some semitone increments at the limits to do some shimmeresque tones. Great updates though.

Very nice. Great demo 👍🏼 You can't modulate wavetable type, can you?

@OscillatorSink

7 ай бұрын

You cannot, I mention that in passing - there's an audio glitch when you change Wavetable at the moment too.

The firmware notes say something about improved poly at support but as far as I know the minifreak doesn't actually support poly at and the release notes don't mention any details. Did you cover it here and I just missed it?

@OscillatorSink

7 ай бұрын

Interesting - that wasn't in the document they sent me. Any update will be related to how it reacts to incoming poly AT... Obviously the keybed hasn't just gained that ability. Edit: it has always reacted to poly-at - it's why it's fun to control it using a microfreak.

@Diayse

7 ай бұрын

There were issues with incoming Polyphonic Aftertouch, where the notes would have volume/filter spikes when triggered. It's a minor thing and indeed only applies to external control since MiniFreak keyboard is mono-AT, but it behaves much better now !

@OscillatorSink

7 ай бұрын

@@Diayse thanks for the clarification Sébastien, and congratulations on the new version!

Arturia released firmware updates for christmas

@OscillatorSink

7 ай бұрын

Synth Santa.

Does any of this apply to MiniFreak V? (VST)

@OscillatorSink

7 ай бұрын

Yes! All of it.

Dear Mr Sync, in your opinion: mini freak or Opsix for pads please? I have korg monopoly for lead, Roland 202 and a Td3 for bass to go with my digitakt. Really want a best fit for generative and ambient pads.

@OscillatorSink

7 ай бұрын

If you are willing to put in some extra work studying, if panning of individual voices are important or if you need more voices of polyphony, then the opsix. If you're looking for something more immediate but still with serious sound design chops then the Minifreak is really great. I'm a huge fan of both and have no problem recommending either of them.

@colincampbell1708

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the fast reply sir ❤

Your Preset pack is the best, i really love it, thank you @Oscillator Sink !

@OscillatorSink

7 ай бұрын

That's really nice to hear! I'm really proud of the pack!

Does this have a granular engine?

@OscillatorSink

4 ай бұрын

No, not at the moment, but given the sample engines now available on the microfreak, you would hope one might be coming in an update some time.

@rjadamz9117

4 ай бұрын

@@OscillatorSink Yeah that’s the only thing keeping me from getting one now.

Sir , if you can keep ur hands away from the camera, my eyes will be less distracted. Respect.

I have to say, i’m not impressed.. i sold mine a month ago and i’m happy that i let it go.. there is just too much need for the effects, the device has a small sweetspot without the effects, the filter was just not my cup of tea! I’m lucky to have the analog four mk2 back after i sold it one year ago and since then missed it! By the way, this was the only time i regret a goodbye from a synth 😅

@cnfuzz

7 ай бұрын

Yes i have the microfreak and only use the sequencer , the sound is sterile and never grew on me , it is ok as a layer on a better synth but the build quality (lack of) is staggering , the paint rubbs of as well

To much talk.

@OscillatorSink

5 ай бұрын

I don't remember asking for your opinion.

@massimomarazzo9180

5 ай бұрын

it's a KZread video, not your website, so you have to accept good and bad feedbacks by anyone. If you wan't some feedbacks, you have to close your contents to any comment. @@OscillatorSink

@OscillatorSink

5 ай бұрын

@@massimomarazzo9180 *too (in your original comment)

@OscillatorSink

5 ай бұрын

@@massimomarazzo9180 *feedback

IT BEGINS

@OscillatorSink

7 ай бұрын

It's so on.