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3. MICROFREAK OVERVIEW
You're probably anxious to start exploring your MicroFreak, so in this chapter, we'll guide you
through the front panel and explain what the knobs on the front panel do. If you are new to
synthesis, it may help to read the chapters about the
and the
Envelope Generator
3.1. Front panel overview
The first thing you'll notice about the MicroFreak is how small and compact it is.
3.1.1. Top Row
3.1.1.1. The Matrix
The Modulation Matrix is an electronic patchbay that routes MicroFreak modulation sources
to modulation destinations. When turning the white matrix modulation knob, the connection
indicator LED moves to different patch points. Once you've reached the last point on the last
row, then the LED cycles back to the first point of the matrix, which makes it easier to jump
to your destination point.
Think of this as a grid of patch cords, each with an attenuator that allows for positive or
negative modulation. Every parameter that it would make sense to modulate - pretty much
anything with a knob - can be a destination.
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The modulation sources are in rows 1 to 5, and destinations are in columns 1 to 7.
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Destinations 1 to 4 are hardwired, and destinations 5, 6, and 7 are freely
assignable.
Next to the matrix, you see the Matrix encoder, which enables you to select a connection
point and when clicked, set the modulation amount for a connection.
Arturia - User Manual MicroFreak - MicroFreak Overview
[p.52]. These are the basic building blocks of synthesis.
Top Row
The matrix
Digital Oscillator
[p.35], the
Filter [p.45]
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