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expirediconian | Staff posted Jul 29, 2025 8:04 PM

Arturia: MiniLab 3 Limited Edition MIDI Controller with 25 Note Keyboard

$74

$119

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  • Our research indicates the MicroFreak Vocoder Edition White Synthesizer is $144.02 lower (38% savings) than the next best price from a reputable merchant at the time of this post.
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Jul 30, 2025 1:30 AM
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TalentedRoad6417Jul 30, 2025 1:30 AM
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Very slick, $100+ off the microfreak!
Jul 30, 2025 1:42 AM
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ChrisMLJul 30, 2025 1:42 AM
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Thanks op picked up a microfreak
Jul 30, 2025 4:08 AM
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AndieJul 30, 2025 4:08 AM
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Thanks. Picked up the BeatStep!
Jul 30, 2025 4:21 AM
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PapaDealioJul 30, 2025 4:21 AM
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Has the Microfreak ever been this cheap? Very serendipitous as I've been debating between getting the Micro or the Mini and this price is just too good to pass on. The touch keys might take some getting used to, but it's a perfect travel synth that's lightweight and powered via USB-C. Thanks OP!
Jul 30, 2025 4:25 AM
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dmvendorsJul 30, 2025 4:25 AM
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Quote from PapaDealio :
Has the Microfreak ever been this cheap? Very serendipitous as I've been debating between getting the Micro or the Mini and this price is just too good to pass on. The touch keys might take some getting used to, but it's a perfect travel synth that's lightweight and powered via USB-C. Thanks OP!
Get both you won't regret it. I own both and I'm picking up a second microfreak.
Jul 30, 2025 4:28 AM
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hyooeyJul 30, 2025 4:28 AM
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This is a crazy deal for the Microfreak. I just bought one this past week for $200 off Facebook Marketplace and to me that was a great deal. $235 for brand new is excellent if you're looking to try out a decent hardware synthesizer. I admit that after a week of using it I wish I had the money to comfortably buy a Minifreak instead for the larger keybed, but the Microfreak has midi in so I could probably resolve it with my 88-key Roland if I wanted to.
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Jul 30, 2025 4:48 AM
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Shockwav3Jul 30, 2025 4:48 AM
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love the name lol

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Jul 30, 2025 4:51 AM
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CrouchingCanineJul 30, 2025 4:51 AM
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Thanks OP. I ordered the beatstep. I have been looking for something to use with koala and hopefully this fits the bill.
I used to have a microfreak but outgrew it pretty quickly. It is an interesting little synth but quite limited with one LFO, low voice count, and not having true polyphony. At the time I had no other hardware synths and the limitations meant I was constantly reaching for a VST instead. My expectations were just out of whack. It is fun as a quirky device to tinker with, but is not a replacement for a more featured synth. I almost bit on it but I still fear I wont get enough use out of it. Most of these devices (especially the controllers) should at least help lower prices of Arturia crossgrade offers.
Jul 30, 2025 9:44 AM
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Cloud-SpinnerJul 30, 2025 9:44 AM
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Quote from CrouchingCanine :
Thanks OP. I ordered the beatstep. I have been looking for something to use with koala and hopefully this fits the bill.I used to have a microfreak but outgrew it pretty quickly. It is an interesting little synth but quite limited with one LFO, low voice count, and not having true polyphony. At the time I had no other hardware synths and the limitations meant I was constantly reaching for a VST instead. My expectations were just out of whack. It is fun as a quirky device to tinker with, but is not a replacement for a more featured synth. I almost bit on it but I still fear I wont get enough use out of it. Most of these devices (especially the controllers) should at least help lower prices of Arturia crossgrade offers.
Can someone recommend me the best Synthesizer? I never had one and want to start that can last very long. I was thinking about Microfreak but from what other's comments, it seems it's only good as starter and then soon becomes outdated and will need to be replaced.
Jul 30, 2025 10:52 AM
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NattefrostJul 30, 2025 10:52 AM
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How does it compare to novation https://us.novationmusic.com/prod...gKM8fD_BwE
Jul 30, 2025 12:29 PM
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Cloud-SpinnerJul 30, 2025 12:29 PM
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Can someone recommend me the best Synthesizer? I never had one and want to start that can last very long. I was thinking about Microfreak but from what other's comments, it seems it's only good as starter and then soon becomes outdated and will need to be replaced.
Jul 30, 2025 12:38 PM
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MerrySuit1027Jul 30, 2025 12:38 PM
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I have a microfreak and as a beginner in synths I love it. Very fun to play with. I did a lot of research and many say its the best 'bang for buck' synth. The only con is that it has no effects and can sound quiet until you add something to boost the sound.

Believe me, as a beginner it will take a long time before you will need to level up. Arturia has been making free of charge updates to the microfreak for years, and each update makes it feel like a new instrument again.
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Jul 30, 2025 12:46 PM
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CrouchingCanineJul 30, 2025 12:46 PM
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Quote from Cloud-Spinner :
Can someone recommend me the best Synthesizer? I never had one and want to start that can last very long. I was thinking about Microfreak but from what other's comments, it seems it's only good as starter and then soon becomes outdated and will need to be replaced.
There is no best. There are just good fits for what you want to accomplish. There are many types of synths and most hardware only supports a few. The best is to probably get one of these controllers then purchase Arturia pigments when they give you a crossgrade offer. That gets updated annually and has more features than most hardware.
Jul 30, 2025 2:19 PM
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psylenceJul 30, 2025 2:19 PM
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Microfreak* out of stock ☹️

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Jul 30, 2025 2:45 PM
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pdubs10Jul 30, 2025 2:45 PM
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Quote from Nattefrost :
How does it compare to novation https://us.novationmusic.com/prod...gKM8fD_BwE
LaunchKey 25 is probably a better controller than the MiniLab - more pads, larger keys, but no faders. The BeatStep and KeyStep aren't really comparable since they're also sequencers.
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