I've decided for sp404 and microfreak both with my keystep 37 now Im setting everything,searching and learning how to sync them all together and start to jam :)
Nice breakdown on the mod matrix, that part really confused me when I got the MF. Took lots of videos to understand it. Got a Keystep Pro on a wishlist, maybe my wife will surprise me with one!
What entertains me most is the fact that you actually dive into sound design. The MicroFreak seems perfect for that. Also congrats on having your voice back, Lady Beat must have enjoyed a week without nerd tak ;-)
Can the Microfreak receive polyphonic aftertouch too? I have a NI komplete S61 that has Polyphonic Aftertoucch so it would be cool if the Microfreak could receive Polyphonic aftertouch too. The Microfreak itself can SEND polyphonic aftertouch but can't find anywhere if it can receive it. Doesn't mention it in the manual at all. And not in the midi implementation chart either.
do i need a computer to connect these two together? I want an option that connects an external keyboard to the microfreak without the use of a computer/ software.
I just bought a used keystep 37 everything seems to work but for any reason I can't connect it to my micro freak via midi, qlready check the chanels, etc, the version of the keystep it's 1, may that be the problem????
Hey I have a quick question. Can you transmit midi data coming from a pc via USB out of the midi out of the microfreak? So that you can send midi data to another synthesizer and use the microfreak kinda like a midi interface? Hope you can answer that cause I can't find anything about that anywhere... Thanks in advance!
I've actually tested that with two synths and it worked! I've tried with a Volca (traditional MIDI) and then with an NTS1. So, yes the Microfreak is a perfect MIDI USB interface serving as a BUS sending and transferring messages from the PC!! And also as a midi controller does a great job without a PC, because it's got a great keyboard with aftertouch and amazing extended features! This is the setup i've used: Volca: From the Midi Out jack, used the Midi-To-TRS Adapter (Type B) that comes with the MF, connected to a traditional male to male Midi DIN cable directly to the Volca. Sended Midi messages from Ableton Live perfectly. NTS1: This one uses Type-A midi jack, so I used the same as above connected to a Midi-To-TRS (Type A), and sended the midi messages perfectly. (Also you could use a tweaked Aux 3.5 cable inverting the L-R cables)
The trick is that some don't know or haven't tried using an external keyboard controller in place of the Microfreak's touch plate. I'm in the minority though, Arturia used the KeyStep keybed on the new Minifreaak, and I wish it was still all touch plate.
@@imkennyshaw It's really just a different style of controller. There are pros and cons of each, but for me a lot of the "magic" of the Microfreak is in the choice of touch plate keys. Try doing a glissando using white and black keys on a traditional keybed for instance. Chances are you can't. That's an extreme example, but demonstrates how slides and even next-neighbor key presses are easier and more expressive on a touch plate. Also dust can't infiltrate. It's all preference, really. I'm hoping for a FreakStep Pro, a general MIDI / CV controller that's all touch plates 😄
Cool! This week a minifreak arrived at my door and I was already wondering how to add modulations to modulations, but now I know, thanks!
Glad you are feeling better. 🙏🏻
I've decided for sp404 and microfreak both with my keystep 37 now Im setting everything,searching and learning how to sync them all together and start to jam :)
Awesome!
thank u it might be quite great if you please have a tutorial for the setup im so clumsy right now lol @@FreeBeat
Nice job, aftertouch is another world of control for sure! Peace
Great, just what I needed. The sound of a poor duck being tortured...
Lol thanks for watching!
Nice breakdown on the mod matrix, that part really confused me when I got the MF. Took lots of videos to understand it. Got a Keystep Pro on a wishlist, maybe my wife will surprise me with one!
Thank you for the tip, very cool!
do try also,,, simultaneous use of expression pedals.... if they work maybe
blows my mind how you stretched this to over 10 mins for a vibrato
Great vid for us keyboard newbees!
Thanks a lot for sharing.
Great video 👍. I didn't know you could set the assign to the LFO within the matrix.
What entertains me most is the fact that you actually dive into sound design. The MicroFreak seems perfect for that.
Also congrats on having your voice back, Lady Beat must have enjoyed a week without nerd tak ;-)
Nice video!
Can the Microfreak receive polyphonic aftertouch too? I have a NI komplete S61 that has Polyphonic Aftertoucch so it would be cool if the Microfreak could receive Polyphonic aftertouch too. The Microfreak itself can SEND polyphonic aftertouch but can't find anywhere if it can receive it. Doesn't mention it in the manual at all. And not in the midi implementation chart either.
I don't believe it can but I might be wrong.
do i need a computer to connect these two together? I want an option that connects an external keyboard to the microfreak without the use of a computer/ software.
No
I just bought a used keystep 37 everything seems to work but for any reason I can't connect it to my micro freak via midi, qlready check the chanels, etc, the version of the keystep it's 1, may that be the problem????
Check to make sure you have a Type "B" midi adapter for the Microfreak, not a type "A"
@@timekeeperstudios that was it! Thanks! I actually Boght the right adapter and everything works fine
Hey I have a quick question. Can you transmit midi data coming from a pc via USB out of the midi out of the microfreak? So that you can send midi data to another synthesizer and use the microfreak kinda like a midi interface?
Hope you can answer that cause I can't find anything about that anywhere...
Thanks in advance!
You can definitely use the CV/gate so it works as a converter. I think the midi should be able to act as a thru
I've actually tested that with two synths and it worked! I've tried with a Volca (traditional MIDI) and then with an NTS1. So, yes the Microfreak is a perfect MIDI USB interface serving as a BUS sending and transferring messages from the PC!! And also as a midi controller does a great job without a PC, because it's got a great keyboard with aftertouch and amazing extended features! This is the setup i've used:
Volca: From the Midi Out jack, used the Midi-To-TRS Adapter (Type B) that comes with the MF, connected to a traditional male to male Midi DIN cable directly to the Volca. Sended Midi messages from Ableton Live perfectly.
NTS1: This one uses Type-A midi jack, so I used the same as above connected to a Midi-To-TRS (Type A), and sended the midi messages perfectly. (Also you could use a tweaked Aux 3.5 cable inverting the L-R cables)
One thing that bugs me regarding the microfreak is the lack of a transpose option. Would it be possible for the keystep’s transpose to do the trick??
definitely yes! because keystep have this option and it sends this information via midi
Im between by buying microfreak or minilogue
Tough choice honestly, both are great!
how u connect these 2
Just with normal 5 Pin MIDI out of the Keystep 37 into the MIDI in on the Microfreak, using the included 5 pin to 3.5mm adapter.
dont u first have to software enable keyb... etc,,,
What?
@@FreeBeat dont u first go to midi con center software,, to enable aftertouch.. or not
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Is this a trick, or just using aftertouch the way it was designed to be used?
The trick is that some don't know or haven't tried using an external keyboard controller in place of the Microfreak's touch plate. I'm in the minority though, Arturia used the KeyStep keybed on the new Minifreaak, and I wish it was still all touch plate.
@@0VRLNDR can I ask why? I just ordered a microfreak…it’s my first synth im so pumped…what are the pros of the touch plate?
@@imkennyshaw It's really just a different style of controller. There are pros and cons of each, but for me a lot of the "magic" of the Microfreak is in the choice of touch plate keys. Try doing a glissando using white and black keys on a traditional keybed for instance. Chances are you can't. That's an extreme example, but demonstrates how slides and even next-neighbor key presses are easier and more expressive on a touch plate. Also dust can't infiltrate. It's all preference, really. I'm hoping for a FreakStep Pro, a general MIDI / CV controller that's all touch plates 😄
@@0VRLNDR ... That was actually the first thing I did when I got the Microfreak. Hook it up to my Korg M10 :-) 5 octaves instead of 2.