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Arturia MicroFreak

Arturia’s MicroFreak, with a version-scoped reference for MIDI channels, Local Control, USB MIDI and documented parameter messages.

Official manual MicroFreak hardware, using User Manual 5.0.1. Vocoder-only functions are outside this MIDI reference; firmware-sensitive features must be checked against the installed version.
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At a glance

MIDI quick reference

MIDI input channel
All, 1–16 or none, set in Utility → MIDI → Input Chan
Official manual
MIDI output channel
1–16, set in Utility → MIDI → Output Chan
Official manual
Local Control
OFF sends keyboard/control MIDI but disconnects the internal sound engine
Official manual
USB MIDI
USB MIDI class-compliant; iPad use requires an appropriate camera/USB adapter cable
Official manual
Selected parameter messages
Cutoff CC23, Resonance CC83, Hold CC64 and keyboard pressure via aftertouch
Official manual
Full MIDI reference
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Common problems

Official manual
MicroFreak keyboard sends MIDI but makes no sound
The MicroFreak appears silent from its own keyboard after setting up a sequencer or DAW.Official manual
MicroFreak is not receiving MIDI on the intended channel
A controller or DAW is sending MIDI, but the MicroFreak does not respond to the expected notes.
Official resources

Manuals & resources

MicroFreak User Manual, version 5.0.1 MicroFreak General Questions — MIDI parameters
Provenance

Sources & review

Last desk review: . Documentation does not replace a physical hardware test.

Sections reviewed: User Manual 5.0.1, §17.5; User Manual 5.0.1, §17.4; User Manual 5.0.1, Welcome and introduction; Arturia support: Functions and MIDI parameters; User Manual 5.0.1, §§17.4–17.5; Arturia support: MicroFreak General Questions — Functions and MIDI parameters.