It turns out there’s a hidden audio input in every MicroFreak. Arturia just released a new firmware (and special edition MicroFreak) that unlocks it. Here’s my full review with 14 vocoder ideas tips and tricks:
TIMELINE:
0:00 Intro
0:15 Hidden input
0:45 Limited edition
1:25 MicroFreak overview
2:10 Vocoder basics
3:50 Setting gain
4:30 Osc controls
6:10 Hiss controls
7:35 Vocoder presets
9:00 TIPS FOR LEGIBILITY
9:05 Pronounce well
9:20 Headphones
9:35 Tune with samples
10:30 Intervals
10:40 Repeat lyrics
10:50 Mix OG vocal
11:00 OTHER TIPS & IDEAS
11:05 Use beats
11:45 Complex envelopes
12:50 Earphone gain
13:35 Pitch bend and mod
13:45 Glide
14:10 Compression
14:30 Bold beatboxing…
14:55 Reverb and delay
15:15 Pros and cons
HI,
Watched your Microfreak review and bought the white version. However, can’t get the vocoder to start working whereas your video starts with the vocoder working. The instructions merely state plug in microphone and go to presets 208-223. Nothing comes out of the microphone but I’m convinced I haven’t set it up correctly. Is there more to it than plugging in micophone?
Rob
Neath
UK
It’s been a while so I don’t remember the steps by heart, but I definitely had to change some settings. I suggest contacting tech support. Good luck!