2020 NAMM Show: Arturia has released a free update for the MicroFreak synthesizer.

Arturia MicroFreak 2.0 adds new synthesis options, updated performance features and 64 new presets.

Here’s what’s new in MicroFreak 2.0:

• Noise Oscillator – Morph between particle noise, white noise, and a metallic noise.
• Chord Mode – Hold Paraphony and press keys to record Chord.
• Scale quantization – The “white notes” on the keyboard can play whichever scale you have selected.
• Matrix Initialize – Hold the Shift and perform a long press on the encoder, and it will clear.
• 64 New Presets – Loads of exciting sounds to explore using the new oscillator and features.
• Sequencer – Copy Pattern A to Pattern B

Other improvements:

• Added visual feedback when Local Control is OFF
• Local Control now handles USB to MIDI Out
• Release of previously playing preset is cleared when switching presets
• Sequencer – Record LED now blinks on each beat instead of 16ths

The update is available now as a free download.