FreakSwap
A free, independent browser tool for building a custom MicroFreak engine lineup.
- Custom firmware
- Alpha
- High brick risk
This project hasn't been claimed by its maintainer yet, so its details come from the community. Is it yours? Claim it
Before you start
- How hard is it?
- EasyCopy a file or use a web page. No extra software.
- What you need
- A USB or MIDI cable
- A computer
- Can it break my device?
- Could leave your device unusable.
- Can I undo it?
- The project doesn't say. Assume you can't.
Did it work for you?
Did FreakSwap work on your Arturia MicroFreak?
No reports yet.
One-tap reports from owners. Bricked reports are checked before they count.
Compatibility
Devices: Arturia MicroFreak.
No compatibility information yet.
Getting started
From the project's README ("Use"):
- Choose the original positions and their replacement engines.
- Optionally load a compatible Yamaha DX7 bank for 6-Op FM Custom and select its presets.
- Continue and select the official MicroFreak firmware 5.0.0.2084 (.mff).
- Prepare and download the modified firmware and installation guide.
- Back up your presets and install manually with Arturia MIDI Control Center.
The official firmware is not included or uploaded. Imported banks remain in the browser session and must be selected again after a reload. Audio examples are digital references, not recordings of the instrument's analog output.
Risk and recovery
- Brick risk
- High
- Requires opening the device
- No
From the project's README ("Installation risk"):
Modified firmware is experimental and can damage or brick your instrument. Back up your presets and keep the official firmware. Automated checks do not certify hardware boot, timing or physical audio. Use at your own risk.
Credits, license and support
- License
- GPL-2.0