Arturia MicroFreak Stellar vs Roland SYSTEM-8
| Arturia MicroFreak Stellar | Roland SYSTEM-8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | capacitive keybed with polyphonic aftertouch | 49 keys (with velocity) |
| Aftertouch | yes | — |
| Polyphony | — | 8 |
| Sounds / presets | 512 | — |
| Sound engine | — | SYSTEM-8 + PLUG-OUT 1–3 (Analog Circuit Behavior, ACB) |
| Speakers | — | None (line out only) |
| Weight | 1.02 kg | 5.9 kg |
| Released | 2023 | 2016 |
| Release month | 5 | — |
| Status | current | discontinued |
| Keys | 25 | 49 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Arturia MicroFreak Stellar if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (1.02 kg vs 5.9 kg).
Full spec sheets: Arturia MicroFreak Stellar · Roland SYSTEM-8. Rows with a highlighted background differ.