Arturia MicroFreak vs Roland JUNO-X
| Arturia MicroFreak | Roland JUNO-X | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | 25-key capacitive keybed with polyphonic aftertouch | channel aftertouch |
| Aftertouch | — | yes |
| Polyphony | 4 | — |
| Sounds / presets | 512 | 4 |
| Sequencer | 64-step sequencer; 2 patterns per preset; 4 automation tracks | — |
| Sound engine | Digital oscillators (14 types incl. Pluck/Granular) + analog filter | ZEN-Core Various MODEL sound generators |
| Effects | 4 FX slots | Multi-Effects: 4 systems, 93 types |
| Speakers | None (line out only) | — |
| Bluetooth | No | — |
| USB audio | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 1.02 kg | 11.6 kg |
| Battery power | 6× AA | — |
| Released | 2019 | — |
| Status | current | current |
| Keys | 25 | 61 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Arturia MicroFreak if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (1.02 kg vs 11.6 kg).
- Choose the Arturia MicroFreak if you want more variety of built-in voices (512 vs 4).
Full spec sheets: Arturia MicroFreak · Roland JUNO-X. Rows with a highlighted background differ.