How to install your Minifreak Synth Presets

How to link synth presets to your Minifreak Hardware Synth

Step by step guide to add Custom Presets on your Minifreak Hardware Synth:

Minifreak Synth powered on with preset

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1. Power on your Minifreak and ensure it's connected to your PC via USB cable.

2. Locate your preset bank file on your computer.

3. Load your Minifreak V software, either in standalone mode or within your DAW.

4. On the software interface, find the Minifreak drop-down menu on the left-hand side.

5. Select "Import Bank" from the menu.

Once imported the bank will be located under SOUND BANKS

6. Import your preset bank file. Once imported, you'll have access to the presets.

7. Look at the top center of the software; you'll see "Link to Minifreak." If it's grayed out, the device isn't linked yet.

Look for LINK TO MINIFREAK

8. Click on "Link to Minifreak" to start the linking process.

9. Once linked, the indicator will change from gray to orange, showing a successful connection.

10. Select a preset from your bank. This will send the preset to your hardware.

Select a preset

11. On the Minifreak hardware, press "Save" to store the preset into the internal memory.

You'll see the preset on the hardware. Next click on the SAVE button

12. If the save is successful, power cycling the Minifreak hardware should load the preset into its corresponding slot.

Everything should be good to go! Check out our latest preset pack below.

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If you need presets check out: https://www.vintagesoundset.com/product-page/dreamwaves-v1-arturia-minifreak-presets

DREAMWAVES V1: used by Tyler Lyle from The Midnight.

Used live during their EU+UK 2025 Tour.

Tyler during soundcheck using Dreamwaves presets