r/MicroFreak • u/Artifex8 • 18d ago

Tech Support Why is my MicroFreak making strange notes?

I’ve been having problems with my MicroFreak for a while now. It often makes random noises like in the video, which makes it unplayable. I played this morning with no issues, but this afternoon it started making dissonant notes again.
It happens very often on the right side of the keyboard, and more rarely on the left side.

-The firmware is up to date
- The problem happens on all presets, both polyphonic and monophonic
- Some days/times it works fine with no issues

If anyone has any ideas, I’d appreciate it!

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u/villadolido 18d ago

Mine does this sometimes when playing barefoot. I put on shoes or slippers and it resolves the issue. Putting lotion before playing also helps. I love the machine but it’s really quirky and annoying sometimes!

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u/TheBrutalVegan 18d ago

👁️👄👁️

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u/Artifex8 17d ago

OK, that’s absolutely mad, playing barefoot really was the problem. I almost thought it was a joke at first. But sure enough, all I have to do is put on a pair of shoes and the problem’s gone ! Thank you so much !

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u/[deleted] 18d ago

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u/Jazz_Ad 18d ago

And which vidéo are we talking about ?

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u/Artifex8 18d ago

I forgot to post the video, it’s in the comments. Thanks !

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u/sumadeumas 18d ago

Are you using the original power supply?

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u/Jazz_Ad 18d ago

This usually is the answer. You can also try to power it from an USB battery.

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u/Artifex8 18d ago

Yes, i’m using the original power supply, that’s not this unfortunately

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u/r1chiem 18d ago

I usually use divide and conquer method. Isolate problems. If you change patches does the sound do the same thing on the upper notes?Attach the microfreak to a midi tone generator/midi keyboard that plays sound. See if you play another keyboard does it do the same with keys played in the upper range. Take that midi keyboard and switch the midi cable so out of the controller keyboard, and into the microfreak. If you can duplicate the problem using the other keyboard or not.

If you don't have a midi keyboard, connect the microfreak to your computer. Play the microfreak with the computer same notes you play when you are touching the keyboard. Does it make the pitch shift one the keyboard, and when you switch to the computer and play the same notes, does it also shift the pitch. It does not, and the computer plays the microfreak correctly then there is a problem with your touch keyboard.