Arturia Acid VvsArturia MiniFreak V
Summary
Arturia Acid V and Arturia MiniFreak V: 2 Arturia software synths compared side by side. They differ on 7 of 8 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Arturia Acid VCurrentView details → | Arturia MiniFreak VCurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Arturia | Arturia |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | — | 2022 |
| Engine | ||
| Synth type | Analogue modelling | Hybrid (digital oscillators, analogue filters) |
| Emulates | Roland TB-303 (1981) | Arturia MiniFreak (2022) |
| Voices | — | 6 |
| Polyphony | — | 6 voices |
| Oscillators | 1 oscillator (square, triangle) plus sub-oscillator | 2 digital engines, 31 oscillator modes |
| Filter | Resonant low-pass | Modelled analogue multimode |
| Sequencer | 64-step polymetric sequencer with slide, accent and pattern generation | 64-step with 4 modulation lanes |
| Effects | Distortion, Insert effects | Insert effects |
| Software | ||
| Plugin formats | VST2, VST3, AU, AAX | VST2, VST3, AU, AAX |
| Features | ||
| Features | Arpeggiator, MTS-ESP microtuning, Standalone app, NKS | Arpeggiator, Syncs to MiniFreak hardware, Standalone app, NKS |
Key differences
- Synth type: Acid V – Analogue modelling MiniFreak V – Hybrid (digital oscillators, analogue filters)
- Emulates: Acid V – Roland TB-303 (1981) MiniFreak V – Arturia MiniFreak (2022)
- Oscillators: Acid V – 1 oscillator (square, triangle) plus sub-oscillator MiniFreak V – 2 digital engines, 31 oscillator modes
- Filter: Acid V – Resonant low-pass MiniFreak V – Modelled analogue multimode
- Sequencer: Acid V – 64-step polymetric sequencer with slide, accent and pattern generation MiniFreak V – 64-step with 4 modulation lanes
Both are the same on plugin formats (VST2, VST3, AU, AAX).