Arturia ARP 2600 V3vsArturia Mini V4
Summary
Arturia ARP 2600 V3 and Arturia Mini V4: 2 Arturia software synths compared side by side. They differ on 8 of 10 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Arturia ARP 2600 V3CurrentView details → | Arturia Mini V4CurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Arturia | Arturia |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2016 | 2024 |
| Engine | ||
| Synth type | Analogue modelling | Analogue modelling |
| Emulates | ARP 2600 (1971) | Moog Minimoog Model D (1970) |
| Voices | 32 | 6 |
| Polyphony | 2 to 32 voices, with unison | Up to 6 voices |
| Oscillators | 3 VCOs, noise, ring modulator, sample and hold | 3 modelled VCOs plus noise, with drive and feedback |
| Filter | 24 dB resonant low-pass plus ARP 2500 12 dB multimode | Modelled 24 dB ladder low-pass with bass compensation |
| Sequencer | Modelled ARP 1601 step sequencer | — |
| Effects | Chorus, Delay, Reverb | Insert effects |
| Software | ||
| Plugin formats | VST2, VST3, AU, AAX | VST2, VST3, AU, AAX |
| Features | ||
| Features | Semi-modular patching, Standalone app, NKS | Arpeggiator, Vintage (ageing) control, Built-in tutorials, Standalone app, NKS |
Key differences
- Voices: ARP 2600 V3 – 32 Mini V4 – 6
- Released: ARP 2600 V3 – 2016 Mini V4 – 2024
- Emulates: ARP 2600 V3 – ARP 2600 (1971) Mini V4 – Moog Minimoog Model D (1970)
- Polyphony: ARP 2600 V3 – 2 to 32 voices, with unison Mini V4 – Up to 6 voices
- Oscillators: ARP 2600 V3 – 3 VCOs, noise, ring modulator, sample and hold Mini V4 – 3 modelled VCOs plus noise, with drive and feedback
- Filter: ARP 2600 V3 – 24 dB resonant low-pass plus ARP 2500 12 dB multimode Mini V4 – Modelled 24 dB ladder low-pass with bass compensation
Both are the same on synth type (Analogue modelling) and plugin formats (VST2, VST3, AU, AAX).

